[RE-wrenches] Renogy 100W Bendable Mono Module?

Jerry Shafer jerrysgarage01 at gmail.com
Wed Jun 11 07:27:53 PDT 2014


In reading the cut sheet it does not say that they are UL listed just that
they testing approved not Certified so if anyone is looking to use this
product as a grid tied they may want to make sure before hand.
Jerry


On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 12:09 PM, Phil Lawes <phil at insoltechsolar.com>
wrote:

> These modules are made in China, but then what isn’t these days? I too am
> looking into using them for certain applications and can’t wait to get my
> hands on one so I can check it out. They told me that they were out of
> stock and that they should have some more in by the end of the month.
>
> Phil
>
>
>
> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Dave
> *Sent:* Monday, June 09, 2014 10:20 AM
> *To:* 'RE-wrenches'
> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Renogy 100W Bendable Mono Module?
>
>
>
> Wrenches,
>
>
>
> Does anyone have any experience, or thoughts, with/on this
> company/product?
>
>
>
> It was recently brought to my attention. A 100W monocrystalline cell
> bendable (to 30 degrees) module. Sounds counter intuitive to have mono cell
> and bendable in the same module to me. My son is thinking of using it for
> dry camping with his pickup truck. His small system would have 1 VRLA
> battery w CC and this panel temporarily lying on the roof of his camper
> shell.
>
>
>
> Worth a try for $200?
>
>
>
> << The Renogy bendable solar panel uses advanced technology backed by
> contact Sunpower Monocrystalline solar cells that have been laminated into
> a flexible plastic sheet. The result is a solar panel that is far more
> durable than traditional glass and aluminum models, with twice the
> efficiency (approx. 20%) of flexible thin film solar panels. With these
> advanced solar cells, you will get greater power efficiency even though the
> panel is no larger than a traditional model. The plastic back sheet can be
> curved to a maximum 30 degree arc and mounted on an RV, boat, cabin, tent,
> or any other irregular surface. The flexibility of this panel also makes it
> ideal for storage in tight spaces or crowded areas that are typically off
> limits for traditional glass and aluminum models. While this solar panel
> packs 100W of power, it only weighs a mere 3lbs, making it easier to
> transport, hang, and remove. The laminate coating on the exterior of the
> panel makes it impervious to saltwater splashing, rain, and other weather
> elements. While this panel may be damaged by sharp objects or scraping,
> there is no risk of shattering or cracking.
>
>
>
> http://www.renogy-store.com/100watts-bendable-panel-p/rng-100db.htm >>
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> David Palumbo
>
> Independent Power LLC
>
> 462 Solar Way Drive
>
> Hyde Park, VT 05655
>
> 802-888-7194
>
>
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