Jackery SolarSaga 100 Prime Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel

17th of 26 we've scored in Rigid Solar Panels

17th of 26 in Rigid Panels

Jackery SolarSaga 100 Prime Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel

100-149 W panel
Back-contact cells
5-year warranty

SVT Score, Mid

Usability3.8/10Social6.0/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

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A 100 W framed, glass-fronted bifacial panel with back-contact cells, an IP68 rating and a Z bracket kit, for fixed mounting on a van, RV roof rack or balcony.

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SKU: 21-0002-000029 Category: Rigid Solar Panels Brand: Jackery

Usability

3.8 out of 10

Capacity1100 W rated at STC, on the 100 to 119 W rung for rigid panels

Bifacial: 108 W under Jackery's bifacial test conditions, 135 W/m² on the rear
Electrical: 18.7 V and 5.30 A at Pmax, 22.7 V Voc, 5.53 A Isc
Tolerance: ±5 percent

Better on capacityRenogy 320W N-Type PanelAt 320 W it reaches the top rung for a rigid panel. $300Scores 10.0

Efficiency218.4 percent computed from 986 x 552 mm; 25 percent is the marketed figure

Cells: back-contact (IBC) cells; Pmax bifaciality above 65 percent

Better on efficiencyRenogy 320W N-Type Panel320 W from 1.44 m² works out to 22.2 percent module efficiency. $300Scores 8.0

Operating Range8−0.29 percent per °C temperature coefficient of Pmax, in the user guide

Voc: −0.268 percent per °C; rated for −40 to 185 °F

Lifespan1No power-output warranty; 80 percent after 10 years is a page claim

Better on lifespanRenogy 250W Bifacial PanelRenogy's warranty schedule holds output at 95 percent for 5 years. $264.99Scores 7.0

Features6IP68 and bifacial; Anderson output, no MC4 lead or diode count

Build: tempered glass, aluminum alloy frame, 12 pre-drilled holes
Mounting: four Z brackets with bolts, nuts and self-tapping screws
Output: 9.58 ft cable and an Anderson to DC8020 adapter in the box

Verification4TÜV SÜD consumer-panel certificate Z2 120814 0016 for JS-100E; no UL 61730 listing

Searched: Intertek UL CEC LabTest TÜV SÜD Certipedia SGS
Standard: UL 61730 needed for a listing
Certificate: TÜV SÜD Z2 120814 0016 Rev. 01, PPP 58200B:2022, valid, dated 2025-07-03
Holder: Jackery Technology GmbH, Jackery's German arm, holds the certificate

Better on verificationRich Solar MEGA 250 12V Panel$299.99Scores 6.0

Warranty & Support65 years in the user guide; 3+2 years on jackery.com orders

Scope: materials and workmanship for the original buyer, replaced on proof of purchase

Price

List: $199.00 at jackery.com

Summary

Holds up in heat, Anderson plug only

What it is: a 100 W framed glass bifacial panel with Z brackets, for fixed mounting on a roof rack or balcony
The trade-off: holds output well in heat and is IP68, but 18.4 percent module efficiency and no output guarantee
Fit: Anderson output made for Jackery Explorer stations; other controllers need an Anderson lead
Not checked: Jackery publishes no bypass diode count
Look elsewhere for: MC4 leads in the box or an output guarantee

Strengths

Glass-and-aluminum build with mounting brackets in the box
Holds its output well in heat
Captures reflected light from the rear
Sealed against dust and water
Long workmanship warranty

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Drawbacks

No power-output warranty
Module efficiency well under the marketed figure
Anderson plug onlywith no MC4 lead
Bypass diode count not published
Billed as flexible though it is framed glass

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Social score

6.0 out of 10

RedditNot scored

The Reddit pool is blank: no owner thread about SolarSaga panels was found outside r/Jackery.

