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The BougeRV 100-watt flexible solar panel features a 2.1-millimetre thickness, a 3.8-pound weight, and PERC cell technology rated at 23% efficiency.1:06 The panel utilises a 10BB grid design and a triple-layer material construction intended to improve heat dissipation and durability.2:39 During initial testing, the panel produced approximately 6 to 7 amps in direct sunlight, with no audible cracking or output loss when bent.5:20 However, shading a small portion of the panel caused output to drop significantly, from 6 amps to 0.3 amps, suggesting the 10BB grid does not mitigate shading losses as effectively as claimed.6:36 The manufacturer provides a 10-plus-2-year warranty and a 25-year output guarantee.7:37 While the panel demonstrates improved physical flexibility compared to previous models, long-term performance in high-vibration marine environments remains to be determined.

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