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RICH SOLAR MEGA 100 Portable Briefcase Charging Kit (100 W 12 V)
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.
Machine summary · solar_kit · richsolar-mega-100-briefcase
- brand
- RICH SOLAR
- model_name
- MEGA 100 Portable Briefcase Charging Kit
- kit_tier
- portable
- panel_wattage_total
- 100
- panel_count
- 1
- panel_form_factor
- portable_briefcase
- controller
- Included, type not stated
- inverter_included
- false
- rv_suitable
- true
- confidence_level
- medium
- source_last_checked
- 2026-07-18
- json_export
- /solar-kits/richsolar-mega-100-briefcase.json
Overview
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.
Data note: 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).
What's in the kit
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.
Specifications
Panel wattage, controller type/amperage, included contents, and battery compatibility come from official manufacturer sources; the exact claims and links are in the provenance table. Inverter and AC support are only recorded when explicitly documented. The final group is computed from the fields above and marked as derived — it is a planning estimate, not a manufacturer figure.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Total panel wattage | 100 W |
| Panel count | 1 |
| Wattage per panel | 100 W |
| Panel type | Monocrystalline |
| Form factor | Portable — briefcase/suitcase |
| Rated voltage | 18.6 V (Vmp) |
| Rated current | 5.38 A (Imp) |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Charge controller included | Yes |
| Controller type | Included, type not stated |
| Controller rating | 10 A |
| Battery compatibility | 12V — Lithium (generic), AGM, Gel, Flooded lead-acid |
| Inverter included | No |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Kit tier | Portable kit |
| Included in the box | Solar panel(s), Charge controller |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| RV suitable | Yes |
| Marine suitable | Yes |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplemental charging only | Yes |
| Air-conditioner suitability | Not documented |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Market region | US |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal daily Wh (4 sun-h × 0.7 derate) | ≈ 280 Wh |
Use cases
- 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 and weaknesses
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
Comparisons featuring this kit
Portable RV Solar Kits: Go Power PSK-200 vs DuraLite 100 vs RICH SOLAR MEGA 100 vs Renogy 200W Voyager Suitcase
Four portable, set-outside RV solar charging kits compared on panel wattage, controller, contents, and warranty. All four are battery-charging kits with no inverter — usable AC power always depends on separate battery and inverter hardware.
Where to buy
Merchant links are scaffolded but not yet active. When live, some will be affiliate links; merchant relationships never affect indexed specifications or verdicts.
- Official product page: https://richsolar.com/products/mega-100-portable-briefcase-charging-kit-100-watt-12-volt-portable-solar-panel-kit
- RICH SOLAR: link pending — Affiliate link placeholder — not yet active
Sources and provenance
Core specifications come from official manufacturer sources only, with the exact claim text preserved per field. Manuals and spec sheets outrank marketing copy for controller specs, wiring, included parts, and compatibility. See the methodology for the full policy.
| Field | Normalized value | Raw claim | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
panelWattageTotal | 100 | High-efficient 100W solar panel | Official product page | high |
panelCount | 1 | High-efficient 100W solar panel | Official product page — Single foldable briefcase panel. | medium |
panelType | monocrystalline | Monocrystalline solar cells | Official product page | high |
panelFormFactor | portable_briefcase | MEGA 100 Portable Briefcase Charging Kit | 100 Watt Portable Solar Panel | Premium 12V Portable Solar Panel for Generators, Boats, Power Stations | Official product page | high |
controllerIncluded | true | Waterproof 10 Amp Solar Charge Controller | Official product page | high |
controllerType | unknown | Waterproof 10 Amp Solar Charge Controller | Official product page — Official page does not state PWM or MPPT. | medium |
controllerAmps | 10 | Waterproof 10 Amp Solar Charge Controller | Official product page | high |
ratedVoltage | 18.6 V (Vmp) | Maximum Power Voltage (Vmp): 18.6V | Official product page | medium |
ratedCurrent | 5.38 A (Imp) | Maximum Power Current (Imp): 5.38A | Official product page | medium |
batteryChemistryCompatibility | ["lithium","agm","gel","lead_acid"] | Ideal For: Lithium batteries, AGM batteries, GEL batteries, Flooded batteries | Official product page — 'Flooded'->lead_acid. | medium |
kitTier | portable | MEGA 100 Portable Briefcase Charging Kit | Official product page | high |
kitContentsSummary | Foldable 100W mono briefcase panel with kickstand plus a waterproof 10A controller (no itemized in-box manifest published) | 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 | Official product page — Feature bullets, not an itemized in-the-box list. | medium |
inverterIncluded | false | — | Official product page — Portable charging kit only; no inverter mentioned. | medium |