GoogleBrand-level6 out of 10

OutdoorGearLab: tested the SolarSaga 200 at 171 W of 200 W (86%), scored it 84 and ranked it #2 of 12 in Jul 2026; GearLab buys its units and earns affiliate commission.
Dislikes: OutdoorGearLab found the kickstand legs not sturdy in wind and noted other brands' stations need separate adapters (Jul 2026).
Wired: called Jackery's panels the most effective it tested; the SolarSaga 200 gave about 140 W, up to 170 W, in Aug 2026; unit source not stated.
DIY Solar Forum: owners in Jul-Aug 2026 put the SolarSaga 500X near $1.60/W against about 40c/W for rooftop panels and called the line expensive.

YouTubeBrand-level5 out of 10

Tolbers: reviewed the SolarSaga 500 X in Apr 2026 (7.7K views); the description carries Amazon affiliate links and does not say how the unit was obtained.
Tie: The Bug Out Location tested a 1000 v2 with the SolarSaga 200W in Jul 2025 under Jackery Prime Day sale copy with affiliate links, so it is not independent.

Amazon7 out of 10

Listing: Jackery Inc's Amazon US listing for the 100 Prime (B0D3DPN424), shipped and sold by Jackery Inc, reads 4.6 from 47 ratings: 79 percent five-star, 12 four, 5 three, 0 two, 4 one-star (October 2026)

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: Home Depot and Best Buy hold 6 reviews each, and Lowe's none.

Trustpilot

Trustpilot rates Jackery 4.4 from 1,039 reviews on a claimed page that invites reviews, 66 percent five-star and 22 percent one-star (October 2026).

Track record

The BBB rates Jackery Power Outdoors of Fremont an F, not accredited, with 69 complaints in three years (October 2026).
No CPSC or Health Canada recall names any Jackery product, searched in October 2026.

Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: jackery.com's own reviews and entries reposted from it, Home Depot Reviewer Program entries, r/Jackery, which Jackery staff moderate, Jackery's YouTube channel and Facebook pages, and its affiliate program.

Summary

Brand-level

4.4 on Trustpilot, an F from The BBB

Specs

CapacityNot applicable
AC OutputNot applicable
System VoltageNot applicable
Panel Power100-149 W
Charge CurrentNot applicable
Safety ListingCertificate published
Cell TypeBack-contact
Low-Temp ChargingNot applicable
Warranty5 Years
MonitoringNot applicable
Weight13.2 lb

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At a glance

38.8 x 21.7 x 1.1 in
Z bracket kit in the box
12 pre-drilled holes
9.58 ft panel cable

Company

Jackery Inc. of Fremont, California sells Jackery in the US, and the brand belongs to Shenzhen Hello Tech Energy Co., Ltd., listed on the Shenzhen ChiNext board since September 2022.

Where it sells

It sells SolarSaga panels with a cart at jackery.com, on Amazon US, at Home Depot, Lowe's and Best Buy, and on Walmart through its own marketplace store.

Description

The Jackery SolarSaga 100 Prime (model JS-100E in its user guide, store SKU 21-0002-000029) is a 100 W bifacial panel of back-contact (IBC) cells under tempered glass in an aluminum alloy frame, with 12 pre-drilled mounting holes.

It is rated 100 W (±5%) at STC and 108 W under Jackery's bifacial test conditions with 135 W/m² on the rear, with a Pmax bifaciality above 65%. At maximum power it gives 18.7 V and 5.30 A, with 22.7 V open-circuit, 5.53 A short-circuit and a 600 V DC maximum system voltage.

Jackery markets 25% efficiency; the user guide rates the Pmax temperature coefficient at −0.29%/°C and Voc at −0.268%/°C, and the panel at −40 to 185 °F. It measures 38.8 x 21.7 x 1.1 in (986 x 552 x 29 mm) and weighs 13.2 lb (6.0 kg). It is rated IP68 and Class II, and its output is an Anderson connector.

The box holds the panel, a 9.58 ft solar panel cable, an Anderson to DC8020 adapter, the Z bracket kit (four Z brackets with M6 bolts, washers and nuts, and eight self-tapping screws) and the user guide. Older Explorer stations need a DC8020 to DC7909 adapter, sold separately.

The user guide gives a 5-year limited warranty; the product page gives 3+2 years, the 2 added automatically on jackery.com orders. It sells singly at $199.00.