New E-Flex panels from Renogy

[bobwadeguitar]

https://www.renogy.com/e-flex-120-portable-solar-panel/

Many folks use Renogy solar panels, but I'm interested in beta on these lighter ones. Anyone have these? Thanks!

[parmm]

Originally Posted by bobwadeguitar

https://www.renogy.com/e-flex-120-portable-solar-panel/

Many folks use Renogy solar panels, but I'm interested in beta on these lighter ones. Anyone have these? Thanks!

Does not appear to be a lot of reviews on these yet.

[Prop_Joe]

There are numerous threads re: flex panels. The long/short is that flex panels are far inferior to standard rigid mono panels in every aspect except weight.

I've done quite a bit of testing, buying my own flexible panels, and being massively, hugely disappointed in their performance. I wish I had listened to others who knew more than me.

Save yourself the money, time & aggravation--unless you enjoy throwing away good money.

[Tony O]

Originally Posted by Prop_Joe

There are numerous threads re: flex panels. The long/short is that flex panels are far inferior to standard rigid mono panels in every aspect except weight.

I've done quite a bit of testing, buying my own flexible panels, and being massively, hugely disappointed in their performance. I wish I had listened to others who knew more than me.

Save yourself the money, time & aggravation--unless you enjoy throwing away good money.

I've got two rigid Renogy panels that I put out when boondocking which have worked great. I have a lot of respect for the manufacturer's products and would be very surprised if the flex panels' specs fall significantly short of stated performance.

What brand and/or vintage flex panels did you have a negative experience with? I wouldn't mind replacing my heavier panels with lighter, more easily stowed flexible panels.

[sokhapkin]

Originally Posted by Tony O

I've got two rigid Renogy panels that I put out when boondocking which have worked great. I have a lot of respect for the manufacturer's products and would be very surprised if the flex panels' specs fall significantly short of stated performance.

The problem is not who produces (more precisely - who sells) the flex panels, the problem is in weakness of the flex panels by design. They are too fragile.