Description
- Monocrystalline Solar Cell: With premium PET films achieving light penetration rate of 95%, A-grade monocrystalline solar cells feature the fastest charging speed possible with an energy conversion efficiency of up to 21%.
- Superior Portability: With a robust carrying handle, this foldable solar panel is only 22.4 pounds and can be packed down to 1/6 of its full size and comes with 6 stitched loops as an added bonus for use if you make up some hooks when it gets windy.
- Hassle Free Reconnecting: This portable solar panel charger by ATEM POWER is engineered with the auto-optimization function for immediate reconnection when sunlight returns after charging interruption.
- Ultimate Protection: Getting 20% more energy harvesting than a PWM controller, the MPPT controller allows larger currents and the overcharging cut-off technology ensures ultra reliable performance of this solar panel.
- Universal Fitment: This solar panel can charge AGM, lead acid, Gel, Calcium & LiFePO4 batteries and portable devices via USB port, and comes with 2 adaptor cables for 30A Anderson, aviation plug or DC connectors of various power stations.
Amazon Customer –
Can’t get this system to work. Only the three red lights light up. No green ones being the solar and load. What am I doing wrong or is it defective ? First day using it. In plenty of sun light
DHP –
I have only used these panels two times and they work nicely the only issue I have with then it there is no sub structure to prop then up on the ground or roof top of a van or bus for optimal angle to get the most out of them
They do have several hanging loops so you can hang then off a 10′ by 10′ easy-up shelter with no issues with zip ties
I’m tempted to get one more to help to put them together so I can top off my power bank on cloudy days that happens more then you realize until you start to go off grid and keep you frig and other electronics operating
M P Mortensen –
Doesn’t deliver 120W. The most I got out of it in full sun was 94W. However, I don’t think it was just this product: I’ve noticed that all solar panels promise more than they can deliver (including the big ones on my roof at home). They get away with this by using weasel words like “Nominal power” or “Max power”.
The cables that connect to the battery are too short. Had to prop the charge controller up on a box so the cables would connect. I think they are about 18″ long and would be better if they were more like 36″
Other than that, these panels worked flawlessly. I did end up changing the controller (which says in some places in the manual that it’s PWM and in other places, MPPT and other reviewers have said will overcharge your battery) with a Renogy MPPT controller which kept my 100AH battery charged and ready for the evening hours.
I like the way this folds up small and is easy to position on the roof of our class-B RV (or on the ground, depending on where the shade/sun is). It is heavy enough that a pretty strong wind did not move them off the roof of the RV!
Happy with the purchase for my intended use. I thought I would need more like 200W, but the 90W I’m getting from this is more than sufficient.
THE Guy –
Bought this to go on the Colorado trail with my One Wheel XR.
The high reliable power output along with an aftermarket controller makes this power plant a great energy harvester when you’re completely off the grid 50miles deep in the American national parks and trails.
I can’t stress how terrible the OEM controller is I seriously don’t recommend ever using it for anything just use it as a door stop or drink coaster.
Though I very much recommend buying this controller as you’ll be able to charge anything under the sun with its programmability:
10A Solar Charge Controller Battery Solar Panel MPPT with LCD Display for 24/36/48/60/72 V Battery MPPT 7210A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PVDY1V7/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_ZXC4CVFPW1MH8PP0E2DX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
With this high voltage controller which a lot of trailers can’t go to this high voltage, I can plug it directly into my one wheel and charge without having to carry extra inverters or adapters.
But I can’t stress how unique this solar blanket array is. It’s capacity to fold down to a small foot by foot more or less footprint and be worn as a backpack not to mention it’s one of the lightest but maintaining a strong frame and materials are top notch I wasn’t even aiming the solar blanket directly at the Sun and was still pulling 19 volts, so keep this pointed at the Sun and whatever you have it plugged into will charge very efficiently and the fact that you can cover some of the panels with shade or clouds and it won’t Force the panels to shut down like other cheap panels do. I like that ability to sit and forget that way I can take a nap and only have to wake up to adjust it when the sun moves far enough.
But I have been looking all over Amazon and search engines to find a solar panel with this high of a wattage and this flexibility to fold down into such a small compact drawing pad shape.
The construction is well made as I said before it feels very solid and firm.
This has made one willing hundreds of miles through the wilderness possible.
With the high speed charging capacity I’ll be able to ride anywhere from 40 to 80 miles a day with no outlet. The remarkable that just absorbing Sun can power my Onewheel 80 miles on a good day.
The cells are also so good that I’ll be able to charge at night using campfire. I get about 7-14volts, so not as fast as by day but the fact that I can do it for 8 hours at night means I’ll wake up to a fully charged onewheel.
And yes that’s right you can use campfire infrared light to power this thing it’s not as efficient but it does pick up the infrared and convert it to sweet sweet power.
Just remember to keep it far enough from the campfire so that it does not heat up over time better to lose a few voltages then lose your solar array.
Gordon Ramsay –
This is the first solar blanket I owned I wanted something very portable and wanted it to help recharge Agm 12 volt batteries . Also with the adapters it is possible to recharge some power stations which are catching on more with rv and tent camping. Also handy for home emergency when the power is out.
The Science Dude –
I’ll be taking this in my car, so size is a consideration in buying. Set it up at home on the grass, and it was instantly pulling in 55-65 Watts without directing it at the sun. I’ll be using this in a very remote location along with a GooLoo P600 power supply (great product) which will give us the ability to work off-grid along with our Starlink internet. Live Free!
ss –
Had purchased another panel that I have been very happy with a different brand and controller, but not waterproof. Using that panel for portable/camping. In the meantime, I was looking for something that I could replace an older slower trickle charger that’s on the roof of the vehicle that doesn’t get driven as much anymore….decided to go with this one. The panel works well, but found that the controller was not working properly. Connected to the battery first and then the solar panel per all the instructions, the controller was not limiting the voltage output to the battery, it was trying to charge at 15.6~15.7volts. Super surprised…expecting it to regulate properly. After messing around with it for a while it finally settled down to 15.2V and was charging with ~1amp…, thought well I’ll keep a close eye on the battery and see if it switches to a float mode…NEVER happened….pulled it when it got the battery up to 15.0 V and said that’s it…. Didn’t want to kill a battery that is honestly only 6 months old.
Used another controller I have that I know works properly with this new panel and worked very well, brought the battery up correctly and sat at a normal float voltage (not temp correction setup). Though, easy….just a bad/controller problem. Didn’t want to deal with the hassle of returning/exchanging everything so provided what was done in the email and asked the seller to provide a new controller. Unfortunately they didn’t believe me and wanted photos showing full sun, with pictures of voltages on the meters on and on…I already spent a whole day messing around and didn’t wish to waste anymore time. Just decided to buy a new controller for 25 bucks …..disappointed the seller doesn’t trust the customer. I would have gladly sent back the old controller even. In any case, if the controller was more expensive I would have just exchanged the whole thing.
If you are using this panel be sure to check the voltage output at the controller box terminals and batteries….make sure it’s working properly or might eventually will likely have a bad day. Also the controller doesn’t have any visual readouts, so another bummer there, you have to use your own meters/tools….unless this controller is trying to do some fancy equalization charge, seems to be excessive voltage for charging a 12v car/truck lead acid battery.
Amazon Customer –
Panel was capable of charging my lithium battery, while my camper trailer fan continue to run.
Amazon Customer –
I got this panel because of its flexibility. As the sun sets and rises ill be able to tilt the panel and get more solar energy when i’m out camping. But like other reviewers said, the charge controller is garbage (it only worked in the afternoon with no clouds). Im using it with a Renogy 20A mmpt controller