Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Are the new Callsun 215W Shade Tolerant Panels really an "upgrade"? I put these newest Amazon panels to the test against the current king—the Callsun 200W N-type. The results were not what I expected. While the shade performance is a game-changer in certain scenarios, the were some other tests that told a very different story.
In this video, we break down the real-world performance of the Callsun 215W Shade Tolerant Solar Panel to see if it's actually worth your money or if you should stick with the cheaper 200W model. We test 100% direct sunlight, bifacial gain from the rear, and various shading scenarios that usually kill solar production.
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Chapters:
0:00 New shade tolerant solar panels & battery from Callsun!
0:34 Unboxing + shattered panel
4:14 Full sunlight testing & solar charging the battery
5:35 Shade testing
9:20 Bi-facial tests
9:53 Natural shade testing
11:08 Difference in VOC
11:50 4X the amount of solar!
12:12 RV & Vanlife People are going to LOVE these!
14:44 Final tests on the Callsun 12v 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery
18:29 So do we have a new solar panel king?
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Are the new Callsun 215W Shade Tolerant Panels really an "upgrade"? I put these newest Amazon panels to the test against the current king—the Callsun 200W N-type. The results were not what I expected. While the shade performance is a game-changer in certain scenarios, the were some other tests that told a very different story.
In this video, we break down the real-world performance of the Callsun 215W Shade Tolerant Solar Panel to see if it's actually worth your money or if you should stick with the cheaper 200W model. We test 100% direct sunlight, bifacial gain from the rear, and various shading scenarios that usually kill solar production.
Buy the Callsun Shade Tolerant Solar Panels: amzn.to/45m7rct
Buy the cheaper Callsun best solar panel deal on Amazon: amzn.to/3VOyesQ
Watch the full review of these panels: youtu.be/_lHq0dginok
By the Callsun 12V100 Ah LiFePO4 battery: amzn.to/4t0Bhx4
By a battery terminal fuse: amzn.to/40Jp2J7
Learn how to size fuses: youtu.be/2aWYl4T9p3s
By a Junbpaw 12v inverter: amzn.to/46w573C
Watch the full review of this inverter: youtu.be/z4VYudqQ9as
By a 40 A MPPT solar charge controller: redodopower.com/MPPTocwug
Be sure and use the code: TRICK8 and save 8% on your order! Or buy from Amazon: amzn.to/4fFizFk
By 120 V plug-in AC 12 V battery charger: ipowerqueen.com/products/power-queen-14-6v-20a-lifepo4-battery-charger-for-12v-lifepo4-lithium-battery?ref=abjzicbm
Be sure and use the code: TRICK and save an extra 5% on your order! Or amzn.to/41sFmyz
By MC4 disconnect tool: amzn.to/4nzCVTt
By PV extension cables: amzn.to/4nD8iwq
By Eco Flow Delta 2 power station: amzn.to/48M7n88
By MC4 to XT60i solar charging cable: amzn.to/4gXOUHW
Watch all my solar power projects videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcpSfUqgyHLbT29Wk4gxLkk7
NEED HELP? Ask me a question and get a personal in depth response: ko-fi.com/s/8d8df1880c
OR
Sit down for a personal 1-On-1 hour long video consultation with me and I’ll provide answers and insights to anything you want to ask me about from this channel: ko-fi.com/s/dd139831a7
All donations get 100% re-invested in the channel:
buymeacoffee.com/theresatrickforthat
🔍 Looking for something specific? Search across hundreds of my videos — way better than YouTube search: https://tatftsearchapp.netlify.app/
Chapters:
0:00 New shade tolerant solar panels & battery from Callsun!
0:34 Unboxing + shattered panel
4:14 Full sunlight testing & solar charging the battery
5:35 Shade testing
9:20 Bi-facial tests
9:53 Natural shade testing
11:08 Difference in VOC
11:50 4X the amount of solar!
12:12 RV & Vanlife People are going to LOVE these!
14:44 Final tests on the Callsun 12v 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery
18:29 So do we have a new solar panel king?
#solar
#callsun
#rv
#portablepowerstation
#theresatrickforthat
#offgrid
#SolarPanels
Affiliate Disclosure
As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you! Thanks for your support!
Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. There’s a Trick for That assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. There’s a Trick for That recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not There’s a Trick for That.
