--- title: "Sunman SMF100F-3X12UW 100W Solar Panel - Specs & Review | ComparePV" description: "Sunman SMF100F-3X12UW 100W solar panel. Specs: 15.70% efficiency, Monocrystalline cells, dimensions, warranty and temperature coefficient." source: "https://comparepv.com/panel/sunman-smf100f-3x12uw" updated: 2026-09-11 --- # Sunman SMF100F-3X12UW Light for its output, no clear weak spot 75 panels in the segment PERC 0-200 W ## Identity - **Manufacturer:** Sunman - **Model:** SMF100F-3X12UW - **Series:** eArc - **Rated power:** 100 W - **Cell technology:** PERC ## How it compares Compared against segment PERC 0-200 W (75 panels). | Measure | This panel | Segment median | Standing | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Power (Wp) | 100 W | 160 W | Weak - bottom 8% | | | Module efficiency | 15.70% | 16.10% | Typical | 13,685 | | Power density | 157.2 | 157.0 | Typical | 13,672 | | Temperature coefficient | - | -0.370 | | | | Weight (kg) | 2.1 kg | 11.2 kg | Strong - top 2% | | | Performance warranty | - | 30 yrs | | | ### Full peer table | Measure | This panel | Segment median | Standing | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Module efficiency | 15.70% | 16.10% | Typical | 13,685 | | Power density | 157.2 | 157.0 | Typical | 13,672 | | Temperature coefficient | - | -0.370 | | | | Weight per kWp | 21.0 | 67.7 | Strong - top 2% | 81 | | Performance warranty | - | 30 yrs | | | ### Strengths - **21.0 kg per kWp** - Top 2% of the PERC 0-200 W segment, against a median of 67.7. Ranked 81st in the whole database. - **Best for:** BIPV, commercial and off-grid. ## Specification ### Electrical - **Rated power (Pmax):** 100 W - **Efficiency:** 15.70 % - **Voltage at Pmax (Vmp):** 21.20 V - **Current at Pmax (Imp):** 4.75 A - **Open-circuit voltage (Voc):** 25.20 V - **Short-circuit current (Isc):** 5.12 A - **Max system voltage:** 600 V ### Temperature ### Cell and construction - **Cell type:** Monocrystalline - **Cell technology:** PERC - **Cell count:** 36 ### Physical - **Length:** 1093 mm - **Width:** 582 mm - **Thickness:** 2 mm - **Weight:** 2.1 kg - **Area:** 0.64 m2 - **Power density:** 157.2 Wp/m2 ### Warranty and degradation - **Product warranty:** 5 years ## Rank in the whole catalogue | Measure | Position | | --- | --- | | Efficiency | 13685 of 14005 | | Power density | 13672 of 14005 | | Temperature coefficient | 13924 of 14005 | | Weight | 81 of 14005 | | Warranty | 13880 of 14005 | ## About this series The **Sunman eArc** series is the first fully transparent crystalline silicon photovoltaic module in the world, which completely redefines the approach to solar panel installation. Instead of traditional glass, it uses a patented composite material, making the panel behave like a flexible "solar skin" - 70% lighter and up to 95% thinner than standard modules. This is a breakthrough for all low-load roofs, where the installation of traditional panels was previously impossible or too risky. Thanks to the **frameless, flexible design** of eArc, it adapts to curved surfaces, and installation does not require any drilling or traditional sub-structure systems - installation time is reduced by up to 40%. **Mono-PERC** cells guarantee high performance with extremely low weight - just 3.3 kg/m², making this series unique compared to the competition. The series has undergone the same rigorous safety tests as standard glass modules (IEC 61215, IEC 61730), confirming durability despite its lightweight construction. eArc is the ideal solution for **building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)**, corrugated metal industrial roofs, electric vehicles, boats, and mobile camping installations - anywhere where minimal weight and form flexibility are important. ## Notable figures - Efficiency of 15.7% is 3.8pp below the \*\*PERC 0-400W\*\* median (19.4%) - At 157.2 W/m², this panel generates 37.2 W/m² less per unit area than \*\*PERC 0-400W\*\* median (194.4 W/m²) - Weight of 2.1 kg (18.4 kg below \*\*PERC 0-400W\*\* median of 20.5 kg) allows easier transport and roof mounting - #13685 for efficiency, #13924 for temperature performance out of 14005 panels ## Questions ### How is the Sunman eArc panel different from a conventional glass solar panel? The Sunman eArc has no glass cover or rigid aluminum frame - instead it uses a patented composite laminate, making the module roughly 70% lighter and up to 