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  "id": "richsolar-mega-100-briefcase",
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  "name": "RICH SOLAR MEGA 100 Portable Briefcase Charging Kit (100 W 12 V)",
  "brand": "RICH SOLAR",
  "category": {
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    "name": "RV Solar Kits",
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  "summary": "Foldable 100 W monocrystalline briefcase panel with an integrated kickstand and an included waterproof 10 A charge controller. Portable, set-and-charge; no inverter. Controller technology (PWM vs MPPT) is not stated by RICH SOLAR.",
  "description": "The RICH SOLAR MEGA 100 is a portable briefcase kit: a 100 W monocrystalline panel that folds into a suitcase with an integrated kickstand and an included waterproof 10 A solar charge controller. It targets set-outside-and-charge use with 12 V batteries, generators, and power stations, and is positioned for RVs and boats. RICH SOLAR publishes the panel's electrical characteristics (Vmp 18.6 V, Imp 5.38 A) but does not state whether the included controller is PWM or MPPT, so that field is left as included-but-unspecified rather than guessed. The official page lists product features rather than an itemized in-the-box manifest, so cable/clamp inclusions are honest nulls. No inverter is included.",
  "identity": {
    "brand": "RICH SOLAR",
    "modelName": "MEGA 100 Portable Briefcase Charging Kit",
    "normalizedSlug": "richsolar-mega-100-briefcase",
    "seriesFamily": "MEGA",
    "releaseStatus": "current",
    "marketRegion": [
      "US"
    ],
    "officialProductUrl": "https://richsolar.com/products/mega-100-portable-briefcase-charging-kit-100-watt-12-volt-portable-solar-panel-kit",
    "officialManualUrl": null,
    "officialSpecSheetUrl": null
  },
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    "panelCount": 1,
    "panelWattagePerPanel": 100,
    "panelType": "monocrystalline",
    "panelFormFactor": "portable_briefcase",
    "ratedVoltage": "18.6 V (Vmp)",
    "ratedCurrent": "5.38 A (Imp)"
  },
  "controllerAndIntegration": {
    "controllerIncluded": true,
    "controllerType": "unknown",
    "controllerAmps": 10,
    "batteryCompatibilityVoltage": [
      "12V"
    ],
    "batteryChemistryCompatibility": [
      "lithium",
      "agm",
      "gel",
      "lead_acid"
    ],
    "inverterIncluded": false,
    "inverterRatingW": null,
    "chargerDcDcIncluded": null
  },
  "compatibility": {
    "rvSuitable": true,
    "vanSuitable": null,
    "marineSuitable": true,
    "boondockingSuitable": null,
    "campingSuitable": null,
    "homeBackupSuitable": null,
    "prewiredRvCompatible": null,
    "wiredForSolarCompatible": null,
    "solarOnTheSideCompatible": null
  },
  "contents": {
    "includesPanels": true,
    "includesChargeController": true,
    "includesCables": null,
    "includesMountingHardware": null,
    "includesBatteryClamps": null,
    "includesRingTerminals": null,
    "includesStorageCase": null,
    "includesBluetoothModule": false,
    "includesInverter": false,
    "includesBattery": false,
    "kitTier": "portable",
    "kitContentsSummary": "Foldable 100 W monocrystalline briefcase panel with integrated kickstand, corner protection, tempered glass, and aluminum frame, plus a waterproof 10 A solar charge controller. The official page lists features rather than an itemized in-the-box manifest."
  },
  "usageAndSizing": {
    "estimatedDailyWhOutput": null,
    "dailyOutputAssumptionNotes": null,
    "recommendedLoads": [],
    "recommendedBatteryBank": null,
    "scenarioExamples": [],
    "acLoadSuitabilityNotes": null,
    "airConditionerSuitability": "unknown",
    "supplementalSystemOnly": true
  },
  "physical": {
    "weightKg": null,
    "dimensionsMm": null,
    "warrantyYears": null
  },
  "derived": {
    "nominalDailyWhEstimate": 280,
    "_meta": {
      "sourceType": "derived_metric",
      "assumptions": "nominalDailyWhEstimate = panelWattageTotal × 4 peak sun hours × 0.7 system derate, rounded to 10 Wh. This is a generic planning estimate, NOT a manufacturer specification: real output varies with location, season, sun hours, panel temperature, shading, wiring losses, and controller type (MPPT harvests more than PWM). Derived values never override official specs."
