Description
Meet the Renogy 175W Flexible Solar Panel – the culmination of cutting-edge technology and precision. This ultra-lightweight panel can achieve up to an incredible 248-degree arc of flexibility thanks to advanced solar cell technology and lamination techniques. At 6.2 pounds, this panel weighs 70% less than its standard counterpart and is less than 5% as thick. This makes it easy to transport, install, and affixed to uneven surfaces. It’s precisely this kind of adaptability that makes the Renogy 175W Flexible Solar Panel the ideal choice for airstreams, campers, and boats. Mounting Recommendation: Modules must be mounted using silicone structural adhesive on the backside of the panel, grommets are only to be used for non-mobile applications. For detailed installation methods, please consult a local contractor for guidance.
GoodDeal –
This 50 Watt Renogy Solar Panel works incredible. It is a lightweight flexible unit that can be mounted easily. It has two junction boxes attached to the front edge that measures about 1″ x 1″ x 3.25″ with wires already installed using MC4 weatherproof connectors. Another pair of these connectors will be needed in order to attach this panel to your charge controller and battery.
I have attached a picture of the label from the actual panel that gives all of the specifications. I initially tested it using a digital charge controller and my fully charged camper battery. The panel performed as specified, with over 20 open circuit volts, and easily brought my battery up 15.3 volts while charging in about 5 minutes. At that time the panel volts was at 15.8 volts. My controller registered 3 amps output. Realistically it was most likely at the rated 2.71 listed amps.
Like many solar panels, if it is shaded at all, the amp rating drops off substantially. Just putting a hand over it reduced the output by 2/3’s.
I am extremely satisfied with how this panel operates, and would definitely recommend it to others.
FishFool –
This is a high-quality 50 watt monocrystalline solar panel that is nicely assembled with tempered glass inside a durable aluminum frame and a thick layer of caulking to ensure waterproof. It comes with cabled wire MC4 connectors coming out of the IP65 junction box on the back for quick and easy hookup. The frame features drainage holes at each corner and is pre-drilled for various mounts as well as slots for z-brackets making installation on flat surfaces a breeze. The panel weights just under 9 pounds and is capable of putting out up to 20 volts and 3.4 amps. I confirmed the output with my multimeter outside on a sunny day and was able to get an output of 20.41 volts and 3.2 amps, so quite impressed such a compact panel. I plan to hinge two of these panels together to make a 100 watt suitcase system for my travel trailer, running 20 feet of cable wire with MC4 connectors to the existing charge controller, allowing the panels to be in the sun while our trailer is parked in the shade. I have other Renogy panels which are holding up great and still harvesting energy like day one, so I expect no less from this panel. It comes with a 1-year material & workmanship warranty and a 25-year output warranty, not sure if other solar panel manufacture stands behind their panels like Renogy, they are #1 in my opinion.
KC in Idaho –
Just what we needed! It charges very quickly and we found a creative location to store it in our 1997 WV Eurovan Camper. When we park where the windshield is facing the sun, we lay the panel across the windshield. This solar panel gives our lithium batteries more than enough charge to run our refrigerator, lights and USB ports when we are not plugged into electricity.
HomeDepotCustomer –
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Sparkle –
Well made product. Works as advertised. Easy to install on camper roof. Paralleled with two 50 watt panels for a combined maximum system power of 269 watts. This is pretty good for a mixed size solar panel system.
Kevinak –
These flex panels are fantastic! I bought two of them for the pilothouse of my boat as a “first try” at solar. Installation was as easy as drilling 6 holes in the roof of my boat and installing screws to hold the panels down, plus two additional holes per panel for the wires.
The panels rated at a total of 325 watts were quickly producing well over 200 watts total on a hazy day in Washington state, along the ocean. I’m buying another set of panels this month and could not be more happy.
Frank from Cool, CA –
Panels work fine. Installation costs more than I expected, didn’t just glue it down. So far so good.
YosemiteSam –
I have the Renogy 175 watt flex on top of a teardrop. It keeps my 100ah battery topped off every night. I run an electric blanket all night, no problem!! All accessories charged up as well. Thank you Renogy..
OS/2 Dude –
Our 175 W flex panel replaced two 100 W rigid panels. The rigid panels are durable, but heavy and had to be removed and stowed every time we took the boat out. The 175 W panel is very light, and due to its dimensions I was able to mount it on the cabin roof so it doesn’t even need to be stowed first. It keeps our bank of two 98Ah AGM batteries full and happy.
Boat –
Installed on my Bimini, they are working great. Great customer service.