The Go Power! 80 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel Replaces or Adds to a 12V RV Solar Array With Plug-In SC Leads
The Go Power! 80 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel (GP-PV-80M) is a rigid, silver-framed 80W panel sold on its own. It comes with SC (solar connector) leads that plug into Go Power factory and aftermarket wiring, so you can use it as a replacement or add-on panel on an RV, trailer or fleet solar system.
Go Power's spec sheet lists it as the panel included in the GP-ECO-80 Eco Solar Kit. It is the panel only, so a charge controller and mounting feet are sold separately.
Go Power! 80 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel Features
80W With 4.35A at Maximum Power
The panel is rated 80W, with a maximum power voltage of 18.4V, maximum power current of 4.35A, open circuit voltage of 22.8V and short circuit current of 4.60A at standard test conditions. Go Power lists a power tolerance of plus or minus 3% and 15.9% module efficiency.
Tempered Glass and a Marine-Grade Frame
The monocrystalline cells sit between tempered, low-iron, high-transmissivity solar glass and a polyester backing material. The frame is clear anodized marine-grade aluminum, which Go Power says allows installation in extreme conditions.
Plug-and-Play Junction Box and SC Leads
The junction box has industry-standard quick-connect positive and negative leads, about 36.22 in long. Go Power says you can wire the panel in series or parallel, and it parallels into an existing Go Power array with an SC branch connector.
Eight Mounting Holes
The frame has eight 0.34 in (8.6 mm) mounting holes. Go Power's Z-bracket mounting kit, GP-MH-4-KB, is sold separately as a set of four with panel hardware.
Real-World Applications
Replacing a damaged panel. Go Power says the panel can replace a damaged panel on a factory Go Power system, since its SC leads match factory wiring.
Adding to an existing array. Parallel it into a Go Power array with an SC branch connector. Go Power estimates 80W puts about 24Ah a day into a 12V battery on a sunny spring or summer day and about 10Ah in fall and winter.
Trickle charging and fleets. Go Power's spec sheet calls the panel ideal for trickle charging RV and boat batteries, and its page lists fleet use.
Practical Comparison
80 Watt Panel Versus the 80W Eco Solar Kit
Go Power lists both at about 24Ah a day in summer and 10Ah in winter. The Eco kit adds a 10A PWM controller, wiring and mounting hardware for a first installation. This panel is the replacement or add-on choice when you already have a controller and wiring.
Buyer Guidance
Controller and Wiring
Go Power says the panel pairs with any Go Power controller, with a 10A PWM controller suited to a single panel. It also says you can parallel up to two of these panels on a 10A controller using SC branch connectors. Check your controller's current and voltage ratings before you add panels. The series fuse rating is 10A and the maximum system voltage is 1000 VDC.
Mounting
No mounting feet come with the panel. Use the GP-MH-4-KB Z-bracket kit or your own hardware through the frame's mounting holes. Go Power says flat mounting is fine for most owners, and shade on one cell can cut output by half or more, so keep the panel clear of the air conditioner shroud, antennas and vents.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You need to replace a Go Power 80W panel
- You want to add a panel to an existing array
- Your wiring uses SC solar connectors
- You already have a charge controller
Common Questions
Does It Include a Controller or Mounting Hardware?
No. This is the panel only, with SC leads. Controllers and mounting feet are sold separately.
Can I Combine Several Panels?
Yes. Go Power says you can parallel up to two on a 10A controller using SC branch connectors.
How Much Will It Charge?
Go Power estimates about 24Ah a day into a 12V battery in spring and summer and about 10Ah in fall and winter, based on its rule of about 30Ah and 12Ah per 100W per day.
What Warranty Does Go Power Give?
Go Power lists a 25-year limited power output warranty on the panel.
What's Included
- 1 x GP-PV-80M 80W Monocrystalline Solar Panel With SC Leads
A Direct-Fit Panel for Go Power Systems
The Go Power! 80 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel gives you a rigid 80W module with SC leads to replace or expand a Go Power solar array. If you'd like help checking your controller or choosing mounting hardware, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
Go Power! 80 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel Specifications
|
| Model |
GP-PV-80M |
| Electrical |
| Rated Power (Pm) |
80 W |
| Max Power Voltage (Vmp) |
18.4 V |
| Max Power Current (Imp) |
4.35 A |
| Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) |
22.8 V |
| Short Circuit Current (Isc) |
4.60 A |
| Max Power Tolerance |
+/- 3% |
| Module Efficiency |
15.9% |
| Series Fuse Rating |
10 A |
| Max System Voltage |
1000 VDC |
| Test Conditions |
STC, 1000 W/m2, 77°F (25°C), AM 1.5 |
| Construction |
| Cell Type |
Monocrystalline |
| Glass |
Tempered, low-iron, high-transmissivity |
| Backing |
Polyester backing material |
| Frame |
Clear anodized marine-grade aluminum, silver |
| Junction Box |
Plug and play |
| Connectors |
SC (solar connector), positive and negative |
| Lead Length |
36.22 in (920 mm) |
| Wiring |
Series or parallel |
| Certifications |
CE |
| Charging |
| Typical Daily Harvest |
About 24 Ah spring/summer, about 10 Ah fall/winter, 12 V battery (Go Power estimate) |
| Go Power Sizing Rule |
30 Ah summer, 12 Ah winter per 100 W per day |
| Controller |
Not included; up to 2 panels in parallel on a 10 A controller (Go Power) |
| Physical |
| Dimensions |
30.71 x 26.46 x 1.38 in (780 x 672 x 35 mm) |
| Weight |
13.2 lb (6 kg) |
| Mounting Holes |
8, 0.34 in (8.6 mm) |
| Mounting Hole Spacing |
25.12 in (638 mm) across, 25.31 in (643 mm) and 11.28 in (286.5 mm) lengthwise |
| Mounting Feet |
Not included (GP-MH-4-KB sold separately) |
| Warranty |
| Solar Panel |
25 years limited power output |
Go Power! GP-PV-80M Spec Sheet