2024 the best solar panel review
Price: $199.99 - $118.00
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4.2 out of 5 stars
1,711
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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3.9 out of 5 stars
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Price
$118.00$118.00
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$269.99$269.99
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Maximum Power
160w
300w
220w
110w
100w
100w
100w
Power Current
8.89Ah
16.67Ah
12.22Ah
6.1Ah
5.56Ah
5.56Ah
5.56Ah
Item Dimensions
19.3*20.9*1.1in (49*53*2.8cm)
19.3*37.4*1.1in (49*95*2.8cm)
19.3*26.4*1.1in (49*67*2.8cm)
18.9*26*0.47in (48*66*1.2cm)
25*17.7*1.97in (63.5*45*5cm)
38*22*0.04in (97.5*56.5*0.1cm)
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Item Weight
7.28lb(3.3kg)
15.21lb(6.9kg)
9.7lb(4.4kg)
5.3lb(2.4kg)
15.21lb(6.9kg)
2.31lb(1.05kg)
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Cable Length
9.8ft (3m)
9.8ft (3m)
9.8ft (3m)
9.8ft (3m)
9.8ft (3m)
3ft(90cm)
3ft(90cm)
Cell Type
Monocrystalline
Monocrystalline
Monocrystalline
Monocrystalline
Monocrystalline
Monocrystalline
Monocrystalline
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【FOLDABLE AND LIGHTWEIGHT EASY TO STORE】-- This solar panel photovoltaic packs 160W of power yet is only 1.1inch(2.8cm )thick and weighs only 7.28lb(3.3kg), making it easier to mount,transport, hang, and remove.
【COMPLETE KIT,WORKS OUT OF THE BOX 】-- Solar charger for all 12V batteries ,with its 18V optimum power voltage.Protection against: overcharging, overload, short-circuit.
【PERFECT CHOICE FOR OUTDOOR AND EMERGENCY LIFE】-- 9.85ft (3M) cable length from panel to controller, For most power stations (Jackery,Goal Zero,Ecoflow,Paxcess) and 12-volt batteries(AGM,LiFePo4,Deep cycle batteries),RV,car,boat,trailer,truck,pumpa,camping,van,emergency power.
【PUT A LOT OF POWER INTO YOUR BATTERY BANK】-- powerful high conversion efficiency with high efficiency monocrystalline solar cell, you will get greater power efficiency even though the panel is smaller than a traditional model.Maximizes system output by reducing mismatch loss.
【SUPPORTING BRACKET AND EXTENSION CABLE】--The store additionally sells a special bracket for flexible folding boards and a 19.7Ft(6m)XT60 to XT60 extension cable.
Reviewer: Mark0
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: While not exactly "light", it does provide a decent amount of wattage
Review: Please keep in mind that when it comes to solar panels the wattage rating usually equates to what is possible under laboratory conditions and just about never can be recreated in the real world. With that said, here's my review:As the headline reads, this is not exactly 'light'. Surely easy enough for one person to move around and deploy and it folds down to a size that was easy enough to find room for behind the front seat of my truck. Since my RV already has a decent MPPT charge controller I decided I'd add on to the existing one (besides the included controller that came as part of the 'kit' HAS to be protected from the elements (direct sun & moisture) so was of little use to me to use along with my existing one.The 'kit' came with a ~10' cable that has connectors on both ends to use hooking it up. One end has a SAE connector that plugs into the panel and the other end I cut off and replaced with Anderson connectors. A word of caution here: Due to SAE's 'keying' the +/- wires will reverse unless a little SAE-2-SAE adapter is used to change the polarity of the wires.Given I don't live in a LAB and I'm above the 45th I did not have high expectations for this panel. However it was a bright and sunny day in May and with a clear view of the sky (not a cloud in it) I set up the panel in my front yard. My existing solar panel (68W) was putting out ~40W when I plugged Dokio in parallel to it.The solar panel wattage reading on my phones Bluetooth app went from ~40W to ~210W after plugging in the Dokio - showing that the Dokio 220W panel was providing ~170W of the ~210W total.IMHO: not bad!I plan on adding a fused SAE connector on my RV and keeping the panel behind the front seat of my truck. While the included cable is far to short (I ordered a 25' SAE-2-SAE cable from Amazon) this will come in handy to add more 'juice' while I'm out in the wild - which is mostly what I do when I go out camping, I rarely have RV hookups even when I camp at official campgrounds. (I'm a boondocker!)Granted, had I not already had a better solar controller installed I could of wired up and installed the one included in the kit. Sure, it is fairly basic but at least it has different battery type settings so you can match it to what your using.I should note that when my panel kit arrived all that showed up was the panel box, nothing else! I contacted Amazon which asked me to contact the vendor and within 24hrs they responded and 48hrs later a FEDX truck dropped off the rest of the kit! I'd say very good support from the vendor!To conclude I'd say that so far I'm happy with my purchase and the support I've gotten from the vendor. :)UPDATE (9/22/2022): I've tried using the panel a number of times since purchase. As an example, I currently have it set in my front yard attempting to charge a power brick. While @ 9AM the sun is low in the sky the entire panel is 'lit' with sunlight but only putting out ~50W of power. As a 'control' I also plugged in a 100W panel and only got 25W out of it.
