Renogy 100W Black Division Lightweight Flexible Solar Panel

Name: Renogy 100W Black Division Lightweight Flexible Solar Panel
Brand: Renogy
SKU: RSP100DL-36

SVT Score, Mid

4.4

Usability2.6/10Social6.3/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

Versus

2.6

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All-black 100 W flexible panel with half-cut PERC cells, 5.3 lb, IP67 junction box, $10 less than Renogy’s standard 100 W flexible.

$140

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SKU: RSP100DL-36 Category: Flexible Solar Panels Brand: Renogy

Usability

2.6 out of 10

Capacity1.0

At 100 W it sits on the bottom rung of the flexible-panel ladder, so it scores 1 on capacity.

Efficiency1.0

Its 100 W from 1.093 by 0.582 m works out to 15.7 percent module efficiency, so it scores 1 on efficiency.

Operating Range3.0

Renogy's datasheet gives a temperature coefficient of Pmax of -0.38 percent per degree C, so it scores 3 on operating range.

Lifespan3.0

Renogy's product page and warranty PDF cover output for 5 years, against 25 years on its own datasheet, so on the shorter term it scores 3 on lifespan.

Features3.0

Its IP67 junction box earns 2 of 8 feature points, and its 36 half-cut cells run as one series string with no front-sheet material published, so it scores 3 on features.

Verification2.0

No certifier directory (Intertek, UL Product iQ, CSA, SGS, TÜV or the CEC lists) lists this model, so it scores 2 on verification.

Warranty & Support6.0

Renogy covers material and workmanship for 5 years, so it scores 6 on warranty and support.

Warranty and returns

Renogy sets warranty terms by model, for the original buyer only, and takes unused renogy.com orders back within 30 days, lithium batteries within 7.

Price

$139.99 at renogy.com.

Summary

All-Black PERC flex, output covered for five years

The RSP100DL-36 is Renogy's 100 W, 12 V Black Division flexible panel, an all-black frameless laminate of 36 half-cut PERC cells weighing 5.3 lb.

Verdict

It suits a buyer who wants an all-black 100 W panel bonded to a curved roof and accepts output covered for 5 years.

Strengths

Half-cut PERC monocrystalline cellsby Renogy's datasheet and page
5.3 lbbends up to 240 degrees
IP67 junction box and IP67 solar connectors
Rated for 5,400 Pa snow load and 2,400 Pa wind
Six pre-drilled mounting holes
$10.00 less than Renogy's RNG-100DB-H at the same 100 Wsize and weight

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Drawbacks

15.7 percent module efficiency from 100 W over 0.64 square meters
Product page and warranty PDF cover output for 5 yearsthe datasheet says 25
Temperature coefficient of Pmax -0.38 percent per degree C
No front-sheet material publishedETFE or PET
Certifications listed as CE and ISO only

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Social score

6.3 out of 10

RedditProduct-line6.0 out of 10

Owner reports on Reddit about Renogy's flexible panels are few; one r/SolarDIY owner said flexible Renogy panels trimmed to fit a van roof still worked after about 2 years (January 2025).

Google5.0 out of 10

Complaints

Panels arrived scratched, per one owner

One DIY Solar Forum owner fitted two Black Division panels to a truck camper; the first pair arrived scratched and Renogy sorted it out, and a week in the owner had too little time to judge output or durability (June 2023).

YouTubeBrand-level6.0 out of 10

Both channels found carry a tie to the panels they review. Freedom in a Can, which passes on a 10 percent Renogy code through Renogy's affiliate link, found no delamination on two 100 W flexible panels after 9 months and 9,000 miles. Johnny's Weekends, which earns Amazon commission on the panels it links, found Renogy's 200 W flexible panel performed well but trailed a CIGS panel under shade (2023, about 128,000 views).

Amazon8.0 out of 10

Liked

Build quality, positive in 24 of 28 tagged reviews
Charging a camper battery fully each day, positive in 9 of 11 tagged reviews
Easy installation, positive in 7 of 9 tagged reviews

Complaints

Power output below rating, negative in 10 of 27 tagged reviews
Durability, negative in 7 of 15 tagged reviews
Sun damage within a year, per one owner

Renogy's 100W-Black flexible listing on Amazon US (B09W21FRBC), whose description is the Black Division panel at 43 by 22.9 in and 5.3 lb, reads 4.5 from 215 ratings, 76 percent five-star and 5 percent one-star. Amazon's review summary reports mixed power output, some owners seeing 115 W peaks and others 60 to 65 W, and mixed durability, with one owner reporting sun damage within a year.

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: Walmart's Black Division listing shows 4.4 from 12 ratings, but 7 of its 10 written reviews are syndicated from renogy.com and the other 3 are flagged Incentivized, leaving none.

Trustpilot

Trustpilot rates renogy.com 4.0 from 6,939 reviews on a claimed profile that Renogy pays Trustpilot to subscribe to.
The split is 59 percent five-star against 22 percent one-star.

Track record

The BBB rates Renogy A+ and has accredited it since January 2014, with 122 complaints filed in the last three years.
CPSC recall 16-725 (2016) replaced about 1,500 RNG-100DB bendable panels for fire risk, and NHTSA recall 24E-005 (2024) gave about 1,800 RV-maker battery packs a firmware fix.

Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: renogy.com's own review widget, Renogy's YouTube channel, its r/RenogyCommunity subreddit and Facebook groups, or its Impact affiliate and Off-Grid Creator programs.

Summary

Brand-level

4.0 on Trustpilot, an A+ from the BBB, two recalls

Specs

CapacityNot applicable
AC OutputNot applicable
System VoltageNot applicable
Panel Power100-149 W
Charge CurrentNot applicable
Safety ListingNone verifiable
Cell TypeMono PERC
Low-Temp ChargingNot applicable
Warranty5 Years
MonitoringNot applicable
Weight5.3 lb

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Company

Renogy is the brand of RNG International, Inc., of Ontario, California, which Dr. Yi Li founded in 2010.

Where it sells

It sells direct from renogy.com and its Amazon and eBay brand stores, and through Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Camping World and Walmart's marketplace.

Description

The Renogy RSP100DL-36 Black Division is a 100 W, 12 V flexible panel with an all-black face and 36 half-cut PERC monocrystalline cells, with no frame. Renogy's datasheet gives 19.4 V and 5.20 A at maximum power, 23.5 V open-circuit and 5.51 A short-circuit. It measures 43.0 by 22.9 in, 0.1 in thick at the laminate and 0.8 in at the junction box, and weighs 5.3 lb. Renogy rates it to bend up to 240 degrees and to withstand 5,400 Pa of snow load and 2,400 Pa of wind. The junction box and solar connectors are rated IP67, with 2 bypass diodes, 2.3 ft output leads and six pre-drilled mounting holes. The datasheet lists a temperature coefficient of Pmax of -0.38 percent per degree C. Renogy covers material and workmanship for 5 years, and its product page and warranty PDF cover output for 5 years.