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The LUVKNIT Story
LUVKNIT intends to be a driving force behind the push for sustainable living and energy independence, our solar products makes it possible for individuals to minimize their carbon footprint by reducing the need for grid power. We are optimistic that humankind can achieve a sustainable future where renewables are at the core of our energy supply.
LUVKNIT 100 Watt Portable Solar Panel for Power Station
The Luvknit 100W Solar Panel is a reliable, practical, and convenient folding portable solar panel. With up to 23.7% high efficiency monocrystalline solar cells, you will get greater power efficiency than polycrystalline solar panels. This unit will allow you to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities like hiking, camping, RVing, picnic, traveling, and more! Luvknit provides reliable power that you can take your adventure anywhere.
Compatible with most of portable power station
- Connect a Portable Solar Panel to your compatible Power Station and enjoy the benefit of power while off-grid.
- 8mm DC Adapter for Jackery Explorer 160/240/300/500/1000, BLUETTI EB70/EB55, Goal Zero Yeti 150/400, BALDR 200/330/500W Power Station
- 5.5*2.1mm DC Adapter for Rockpals 250W/300W/350W/500W, FlashFish 200W/300W, PAXCESS ROCKMAN 200W/300W/500W, PRYMAX 300W portable generator
- 3.5*1.35mm DC Adapter for Suaoki S270, ENKEEO S155, Paxcess 100W, Aiper 150W portable generator
- 5.5*2.5mm DC Adapter for Suaoki 400wh portable generator
- ANDERSON cable for Jackery Explorer 1000 and other solar generator
- USB-A&USB-C for mobile phone, tablet, power bank, camera, headlamp, gamepad, drone and other devices.
Efficient Conversion, Smart Charging
The smart chip inside can adjust the current to match the fastest charging speed for the device automatically.Has a high conversion efficiency up to 23.7%, which is higher than the market level.
Waterproof & Durable
The ETFE material on the surface is wear-resistant which can extend its shelf life.The solar panel is IP65 waterproof, but in order to maximize the service life, please try not to get wet.
Portable & Foldable, Easy to Carry
It's made for outdoor activities and is small and lightweight.The panel is foldable, and the magnetic closure design of handle is easy for carrying.
Portable Solar Panel for multiple 12V batteries
100W solar cell is up to 23.7% efficiency, providing endless power for 12 volt battery (AGM, LiFePo4, lead-acid, gel, lithium, deep cycle batteries) of cars, boats, ships, trailers and RVs. foldable portable monocrystalline solar panels are rugged, reliable, and easy to use. Intelligent protection against reverse polarity, overcharging, short-circuit and reverse current. Harness the sun with portable solar power wherever you are.
Technical Specifications
Maximum Power(Pmax) 100W Cell Efficiency 23.7% Optimum Operating Voltage(Vmp) 18V Optimum Operating Current(Imp) 5.5A Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc) 21.6V Short-Circuit Current (Isc) 6.1A DC Charging Port 18V/5.5A(max) USB Charging Port 5V/3A(max) Folded Dimensions 23.6*20.9*1.06 inch Unfolded Dimensions 47.3*20.9*0.2 inch Net Weight 8.15 lbs Operating Temperature Range 14°F ~ 149°F Customer Services 24-month
FAQ About LUVKNIT Solar Panels:
Q1:Why the solar panel fails to reach 100W rated power output in actual useage?
Below are the factors that may affect the actual power output: Sunlight Intensity, Panel Surface Temperature, Sunlight Exposure Angle and Other Interferents like tree/cloud shadows, foreign objects, dusts or other sticky substances. Please try to test your solar panel under the full sunlight to see, and make sure there is no shadow cast on the panel.
Q2:Is the solar panel waterproof and how to keep the panel surface clean?
Yes, the solar panel is IP65 water-resistant that will protect from water splashing. Do not place it under the rain, or to soak in water for a long time.(Note: The junction box is not waterproof, please keep it dry)
Please use a dampened soft cloth to wipe the surface of the solar module, and remove all dust or other adhesives as soon as possible to avoid performance degradation.
Q3:How to kow whether the solar panel is compatible with my devices before purchase?
Luvknit 100W solar panel supports USB-A and USB-C fast charging, the output can power most 5V mobile devices, like phones, ipad, airpod, power bank, usb fan and some 12V or 15V devices. As to the 18V DC output, pls make sure the voltage range of your devices include 18 Voltage. We recommend you choose our 100W solar panels to recharge your portable power station or solar generator for better charging results.
