MOOHOO Bendable Solar Panel Review
MOOHOO is a Chinese company that has been engaged in the manufacturing, development, and supply of electronic goods and professional machines such as drilling guns.
Their latest venture is into solar panels and other related goods that support clean and green energy production.
The company has spent significant amounts of revenue on formulating its own R&D team and state of the art manufacturing units. This led them to concentrate on coming up with products that have been in the pen and paper stage for quite a long time.
Their latest product the bendable solar panels is the topic of discussion for this article. The product will be scrutinized and evaluated based on its specifications, features, overall convenience of use and installation.
Features
The advancements made in the sector of solar power led to the development of new ideas and gadgets. Some of the features of the product that is being reviewed in this article are being discussed below.
High rate of energy conversion
The high rate of energy conversion enables this product to transform sunlight into electricity at a rate of 25 – 30%. This makes the flexible solar panels hold an advantage over the conventional ones made from polyvinyl modules.
Remarkable output
If we consider the size of the panel, the peak output provided by the same is remarkable. The overall efficacy and productive yield one can get from the panel, given that the same is being installed in a group for facilitating an off the grid power source is impressive.
Efficient
If we consider the overall efficiency and technology of the product and compare the same with that of a traditional rigid frame solar panel it could be readily seen that the former is far more superior to the latter in terms of performance, efficiency, ease of installation and cost.
Advanced hardware
The panel is equipped with an advanced safety mechanism that prevents the same from causing a sudden surge in the output signals. This facilitates the easy operation and safety of the electronics and overall circuitry connected to it.
Flexible mode of construction
Unlike to the rigid counterparts, this panel offers the user with a flexible interface that facilitates ease of transport and storage. The panel could be bent at an angle of 30 degrees maximum. Beyond this, the user could end up with a damaged product.
All-weather resistance
The panel is made from all weather resistant material that makes this an ideal choice for the ones looking for a solution to the power needs for their Residential Vehicles, trailers, and boats.
High-quality solar panels
The solar panels are sourced from Sunpower Corporation America, which is a renowned company famous for their highly efficient solar panels.
The panels are made from monocrystalline elements and this marks the reason why these panels are capable of producing such higher ranges of output.
Durable
The flexible construction and overall high quality of materials make this a very durable product with long shelf and operational life.
Specifications
- Output: 50 Watts
- Voltage: 20 Volts
- Open circuit output: 18 Volts
- Peak impedance: 2.5 Amperes
- Maximum Operating Range: 2.8 Amperes
- Working Conditions: Sunny Weather
Pros
- High energy conversion rate
- High output rate
- Efficient and advanced hardware with safety mechanism that prevents the same to damage devices and gadgets connected to it
- Capable of reaching efficiency rates of up to 22%
- Flexible construction
- Remarkable output
- Resistant to all weather conditions
- Monocrystalline solar panels supplied by Sunpower Corporation America
- Durable, reliable and long shelf life
Cons
- Should be coupled with solar power controllers and a battery for the safety of devices and the user for optimum performance
- Product construction could have been better
How does the product serve your needs?
There is nothing exceptional about the category of the product but there is definitely some unique selling points for the same. Most of the flexible solar panels available in the market come with a minimal threshold for bending. Beyond that, they would simply go kaput!
The flexible solar panel on offer from MOOHOO is laden with an increased threshold of 30 degrees in terms of bending angle. Along with that, the solar panels are sourced from Sunpower Corporation America. This makes the same to provide the user with a peak output of 20 volts.
This is an ideal product if you are looking for a solar panel that would enable you to get your home off the grid, or provide your mobile home, boat etc. with uninterrupted power supply.
How is the product different from its competitors?
If we compare this with the flexible solar panels available in the market, such as the one on offer from Suaoki, the one thing we can we can readily see is the price difference.
Suaoki have placed their products in a higher price range due to the added accessories they include in the retail package of the product.
The MC4 connector included in the package allows the user to connect their circuitry and devices directly to the solar panel without using any solar power controller.
Now, obviously, a company would charge extra for a product that offers so many added benefits.
Coming back to the product offered from MOOHOO, the overall built quality and the materials used in the production of the solar panel is same when compared to that of the panel from Suaoki, if not better. The retail package doesn’t include any accessory as such, hence the price.
Verdict
MOOHOO Bendable Solar Panel is capable of the highest energy conversion rate of about 23.5%.This enables the panel to produce 26 – 30 % more generation of power when compared to that of the traditional, rigid frame polyvinyl solar panels.
The flexible panel allows the user to bend the same to a maximum of about 30 degrees with resistance capabilities to the elements.
The panels are designed in such a way that makes the same to be easily installed in various surfaces and settings. All weather holes equipped on the soft frame of the panel is an essential Unique Selling Point of the same.