Offgridtec® PCB-ETFE 200W 30.8V V2 semi-flexible solar panel

The PCB-ETFE 200W solar panel from Offgridtec (MPN 3-01-018415) sets new standards with high-quality materials such as Teflon derivatives on the front, fiberglass on the back, and 11-busbar technology. It is semi-flexible and ideal for 24V systems with an operating voltage of over 30.8V. For 12V systems, MPPT charge controllers are required that can handle higher module voltages. These and other quality features make the PCB-ETFE 200W from Offgridtec a universally applicable, high-end product that is just as at home on boats as it is on vehicle roofs or other surfaces, offering unparalleled stability, combines maximum reliability and performance

This is an improved version of our 200W 39V module (MPN 3-01-010845). This new version offers a lower operating voltage, while at the same time increasing the maximum current and short-circuit current, which indicates increased efficiency and performance of the module. The new version features solar modules equipped with both improved solar cells and 11 busbars, resulting in improved light absorption and reducing the impact of partial shading.

Features of the PCB-ETFE 200W 30.8V solar panel

• Equipped with monocrystalline A-grade solar cells
• Cell efficiency of over 22.3%
• 11-busbar technology
• 2 bypass diodes - minimized power loss in case of shading
• PCB backsheet
• Carefully walkable and even more slip-resistant than comparable solar modules when wet
• Semi-flexible - bendable up to a maximum of 18 degrees (lengthwise)
• Easy installation of the solar panel by gluing or using the ring eyelets
• High light transmittance of max. 96%
• Pre-assembled solar cable with MC4 plug and socket
• Proven Offgridtec quality
• 12-month warranty – information on warranty conditions can be found here

Areas of application for the Offgridtec PCB-ETFE series

• unrestricted use in the marine sector
• ideally suited for installation on motorhomes, buses, and other vehicles
• for installation on rounded sheet metal roofs
• recommended for all systems that require maximum reliability and performance
• ideally suited for suspension, e.g., tents when camping; thanks to the PCB carrier layer, the ring eyes can withstand even very high mechanical loads

ETFE high-tech plastic on the front

The front of the solar panel is covered with a high-tech plastic layer based on ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer ETFE – a Teflon derivative (PTFE) – which offers excellent protection against harmful environmental influences and is also suitable for use in salt water. ETFE is lighter and more translucent than other plastic solutions on the market.

Extremely stable fiberglass (PCB) backing plate

The fiberglass (PCB) backing makes the module significantly more stable than conventional panels with TPT backing. This design offers the following advantages:

• prevents blistering, which can occur with TPT modules due to incorrect bonding
• withstands higher temperatures compared to TPT construction
• reduces the risk of cell breakage due to accidental overbending of the panel by the user

about the PCB-ETFE series

This product is the result of experience gained from thousands of installations in every conceivable area of application. We successfully launched our first series of flexible solar cells on the market five years ago and have been continuously developing and optimizing our modules ever since. With the PCB-ETFE series, you benefit from this unique expertise and can look forward to a durable product that will reliably produce electricity for many years to come.

Technical data

• Generator power: 200 Wp
• Operating voltage (Vmp): 30.8 V
• Open circuit voltage (Voc): 36.0 V
• max. current (Imp): 6.50 A
• Short-circuit current (Isc): 6.82 A
• max. system voltage: 200 V
• Power tolerance: +/- 3%
• Operating temperature: -40 to +85°C
• Protection class: IP67
• Flexibility: up to 18 degrees (longitudinal)
• Cells per module: 3 x 18
• Cell size: 182 x 91 mm
• Module dimensions: 1770 x 595 x 3 mm
• Weight: 5.02 kg

Scope of delivery:

Offgridtec 3-01-010845 PCB-ETFE 200W 30.8V semi-flexible solar panel