Packaged port converter included 5.5mm*2.1mm to 8mm(7.9*5.5*0.9), 7.4*5.0mm, 6.5*4.3mm, 6.5*3.0mm, 5.5*2.5mm, 5.5*1.7mm, 5.0*3.0mm, 4.8*1.7mm, 4.0*17mm, 3.5*1.35mm.
Q4:What should I do if the foldable solar charger cannot charge my device?
1. Cloudy weather and unstable sunlight may cause current fluctuations and hinder charging. Please place Luvknit 100W in direct sunlight or wait for the weather to clear.
2. Check the device to make sure whether the device supports solar panel charging.
3. Check to see whether the output voltage of the solar panel meets the input voltage range of the device to be charged.
Q5: Are There Any Precautions for Using LUVKNIT 100W Portable Solar Panel?
Please check the model, size, voltage, and power of your original adapter to ensure compatibility before purchasing the product. Please check whether the output voltage of the solar panel (12V-20V) is in the range of the input voltage of your power station. Please do not press the solar panel with heavy objects, or it will damage the chips inside.
Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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3.9 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.9 out of 5 stars
15
Capacity
10,000mAh 10,000mAh 10,000mAh 20,000mAh /
Item Size
6.1 x 9.5 x 1.2 inches 5.5 x 2.9 x 0.7 inches 5.5 x 2.9 x 0.7 inches 8.6 x 4.3 x 1.2inches 91.5x 20.8x 0.6inches
Input Port
Type C Type C Micro USB Type C /
Output Ports
USB-A *2 USB-A *2 USB-A *2 USB-A *2 MC4/SAE/DC5521/Type C/USB-A/SB-C
Output power
DC 5V/3A DC 5V/3A DC 5V/2.4A DC 5V/3A 200W 18V
Solar Power
10W 1W(Emergency use) 1W(Emergency use) 2W(Emergency use) 200W
Solar Panel Full Recharge Time
5H / / / 500wh power station is fully charged within 4 hours
【Compatible with Most Solar Generators】 100W Portable solar panel equipped with different size of connectors (8mm/5.5*2.5mm/3.5*1.35mm/5.5mm*2.1mm/Anderson dc adapter), can be compatible with the most solar generators such as Jackery, Goal Zero, Blutti, Renogy, FlashFish etc. 1* USB-C port(5V,3A) & 1* USB-A(5V, 3A) port could charge 2 small devices directly.
【High Conversion Efficiency】Foldable solar panel is covered by monocrystalline silicon solar cells with max 23.7% efficiency, convert more solar power into usable energy. Under good sunshine, the 500wh power station is fully charged by LUVKNIT 100W solar panel within 7 hours.
【Waterproof & High Durability】IP65 rating against water and dust, endure for any weather conditions, now you don’t have to worry about a sudden shower of rain. The zippers on the pocket can hold and cover the power port. The advanced multi-layered ETFE laminitation enhanced the cell prerformance and extend lifespan of the 18v camping solar panel.
【Portable & Foldable Design】100W solar panel equipped with 2 adjustable kickstands enabling to get the max sunlight. 2 folds design, 8.16 pounds of weight and TPE rubber handle allows you take easily when you do the outdoor activities, camping, hiking and off-grid living etc.
【Package Content & Guaranteed】 LUVKNIT 100 Watt solar panel, USB-A and USB-C output ports, 10* port converters, 1* 10ft charge cable, 1*anderson connection, user guide. 24-months technical customer service available 7×24 hrs.
【Please Note】The power output cable is not intended to be connected directly to devices without a compatible solar generator. If you want to charge other DC devices, please try to compatible with a solar power station.
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫:All solar panels sold in the inspection can reach 100𝐖 before they are qualified for shipment, the sun under ideal conditions can normally reach 75-80w, provided that the power station used can 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 70w charging power, if the use of power station in 300w and below, it will 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐮𝐭 of solar panels, the maximum can 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 60w.
Reviewer: Foristell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Impressive performance so far, with one notable issue *UPDATE- USB Failure! Great SELLER Service.
