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Small foldable solar panel with advantages and disadvantages
You get a foldable solar panel with 100W max and some accessories. For example, a DC connection cable is supplied with various attachments (e.g. for connecting to a power station), a cable with crocodile clips for charging the car battery and a micro USB cable. The panel has a small connection box with DC, USB-C and 2 USB-A outputs. With the USB sockets you can, for example, charge your cell phone and power bank directly. There is also a DC input for connecting multiple modules. Contrary to a product image, the connections are not provided with covers. When folded, the size of the panel matches my power station. On its own it definitely fits in a backpack, but it may be too heavy for hiking or similar. But a smaller panel is also sufficient. However, foldability also means that the solar panel is not inherently stable. Accordingly, there is no stand for setting up or similar. However, the panel is supplied with 4 carabiner hooks and has several hanging or fastening loops all around. This makes it easy to hang the panel, for example on the roof rails of a car or on the piping of a caravan. Since the orientation towards the sun is important for solar modules, a windshield is recommended to achieve the best results. Alternatively, you can of course place it on the floor. So far I've been able to harvest a maximum of around 85W of power, but I found that to be ok given the circumstances. It could certainly be done better, but alignment is difficult with this panel. The build quality seems very good, the micro USB cable instead of USB-C is strange these days. The solar panel has a Velcro pocket, but not all cables fit into it. It is already well filled with DC cables and attachments and you can just close the panel with the Velcro when folded. Due to its foldability, the panel has advantages and disadvantages that you have to keep in mind before buying. If you're looking for a panel to set up nicely on the lawn, you won't be happy here. But for what it is I give it a very good 4 stars.
01/12/2023
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