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BougeRV 100W 12V 9BB Mono Solar Panel

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BougeRV via Amazon has BougeRV 100W 12V 9BB Mono Solar Panel for $62.99 when you apply promo code PANELS0612 at checkout. Shipping is free.

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  • Highest Conversion Rate
  • Half-cut Cells Technology

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    • Our research indicates that this offer is $26.25 lower (29% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $89.24.
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BougeRV via Amazon has BougeRV 100W 12V 9BB Mono Solar Panel for $62.99 when you apply promo code PANELS0612 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to staff member the-press-box for finding this deal.

Features:
  • High-level 9BB Cell Design has a 21.9%
  • Highest Conversion Rate
  • Half-cut Cells Technology

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $26.25 lower (29% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $89.24.
  • About this product:
    • 18-month product warranty
    • 25-year power warranty
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detroitmedic
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No, PWM ain't worth a damn

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Jun 14, 2023 07:35 PM
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clinteastwoodJun 14, 2023 07:35 PM
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Quote from Snakeyes77 :
Is this any better than the 100w one that was posted for $62 the other day? Mine still hasn't shipped yet, so I can still cancel it. https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/835418
I would keep yours.
Jun 14, 2023 07:36 PM
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clinteastwoodJun 14, 2023 07:36 PM
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Quote from jaymiggy :
I'm new to all of this and wanted to have it as backup in case of emergency. I'm assuming that I will need something that provides the outlet. Can anyone recommend a generator or battery pack that will work?
I might be stupid but you may not actually need lithium for whatever you're doing. You haven't really explained your use case well.

What is this backup for exactly?
Jun 14, 2023 07:54 PM
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cyen008Jun 14, 2023 07:54 PM
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Quote from ChiefAlchemist :
Complete solar n00b here...So this plugins into a power station, recharges that, and the power station provides power. I don't need to buy anything else, correct? No inverter, etc.
typically with a power station the charge controller and inverter is built into power station itself. You may need a MC4 to DC cable since the panels only have the MC4 (red and black wire) connectors and that would need to be converted to a plug the power station accepts
Jun 14, 2023 07:59 PM
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ChiefAlchemistJun 14, 2023 07:59 PM
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Quote from cyen008 :
typically with a power station the charge controller and inverter is built into power station itself. You may need a MC4 to DC cable since the panels only have the MC4 (red and black wire) connectors and that would need to be converted to a plug the power station accepts
Great. That's what I thought. Thanks for taking the time to answer.
Jun 14, 2023 08:13 PM
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windnsalsaJun 14, 2023 08:13 PM
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Quote from ChiefAlchemist :
Complete solar n00b here...So this plugins into a power station, recharges that, and the power station provides power. I don't need to buy anything else, correct? No inverter, etc.
one limiting factor is the devices that you are plugging into the builtin AC power connection. There wattage usages need to be specced below that of the power station
Jun 14, 2023 08:17 PM
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MakinBaconJun 14, 2023 08:17 PM
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Great panel. Picked it up for $72 a couple weeks ago. Routinely see 70+ Watts with Washington weather.
Jun 14, 2023 08:39 PM
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euuser230056Jun 14, 2023 08:39 PM
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Quote from fewlio :
I'm not expert but just make sure you get a battery pack that is LiPo4 or else it junk

you got the not an expert part right. the rest is nonsense.

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Jun 14, 2023 08:50 PM
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Stt1Jun 14, 2023 08:50 PM
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I've never dipped my toe into the solar panel subject but would like to learn more. I know I can pull up tons of videos on YT but does anyone have a recommendation of someone that knows what they're doing? I'd like to learn from a well versed person instead of watching videos of first timers.
Jun 14, 2023 08:52 PM
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lingiJun 14, 2023 08:52 PM
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What are people doing with these individual panels? Buying 30 of them and installing them on their roof? Mounting one or two on a shed? The only solar stuff I'm even vaguely aware of is having some company come out and install a bunch of panels on your roof.
Jun 14, 2023 08:55 PM
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jstutmanJun 14, 2023 08:55 PM
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Do these have the correct connection for the Bluetti or do I need to purchase it separately?
Jun 14, 2023 08:58 PM
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steppedinitJun 14, 2023 08:58 PM
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Quote from lingi :
What are people doing with these individual panels? Buying 30 of them and installing them on their roof? Mounting one or two on a shed? The only solar stuff I'm even vaguely aware of is having some company come out and install a bunch of panels on your roof.

