Description
- ★【SPEC and Installation】200W, via Tape*
- ★【Parameters Info】82.18*25.98 Inches, 7.05 Lbs
- 【Advanced CIGS Technology】Invest in the future with BougeRV’s advanced Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin-film solar cell technology. More flexible, stable, durable, and light-sensitive than traditional silicon-based solar cells, CIGS provides long-term benefits and peace of mind.
- 【360° Bendability】BougeRV’s CIGS Flexible Solar Panel achieves truly 360-degree bendability, making it perfect for RVs, marine vessels, yachts, and any curved surfaces. Unlike crystalline semi-flexible panels or rigid panels, BougeRV’s CIGS panel offers wider application and more flexibility.
- 【Stable Output in Low-Light Conditions】Thanks to wire-intensive CIGS tech, BougeRV’s CIGS Flexible Solar Panel is more stable than monocrystalline solar panels. It will gather more energy even in partly shaded or low-light conditions, ensuring you always have power when you need it.
- 【Lightweight & Easy to Install】BougeRV’s CIGS solar panels are 70% lighter and 95% thinner than their rigid counterparts, making them easy to carry and install. With tape on the back, you can install them safely and easily without drilling holes or brackets.
- 【Extreme Waterproofing】BougeRV’s ETFE-coated Flexible Solar Panel is IP68 waterproof and has improved rainfall drainage to lessen the influence of partial shade. The connectors and junction box are also IP68 waterproof, ensuring your panel operates well in wet outdoor environments and outperforms rigid panels.
- 【1-on-1 Solar Solution by BougeRV Tech Support】 BougeRV promises a 10-year product warranty and 25-year power warranty and lifetime warm-hearted service for you. Please contact us whenever you have any problems with the BougeRV solar panel. We will provide you with a professional guide to building a solar system.
SolarWind&Lithium –
I was hoping that this would work after the dismal performance of the other 200w CIGS panel I bought on Amazon (that company is no longer there, so I cannot leave a review…the slate has been wiped clean).
The BougeRV unit arrived on time, well packed, and in good condition. It was overcast, and I first hooked up an ALLPOWERS solar generator to test it…zero watts. Then I hooked up a 400w SUAOKI SOL-GEN and it showed 72 watts. Next a Bluetti 268w SOL-GEN, which showed 172w!
The ALLPOWERS is a very mediocre unit in all ways. so I wasn’t surprised. It probably has a cheap PWM contgroller.
The SAUOKI has either a good PWM, or a weak MPPT charge controller.
The Bluetti obviously has a top-notch MPPT controller.
Remember this when you test a new panel or other device…a system is only as good as its weakest link!
This 200w BougeRV CIGS panel will be mounted on my motorhome roof to replace an 8yo one that has degraded. I have high hopes that it will make a big difference, for a long time.
I will update after a few years.
GB_Brad –
Oh man I’m so happy with these. Purchased two 200-watt CIGS with tape. Got them at a screaming deal also, for around $440 each. I was so tired of lugging around a portable panel to keep our battery charged while RVing, but also was not into placing multiple holes in our roof. One hole, to run the wires, is enough for me.
These have been installed on our roof (in parallel) for just over two weeks and they’re already impressing us. It’s only been parked in our driveway (in Southern California end of august), but it’s been a great test so far, as we’ve had all kinds of weather.
2 x 200-watt panels connected in parallel:
HOT, sunny weather (95°+): averaging around 260 – 300 watts.
RAINY/CLOUDY: Even in complete cloud cover or actual rain, we saw as high as 150 watts.
COOLER (not cold), sunny weather (by SoCal standards – which is around 80°f or less): We are actually getting in excess of 400 watts (as high as 427) around noon.
This keeps our batteries (200 Ah lithium) topped up almost everyday. It fell to around 90% on days when there was 2 days of consecutive cloud cover. Admittedly, we aren’t running any high power demand appliances, but am happy to know it’ll keep the fridge, lights, water pump, and water heater running almost indefinitely, if required.
Install was incredibly easy and they ain’t budging with that tape.
Diverjay –
For those who don’t want to drill holes in the roof of their RV, this is a very good option. There are four adhesive strips on the back and the backing strips come off easily without mess even in hot weather. The adhesive is some sort of roofing cement like Henry’s or something. Once the panel is laid down, it is not coming up. The panels are very flexible and durable.
You can walk on them with no problem. I installed four 200W panels and at high noon. I am getting a total of 670W. Decent.
My only real gripe with these are the price. They are spendy. However, Bouge often has deals on these and if you are patient, you might be able to pick these up in the low four hundred range.
For me, the BougeRV Yuma 200W CIGS Thin-Film Flexible Solar Panel were a solid winner.
DHamilton –
The butyl tape makes installation a breeze.
I mounted two of these to the top rounded front of my RV, wires down, and connect the through a side solar jack. All edges are not sealed with the tape. I used RV roof tape to seal the one edge opposite the wires to insure no ice formation under them as mounted. I plan on buying more but have to carefully measure my available roof space.
GB_Brad –
I ordered two of these panels “BougeRV Yuma 100W Compact CIGS Thin-Film Flexible Solar Pane”. When they arrived, I tested them both in full sun, and they produced around 27 volts without a load and 22 volts with a load. I installed both panels on the top of my camper and after a couple of days one of the panels stopped producing power. It’s glued to the top of my camper, so my options are to try to pull this off the roof and hope not to damage my roof or get another one and fix it to the top of this one. These panels do not work well unless the sun is at 90 degrees. If that panels are even 15 or 20 degrees off angle the panels produce very little power.
andrey1993 –
**UPDATE***
Seller sent a replacement panel for the one that was having issues. Definitely great cosomer service. Very responsive, I recommend this company! I wasn’t going to bother them about it but they reached out and took care of it themselves.
One of the panels is producing less than rated. I bought 2 panels 200W. Not sure if the seller will make it right. I stuck them on the truck already.
Tony –
First of all this panel is great. But that was short lived. I run a 200 amh battery system. I used this to keep it charged all the time and while using my bouge rv fridge. Anyhow I be had it about 7 months on the top of my truck. Well went on a 100 mile trip camping and once I got to my destination I looked up and it was gone wires ripped out of my charge controller which is bouge rv. Luckily I have two more 169 watt solar suitcases which I use once set up for all my electronics I run. So now I’m out 300.00 the tape did not hold. Will I buy another yes but not for awhile since it is expensive so I’ll have to save for it. Like I said it’s the best panel I’ve had collects sun even in shade just really wish the tape held. I’ll say if you get one you’ll love it just make sure before trips that it stuck on good. I’ll add extra tape on the next one