Description
- DESIGNED FOR POWER STATION & USB DEVICES -APOLLOSOALR 105W Portable solar panels equipped with XT60/7909/8020/5521connectors, compatible with most solar generators on the market. With 18W USB-A & USB-C ports, it can charge electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, cameras, drones, and more. Perfect for your outdoor charging needs.
- HIGHER ENERGY CONVERSION RATE -Solar panel portable are made of A+ grade monocrystalline silicon solar cells and high-quality pv modules, which can provide up to 23.8% high conversion efficiency, minimizing the loss of solar energy. Under the same sunlight conditions, the output power is more than 20% higher than other 100w polycrystalline solar panels.
- FOLDABLE & PORTABLE -Folding solar panel is designed with a handle, and weighs only 6.49 lbs/2.95kg, compact and lightweight design makes it convenient to carry wherever you go. Built-in zipper pocket can store the power cable and protect the charging port. Great for camping, RV trips, off-grid living and other outdoor activities.
- DURABLE & SPLASH-PROOF -Camping solar panels are made of waterproof oxford cloth and advanced MWT solar cell technology structure, which abandons the traditional high temperature welding process, effectively avoiding welding stress and microcracks to extend service life. IP65 waterproof to protect against splashing (do not place in the rain or soak in water).
- EASY TO SETUP -Solar panel charger features 2 adjustable kickstands that can be placed firmly on surface ground, and adjusted the angle according to the sunlight for higher output power, unfold the solar panel to charge your device in seconds. With 4 hanging holes, they can also be installed on the car roof or tree. We will provide 12 monthes warrantee and 7×24hrs service.
“whiskeytraders” –
EVALUATION SUMMARY: Great Design, Impressive Performance, Durable Covering and Wiring, Multiple DC OUT Adapters Included, Strong Adjustable Legs (but needs a 3rd leg to prevent middle sag), and Secure when Wrapped Up for transport.
COST-BASED OVERALL VALUE RATINGS…
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RATING #1: 5 Stars At $160 price point, including tax.
RATING #2: 4 Stars At $210 price point, including tax.
NOTE: Tested on a solar generator with “300W” output performance specified.
Well-constructed, easy to setup, easy to wrap up and go. Max output from chem-trailed sky was 60W when positioned perpendicular to sun (shielded behind chem-trail-expanded cloud cover).
Wrapped in heavy nylon cloth and two tight well-designed velcro-secured prop-up legs. Would have preferred 3 legs, as it sags slightly in the middle when the ground surface is uneven.
Product includes a multi-plug adapter to feed DC IN on most brands of solar generators (battery packs which charge on DC IN voltage up to 20 volts or more, and usually contain a 110v DC-to-AC inverter).
I’m guessing that in clear skies this would put out more than 85W, possibly reaching the 105W spec in direct overhead (summer) sun without chemtrail clouds.
Unit folds up quickly and very securely for carry, and the nylon cover is clearly strong enough to handle some abuse, and will keep out most dry contaminants but you should avoid misters, rain, waves, and beverages.
Summary: a GREAT BUY at $160 (189 + tax minus $50 coupon), and a GOOD BUY without the $50 coupon.
M. Pla –
I got this product right before a camping trip. I have found it very useful and powerful. The stand is adjustable so you can angle it the way that get most of the sun. It charges the battery bank fairly quickly. It can be easily packed and stored as well, easy to move around with handles. There are many other power outlet I haven’t tried yet, but very pleased with this purchase
Fang –
I can’t rate the product’s functionality since the connectors don’t fit my portable power station. I was under the impression that the included 5521 adapter would fit most other devices, but not in my case… disappointing
M. Pla –
it is working great, just need to get the right cable. my rv did not match the charge cable, but when you get the cable. Everything working great, fast charge.
Jamye Stowell –
Easy setup and powerful solar panel. Lots of different options for connecting to devices for charging.
Fang –
So far, this is the best solar panel I’ve ever used, light powerful, it can charge both my electric devices and power bank, perfect product for the camping
Bblyfanche –
First, connections. It was difficult to understand the available connectors from the product description, and I wasn’t really sure what to expect before it showed up. So let’s go over those.