Review: I do mobile live streams in the field. First trip out with my Jackery Explorer 240, I had a laptop, camcorder, and cell phone on it. After 7 hours it was at 28% remaining. Good enough, but also bad enough that I knew I needed something to augment the Jackery or be limited in the amount of time I could stream. So I got this panel.Second trip (full sun all day), I had the 240 powering the laptop and camcorder, but also added a laptop cooling pad and an external fan. The solar panel was feeding the 240, as well as an additional cell phone and additional external fan directly connected to it. The 240 remained between 99% and 100% all day. The panel also ran the directly attached devices without issue as well. When the 240 was using input from the panel to charge, it reported 60w input (which is the max it takes from the wall wart as well).In other words, the panel easily fed all the devices attached and did so for the duration of the 7 hour live stream, even as the sun began to wane in the evening. I do not need to charge the 240 before my next trip now as a result; it's already at 99%.The issue I found was with the stands. There are just seemingly fabric-wrapped carboard (or some other flimsy material) legs that are fine, unless there is a hint of wind. 5 minutes after I set up the panel, a 10 MPH gust knocked it down. I had to add some weights to the legs to keep it standing. Other than that, the panel is great and I'm really glad I got it.All I lack for a full review at this point is time. If it holds up, I'll probably add the 5th star despite the poor leg design. That's easy enough to work around, except it adds one more component you'd need for reliable use. But as far as performance goes, it's outstanding for me.*Edit- third and fourth trips out with this, in the same usage scenario as the second trip, only these times there was full, heavy cloud cover the entire time. Even with zero direct sunlight, the panel kept everything running and the power station was kept at full charge throughout the 8 hour day, with the panel still delivering 60w to the power station when needed. Very impressed with the power generation despite not being exposed to direct sunlight. Solid buy, no doubt.**EDIT #2- The panel itself continues to perform very well; however, the USB 3.0 port has broken. The plastic connector inside it has snapped off, rendering it totally useless. So now, I have only the USB-C port available. The seller told me Amazon customer care would send a replacement, but Amazon refused. The seller then sent me a new one directly. Huge props to them.
Reviewer: JT
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good output and and fantastic design
Review: I bought this panel after having issues with poor output from another solar panel here on Amazon. This panel has a number of really nice features - it is lightweight while not feeling flimsy, has a kickstand to better face the sun, the cord and a built-in USB-A/USB-C plug with indicator LED are stored in a built-in waterproof zipper compartment in the back. It came with a number of converter jacks, but the stock jack works with my solar generator, so I haven't had to use them. I have been able to measure output in the 4-5 Amp range on a normal sunny day. I would highly recommend this panel to anyone looking for a nice sturdy travel panel at a good price.
Reviewer: Becky
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works
Review: So far this has worked great. I wish I had not gotten a multi-adapter style connector but pros and cons for sure. I was pulling good charge in sunlight and even sustaining battery in low lights. We'll see how durable it is in the back country!
Reviewer: gardenburd
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: much better than Jackery brand solar panel!
Review: I've had my Jackery 1000 for several years and have been less than pleased with its performance. It was SLOW to charge and didn't keep a charge for long. It took several days of full sun to get even a 50% charge which was dissipated within a week even without using it. Needless to say I used it less and less frequently since lugging the panel & battery around chasing the sun was a pain. I even left the whole thing out in the front yard for several days hoping it would get stolen so I didn't have to dispose of it "properly". No such luck. I decided to give it one last chance and ordered this new solar panel. WOW!!! what a difference. The long cord makes chasing the sun much easier since I don't have to also move the heavy battery. The panel is not floppy like the Jackery, so it stands up better. It may be the same weight, but because it is more rigid it is much easier to move and set up. But BEST of all - it actually charges the battery BDQ!!! It seems to always be charging at 75% to 90% - something the Jackery panel never, ever did. In fact, attaining 50% was a cause for celebration although it wouldn't last long since that darn sun just keeps moving. Anyway, with this panel the battery can be fully charged in a matter of hrs instead of days.
Reviewer: B. W. Goff
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Solid Construction, Great Connection
Review: It came promptly, professionally packaged and wrapped. The User Manual provided clear instructions and illustrations. The connecting cable to the power port is more solid than competing 100 watt Solar Panels that I have. When connection was made I received 70 Watts and made adjustments. Well worth the price.
Reviewer: Ghost
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Solar Panel
Review: This solar panel has outperformed other panels of similar Wattage and voltage. And it's not very heavy. It comes witb barrel connectors to accommodate most power stations on the market and it has USB outlets to simultaneously charge your other USB devices.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: John F.
Review: Excellent addition to my Jackery 300. Charges my Jackery alot quicker than I expected. Very nice solar panel.
Reviewer: Eric Ewell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good product
Review: The panel charges slowly but is solid. It takes around 3 hours to fully charge the unit I have. Direct sunlight is best, but it will charge if cloudy or overcast.
Reviewer: Liposomal NAD+
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Buen complemento para la baterÃa
Customers say
Customers like the functionality, build quality, and charging speed of the solar panel. They mention it works well, is reliable, and stable. Some appreciate the clear instructions and illustrations in the user manual. Customers are also satisfied with the weight and adapters. However, some customers have mixed opinions on power generation.
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