Looking to see if Renogy 175W Flexible Panels are still popular and recommended. Are there other better alternatives?
Best Flexible Solar Panels
- Thread starter Monterey385
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I don't know of any flexible solar panel that can reliably last more than two years. This video by Will is a little dated. But I haven't heard that things have really changed.
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I have a Renogy 160 still in the box, never used. Would offer it for a good price. As for quality - my own experience was uneven. Some were good and worked well for the 4 years I had them, others failed or showed signs of leakage quickly, like within about 60 days. Mine were installed in a location that was frequently awash with sea water (the amas of a trimaran). That says a lot for the ones that survived. The reason I have the 160 is that it was bought as a spare for my last boat, and I didn’t include it with the sale of the boat.
I recently purchased the 2 X Sunpower 100W panels from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0779PCVW4?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_5S65SFZHT0ECADMQ0S85). So far so good. Also you will need to purchase the appropriate wiring https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075424L8R?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_Y6X197J9FT5CDBZ4ST52
and branch parallel adaptor if you are wiring 2 units together.
and branch parallel adaptor if you are wiring 2 units together.
@Maine Sail has nothing good to say about Renogy. You can read his article on flexible solar panels and their installation at
Installing a Solbian Semi-Flexible Solar Panel - Marine How To
Installing a Solbian Semi-Flexible Solar Panel - Marine How To
