{"product_id":"235w-walkable-semi-rigid-solar-panel-27-4-back-contact","title":"235 Watt Walkable Semi Rigid Solar Panel with Polycarbonate \u0026 J-Mount Brackets - New Generation Back Contact Cell A+ Grade 27.4% Efficient Cells","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-output solar built for surfaces you still need to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCMPower 235 Watt Walkable Semi-Rigid Solar Panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings higher-capacity solar charging to boat decks, vans, and other installations where a conventional framed module may not be practical. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.4% efficient All-Back Contact (ABC) cells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deliver 235 watts from a streamlined, low-profile panel measuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26 × 58.9 inches (660 × 1470 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than dedicating deck or roof area solely to solar equipment, the semi-rigid construction creates a tougher, supportive surface suitable for walkable installations. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwin-wall polycarbonate backing and J-channel mounting system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are included, providing the supporting components needed to integrate the panel into marine or mobile applications. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e235W rated maximum power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.4% efficient Back Contact solar cells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNew-generation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-Back Contact (ABC) cell technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkable, semi-rigid construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26 × 58.9 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e panel dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLow-profile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 mm thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved operation under partial shading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-0.26%\/°C Pmax temperature coefficient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-black surface with no front-side contact grid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwin-wall polycarbonate backing included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ-channel mounting extrusions included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10° maximum bend specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for marine, van, and mobile solar installations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePV solar panel module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheet of twin wall polycarbonate backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo J channel mounting extrusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTwin-wall polycarbonate backing and J-channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0483%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.6589%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/8466\/2328\/files\/CMP24210SRB-235-STP_Datasheet.pdf?v=1790527694\" title=\"CMP24210SRB-235-STP 235 Watt Walkable Back Contact Solar Panels 27.4% efficient cells - Datasheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/8466\/2328\/files\/CMP24210SRB-235-STP_Datasheet.pdf?v=1790526728\" title=\"CMP24210SRB-235-STP 235 Watt Walkable Back Contact Solar Panels 27.4% efficient cells - Datasheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/8466\/2328\/files\/CMP24150SRBL-195-STP_Datasheet.pdf?v=1790490280\" title=\"CMP24150SRBL-195-STP 195 Watt Walkable Back Contact Solar Panels 27.4% efficient cells - datasheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/8466\/2328\/files\/CMP24120SRB-135-STP_Datasheet.pdf?v=1790394076\" title=\"CMP24120SRB-135-STP 135 Watt Walkable Back Contact Solar Panels 27.4% efficient cells - datasheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/8466\/2328\/files\/CMP24100SRB-110-STP_Datasheet.pdf?v=1790236287\" title=\"CMP24100SRB-110-STP 110 Watt Walkable Back Contact Solar Panels 27.4% efficient cells - Datasheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/8466\/2328\/files\/CMP24065SRB-75-STP_Datasheet.pdf?v=1790163531\" title=\"CMP24065SRB-75-STP 75 Watt Walkable Back Contact Solar Panels 27.4% efficient cells - Datasheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 147, 205);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Power from 27.4% Efficient ABC Cells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the CMPower 235W panel are new-generation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-Back Contact solar cells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. ABC architecture relocates the positive and negative electrical contacts to the back of each cell instead of placing conductive contacts across the sun-facing surface. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaving the front of the cells unobstructed provides more active surface area for capturing sunlight energy. Combined with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.4% cell efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this allows the 235W model to provide substantial charging capacity without requiring the footprint of a large conventional framed panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rear-contact layout also creates a uniform black surface without prominent front-side grid lines, giving the module a cleaner appearance on visible deck and roof installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 147, 205);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Walkable Solar Solution for Decks and Roofs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere traditional rigid modules can turn valuable deck or roof area into unusable space, this panel is designed to become part of the surface itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 mm semi-rigid construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is paired with a transparent twin-wall polycarbonate sheet that provides additional support beneath the module. The backing also creates separation between the panel and mounting surface, allowing air to move underneath rather than placing the solar module directly against the deck or roof. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied J-channels secure the assembly while maintaining a neat, low-profile installation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 147, 205);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Real-World Shading Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect, uninterrupted sunlight can be difficult to achieve aboard a boat. A mast, boom, rigging, radar, antenna, or rail can cast shadows that move across the panel throughout the day. RV and van installations face similar obstacles from vents and rooftop equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cell and electrical configuration of this panel is designed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eenhanced shade tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, improving performance when part of the module is temporarily shaded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 147, 205);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintains Better Output as Temperatures Rise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA solar panel exposed to full sun can operate considerably hotter than the surrounding air, particularly when mounted over a boat deck or vehicle roof. Because photovoltaic output decreases as cell temperature rises, the temperature coefficient is an important performance specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CMPower 235W has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePmax temperature coefficient of -0.26%\/°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping limit the amount of rated power lost as the cells become hotter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 147, 205);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean, Low-Profile Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack Contact technology does more than improve the active cell area. Moving the electrical contacts behind the cells eliminates the prominent metallic grid pattern associated with many conventional modules. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseamless all-black solar surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that sits only 5 mm thick, allowing the installation to integrate more discreetly with a boat deck, yacht, RV, or custom van build. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 147, 205);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for Marine and Mobile Solar Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e235 watts available from a 26-inch-wide panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this model is particularly useful when a higher-output module is desired but installation width is restricted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential installations include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSailboat and yacht decks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatamarans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerboats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRV and motorhome roofs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamper vans and conversion vans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof-mounted off-grid systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkable deck solar arrays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAreas alongside hatches or rooftop equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Custom Marine Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53039444689208,"sku":"CMP24210SRB-235-STP","price":1189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/8466\/2328\/files\/CMP24210SRB-235-STP_235_Watt_Walkable_Back_Contact_Solar_Panels_27.4_efficient_cells_-_index.jpg?v=1790527013","url":"https:\/\/www.custommarineproducts.store\/products\/235w-walkable-semi-rigid-solar-panel-27-4-back-contact","provider":"Custom Marine Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}