Description
The 18-Watt Folding Solar Panel with 8 Amp Charge Controller allows you to take advantage of a free energy from the sun to power your electronics and 12-Volt batteries. The Solar panels offer an environmentally friendly alternative to keeping all your gadgets fully juiced. It uses efficient monocrystalline solar panels but its folding design conveniently allows for it to be a fraction of the size of a traditional solar panel. The folding design makes it ideal for traveling and storage while the O-rings are great for mounting or clipping to a backpack. The 18-Watt Folding Solar Panel is weatherproof and includes 10 various make and model laptop adapters and a clamp for use with 12-Volt batteries. The 8 Amp Charge Controller is used in unison with the Panel while charging batteries or electronic devices. It is required for use to protect the item connected to the Panel from overcharging, high voltage surges, short circuits, discharging and reverse current. Folded size: 7 in. x 6.75 in. x 0.5 in.
prospector –
This panel was amazing folds down and is very light and compact amazing for hiking,camping every water proof more than enough power to recharge items only down side i had make my own adaptor to charge usb items but it had many many laptop adaptors
imasaywhat –
Charge Controller Voltage Output Ratings per the Manufacturer:
*Controller Cut-In Voltage = 13.0 VDC
*Controller Cut-Out Voltage = 14.2 VDC
Charge Controller Measured Voltage Output per Me the Consumer:
*Controller Output Voltage = 17.2 VDC
Hmmm? Maybe I should only use this “Controller” as a Door Stop?
Tyrmyte –
I have this and it works great… in reading the reviews I noticed (imasaywhat) his review and he is incorrect about the door stop feature. It doesn’t work well as a door stop. Oh and another thing.. when checking voltage output like he did, apparently he didn’t put a “LOAD” on his measurement that’s why it read a higher voltage then what is stated in the manufactures specs. Even standard ac/dc adapters do the same thing. It’s when you put a load on it is when it will drop down to the appropriate output voltage as stated. Otherwise this is a great solar charger for on the go peoples.
GnOhio –
Panel is compact when folded. Nice long cord. Is good for small devices. Comes with several adapters for a lap top. Good for charging 12v 7hr battery anything larger you would be better off buying larger panel. Price I paid was over 110.00 for 18 watt. Little steep, but I decided to try it anyways.
MICHAEL –
Everything works great but I would like a USB adapter to charge electronics. I do like the charge controller that modulates the panel output.
PHIL –
VERY USEFUL SOLAR PANEL UNIT.