Description
- [400W Huge Power Solar Panel] With MC-4 Output ports, ALLPOWERS 400W solar panel provides 37.4V huge power for your solar generators, such as ALLPOWRS S1500/S2000/S2000 Pro and other large generators on the market. Effectively shorten charging time, make you enjoy the sunshine energy as soon as possible.
- [22% High Efficiency Solar Cells] ALLPOWERS 400W solar panel is equipped with advanced polycrystalline solar modules and can convert up to 22% of sunlight into usable electricity. High efficiency saves more space. And even a cloudy day, you can receive solar power.
- [IP67 Waterproof and ETFE Coating] ALLPOWERS 400W solar panel also withstands extreme weather like frozen or heat. Consists of multiple layers of flexible EVA and robust glass fibers for greater durability and mobility. It is also IP67 protecting from scratches, dust and water splashes.
- [Foldable & Portable] Folded size only 41.3*104*2.5inch,40.8lb. Portable solar panel 400W has 5 foldable panels，can be folded into a square when stored or transported. Great for RV travel, cause it’s easy to fixed on the top of RV.
- [What You Get] ALLPOWERS 400W Solar Panel, MC-4 to XT60 Cable, MC-4 to DC 5525 / DC 8020 Cable, User Guide, 24-month warranty and friendly 24*7 customer service.
E. McLoughlin –
Just received. Nice panels for the price. Seem well made. Time will tell. Just plugged it into my Bluetti ac200p to test…and got 60w to 300w. This is in Oregon during April on a partly cloudy day…when there wasn’t a cloud in front of the sun, Bluetti showed 200w-300w, when a cloud covered the sun it showed 60w-100w….I’m impressed, and won’t be surprised to see 300+ in ideal conditions. My only complaints are that I wish it came with some more cable options, and it’s BIG & HEAVY. So it’s a bit cumbersome to carry around and set up. But its 400w of solar panel, not much can be done about that, theres no fault in the design. I would just buy multiple 200w panels if you think weight will be a problem for you.
CH –
I had an issue with one of the legs breaking. I worked with ALLPOWERS support and they corrected the problem and sent me a replacement. Their support was responsive and they were a joy to work with. Plus the made the situation right.
If you have good cabling (which I did not at first), this solar panel will over-perform its rating. On a high UV day with moderate cloud cover I a peaked out at 408 watts input. I cant say there are many solar panels out there that actually reach their rated output. It is a bit heavy to move around and care needs to be taken with the the handle when lifiting it. So make sure you support it evenly when you lift it. Else the stitching in the handle can tend to tear. I am very pleased with this product overall and will keep watching for new products that ALLPOWERS makes.
Scott A Keller –
I just got it, but on the first test, in Northeast winter sun, about 1:30PM, it was delivering over 300W, it was up to about 298-305. The sun could have been better, but this was my only chance to try it out.
I have used many panels and power stations, and know what to expect in my area, during which seasons and times of day…. I give it a five star, because, honestly, I was thinking if under these non=perfect conditions I kicked at 275, it would be a keeper.
I am using it on my Oukitel 2000 and it is really drinking in the watts. I also have Jackerys… two 1000s and one 1500. The 1000s can only take in 200W so won’t test with this panel, but the 1500 can take 400W. It has its own panels, but putting up just one, though large, will be easier than hooking up four 100W and dragging them around the yard to track the sun. It should work.
As for weight, it’s pretty heavy, but not horrible. The handle seems solid for carrying. It was not very floppy at all, so the rigidity, likely requires more weight, and the trade off is worth having something fairly solid.
Waterproof…I can’t tell, but to extend its life I prefer to leave it inside when not in use. I’d think the canvas cover could get soaked, but doesn’t seem like it would hurt anything.
I have bought and returned another panel, 300W which only did what two 100W jackery panels chained did. I returned that and with discounts and promos, was able to put the money towards this panel, which is by far, way better.
We get a lot of power outs, and this panel allows me to charge the Oukitel 2000 in…even these conditions, between 6-7 hours. Less time with better conditions.
If I ever expand to a larger battery backup, considering a second 400W panel to link together. The little booklet that is with this explains how.
Also it had a lot ao nice adapter ends included. The main cord from the panel is MC4, and the Oukitel’s MC4 to Anderson input cable worked perfectly.
Very happy….I have been at this for 12 years now and have seen and tried so many panels, and power stations, and this one is Class A…though I have had it only a day, so will have to see how it endures….but not worried…it’s very well made.
Scott A Keller –
Certainly a good value. In full sun at mid day I’m getting 268 watts max. Mostly seeing ~220 watts. I was hoping for a bit more as this was in pretty much ideal conditions using the soup can method to align to the sun in California in June. As others have mentioned the included cables are short, I’ll be adding an MC4 extension cable.
CH –
So far, amazing.
I have this plugged into a set of homemade extensions (16ga CCA wire) followed by a set of 20ft extensions purchased on Amazon and delivered yesterday – into a bluetti AC200 MAX’s solar input.
First day of original setup, I was getting 40-60w while terribly overcast at 5pm, so the sun was super low and ridiculously covered.
The second day (full day of high sun, but also ridiculously overcast, picture of said sun and clouds) I was pulling a solid 130w all day long. Not bad considering (funny enough a Solar prediction app I have suggested I’d make so little with the weather that day that it would hardly offset the bluetti operating wattage….it was far exceeding that)
TODAY is a sunny day, and so far today I pulled 397 watts for a few minutes…altogether it’s partly cloudy now, so I’ll watch it hit 390 then simmer to 130 or so (I’d say on my setup the 130-150 is about baseline that I can always expect to hit)
It’s setup in the yard, pointed directly at the sun, but the wattage peaked to where I wanted it to for sure.
Cons:
So far it feels fragile…more fragile than I care to admit. This may be a solar suitcase, but these are NOT flexible panels, so if you were to have them drop on something while carrying to setup, you will likely damage them? Not sure, don’t want to find out. Be careful with them. (I’m knocking a star down on portability only for this reason, but it’s almost to be expected this thing is big and fragile)
Because of the sheer size and weight, this means the wind can easily take this thing and flip it/flatten it. If so, be careful about what you put underneath it or around it as well as the terrain it’s on. (There are nice little loops to secure it to something if you wish to do so on the top and bottom between the panels)
Altogether I got this for a really good deal with discounts and promotions and am EXTREMELY happy with its performance. I full time in an RV, and had yet to get Solar and while I’m building out a legit rooftop array, I purchased this so at least I’m making some production and offset my ‘always on electronics’.
This will easily stay in my arsenal and probably purchase a second because the bluetti can take in quite a few more watts of Solar and this thing is worth it that’s for sure.
I’ll update after some time owning it for longevity sake!