What does the Renogy 200W N-Type Solar Panel offer on paper?
This Renogy 200W N-Type Solar Panel review covers a panel rated at 200 W that sells for $179.99 at Renogy. Renogy lists its module efficiency at 20.7 %.
On value it ranks #1 of 3 in this review. Higher efficiency matters most when roof or rack space is tight.
| Size and moving it | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 23.4 lb |
| Product | Best current price | Cost per watt | Value rank |
|---|---|---|---|
 Renogy 200W N-Type Solar Panel | $179.99 at Renogy | $0.900/W | #1 of 3 |
 Renogy 200W N-Type Bifacial Solar Panel | $199.99 at Renogy | $1.000/W | #2 of 3 |
| Renogy ShadowFlux 200W N-Type Anti-Shading Solar Panel | $239.99 at Renogy | $1.200/W | #3 of 3 |
How heavy is it, and is it easy to move?
Renogy lists the weight at 23.4 lb. That puts it in the easy to carry (under 30 lb) weight class.
What do its voltage and current numbers mean for your setup?
This panel has an open circuit voltage (Voc) of 37.44 V and a short circuit current (Isc) of 6.85 A. Check the open circuit voltage against the input limit of your charge controller or power station before you wire panels in series. Renogy lists a working voltage (Vmp) of 31.03 V and a working current (Imp) of 6.45 A.
Its Voc temperature coefficient is -0.26 %/°C, which tells you how Voc moves as the panel gets colder or warmer. Voltage climbs in the cold, so leave room below the limit. A coefficient closer to zero means less voltage swing.
Is it good value at its current price?
At $0.900/W it leads this group, ahead of the bifacial model at $1.000/W and the ShadowFlux at $1.200/W. The price works out to $0.90 per watt at Renogy.
Cost per watt lets you compare panels with the same power rating. If you plan to buy several panels for a bigger array, small gaps in cost per watt add up fast.
Where is it strong, and where does it fall short?
It is strongest on price, ranked #1 of 3. Weight is close across the set: 22.71 lb for the bifacial model, 23.4 lb for this panel and 23.83 lb for the ShadowFlux, all easy to carry (under 30 lb). Efficiency ties with the ShadowFlux at 20.7 %.
Its Voc temperature coefficient of -0.26 %/°C sits against -0.25 %/°C for the ShadowFlux. Check your controller limits before you compare on price.
Who should buy it?
The Renogy 200W N-Type Solar Panel costs $0.90 per watt and ranks #1 of 3 on value, so it fits buyers who put price per watt first. With a low controller voltage limit, compare wiring numbers first.
Buyers who carry panels by hand should also look at the weight class of each model.
How does the 200W N-Type Bifacial Solar Panel differ?
The Renogy 200W N-Type Bifacial Solar Panel is also rated at 200 W, but it costs $199.99 at Renogy. That is $1.00 per watt, for a value rank of #2 of 3. Renogy lists the bifacial feature as yes for this model.
Its Vmp is 25 V and its Imp is 8 A, against 31.03 V and 6.45 A for the standard panel. Voc is 29.6 V and Isc is 8.7 A, against 37.44 V and 6.85 A for the standard panel. Efficiency is 19.9 %, below the 20.7 % of the standard panel.
It weighs 22.71 lb and falls in the easy to carry (under 30 lb) class too. When panels differ in voltage and current, check both against your controller limits before you mix or swap them.
How does the ShadowFlux compare on price and wiring?
The Renogy ShadowFlux 200W N-Type Anti-Shading Solar Panel costs more, at $239.99 at Renogy and $1.20 per watt, against $0.90 per watt for the standard panel. On value it ranks #3 of 3. Renogy rates it at 200 W and lists it as a rigid panel.
Its Vmp is 31.3 V and its Voc is 36.5 V, against 31.03 V and 37.44 V for the standard panel. Imp is 6.38 A and Isc is 6.86 A. Renogy gives it a Voc temperature coefficient of -0.25 %/°C.
At 23.83 lb, it still counts as easy to carry (under 30 lb). Before paying more for any panel, make sure the extra cost buys a spec your setup needs.
Which of these panels should you choose?
On price, the Renogy 200W N-Type Solar Panel leads with a value rank of #1 of 3. Next, check each panel against your mounting spot and your controller limits.
A pricier panel is worth it when it meets a need that a cheaper one does not.