    }
  },
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      "https://richsolar.com/products/mega-100-portable-briefcase-charging-kit-100-watt-12-volt-portable-solar-panel-kit"
    ],
    "sourceLastChecked": "2026-07-18",
    "confidenceLevel": "medium",
    "notes": "Sourced from the live richsolar.com product page on 2026-07-18. controllerType 'unknown' because the page describes only a 'Waterproof 10 Amp Solar Charge Controller' with no PWM/MPPT designation. The page lists feature bullets, not an itemized in-the-box list, so cable/mounting/clamp inclusions are null. marineSuitable and rvSuitable from the title's 'Generators, Boats, Power Stations' positioning. Battery chemistry from 'Ideal For: Lithium, AGM, GEL, Flooded' (Flooded→lead_acid).",
    "variantNotes": null,
    "revisionNotes": null
  },
  "provenance": [
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      "sourceType": "official_product_page",
      "dateChecked": "2026-07-18",
      "confidence": "high"
    },
    {
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      "dateChecked": "2026-07-18",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "notes": "Single foldable briefcase panel."
    },
    {
      "fieldName": "panelType",
      "normalizedValue": "monocrystalline",
      "rawClaimText": "Monocrystalline solar cells",
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      "dateChecked": "2026-07-18",
      "confidence": "high"
    },
    {
      "fieldName": "panelFormFactor",
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      "sourceType": "official_product_page",
      "dateChecked": "2026-07-18",
      "confidence": "high"
    },
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      "normalizedValue": true,
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      "dateChecked": "2026-07-18",
      "confidence": "high"
    },
    {
      "fieldName": "controllerType",
      "normalizedValue": "unknown",
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      "sourceType": "official_product_page",
      "dateChecked": "2026-07-18",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "notes": "Official page does not state PWM or MPPT."
    },
    {
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      "normalizedValue": 10,
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      "sourceType": "official_product_page",
      "dateChecked": "2026-07-18",
      "confidence": "high"
    },
    {
      "fieldName": "ratedVoltage",
      "normalizedValue": "18.6 V (Vmp)",
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      "sourceType": "official_product_page",
      "dateChecked": "2026-07-18",
      "confidence": "medium"
    },
    {
      "fieldName": "ratedCurrent",
      "normalizedValue": "5.38 A (Imp)",
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      "sourceUrl": "https://richsolar.com/products/mega-100-portable-briefcase-charging-kit-100-watt-12-volt-portable-solar-panel-kit",
      "sourceType": "official_product_page",
      "dateChecked": "2026-07-18",
      "confidence": "medium"
    },
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        "gel",
        "lead_acid"
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      "sourceUrl": "https://richsolar.com/products/mega-100-portable-briefcase-charging-kit-100-watt-12-volt-portable-solar-panel-kit",
      "sourceType": "official_product_page",
      "dateChecked": "2026-07-18",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "notes": "'Flooded'->lead_acid."
    },
    {
      "fieldName": "kitTier",
      "normalizedValue": "portable",
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      "sourceType": "official_product_page",
      "dateChecked": "2026-07-18",
      "confidence": "high"
    },
    {
      "fieldName": "kitContentsSummary",
      "normalizedValue": "Foldable 100W mono briefcase panel with kickstand plus a waterproof 10A controller (no itemized in-box manifest published)",
      "rawClaimText": "High-efficient 100W solar panel; Kickstand for better angle placement; Corner protection; Strong tempered glass; Aluminum frame; Waterproof 10 Amp Solar Charge Controller; Monocrystalline solar cells",
      "sourceUrl": "https://richsolar.com/products/mega-100-portable-briefcase-charging-kit-100-watt-12-volt-portable-solar-panel-kit",
      "sourceType": "official_product_page",
      "dateChecked": "2026-07-18",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "notes": "Feature bullets, not an itemized in-the-box list."
