50W Monocrystalline Solar Panel PV Module for Home & Commercial Rooftop
50W Monocrystalline Solar Panel PV Module for Home & Commercial Rooftop
The largest of the compact range, the 50 W panel is the point where small off-grid becomes practical for real daily use — lighting plus device charging for a small space, with a battery sized to carry the evening.
Where it fits best
- Lighting and phone charging in a garden room or shed
- Keeping a campervan leisure battery charged between trips
- Running small DC refrigeration on a boat
Questions buyers ask
Is 50 W enough for a small fridge?
For a genuinely efficient DC fridge, 50 W with adequate battery capacity can work in a sunny climate, but most installations specify more panel to cover compressor start-up and cloudy days.
What controller size?
A 10 A PWM or MPPT controller comfortably handles the 2.75 A maximum-power current and leaves room to add a second panel later.
Technical specifications
| Maximum Power (Pmax) | 50 W |
|---|---|
| Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) | 21.84 V |
| Short Circuit Current (Isc) | 2.91 A |
| Voltage at Pmax (Vmp) | 18.2 V |
| Current at Pmax (Imp) | 2.75 A |
| Module Efficiency | 18.66 % |
| Power Tolerance | 0, +4.99W |
| Maximum System Voltage | 700 V DC |
| Max Series Fuse Rating | 10 A |
| Module Type | 182M05018 |
| Solar Cells | Mono crystalline 182*36.4mm (2*16Pcs) |
| External Dimensions | 670*400*25mm |
| Weight | 3.8 kg |
| Front Glass | 3.2 mm tempered glass |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Junction Box | IP67 |
| Output Cables | Without cable |
| Connector | Without Compatible |
| Mechanical Load | Front Side Max. 5400Pa, Rear Side Max. 2400Pa |
| Pmax Temperature Coefficient | -0.350%/°C |
| Voc Temperature Coefficient | -0.270%/°C |
| Isc Temperature Coefficient | +0.048%/°C |
| Package Dimensions | 685*140*415mm |
| Package Weight | 20 kg |
| Pieces per Package | 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a monocrystalline solar panel?
A panel built from single-crystal silicon cells, giving higher efficiency and a smaller footprint than polycrystalline types.
Do panels work on cloudy days?
Yes, at reduced output — typically 10–50% of clear-sky levels depending on how thick the cloud cover is.
How long do solar panels last?
Quality modules commonly retain most of their output for 20–25 years thanks to tempered glass and aluminium frames.
Can I connect panels to a battery?
Panels feed an MPPT charge controller or hybrid inverter, which safely charges the connected battery bank.
