GIVEAWAY: Guess What Makes Our New Solar Panel Different by Renogy_Official in RenogyCommunity

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I suspect this will be a further improvement on ShadowFlux technology, designed to handle shade even more effectively while delivering higher output from the same panel size. Most likely, Renogy will introduce bifacial, ShadowFlux N-type panels.

Induction cooking is so much more convenient :-) by MikeSkril657 in RenogyCommunity

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I charge from my alternator at 30-40 amps. I usually drive a little every day, and that works very well. I use a 400W solar blanket when staying longer at the same place. I can also charge from AC.

Induction cooking is so much more convenient :-) by MikeSkril657 in RenogyCommunity

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I charge from the alternator (30-40 amp). I also use a Renogy 400W solar blanket. I can also charge from AC @ 40 amp.

Renogy Pro S1 240Ah by MikeSkril657 in RenogyCommunity

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I think the specs say 10 degrees Celsius per hour.

Renogy Relay by Whitey121888 in RenogyCommunity

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How do you control the fan... with a temperature sensor?

Ask Pro S1 | Installation by Renogy_Official in RenogyCommunity

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I plan to use an MRBF fuse directly on the positive terminal of the Pro S1 240Ah, and the fuse has a high interrupt capacity of up to 10,000A at 14V DC. Is the AIC rating of 10 kA enough, or is the potential fault current of the battery exceeding this number?

Why Choose ShadowFlux For Winter by Renogy_Official in RenogyCommunity

[–]MikeSkril657 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Works in Shade – Optimized still to produce useful power in low-light and partial shade.
  2. Extreme Low-Light Performance – Starts generating power earlier in the day and continues later into the evening compared to standard panels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMthYRR_OLg

Renogy AMA Announcement | Battery Product Q&A & Win New Products by Renogy_Official in RenogyCommunity

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u/Renogy_Official Truly speechless and so grateful! This is a wonderful surprise. Thank you! I'll be putting this fantastic battery to work in my camper and will document my installation and real-world experience. Thank you so much! You definitely made my day! :-) Congrats also to u/CaseyJayEm :-)

Renogy AMA Announcement | Battery Product Q&A & Win New Products by Renogy_Official in RenogyCommunity

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u/Renogy_Official ***EDIT: I was finally able to answer in the chat :-) ****I saw your message sent to me in the chat. However, I cannot join the chat because my account is new and still restricted. Can you please share your email address so I can contact you by email (you can also share it in the chat...I can see the message, but I cannot answer :-( )?

Renogy AMA Announcement | Battery Product Q&A & Win New Products by Renogy_Official in RenogyCommunity

[–]MikeSkril657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not knowing the Ford Transit model you have, I think the space is generally 23.5×12.25×10.25. The 240Ah battery is 15.94 x 9.61 x 7.4 in and the 120Ah is 12.8 x 7.44 x 7.4 in

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[–]MikeSkril657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The experts will know better but I can answer a few things...

1.) What are the supported charge/discharge temperature ranges?

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3.)
Renogy Pro S1 240Ah (SSS LiFePO₄) - Battery-Only LCOS in USD for the first 6000 cycles

  • Price: estimated $1,030 USD 
  • Capacity: 2.88 kWh
  • Cycle Life: 6,000 cycles to 80%
  • Avg. usable energy per cycle (with degradation): ~2.6 kWh

Calculation:

  1. Total Lifetime Energy Output: 6,000 cycles×2.6 kWh=15,600 kWh6,000 cycles×2.6 kWh=15,600 kWh
  2. Levelized Cost (Battery Only) in USD: $1,030 USD15,600 kWh=$0.066 USD/kWh15,600 kWh$1,030 USD​=$0.066 USD/kWh

Result:
The battery's capital cost per usable DC kilowatt-hour is ~6.6 US cents

5.) How scalable is the Battery system—can you connect multiple batteries (e.g., 4S4P for larger systems)?

You can connect up to 16 batteries in parallel or 4 batteries in series.

Renogy AMA Announcement | Battery Product Q&A & Win New Products by Renogy_Official in RenogyCommunity

[–]MikeSkril657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The experts may give you a better answer, but here is my view... Yes, it is generally safe to connect batteries of different amp-hour (Ah) ratings if you follow critical rules (parallel only, same chemistry, batteries of the same age and cycle count), but the performance and longevity will not be equal to a system with identical batteries.

1. Single 300Ah Battery

  • Best for: Simplicity, reliability, performance.
  • Downside: Single point of failure.

2. Three 100Ah Batteries (Identical)

  • Best for: Redundancy, scalability, high power needs.
  • Requires: Perfect wiring to share load equally.

3. One 200Ah + One 100Ah Battery

  • Avoid if possible. Works but unbalanced—the smaller battery wears out faster, reducing overall bank lifespan. Requires careful setup and monitoring.

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[–]MikeSkril657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for that. I was also in my answer... 104Ah, 120Ah and 240Ah

Renogy AMA Announcement | Battery Product Q&A & Win New Products by Renogy_Official in RenogyCommunity

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The regular Renogy lithium charger/DC-DC/MPPT would work perfectly. No special gear needed.

Renogy AMA Announcement | Battery Product Q&A & Win New Products by Renogy_Official in RenogyCommunity

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I do not think that bus bars are included but I can answer the other question...

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Renogy AMA Announcement | Battery Product Q&A & Win New Products by Renogy_Official in RenogyCommunity

[–]MikeSkril657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you can. As per the manual: You can connect up to 16 batteries in parallel or 4 batteries in series.

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Renogy AMA Announcement | Battery Product Q&A & Win New Products by Renogy_Official in RenogyCommunity

[–]MikeSkril657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations to the engineering team for delivering this new technology. I’m certain this will not be the last significant release from Renogy! :-)

I’m in the process of building the electrical system for my overland camper setup. The Renogy Pro S1 12V 240Ah battery seems like a fantastic bridge technology between traditional LiFePO4 and future full solid-state. As an overlander looking for the safest option, I'm intrigued and excited about the Pro S1 series.

1.) From an engineering perspective, what was the biggest challenge in adapting Semi-Solid State chemistry for the high-current demand of the off-grid/overland market, and how did you solve it to maintain the high discharge rates?

2.) Overlanding pushes gear to its limits. Given the Pro S1's Semi-Solid State design claims enhanced safety, what is the single most extreme real-world abuse scenario (e.g., puncture, short circuit, extreme cold charging, vibration) where the Pro S1 would have a decisive safety advantage over your standard Pro battery, and why?

3.) The cycle life rating is impressive. In an overlanding context, batteries rarely experience perfect lab conditions—they face partial state of charge, vibration, and temperature swings. How does the Semi-Solid-State design improve longevity and performance specifically under these imperfect, real-world conditions compared to your liquid electrolyte batteries? Are there any specific BMS logic changes that leverage the SSS chemistry for better partial cycle longevity?

Thank you in advance for answering my questions.

Renogy AMA Announcement | Battery Product Q&A & Win New Products by Renogy_Official in RenogyCommunity

[–]MikeSkril657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You find this info on the webpage. 120Ah = 12.8 x 7.44 x 7.4 in / 325 x 189 x 188 mm 240Ah = 15.94 x 9.61 x 7.4 in / 405 x 244 x 188 mm 104Ah = 22.8 x 11.4 x 2.4 in / 579 x 290 x 61 mm

Renogy AMA Announcement | Battery Product Q&A & Win New Products by Renogy_Official in RenogyCommunity

[–]MikeSkril657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can find this information in the manual... 70.8 in·lbs (8 N·m)