It Started With a Problem in the Sun
When my outdoor battery system began overheating in direct sunlight, I knew there had to be a better way.
The Heat Problem No One Was Talking About
On hot days, my battery system was exposed to constant direct sunlight. Charging performance dropped. Efficiency dipped. And long-term battery health became a serious concern.
Heat wasn’t just uncomfortable — it was affecting performance. I realised this likely wasn’t just my issue. As more batteries are installed outdoors, thousands of systems are exposed to the same harsh conditions.
The Hardware Store Solution
Instead of waiting for someone else to solve it, I went to my local hardware store. Using reflective materials and simple brackets, I built a basic sunshield. It wasn’t pretty — but it worked. Temperatures dropped. Performance stabilised.
That first prototype proved one thing: Thermal protection makes a measurable difference.
Does Lower Heat Improve Charging?
After seeing temperature improvements, I began testing a bigger question. If we reduce thermal stress, can we optimise charging performance and improve battery longevity?
Through monitoring temperature changes and analysing charge behaviour, the answer became clear.
From DIY Fix to Engineered Solution
The DIY version worked — but it wasn’t scalable, durable, or purpose-built.
The Result: Batskin Sunshields
What started as a hardware-store experiment evolved into a purpose-built thermal protection system.
Batskin Sunshields are engineered to:
* Reduce thermal stress
* Support optimal charge performance
* Improve battery longevity
* Maintain airflow while blocking radiant heat
* Install cleanly and professionally
Born from real-world frustration.
Refined through testing.
Built for performance.
And it all started with a simple DIY experiment in the sun
