Compact 100W panel

Warranty 10 years (details)

SOLD OUT

If you are buying multiple panels you
will get a discount at checkout
by entering the number of
panels in the QUANTITY box
and then the code ARRAY
(in BLOCK letters) in the
COUPON box.

Canada customers: Go to our Canada website to pay in
Canadian currency

Shipping and tax info

Sorry, current model is sold out.
New 2015 model "Compact 110" will come in October.
Same footprint, more power!

Photovoltaic module Aurinco Compact™ 100W
Cat no PVCM100AL0

A single Compact 100W panel can support loads like a refrigerator. With several modules in an array larger systems can be built to feed entire house battery needs.

The panel has 72 cells arranged in two separate circuits of 36 cells. This offers several advantages: (1) the shorter cells tolerate a slight bending when the module is mounted on a moderately curved surface; (2) if one circuit is blocked by shade the other will still provide power; (3) by limiting the power in each circuit to 50W the risk of creating a serious hotspot (can happen in larger modules) is minimal and eliminates the need for a power consuming bypass diode.

Dimensions: 48" x 21" x 3/16", (1220 x 530 x 4.5 mm)
Weight 8 lbs (3.6 kg).

Construction: Monocrystalline silicon high efficiency (19+%) photovoltaic cells mounted on anodized aluminum coated with a white backsheet. The top surface is laminated with transparent UV-resistant ETFE film with an anti-skid texture. This composite provides superior strength compared to conventional framed panels.

Electrical properties: Pmax 104 W; Vmpp 19.2 V; Impp 5.4 A; Voc 23.0 V; Isc 6.2 A under STC conditions (solar irradiation 1000W/m2; spectrum AM 1.5, 25*C). Minimal back current, thus a blocking diode is not needed. The use of a solar charge controller is necessary for a permanently connected panel.

Mounting: The panels are semirigid, they bend very slightly (about 3-4%). If necessary use marine grade mouldings under the edges to compensate for cam. The panels can be mounted using bonding with 3M VHB double sided tape, epoxy or polyurethane adhesive/sealant which tolerate high temperatures, salt water, vibration and shocks. Eight holes are provided for mounting screws, additional holes can be drilled along the white border. Wires are intentionally short so they can pass through two 9/64" (3.5 mm) holes, after which they are spliced to heavier gauge cable for the run to the batteries.

Click on the thumbprint picture to enlarge! There are more photos in our Installation Picture Gallery!

MADE IN USA