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A lightweight, high‑performance solar panel weighing just 5.4 kg including fixing brackets. Its slim, non‑glass construction and integrated mounting brackets make installation fast, secure, and hassle‑free. A‑Grade Monocrystalline PERC cells deliver excellent efficiency, supported by a robust aluminium frame for added strength and a clean, modern finish. The patented low‑conductivity backplate helps regulate temperature, ensuring consistent, long‑term performance.
Ideal for motorhomes, campervans, boats, and off‑grid systems where weight, height, and aerodynamics are essential. Backed by a 10‑year warranty for complete peace of mind.
Why use a Lightweight panel?
Far lighter and easier to lift, handle, and mount than heavy glass panels.
Runs cooler with a low conductivity backplate keeps cells cooler for better sustained efficiency.
Faster installation with its integrated mounting brackets means quicker, cleaner fitting.
More durable on the move no glass to crack from vibration, flex, or impact.
Sleek, low profile design that sits closer to the surface for better aerodynamics and a cleaner look.
Reliable warranty coverage 20-year* cell warranty and 10-year** product warranty for peace of mind.
How can I tell if my panel is working?
You will need to have access to a DVM (digital voltmeter) that can measure DC voltages up to 100V or higher and DC Amps up to 10A. Then with the wires from the panel (not connected to anything else) connect the red probe to the red wire and the black probe to the black wire to test the voltage coming from the solar panel.
This should give a reading of between 14 and 26 Volts DC depending on light conditions at the time. Then set your DVM to test the current, i.e. amps, coming from the panel and connect the probes as before. This may involve moving one of the probes on the DVM.
The results will vary depending on the panel, but any positive reading indicates that your panel is working. Both tests are basically short circuiting the panel. Check your solar panel instructions for more help on this.
Do I need to connect the supplied cable to my solar panel?
All Our SolarGo2 panels come with a pre-installed cable. This cable is 5m long and is designed to get the very best power transfer from your panel to the controller. This is normally plenty of cable for your install, but more is available on our web site.
What is the difference between mono and poly-crystalline?
The main difference between the two technologies is the type of silicon used in the solar panels:
Mono-crystalline solar panels have solar cells made from a single crystal of silicon, this is still considered the best of the current solar panels.
Poly-crystalline solar panels have solar cells made from many silicon fragments melted together. And although this has improved over the years with technology it is still not as good as mono-crystalline. It is more of a ‘best of the rest’ panel.
My solar panel has been damaged, and the glass is cracked. The solar panel is still creating power so can I leave it?
Your solar panel will need replacing ASAP. The cracked glass will let water onto the silicon and as soon as we have a frost the water will freeze and break up the silicon inside the panel stopping the panel from working. This can also create a short circuit that could make the installed solar controller fail, costing you more to fix the problem.
Are my panels weatherproof?
Yes, all SolarGo2 panels are designed to be left outside all year-round rain or shine. However, they are not designed to work underwater i.e., submerged.
How long should my panel last?
Our SolarGo2 rigid panels are designed to last. We give you a 10-year product guarantee and a 20-year cell guarantee.
| Electrical Characteristics | |
| Type | Monocrystalline (A Grade,High efficiency) |
| Peak power (Pmax) | 170Wp |
| Power tolerance range (%) | ±5% |
| Open circuit voltage / Voc (V) | 24.4v DC |
| Max. power voltage / Vmp (V) | 20.9v DC |
| Short circuit current / Isc (A) | 8.54A |
| Max power current / Imp (A) | 8.14A |
| Maximum System Voltage (V) | 1000V DC |
| Above Specification at standard test conditions(STC):1000W/㎡, cell temperature 25°C, AM1.5 | |
| Panel Info | |
| Part number | SPLW170 |
| Power | 170Wp |
| Cable type | 2.5mm twin core Red / Black (UV stable) |
| Cable length | 3m |
| Frame Material | Aluminium |
| Dimensions (mm) | 1315 x 807 x 12mm |
| Weight (Kg) | 5.2 |
| Performance UK weather (weather dependant) | |
| Average expected winter | ≈ 6.51Ah (136Wh) per day (0.8h) |
| Average expected Summer | ≈ 48.84Ah (1020Wh) per day (6h) |
| Warranty | |
| Performance (of cells | 20 years (at 80% of day 1 performance) |
| Product construction | 10 Years |
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