100 Watt Shade Tolerant Walkable Light Solar Panel - Sunpower A+ Grade 24.4% Efficient Cells
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This 100 Watt Walkable Semi-Rigid SunPower solar cell solar panel is very highly rated with the highest commercially available 24.4% efficient solar cells. We split the panel in two halves so they act as two independent panels in one. If one half is shaded the other still produces power, unlike most solar panels where if one portion of one cell is shaded the whole panels goes down. We also use diodes to again split the halves in half again. Plus the A+ grade Sunpower cells even further minimize the effects of shading (Sunpower cells themselves can be partially shaded and still produce power, unlike most other solar cells). A 6 foot long #10 duplex cable from the junction box is included. Drill your own holes if needed in the 4 marked spots, or if on a van roof use our J and H mounting brackets for secure mounting at highway speeds. This new "walkable light" panel is about 3 mm thinner (4mm vs 7mm) with a thinner aluminum backing plate. They are walkable but it is not recommended to dance or drive on. They dissipate heat better than our original walkable panels and thus perform better in hot climates. It is built to withstand the harsh marine environment and is ideal for mounting on a rigid boat deck or van roof or rack.
Note picture is not correct though is close, layout of 100 is 3x9 cells (actually 18 half cells)
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Specifications:
- Model: CMP24100SRL-ST
- Rated Power: 100 Watts
- Peak Power Voltage (Vmpp): 16.5 Volts
- Peak Power Amps (Impp): 6.1 Amps
- Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 19.5 Volts
- Short Circuit Current (Isc): 6.4 Amps
- Cell Conversion Efficiency: 24.4%
- Dimensions: 16.5" x 48", 420mm x 1220mm
- Weight: 5.1 lbs, 2.3 kgs
- Background Color: White
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Cell layout: 3x18 (18 half cells)
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Warranty: 1 year
Our New 4 Quadrant Design
The diagram along side illustrates how these amazing panels work. Instead of the normal 2 quadrant design we use a new split cell design allowing the panel to have four quadrants of solar cells linked in series and isolated with inner panel blocking diodes. If one or two quadrants are shaded, the other quadrants perform at normal output. This can increase shaded panel output by 3 times that of a standard shaded panel.
SunPower Maxeon Shade Tolerant Series
Solar panel shading is a major issue on many boats. Shading can reduce a standard panel performance by over 60%. Custom Marine Products has developed a series of semi-flexible shade tolerant solar panels that have superior performance when partially shaded by boat equipment or nearby objects. These solar panels have high performance SunPower Maxeon cells. The diagram to the left illustrates how these amazing panels work.The junction box is mounted in the center or the edge of the panel enabling the panel to have four quadrants of solar cells linked in series and isolated with diodes. If one or two quadrants are shaded, the other quadrants perform at normal output. The result is a panel that will provide up to three times the output of a standard panel when shaded. These shade tolerant panels are ideal for bimini and dodger mounting where there is boom, mast and instrument pole shading. Patent pending
What Makes Our Panels Superior
- Our Semi Flexible Shade Tolerant Panels use only SunPower Maxeon A+ Cells.
- The SunPower cells we use in these panels are 24.4% efficient.
- We use an ETFE laminate coating that won't delaminate or go milky for 10 years.
- The ETFE laminate is applied with a prismatic finish to direct sun energy into the cells.
- Panels use internal blocking diodes to isolate the quadrants unaffected by shading.
- We build 6 grommets into the panels edges for easy installation with our mounting kits.
- All panels come with 3 foot pigtails and MC4 connectors.
- Our junction boxes are filled with Non Gassing Silicon RTV for maximum electrical waterproof insulation and corrosion resistance.
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Custom Designs & Custom Made Panels Available on Request
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If you'd like a custom solar panel, we can do it at $10/watt, more info here: Custom Solar Panels
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