Inside of a nice zippered pouch on the back of the panel is a fixed black box, and there is a cable that is fixed to that box. This cable is about 3 meters long and has a 7.9mm x 5.5mm DC male coaxial plug on the end, with a center pin, which is identical to the connector used on old Thinkpads and also the DC input of some Jackery power stations. It is my understanding that this connector is known as a “7909” in common industry parlance.
The black box also has USB C and USB A female jacks, which support PD 3.0 and QC 3.0 high-speed charging standards, respectively, at up to 12v.
There are additional connections provided by an included octopus-like adapter cable. This adapter cable accepts the end of the 3-meter attached cord using a female 7909 “Thinkpad” connector, and provides outputs in the form of orange 2-pin XT60 female, coaxial DC 5521 male, and coaxial DC 8020 male connectors.
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With that out of the way: Actually-using the panel. I was excited to get going with it, so I did the impractical thing: I plugged my phone into it with a USB-C to USB-C cable on my front porch, with the evening sun low in the sky. And it did charge my phone! It wasn’t supplying very much power (according to my Accurate Battery Stats app), but it was putting energy into the battery. I didn’t expect it to be that good with such low light and this left me with a positive impression.
In the real world, I anticipated mostly using this with a small Jackery battery, and I expected the maximum real-world output to be closer to ~70 Watts instead of ~100 Watts claimed. So I took it camping with a brand new Jackery 240.
Setup was simple: Find a sunny spot, unfold the panel, and aim it at the sun. The included, attached Velcro-adjustable kickstands worked great and were easy to use, and I used a small inexpensive “Solar Aiming Guide” to aim more-or-less directly at the sun.
And then just plug the fixed cable into the Jackery.
With good aim, and no clouds, the Jackery was charging at up to a reported 67 Watts.
Which is actually just fine and is more than I expected the Jackery’s built-in MPPT charge controller to pass. It is an excellent result for the gear that I have.
In poor conditions (shade from dense trees, and no direct sunlight) output was reported as closer to 5 or 10 Watts, which is also not too bad: A day of indirect sunlight, captured in a device like the Jackery I used, is probably enough to fully charge a few cell phones and maybe some lights. In a worst-case scenario like this, this panel still provides useful utility.
I have not yet done any extensive testing with the included USB ports. I may elect to do so in the future, and if I do then I will update this review.
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Construction. The tri-fold panel is housed in a neat dark blue case, made from synthetic fibers. When folded up, the carrying handle is easy to use and feels balanced. There are also several grommets which would allow the panel to be hung up or hoisted. The zippered pouch on the back is easy to access when either folded up or deployed and has plenty of room for accessories like USB power banks or whatever, in addition to the included cabling.
It feels like it is nicely-constructed and seems likely that it will be reasonably durable, but care should still be taken when handling and packing it because the solar panels are big and inherently somewhat fragile.
Be sure to clean up the panels, and the parts that touch them, before folding it up for transport: You don’t want them to get scratched up from dust and dirt, as that would reduce efficiency.
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Waterproofness. The panels themselves are IP-rated and should endure splashing and rain without damage, but the included attached black box is not waterproof at all — nor are any of the included connectors. And I can’t see an easy way to make those parts waterproof. Thus, when combined and the pouch zipped shut it may survive a small amount of rain.
At the end of the day, I don’t intend to intentionally expose any part of this to water and will seek to avoid that, but I’m not going to worry about it if it gets a little bit wet.
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Warranty. The included warranty card had very strongly-worded terms that indicated that the panel must only be transported in its original box, with the original packaging. It additionally required that all warranty returns include this original box and packaging. And while it’s a perfectly fine box, it sure does add a lot of bulk and inconvenience to the panel.
So to minimize any problems encountered in the mysterious future where a warranty claim might be made, it’s probably a good idea to keep the box around. And to provide extra protection, I do intend to store and transport my own panel in that box.