Rich Solar 160 Watt Flexible Solar Kit with 20A MPPT Controller

The Rich Solar 160 Watt Flexible Solar Kit With 20A MPPT Controller Brings Lightweight 12V Charging to Curved Roofs

The Rich Solar 160 Watt Flexible Solar Kit With 20A MPPT Controller pairs one 160W CIGS flexible solar panel with a 20A MPPT charge controller and a full set of pre-assembled cables. Rich Solar rates the kit at about 0.6kWh of energy per day with 4 peak sun hours, which is enough to keep a 12V battery charged on an RV, van or boat.

The panel weighs just 7.1 pounds and measures 67.3 x 26.0 inches, so it suits curved rooftops and other surfaces where a rigid glass panel would be heavy or hard to fit. The kit comes with 20 ft panel cables, 20 ft extension cables and 10 ft battery cables, so you can run power from the panel to the controller and on to your battery without crimping your own connectors.

Rich Solar 160 Watt Flexible Solar Kit With 20A MPPT Controller Features

160W CIGS Flexible Solar Panel

The kit is built around a 12V nominal CIGS flexible panel rated at 160W. It produces 8.40A at 18.9V at its maximum power point, with a 23.4V open-circuit voltage and 9.60A short-circuit current, which suits 12V battery charging.

Light Enough for Curved and Weight-Sensitive Roofs

At 7.1 pounds, the panel adds little weight to a vehicle or boat. Rich Solar lists curved rooftops among its main uses, along with RVs, vans, boats and other portable off-grid systems.

20A MPPT Charge Controller

The included 20A MPPT charge controller reaches up to 99% MPPT tracking efficiency and 98% peak conversion efficiency. MPPT tracking helps more of the panel's power reach your battery than a basic PWM controller would.

Pre-Assembled Cables for Quick Installation

Rich Solar includes pre-assembled installation cables for fast, tool-free installation. The panel-to-controller pair has an MC4 connector on one end, the extension pair has male and female MC4 connectors, and the battery pair ends in battery lugs.

Room for Longer Cable Runs

With two 20 ft cable pairs in the box, you can place the controller well away from the panel, such as inside a cabinet or battery compartment, and still have cable to spare.

Real-World Applications

RVs and travel trailers. Keep a 12V house battery topped up for lights, fans and small electronics while you camp off-grid.

Camper vans. A light, flexible panel suits van roofs where weight and height matter.

Boats. Charge a house or starting battery at the dock or on the water, including on curved surfaces.

Portable and small off-grid systems. Charge a 12V battery for a campsite, shed or emergency backup setup.

How It Compares to Common Alternatives

Versus a rigid glass panel kit. Rigid panels with aluminum frames are heavier and need brackets on a flat surface. The 160W flexible panel weighs 7.1 pounds and suits curved surfaces, while rigid panels typically run cooler and handle snow and wind loads better.

Versus a 100W rigid kit. The 160W panel gives about 60% more rated power from a single panel. That means fewer panels to mount and wire for the same daily harvest.

Versus a PWM controller kit. A PWM controller connects the panel straight to the battery. An MPPT controller converts excess panel voltage into charging current, so it typically harvests more energy, especially in cool weather.

Is This Kit the Right Fit

• Battery. The kit does not include a battery. Pair it with a compatible 12V battery system.
• AC power. Add an inverter if you want to run household appliances from the battery.
• Mounting. Mounting hardware and adhesive are not part of Rich Solar's kit list, so plan how you will secure the panel to your surface.
• Daily energy. Plan on about 0.6kWh per day with 4 peak sun hours. Actual output depends on location, season, angle and shading.

This may be a good fit if

• You need a lightweight panel for a curved or weight-sensitive roof
• You want a complete 12V charging kit with an MPPT controller
• You have a 12V battery for an RV, van or boat
• You want pre-assembled cables for an easy install

Common Questions

Does the Kit Include a Battery or Inverter?

No. This is a solar charging kit with a panel, controller and cables. The battery and inverter are sold separately.

What Type of Panel Is Included?

The kit includes one 160W CIGS flexible solar panel with a 12V nominal rating.

How Much Energy Will the Kit Produce?

Rich Solar estimates about 0.6kWh per day with 4 peak sun hours. Output varies with weather, season, location and how the panel is angled.

What Are the Extra 20 ft Cables For?

The pair with male and female MC4 connectors on both ends is an extension set. Use it when the controller sits farther from the panel than the panel-to-controller cables reach.

What's Included

• 1 x 160W CIGS Flexible Solar Panel
• 1 x 20A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
• 1 x 20 ft 10 AWG Solar Extension Cable (Red), Pre-Assembled Female MC4 Connector (Panel to Controller)
• 1 x 20 ft 10 AWG Solar Extension Cable (Black), Pre-Assembled Male MC4 Connector (Panel to Controller)
• 1 x 20 ft 10 AWG Solar Extension Cable (Red), Pre-Assembled Male and Female MC4 Connectors
• 1 x 20 ft 10 AWG Solar Extension Cable (Black), Pre-Assembled Male and Female MC4 Connectors
• 1 x 10 ft 10 AWG Battery Cable (Red), Pre-Assembled Battery Lug (Controller to Battery)
• 1 x 10 ft 10 AWG Battery Cable (Black), Pre-Assembled Battery Lug (Controller to Battery)

Flexible Solar Charging for Mobile 12V Systems

The Rich Solar 160 Watt Flexible Solar Kit With 20A MPPT Controller gives you a light panel, an efficient MPPT controller and the cables needed to charge a 12V battery on an RV, van or boat. At Outbound Power, we help customers choose the right batteries, inverters and mounting options to complete their systems. If you have questions, our team is happy to help.