Put them on the roof of your RV to keep your batteries charged.
Jun 14, 2023 08:59 PM
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This-Just-InJun 14, 2023 08:59 PM
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This looks like a great deal, wish I hadn't just picked picked up the last deal ($136) on the 180w 9bb panels from BougeRv (looks like they're no longer on the website?)

I haven't used them a whole lot yet, but on a full sunny day in Washington I was pulling at least 300w out of the 2 180s. I just went to try it out on a cloudy day, and with full clouds was getting about 15-40w and when the clouds started to part, about 200w from partial sun.

Those panels are ~26"x58", I'd say these smaller ones would have been nicer if you're moving them around and don't mind plugging an extra one or two in for the same power.

I have them plugged into a Bluetti ac200p, the biggest trick to get started is make sure it's not set to 'car' for the input XD
Jun 14, 2023 09:05 PM
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This-Just-InJun 14, 2023 09:05 PM
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Quote from lingi :
What are people doing with these individual panels? Buying 30 of them and installing them on their roof? Mounting one or two on a shed? The only solar stuff I'm even vaguely aware of is having some company come out and install a bunch of panels on your roof.
I have a bit of property with no power currently installed - I bought one of the solar battery packs that could run power tools, lights, or even a water boiling pot for coffee if I camp out.

Plan to use the panels to save me from having to lug the battery around / keep it charged if I'm out there for a few days.

And longer term plan, maybe put them on top of a car/trailer to have power when camping
Jun 14, 2023 09:07 PM
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metlfan2003Jun 14, 2023 09:07 PM
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Quote from detroitmedic :
No, PWM ain't worth a damn
Quote from BradL2851 :
Mppt all the way
What are these opinions based off of?

It's my understanding that a MPPT is more efficient, but not exactly important unless you're dealing with a lot of wattage. According to this video [youtu.be] which compares various MPPT and PWM charge controllers, even the cheapest $15 PWM controller was within 2 watts of a $150+ Victron MPPT in full sun. Even on a partly-cloudy day, the difference between the two types was only 2 watts.

I would agree if both MPPT and PWM controllers were priced similarly, but every legit MPPT charge controller is going to cost you at least 2x the cost of a comparable PWM. If I had hundreds of watts or a 1kW+ home solar setup to work with, then yes, a MPPT would be the way to go. But the blanket statement of "PWM is trash" for someone buying one or two 100W panels isn't exactly helpful.

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Jun 14, 2023 09:20 PM
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BradL2851Jun 14, 2023 09:20 PM
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Quote from metlfan2003 :
What are these opinions based off of?

It's my understanding that a MPPT is more efficient, but not exactly important unless you're dealing with a lot of wattage. According to this video [youtu.be] which compares various MPPT and PWM charge controllers, even the cheapest $15 PWM controller was within 2 watts of a $150+ Victron MPPT in full sun. Even on a partly-cloudy day, the difference between the two types was only 2 watts.

I would agree if both MPPT and PWM controllers were priced similarly, but every legit MPPT charge controller is going to cost you at least 2x the cost of a comparable PWM. If I had hundreds of watts or a 1kW+ home solar setup to work with, then yes, a MPPT would be the way to go. But the blanket statement of "PWM is trash" for someone buying one or two 100W panels isn't exactly helpful.


This maximizes the amount of power being produced which becomes more significant in colder conditions when the array voltage gets increasingly higher than the battery voltage. MPPT controllers can also operate with much higher voltages and lower array currents which can mean fewer strings in parallel and smaller wire sizes since there is less voltage drop.

PWM controllers need to be used with arrays that are matched with the battery voltage which limits what modules can be used. There are many 60 cell modules with maximum power voltage (Vmp) equal to about 30V, which can be used with MPPT controllers but are simply not suitable with PWM controllers

Plus the cost on mppt has come down a lot over the past 2 years. In colder temps the mppt will be alot more efficient than pwm. There are reason why every solar generator company uses mppt vs pwm.

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