The budget pick for a shed, gate opener, small cabin or ground mount where space isn’t tight. On a crowded van roof a smaller N-type 100 W panel is the better fit.
Amazon $49.99 HQST $49.99
A dependable 100 W panel for a fixed install on a van, boat, shed or small off-grid setup. The smaller footprint and 10-year warranty are worth a few dollars over generic 100 W panels.
- 100 WRated output
- $0.90Price / W
- 22.8 VOpen-circuit voltage
- 13 lbWeight
- 10 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Smaller and lighter than older 100 W rigid panels at 34 x 23 in and 13 lb, so it fits tighter van and boat roofs
- 10-year workmanship warranty is longer than most 100 W panels
- Standard 12 V-class panel that pairs with any common PWM or MPPT controller
- Short 2 ft output leads, so most installs need extension cables to reach the controller
- No independent output test yet
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Output | |
|---|---|
| Rated power | 100 W |
| Efficiency | 25% (cell efficiency; datasheet module efficiency 20.0%) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB) |
| Bifacial | No |
| Electrical | |
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 22.8 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 20 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 5.3 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 5 A |
| Voc temperature coefficient | -0.3%/°C |
| Series / parallel | Yes |
| Connections | |
| Output connector | Solar connectors (IP67) |
| Build | |
| Weight | 13 lb (5.9 kg) |
| Dimensions | 34.1 x 22.8 x 1.2 in |
| Frame | anodized aluminum alloy |
| Glass | 3.2 mm tempered |
| Junction box rating | IP65 |
| Warranty | 10 years |
| Output warranty | 95% output for 5 years, 90% for 10 years, 80% for 25 years |
Alternatives in this size
A cheap 100 W panel for a small 12 V system on a van, boat or shed. JJN’s newer N-type 100 W panel is the more efficient choice if the price gap is small.
Amazon $59.99 JJN $59For a van or small RV roof where vents, racks or trees shade part of the panel. With clear sun all day, a standard 100 W panel costs less per watt.
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