Reviewer: P Jo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Sun does not have to be shining
Review: We got these solar panels to power a battery for my husband's CPAP machine so he can use it when he goes camping. I was worried that the collectors would not work unless there was full sun, but it was charging even on a cloudy day so we believe we made the right decision.I do not know technical details, but I do know that it is simple to use and does the job!
Reviewer: Debra
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Portable but falls short on power
Review: Design & Portability:One of the standout features of this solar panel is its foldable design. Itâs incredibly convenient for transport and storage, making it a great option for camping trips, road adventures, or emergency preparedness. The panel folds up neatly, so you can easily stow it in your vehicle or carry it with minimal hassle.Performance:The panel is advertised as a 160W unit, but in my experience, it only maxed out at 75W. This significant discrepancy means you might not get the power output you expect, especially if youâre relying on it for substantial energy needs. For instance, it took around 4.5 hours to charge my Bluetti power station to just 14%. While this could be useful in a pinch, itâs not ideal if youâre looking to rapidly replenish your battery or power larger devices. It could be user error, but I have a 100W non-portable panel that hit 90W in similar conditions.Usefulness:This panel could be handy in situations where you need a portable power source and can afford to wait longer for a charge. Itâs fine for small, low-power devices or if you're not in a hurry to get your battery levels up. However, for serious power needs or quicker charging, you might want to consider a higher-wattage or more efficient panel.Conclusion:The foldable 160W portable solar panel offers excellent portability and could be a useful tool if youâre in a tight spot. However, the actual power output falls short of expectations, so keep this in mind if youâre relying on it for significant energy needs. Itâs a decent backup option but may not be the best choice for primary power generation.
Reviewer: Greg S. in MD
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Outstanding value
Review: I've only had this for a couple of days, but it tests out great. I plan on using this primarily to top up the batteries in my RV. But secondary use will be to recharge my batteries when doing portable amateur radio.First pic shows my testing setup. I ran the solar into a watt meter, then into a 16 Ah LiFePO4 battery. The battery was nowhere near depleted. On a bright sunny day at about 11 a.m. I set this up. For those that don't know, LiFePO4 batteries have built in battery monitoring systems that control the charge going into the battery. From the 2nd pic, the panels were generating 91.2 watts of power at about 6.5 A. It brought that 16 Ah battery to a full charge in just a couple of minutes.Last pic shows the mod I had to do on the cable. Like many hams, I've standardized on Anderson power poles for power connections. I just clipped the cable with the battery clamps and put on power poles.The negatives I see is they are slightly heavier than I expected. I also don't like they don't come with the Anderson power poles already installed. Another is that the charge controller feels cheap, but that's what I expect from an inexpensive solar system. But these negatives don't take off a star.I have a camping trip coming up. I'll update the review once I return and have some details on how it does on keeping my RV battery charged.Edit: we camped for a week without hookups. I was able to put the panels on top of out awning for the entire day and kept the camper battery topped up just fine. I was also able to charge a LiFePo4 battery to run my ham radio rig the entire week. I'm very happy with this solar set up.Picture 4 is there because there was a question asking how big the controller is. It is approximately 4 3/4" x 2 3/4" That's a standard playing card for comparison.
Reviewer: Rafael Lopez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Panel solar práctico y facil de usar con diferentes conectores para diferentes usos,cumple con todas las caracterÃsticas.
Reviewer: S L T
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Worth it and the size is so small
Reviewer: EDUARDO
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Producto bueno, no he tenido la oportunidad de usarlo al 100, pero ha pasado las pruebas
Reviewer: 007
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Good value for the money
Reviewer: Jose
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Comparto la opinion de otras personas, los materiales se sienten de buena calidad y cumple su función de cargar el generador solar, pero con sol al 100% no he conseguido mas de 60 Watts, que está lejos de ser los 160 watts que presume la publicación, con 100w me darÃa por bien servido, pero solo 60w por el precio me parece insuficiente.
Customers say
Customers like the functionality, lightweight design, and value for money of the solar panel. They mention it works very well, is easy to carry, and provides good value for the price. Some are satisfied with its ease of use. However, some customers have issues with the wattage and quality. Opinions are mixed on the charging speed and build quality.
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