    },
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      "dateChecked": "2026-07-18",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "notes": "Portable charging kit only; no inverter mentioned."
    }
  ],
  "specs": [
    {
      "key": "panel_wattage_total",
      "label": "Total panel wattage",
      "value": "100 W"
    },
    {
      "key": "panel_count",
      "label": "Panel count",
      "value": "1"
    },
    {
      "key": "panel_wattage_per_panel",
      "label": "Wattage per panel",
      "value": "100 W"
    },
    {
      "key": "panel_type",
      "label": "Panel type",
      "value": "Monocrystalline"
    },
    {
      "key": "panel_form_factor",
      "label": "Form factor",
      "value": "Portable — briefcase/suitcase"
    },
    {
      "key": "rated_voltage",
      "label": "Rated voltage",
      "value": "18.6 V (Vmp)"
    },
    {
      "key": "rated_current",
      "label": "Rated current",
      "value": "5.38 A (Imp)"
    },
    {
      "key": "controller_included",
      "label": "Charge controller included",
      "value": "Yes"
    },
    {
      "key": "controller_type",
      "label": "Controller type",
      "value": "Included, type not stated"
    },
    {
      "key": "controller_amps",
      "label": "Controller rating",
      "value": "10 A"
    },
    {
      "key": "battery_compatibility",
      "label": "Battery compatibility",
      "value": "12V — Lithium (generic), AGM, Gel, Flooded lead-acid"
    },
    {
      "key": "inverter_included",
      "label": "Inverter included",
      "value": "No"
    },
    {
      "key": "kit_tier",
      "label": "Kit tier",
      "value": "Portable kit"
    },
    {
      "key": "included_items",
      "label": "Included in the box",
      "value": "Solar panel(s), Charge controller"
    },
    {
      "key": "rv_suitable",
      "label": "RV suitable",
      "value": "Yes"
    },
    {
      "key": "marine_suitable",
      "label": "Marine suitable",
      "value": "Yes"
    },
    {
      "key": "supplemental_only",
      "label": "Supplemental charging only",
      "value": "Yes"
    },
    {
      "key": "ac_suitability",
      "label": "Air-conditioner suitability",
      "value": "Not documented"
    },
    {
      "key": "market_region",
      "label": "Market region",
      "value": "US"
    },
    {
      "key": "nominal_daily_wh",
      "label": "Nominal daily Wh (4 sun-h × 0.7 derate)",
      "value": "≈ 280 Wh"
    }
  ],
  "useCases": [
    "Portable set-outside charging of a 12 V battery, generator, or power station",
    "Boondocking/camping top-ups without a roof-mounted array",
    "Aiming at the sun via the kickstand when parked in shade"
  ],
  "strengths": [
    "Foldable briefcase form with an integrated kickstand for sun aiming",
    "Waterproof 10 A controller included — ready to charge out of the box",
    "Panel Vmp/Imp published (18.6 V / 5.38 A)",
    "No roof mounting or install required"
  ],
  "weaknesses": [
    "Controller technology (PWM vs MPPT) not stated by RICH SOLAR",
    "No itemized in-the-box contents published (cables/clamps are unknowns)",
    "10 A controller caps expansion headroom",
    "Portable-only; must be deployed and stowed each use"
  ],
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    {
      "merchant": "RICH SOLAR",
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    }
  ],
  "comparisons": [
    {
      "id": "portable-rv-solar-kits",
      "title": "Portable RV Solar Kits: Go Power PSK-200 vs DuraLite 100 vs RICH SOLAR MEGA 100 vs Renogy 200W Voyager Suitcase",
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  ],
  "updatedAt": "2026-07-18"
}