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Reviews For: Bioenno Power 100 Watt Foldable Solar Panel (BSP-100-LITE)

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Review Summary For : Bioenno Power 100 Watt Foldable Solar Panel (BSP-100-LITE)
Reviews: 1MSRP: $209
Description:
folding 4-panel monocrystalline 100W solar panel
Product is in production
More Info: https://www.bioennopower.com/products/bioenno-power-bsp-100-lite-model-100-watt-foldable-solar-panel
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LNXAUTHOR Rating: 2021-10-01
OK, but missing features Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
purchased via HRO; received a box with the panel wrapped in bubble wrap; no instructions or other literature included - Bioenno states that this panel comes with a 'padded case' but i can only assume that means the folding 'briefcase' type case due to the form factor

this panel only comes with a single 50A (i.e. huge) APP connector - no other ports - if you want to connect other devices you will have to purchase the BA-PP45-SB50 (PP45 Powerpole to SB50 Powerpole Adapter) for an extra $15; fortunately i had a Powerwerx box with a bolted in 50A APP stub, so i removed it, add a 'normal-sized' APP on one end and had a usable panel as the 50A connectors mated easily

the panel puts out voltage and amperage to spec, but is not as efficient as a less-expensive ROCKPALS RP082 100w Foldable Solar Panel (more on this below)

Bioenno makes some great batteries - i have two of the 12V, 12Ah LFP Batteries (PVC, BLF-1212A), and using a $20 HUINE 20A CY-K20A PWM solar charge controller, was able to charge a depleted battery without problems; it is great to go into the field and come home with a charged battery after a morning of portable operating

however, Bioenno needs to step up its game: compared to the ROCKPALS RP082, the BSP-100-LITE appears really 'light' on features, specifications, and construction:

- both panels fold and have a side pocket for connection
- both panels have 18V/5.5A (Max) charging limits
- the ROCKPALS panel has vastly better weather proofing on the panel surface, due to its ETFE (ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer) coating
- the ROCKPALS panel comes with a parallel APP cable, and a 4 in 1 cable for connection to other storage devices
- the ROCKPALS panel also has a QC3.0 USB Port and a USB-C
- the ROCKPALS panel also touts a high conversion efficiency up to 23.5%, while the Bioenno panel makes no such claim or even comes with any spec sheet; i did not test any efficiency claim

and on the topic of solar charge controllers: Bioenno sells a 30A controller - the SC-4830JUD - and wants $70... however, you can get the exact same controller elsewhere, a HUINE, for $35... both controllers have exactly the same specs, form factor, buttons, and LCD display

on the inexpensive controller i mated three sets of APPs, then used 12ga single wire to flush mount into the controller's set screws (panel->battery->load); the controller tucks away into both panels' side pockets

i am disappointed in that Bioenno did not include a spec sheet, warranty or contact info with my panel... if i were in the market for another panel i would look elsewhere - you can get a 100W panel for less with more features - but the panel works and is a little lighter (due to lack of extra cables); in this regard, the panel is 'OK'