95% thinner than standard glass panels. At just 2 mm thick and about 3.3 kg/m2, the panel can be curved around gently arched surfaces, something a framed glass module can never do. ### Is the Sunman eArc 520 Wp panel suitable for low load-bearing roofs or corrugated metal roofing? Yes, this is the main use case for this series. At around 3.3 kg/m2, eArc loads the roof structure far less than a framed glass module, making it suitable for industrial roofs with trapezoidal or corrugated sheet metal, warehouses, and older structures where a conventional installation would be too risky or require reinforcement. ### How is the eArc panel mounted - do I need a mounting structure or drilling? No, eArc is installed without a traditional aluminum mounting structure and without drilling mounting holes - the panel is bonded directly to the surface using adhesive or mounting tape recommended by the manufacturer. This system shortens installation time by up to 40% compared to conventional glass modules on rails. ### What warranty comes with Sunman eArc panels, and does it cover power output degradation? The manufacturer provides a 12-year product warranty and a 25-year linear power output warranty. This means that after 25 years of operation the panel should still deliver an appropriately high percentage of its initial rated power, in line with the degradation curve stated in the datasheet. ### What is the maximum power of the eArc panel and what cell technology does it use? The eArc series reaches up to 520 Wp thanks to 144 half-cut mono-PERC cells. This combines the high efficiency of crystalline silicon with significantly lower weight than classic modules, making eArc a unique blend of performance and lightness in the flexible PV market. ### Are Sunman eArc panels bifacial, and can they be mounted on a boat or camper van? No, the eArc series uses monofacial cells only (not bifacial) - the glass-free, frameless construction does not allow rear-side energy generation. However, its flexible, frameless form and minimal weight make it an excellent fit for curved roofs on yachts, boats, camper vans, and caravans, where every kilogram matters. ## Datasheet [Manufacturer datasheet (PDF)](https://comparepv.com/datasheets/Sunman-SMF100F-3X12UW-c84171a0f632.pdf) ## Alternatives | Panel | Power | How it differs | | --- | --- | --- | | [Gamko New Energy GKA182M150W](https://comparepv.com/panel/gamko-new-energy-gka182m150w) | 150 W | +50 W, heavier, +7.3 pp | | [Gamko New Energy GKA182M120W](https://comparepv.com/panel/gamko-new-energy-gka182m120w) | 120 W | +20 W, heavier, +7.3 pp | | [Gamko New Energy GKA182M135W](https://comparepv.com/panel/gamko-new-energy-gka182m135w) | 135 W | +35 W, heavier, +7.3 pp | | [Gamko New Energy GKA182M100W](https://comparepv.com/panel/gamko-new-energy-gka182m100w) | 100 W | Heavier, +7.3 pp | | [Gamko New Energy GKA182M110W](https://comparepv.com/panel/gamko-new-energy-gka182m110w) | 110 W | +10 W, heavier, +7.3 pp | | [JA Solar NS-100MH-36](https://comparepv.com/panel/ja-solar-ns-100mh-36) | 100 W | Heavier, +5.6 pp | | [PolyCrown Solar Tech NS-100MH-36](https://comparepv.com/panel/polycrown-solar-tech-ns-100mh-36) | 100 W | Heavier, +5.6 pp | | [Renesola YH120W-18M](https://comparepv.com/panel/renesola-yh120w-18m) | 120 W | +20 W, heavier, +3.9 pp | | [Easun Power YH100W-12M](https://comparepv.com/panel/easun-power-yh100w-12m) | 100 W | +3.9 pp | | [Isola New Energy YH120W-18M](https://comparepv.com/panel/isola-new-energy-yh120w-18m) | 120 W | +20 W, heavier, +3.9 pp | | [Renesola YH150W-18M](https://comparepv.com/panel/renesola-yh150w-18m) | 150 W | +50 W, heavier, +3.8 pp | | [Isola New Energy YH150W-18M](https://comparepv.com/panel/isola-new-energy-yh150w-18m) | 150 W | +50 W, heavier, +3.8 pp | | [LinkSol LKS-5M-115](https://comparepv.com/panel/linksol-lks-5m-115) | 115 W | +15 W, heavier, +1.5 pp | | [Maxeon SPR-E-Flex-110](https://comparepv.com/panel/maxeon-spr-e-flex-110) | 110 W | +10 W, +1.3 pp | | [LinkSol LKS-5M-110](https://comparepv.com/panel/linksol-lks-5m-110) | 110 W | +10 W, heavier, +0.8 pp | | [Runtech China RT120WM](https://comparepv.com/panel/runtech-china-rt120wm) | 120 W | +20 W, heavier, +0.2 pp | --- Source: https://comparepv.com/panel/sunman-smf100f-3x12uw Not in this file, on the page: a thirty-year output simulator and alternatives filtered by how closely they match these dimensions.