The black RICH SOLAR panel is among my purchased solar equipment. My Roof Wiring and Devices Project Day 1 notes record moving rack cross beams and physically checking two panels on the roof before continuing the layout.
I bought RICH SOLAR 100-Watt Black Solar Panel as part of my camper van equipment.
The black RICH SOLAR panel is among my purchased solar equipment. My Roof Wiring and Devices Project Day 1 notes record moving rack cross beams and physically checking two panels on the roof before continuing the layout.
Comparing One Panel's Footprint and Nominal Output
I moved the rack cross beams to suit the solar-panel length and added 2020 extrusion above the rack.
I brought two solar panels onto the roof for fitting.
I arranged junction boxes, cable glands, power leads and Ethernet routes alongside the mounting work.
Rack extrusion and mounting hardware during the fitting stage.Lights, cables and tools laid out during my roof work.
My Takeaway from This Job
Moving rack cross beams and fitting real panels gave me a concrete layout reference. RICH SOLAR and Renogy each offer a nominal 100-watt module here, while the 200-watt RICH SOLAR panel changes the individual module size and output class together.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
Specification
Product Detail
Panel Family
MEGA 100 ONYX
Nominal Power
100W
Appearance
Black panel variant
The black MEGA 100 belongs to RICH SOLAR’s smaller rigid-panel range. The manufacturer’s paired specification sheet distinguishes the standard RS-M100 from the black RS-M100B ONYX version. That distinction helps keep frame appearance and model identity together when comparing replacement panels. For a camper-van solar layout, a smaller panel can be considered around roof equipment where a larger module does not fit, with the actual panel footprint and cable route included in the drawing. Electrical values belong to the particular panel revision being compared. The original black-panel purchase remains separate from current manufacturer product options and the alternatives shown here.
This rigid solar panel has a framed rectangular module and rear cable connections. Its nominal 200-watt format provides a larger individual panel than a 100-watt module.
