10 Best 100 Watt Solar Panel Kits Reviewed

The Renogy New 100 Watt 12V Solar Premium Kit offers the same 21% efficiency like the previous one. Plus, it offers better performance in low-light conditions.  

These solar panels are made from extra thick low iron-tempered glass that’s robust and impact-resistant so it can survive a lot of abuse and damage. 

This makes it great for lugging around on your camping trips, or when you need to move around quickly during an emergency.

I also really liked that this system includes a Bluetooth module that can pair with an app on your smartphone so you can monitor charge progress in real-time.

This 9.1lb lightweight panel is also foldable and comes with a kickstand, so it’s good for taking on camping trips or using as backup power on a sunny day.

The solar charger even comes with two 5V USB slots, so you can charge your smartphone directly from the panels. 

Good stuff!

I really loved the inclusion of the kickstand and the foldability function — makes the panel ideal for camping trips. 

I like that the Renogy 100W 12V Monocrystalline Solar Starter Kit is quiet and easy to set up, coming with corrosion-resistant aluminum frames that last for decades with the right care.

This is very important as you need to know how long typically solar panels last.

These 100 watts solar panels come with electronic protections for overcharging, overload, short circuits and reversed polarity — you’re unlikely to fry this battery if you make a rookie mistake.

The regulator doesn't always hold the cables securely though so you should take care when moving the regulator.

You must understand that the RICH SOLAR 100 Watt panel is a polycrystalline panel, which will always be inferior to the monocrystalline panels. The only upside is the price — these are cheap!

This panel is designed to work well on cloudy days with limited sunlight.

However, some users have found that the output is more like 50-75 watts than 100 watts.

Nonetheless, the 14 pre-drilled mounting holes make it easy to stick this on top of your RV, trailer, or shed and get going.

However, it doesn't come with the 4 mounting brackets that's normally included in systems like this, which is very inconvenient really.

The Rockpals 100W foldable solar panels are especially designed for popular solar generators such as Jackery and Goal Zero, since it has various attachments and adaptors for all different generator types. 

However, many users claim that they never get close to 100 watts with this thing, so it might not be as efficient as it seems.

You should only consider them if you're in a tight budget. 

The Goal Zero Boulder 100 Briefcase actually folds up like a briefcase, as the name suggests, so it’s easy to carry around a campsite with you. 

It’s also very lightweight, which is handy if you’re a solo traveler.

However, while there is no doubt about the build quality and brand recognition, these 100W solar panels are quite expensive. 

Also, this product is NOT designed with other Goal Zero power stations in mind, so it’s not ideal if you’re not deep into the Goal Zero brand.

Honestly, I was quite baffled seeing the overly positive reviews of the Newpowa 100 Watts 12V polycrystalline solar panels. While the reviewers have showered the panels with positive reviews, I have some issues with it. 

First, this is a polycrystalline panel — if someone says this is a high efficiency panel, they're lying or don't know much about solar panels. 

Then comes the issue of the poor low-light performance.

I found that if you get a shadow or a leaf over one of the 72 cells on these panels, the entire power output can be cut by 50%. In short, you must keep them directly facing the sun. 

That’s quite an issue!

They’re made from iron-tempered glass and corrosion-resistant frames, complete with a waterproof junction box that makes them resilient in all types of weather.

However, these solar panels are packaged without foam and often arrive damaged, so prepare to cry if you’ve got heavy-handed delivery people.

It's a mediocre option. I'd be more comfortable with something from good brands like Renogy or Jackery. 

My buddy uses a few of these WindyNation 100 watt solar panels for his cabin in the woods, and he says that they can produce up to 350 watt hours of power per day on a GOOD day.

However, most of the time it’s a lot less than that.

These panels come with a solar controller included but the overall construction feels a little cheap.

It’s also polycrystalline, though they don’t make that obvious when you buy it. A typical polycrystalline panel is blue, however, they use black panel images on the sales pages!

That's weird.