100W BLACK REINFORCED NARROW SEMI-FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANEL WITH A DURABLE ETFE COATING

100W BLACK REINFORCED NARROW SEMI-FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANEL WITH A DURABLE ETFE COATING

highly durable black semi-flexible solar panel reinforced with?ÿanodised aluminium, a?ÿstrong ETFE surface?ÿand made from?ÿmonocrystalline solar cells. This high efficiency 100W?ÿsolar panel is perfect for permanent outdoor use to provide free electricity for charging 12V batteries to power various applications, such as in a motorhome, caravan, camper, boat, or for solar lighting systems, off-grid, and back up solar power systems. The panel can also be used to provide direct power supply for applications not sensitive to changes in input voltage / current (e.g. electric motors or pumps) and for various grid-tie applications.

Aluminium reinforcement?ÿand strong ETFE coating:

This reinforced semi-flexible solar panel has a unique 7-layer construction, featuring an?ÿembedded sheet of anodised aluminium?ÿfully encapsulated within the solar panel. This additional reinforcement?ÿoffers greater strength and resilience, making this one of the most robust semi-flexible solar panels available on the market.

In addition to the aluminium reinforcement, the surface of this 100W semi-flexible solar panel?ÿis made of strong?ÿETFE?ÿmaterial which has?ÿa longer service life compared to standard semi-flexible solar panels. As a result, these particular semi-flexible solar panels are?ÿextremely hard-wearing?ÿand less prone to cracking, delamination and corrosion. The lightly textured?ÿcoating of this panel creates an?ÿanti-reflective surface?ÿwhich allows the panel to absorb a far greater amount of light, thereby increasing efficiency. ETFE material has long been used in applications where durability and high-temperature resistance is required, such as in the Eden Project, Cornwall. You can read more about ETFE and its benefits?ÿhere.

High quality 5-busbar solar cells:

This panel also features?ÿinnovative 5 busbar solar cells, which are more efficient than the?ÿ2, 3 or 4?ÿbusbar solar cells used in most other solar panels, and are able to extract more power from the same surface area. This results in a smaller overall solar panel, which is ideal for applications where space is limited. These solar cells are also the best choice for applications in warmer climates, as they operate well even in?ÿhigh ambient temperatures.

All-black design:

This solar panel has a unique black backing,?ÿmaking this solar panel?ÿideal for discreet and?ÿaesthetically pleasing installation on dark coloured roofs, vehicles?ÿor mounting surfaces. Please note that this solar panel is not 'ultra jet-black' - the exact?ÿhue may vary marginally from panel to panel, depending on the batch of solar cells.

Other?ÿbenefits:

• Semi-flexible design makes it ideal for slightly curved roofs and surfaces where bonding is preferable (though the panel can also be fixed by bolts or screws)
• Unique narrow shape is ideal for applications where space is restricted, or where?ÿthere are obstructions on the roof (only 51cm wide)
• Black?ÿbacking makes the solar panel?ÿideal for discreet and?ÿaesthetically pleasing installation on dark coloured roofs, vehicles?ÿor mounting surfaces
• The panel is incredibly light (only 3.15kg) which is great for all vehicles
• High resistance to salt water environments and possibility to walk on the panel make it perfect for boats and yachts
• Sealed waterproof design ensures the panel can be used in all weather conditions.

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The panel is fitted with 2 x 0.9m of cable specially designed for solar panels to carry high currents with negligible power loss (4mm?ý cross section). The cable comes with waterproof MC4 connectors which can be used for easy connectivity to your existing system, for linking several panels together or for connecting?ÿ4mm2 extension cable.

Solar panel specifications:

• Peak power: 100W
• Maximum power voltage: 18.2V
• Maximum power current: 5.49A
• Open circuit voltage: 21.4V
• Short circuit current: 5.82A
• Power allowance range: +/- 5%
• Solar Panel Dimensions:?ÿ1060 x 510 x?ÿ4 mm
• Weight:?ÿ3.15 kg
• 2 x 0.9m of high quality single core solar cable (4mm?ý cross section)
• Male and female MC4 compatible connectors

This solar panel comes with a detailed instruction manual which explains wiring and operations. You can download the manual in the Documents tab.

Charging a 12V battery: please note this panel requires a solar charge controller / regulator to charge a 12V battery, it cannot be connected directly to the battery. All of our solar charge controllers include a detailed?ÿinstruction manual which explains the installation and wiring. To view the full range of solar charge controllers we offer, please visit the?ÿSolar Charge Controllers?ÿcategory of our online shop. For boats we particularly recommend our?ÿ10A waterproof solar charge controller.

If you need help with your?ÿinstallation or have any technical questions we can provide FREE?ÿsupport - please contact us by email or phone.

The following documents are available to download:

Technical Drawing of 100W Black Reinforced Narrow Semi-flexible Solar Panel ARFLXSLB2-100M

Handling and installation manual for Photonic Universe ARFLX semi-flexible solar panels