Accessories – solar panels
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How Solar Panels Work
You may hear solar panels also being referred to by their more technical name of photovoltaic (PV) cells. They are marvellous bits of tech that have origins dating back to the late 19th century. With the passage of time thay have become muchmore efficient in the way they generate electricity from sunlight.
At its most basic, a solar panel is made of semiconductor materials, typically of silicon, which make up the solar cells. When sunlight strikes these cells, it excites electrons resulting from the photovoltaic effect. This reaction creates and converts the electric current into DC (direct current) electricity.
benefits of a solar panel
The following information relates to solar panels in general, including those you can install in your home. But much of the information also applies to the solar panels that are available for portable power stations.
and some of the disadvantages
Now you know a bit more about solar panels in general, we can likely say that their advantages outweigh their disadvantages, particularly as the sun is an inexhaustible supply of energy.
Why You Need A Solar Panel
Solar panels do have some limitations. They store electrical energy in lithium batteries that depletes over time depending on what you have connected. They are also not water-proof and are dependent on ambient weather.
But solar panels offer you the possibility of clean limitless power when out camping and trekking with your portable power station or when you're just away from the grid. They are light and compact when folded so they can be an indispensable accessory to make full use and get the maximum benefit from your portable power station.
So here we present you with a wide selection of solar panels from various manufacturers.
a selection of solar panels
Dokio 110W Kit
Wattage: 110
Size: 18.9″Lx26″Wx0.47″H
110W of power in small dimensions and only 0.5inch (1.2cm) thick and weighing only 6lb (2.7kg) this popular model of solar panel from Dokio makes it the perfect choice for the outdoors and any emergency in the home.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the 110W Kit where you can find the price and availability.
Westinghouse WSolar100p 100W
Wattage: 100
Size: 42.5″Lx25″Wx1.75″H
A perfect match for Westinghouse portable power stations, this solar panel features a four-way adapter and lightweight, bifold design with a zippered accessory pouch that makes the set up fast and easy.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the WSolar100p 100W where you can find the price and availability.
Westinghouse WSolar60p 60W
Wattage: 60
Size: 41.5″Lx17″Wx1″H
Another Westinghouse solar panel that like its bigger brother is fitted with a plug-and-play four-way power cord that incorporates adapters for all Westinghouse portable power stations.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the WSolar60p 60W where you can find the price and availability.
Marbero SL100W
Wattage: 100
Size: 20.6″Lx14.96″Wx1.96″H
This is Marbero’s currently most powerful solar panel. It’s compatible with most power stations owing to the inclusion of 10 DC adapters and weighing just 2.7lbs it’s easily transportable.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the SL100W where you can find the price and availability.
Marbero SL60W
Wattage: 60
Size: 16.3″Lx14.5″Wx1.7″H
A more powerful version of the Marbero 30W, this highly efficient model also comes with 10 DC adapters for maximum compatibility with a wide variety of solar panels.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the SL60W where you can find the price and availability.
Marbero SL30W
Wattage: 30
Size: 28.74″Lx13.78″Wx0.98″H
Supplied with 10 DC adapters to ensure compatibility with most power stations on the market and weighing under 3lbs, you can take this anywhere.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the SL30W where you can find the price and availability.
Jackery SolarSaga 200W
Wattage: 200
Size: 24.2″Lx21.2″Wx1″H
IP68 waterproof + dustproof with dual-sided panels to enhance power generation efficiency of 24%. It’s compatible with all Jackery models.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the SolarSaga 200W where you can find the price and availability.
Jackery SolarSaga 100W
Wattage: 100
Size: 24.02″Lx21.06″Wx0.2″H
Easy to set up and featuring 2 kickstands, this durable solar panel from Jackery is highly efficient with a conversion rate of over 23%.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the SolarSaga 100W where you can find the price and availability.
Jackery SolarSaga 60W
Wattage: 60
Size: 33.7″Lx21.1″Wx0.2″H
A super lightweight solar panel, easy to use and setup with its adjustable kickstand, and compatible with Jackery’s Explorer power stations.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the SolarSaga 60W where you can find the price and availability.
Golabs SF 100W
Wattage: 100
Size: 58.27″Lx23.1″Wx1.18″H
The most powerful model from Golabs, this also has an adjustable kickstand, has a high conversion rate, and comes with a selection of connecting cables making it compatible with many power stations.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the SF 100W where you can find the price and availability.
Golabs SF 60W
Wattage: 60
Size: 58.27″Lx23.1″Wx1.18″H
A less powerful version of the Golabs 100W, this solar panel has a high conversion rate and multiple connectors to ensure it will work well with almost all available power stations.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the SF 60W where you can find the price and availability.
FlashFish 100W
Wattage: 100
Size: 41.34″×20.07″ unfolded
With USB Smart Charging Technology, this is a highly portable and lightweight solar panel, just the job for trekkers out in the wild.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the 100W where you can find the price and availability.
FlashFish 60W
Wattage: 60
Size: 32.76″×17.95″ unfolded
This FlashFish incorporates an intelligent charging system and comes with a variety of connectors so you can use it with most power stations.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the 60W where you can find the price and availability.
EcoFlow EF400
Wattage: 400
Size: 93.1″Lx41.7″Wx1″H
With a 400W power input, this solar panel can provide your power station with a significant amount of energy with outstanding efficiency.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the EF400 where you can find the price and availability.
EcoFlow EF160
Wattage: 160
Size: 26.8″Lx16.5″Wx1″H
A top choice for many power stations, it weighs just 15.4lbs, is durable and waterproof, and has a highly efficient conversion rate.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the EF160 where you can find the price and availability.
EcoFlow EF110
Wattage: 110
Size: 20.2″Lx62.5″Wx0.8″H
Designed to be used with most power stations, this EcoFlow model has a rubber handle and adjustable stand so you can get the maximum of sunlight.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the EF110 where you can find the price and availability.
Bluetti PV350
Wattage: 350
Size: 89.2″L x 23.2″W x 1.99″H
Offering greater charging capacity, the PV200 panel is a perfect companion for the Bluetti range of power stations as well as many other compatible models.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the PV350 where you can find the price and availability.
Bluetti PV200
Wattage: 200
Size: 21″L x 18.5″W x 1″H
The versatile PV200 solar panel is compatible with many power stations as it comes with a MC4 connector and has a high conversion efficiency of over 23%.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the PV200 where you can find the price and availability.
Bluetti PV120
Wattage: 120
Size: 21″L x 18.5″W x 1″H
The PV120 has a long 120-inch charging cable and is the perfect match for the BLUETTI EB55, EB70, AC50S power stations as well as with most solar generators.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the PV120 where you can find the price and availability.
Anker 625
Wattage: 100
Size: 56.9″L x 20.7″W x 1.8″H
High Conversion Efficiency and Smart Sunlight Alignment for maximum charging ability, this panel is compatible with Anker’s PowerHouse 521, 535, and 757.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the 625 where you can find the price and availability.
Anker 531
Wattage: 200
Size: 83.85″L x 23.7″W x 0.78″H
IP67 water resistance with 3-mode angle adjustments and a 1.5 x Higher Energy Conversion Efficiency which enables a conversion efficiency rate up to 23%.
This link will take you to Amazon's page for the 531 where you can find the price and availability.