A flexible panel designed to be fixed at the corners
What sets this SUNBEAMSystem Tough Black apart are the 6 x 6 mm mounting eyelets spread across its corners. Where many flexible panels have to be glued down, this one can be held mechanically, for example with cords, screws or fasteners suited to your surface. The output stays at 111 W for a footprint of 106 x 54 cm and a modest weight of 2.6 kg.
Where to place it and for what need
On a barge, a roof tent, a trailer cover or a campsite awning, eyelets let you stretch the panel in place without drilling into the main structure. A private owner will use it to recharge a battery for small lights or phones; a professional to power a measuring point or mobile equipment on a site without a mains connection. For a set-up that must come down and go back up from one season to the next, this design is genuinely convenient.
Material and cells
The material is flexible plastic, and the data sheet mentions complete weatherproofing. The cells are monocrystalline Sunpower, with a stated efficiency above 22.5%. The output cable, 1.5 m long, is flush with the panel.
How to install it with care
Start by choosing anchor points that spread the tension over several corners rather than just one: a module pulled on one side only may distort. Use accessories sized for 6 x 6 mm eyelets and check how they cope with damp and UV light. Leave a little slack so the wind does not strain the fixing points. For the electrical side, go through a charge controller compatible with your battery voltage; the manufacturer’s instructions remain the reference. For anything linked to a household network, call a qualified installer.
What makes it practical
- 6 x 6 mm eyelets at the corners: fit and remove without glue.
- Weight of 2.6 kg, which two hands can easily hold in place while fastening.
- Stated weather resistance for outdoor use.
Technical data
- Power: 111 W
- Open-circuit voltage: 21.76 V
- Voltage at maximum power: 18.56 V
- Current at maximum power: 5.97 A
- Short-circuit current: 6.32 A
- Eyelets: yes, 6 x 6 mm
- Output: flush cable, 1.5 m
- Cell efficiency: above 22.5%
- Size: 106 x 54 cm, 2.6 kg
Safety
Do not let the panel flap against an edge or a stay: repeated rubbing wears the surface and the cable. Check the condition of the fasteners regularly. Disconnect at the controller side before touching the connections, and keep the voltage and current figures in mind when choosing the cable cross-section.
Care and keeping
Washing with fresh water and a pass with a cloth is enough. Before putting it away for several months, dry the module completely and keep it somewhere temperate, with nothing heavy resting on it.
