{"product_id":"renogy-100w-portable-solar-panel","title":"Renogy 100W Portable Solar Panel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShort Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Renogy 100W Portable Solar Panel is a folding N-type panel that packs down to 584 x 572.5 x 40 mm, weighs 3.3 kg and stands up on its own adjustable kickstands wherever the sun is. Nothing gets drilled, bolted or bonded to your vehicle. You park in the shade, put the panel in the sun and run a cable between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe single biggest limitation of a roof-mounted panel is that it goes wherever the vehicle goes. On a hot Kruger or Kgalagadi afternoon you want your caravan under a tree and your panel in full sun, and a roof panel forces you to choose. A portable panel solves that outright: set it out in the open, angle it at the sun, and move it twice during the day if you are chasing the last of the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also suits people who simply do not want a permanent installation. If you are renting, if the caravan is going to be sold, if the roof is already full, or if you use solar three weekends a year rather than three months, there is no case for cutting holes in a watertight roof. This panel folds into its own case, lives in the boot or the nose cone, and comes out when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet expectations honestly on two points. First, it is not a plug-and-play battery charger: there is no charge controller supplied, so you either run it into a power station with a solar input or through a separate MPPT or PWM controller to your battery. Second, a portable panel needs someone to put it out and pack it away, and it should not be left standing unattended at a busy campsite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eN-type cells above 25% efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e – more watts out of a smaller folded footprint than the older PERC generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.3 kg folded\u003c\/strong\u003e – light enough to carry one-handed to the far side of the site and back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated carry handle and folding case\u003c\/strong\u003e – it stores and travels as one item, with the cables kept in the built-in pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-angle adjustable kickstands, 40 to 60 degrees\u003c\/strong\u003e – lets you tilt the panel properly at the sun instead of laying it flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKickstands with stake holes\u003c\/strong\u003e – peg it down so a Cape south-easter does not flip it across the campsite. Stakes are not supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMC4 output plus a 45W USB Type-C port\u003c\/strong\u003e – feeds a charge controller or power station, and charges a phone or tablet directly with nothing else connected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14 AWG cable\u003c\/strong\u003e – thicker conductor means less voltage drop over the run back to the caravan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP65 rated\u003c\/strong\u003e – dust resistant and splash resistant, so an afternoon shower is not a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries or parallel expandable\u003c\/strong\u003e – add a second panel later when your power needs grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCampers who want to park in the shade while the panel works in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaravan and camper owners who do not want a permanent roof installation or extra roof penetrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners of portable power stations who need a proper solar input rather than a mains charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBush and overland trips where the vehicle moves every day and the panel goes out at each new site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional users who need solar a few weekends a year and want it stored away the rest of the time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLocal Support from 4Matt Campers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e4Matt Campers is a Renogy dealer in Cape Town, serving campers and caravanners across the Western Cape and delivering throughout South Africa. We can check that this panel's open-circuit voltage suits your power station or charge controller, help you pick the right controller and cable length if you are charging a 12V battery bank, and advise on whether one panel or two is realistic for your daily load. Give us a call before you buy if you are unsure what your setup will accept.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renogy E.FLEX CORE 100W Portable Solar Panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e RPP100EF-SE-G2-SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum power at STC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-circuit voltage (Voc):\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.6 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort-circuit current (Isc):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.66 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimum operating voltage (Vmp):\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.8 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimum operating current (Imp):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.34 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCell type:\u003c\/strong\u003e N-type monocrystalline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCell efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e greater than 25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolded dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 584 x 572.5 x 40 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnfolded dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1145 x 584 x 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngress protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e MC4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45W USB Type-C port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 AWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKickstand:\u003c\/strong\u003e three-angle adjustable, 40 to 60 degrees, with stake holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -10 to 65 degrees Celsius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e CE and RoHS compliant, FCC, CA65, PSE, manufactured in an ISO 9001 certified facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Renogy 100W Portable Solar Panel with integrated kickstands, carry handle and output cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x User manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solar charge controller is not included. Ground stakes are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOptional Fitment \u0026amp; Upgrade Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharging a 12V battery:\u003c\/strong\u003e this panel must run through a solar charge controller. Connecting it straight to a battery will damage the battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharging a power station:\u003c\/strong\u003e check that your power station's maximum solar input voltage is above the panel's 21.6 V open-circuit figure before you plug in. Most units in this class accept it, but confirm rather than assume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtension cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e a longer MC4 extension lets you park the caravan in the shade and still reach a sunny patch. Keep the run as short as practical to limit voltage drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecuring it:\u003c\/strong\u003e the kickstands have stake holes. Buy ground pegs separately and use them anywhere the wind gets up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e two panels in parallel double your current at the same voltage. Confirm your controller or power station can accept the higher input current first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e even a small shadow across the panel costs a disproportionate amount of output, so keep it clear of tow hitches, awning legs and guy ropes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRound out your off-grid kit: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-charge-controllers\"\u003eSolar Charge Controllers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lithium-batteries\"\u003eLithium Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inverters-inverter-chargers\"\u003eInverters \u0026amp; Inverter Chargers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electrical-accessories\"\u003eElectrical Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/renogy\"\u003eRenogy\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a charge controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The package contains the panel, a user manual and a warranty card. If you are charging a 12V battery you will need a separate MPPT or PWM controller. If you are charging a portable power station with a built-in solar input, no extra controller is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I really park in the shade and leave the panel in the sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and that is the main reason to buy a portable panel over a roof-mounted one. Use an MC4 extension cable to reach the sunny spot, and keep the run as short as you sensibly can to limit losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it charge my phone directly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. There is a 45W USB Type-C port on the panel, so you can charge a phone or tablet straight from it without a battery or controller in the circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the flexible panels you sell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA flexible panel is bonded permanently to your roof and charges whenever the vehicle is in the sun. This one is not installed at all: it folds up, lives in the boot and gets deployed on the ground where you choose. Many owners run both, using the roof panel as a baseline and the portable to top up on shaded sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe to leave out in the rain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe panel is IP65 rated for dust and splash resistance, so a passing shower will not harm it. It is still sensible to pack it away in sustained bad weather or strong wind, and it should not be left unattended at a busy campsite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renogy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299449155769,"sku":"RPP100EF-SE-G2-SA","price":3695.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/4587\/6409\/files\/RPP100EF-SE-G2__01.jpg?v=1784792294","url":"https:\/\/www.4mattcampers.co.za\/products\/renogy-100w-portable-solar-panel","provider":"4Matt Campers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}