Renogy 175 Watt Flexible Solar Panel Performance

This is a performance test of the 175 Watt Renogy flexible solar panel. In this video I test a panel that has been on my caravan for 18 months but was damaged some months ago.

Turns out it's still working perfectly and need not have replaced it!

These panels work well and clearly are rugged enough to survive some significant damage without impact to performance.

[stephenwalczak]

Hi mate, I'm about to buy a Renogy 50amp dcdc charger. I saw your old video about the alternator under charge situation. I was just wondering if you or Renogy worked out the issue?
Sorry to bug you, but the comments have been turn off on that video.
Thanks

[NomadSurvivor]

Your comments are turned off on the install review of your
Renogy 50amp DC-DC MPPT charge/control/monitor.

First, the little green BTS input is for your
Battery Temp Sensor
and the BVS is your Battery Voltage Sensor for using an external unit OR some Smart Alternators have a connection.

Now to clarify, as a Renogy Ambassador-
The new units have software updated to calculate the Input and allow the Alternator to charge at a full 50amps
However with your unit you will find if you install a CUTOFF switch from your Solar PV+ input, it will automatically charge at the Full 50amp rate when there is No Input from Solar PV+

Maybe you can copy/paste this comment into that video OR update your original video and/or notes to help folks in this regards.

Cheers & Take Care

[peterleary]

Hi, what is the unit you are using to measure the voltage and amps from the solar panel? I need one like that. Thanks Peter