This panel can put out close to 100 watts czcams.com/users/postUgkxOqI2yqX0XVrhR2BMJciTWrHJpG8FhJyg when positioned in the appropriate southernly direction, tilted to the optimal angle for your latitude/date, and connected to a higher capacity device than a 500. The built in kickstand angle is a fixed at 50 degrees. Up to 20% more power can be output by selecting the actual date and latitude optimal angle.The 500 will only input 3.5A maximum at 18 volts for 63 watts. Some of the excess power from the panel can be fed into a USB battery bank, charged directly from the panel while also charging a 500. This will allow you to harvest as much as 63 + 15 = 78 watts.If this panel is used to charge a larger device, such as the power station, then its full output potential can be realized.
I have the Elecanta (sp?) 120w for my Jackery. It works WELL! However, if your Costco has the Massimno Solar Blankets, they are ALSO a VERY budget friendly panel that gets very nice results!
FYI it appears you can only use a coupon code once per product per Amazon account. I was not able to use the 200W coupon code twice. You also have to do two seperate orders on the 200WA panels to use the $70 coupon clip; Amazon won't let you use the coupon clip for a QTY of two.
I got two panels like this somehow for only 99 each. I was very suspicious of the low cost so missed out on what turned out to be a clearance. The first was a high quality Sunpower 100w. I ordered another and got a 120w but didn`t notice the increased size for several days. Both have ETFE coating, magnets holding them together, Sunpower cells, and orange handles. They produce stated output even in late Fall here in Louisiana. I can run my camper light from one on cloudy days all the way up until the sun begins going below the horizon. One has a 65w type C PD port. You can directly power USB fans from these after hurricanes even in the shade and of course they`re like a portable USB wall charger and 12v power supply. Crucial prepping tool.
Thumbs up! I bought the Jackery solar panel when it was on sale for Black Friday and really haven't tried it out yet. Still getting my van ready to go winter camping. But if I find I'm needing/wanting more solar, I'll give this a shot!
Excellent review, very well done. I'm sold to use with my motor home and the generators I have in it. Since California won't let us use a fuel driven generator any longer. Two or three solar generators are now a must. Thanks.
This is an even better deal now on Amazon. The price is $399 with a $100 coupon plus your $20 Promo Code still works. I purchased today at $279 plus tax and used my Chase Amazon card to pay over 12 months no interest. The 75w Elecaenta panel is also the best price ever at $119 with a 30% coupon box. But your code does not work anymore. Still, it was $83 plus tax. I am very impressed by Elecaenta including the cables provided and customer service. They sent me an extra cable for free. BTW, I think it is pronounced El-eh-cahn-ta
They also have a 300W for $599 with a $100 coupon, so for 300W for$499. Unfortunately your coupon code won't work with that panel. OCV 47.65 at 7.69A , XT60 Output is 39V/ 7.69A
Got 2 of the 200w panels and parallel adapters. This will be used for my Pecron 600lfp in series (to make 40v) and in parallel to work with my Renogy dual function 50a dc-dc charger with mppt solar controller that only supports up to 25v. I would prefer just the 300w version except that is 39v wont work with most vehicle mppt solar chargers.
Can you connect the 120w to the 200w in series to a ac200max? Thanks for the help. Edited never mind I read the comments and this was answered (no). Thanks anyway
@@ReeWrayOutdoors The Offgridtec fsp-2 195w ultra foldable solar panel. Comes with Sunpower SPR-Back-Contact cells. You pay for it but you get quality and performance.
How cold is too cold to charge lithium batteries? 32°F The internal resistance of all batteries rises when cold, prolonging charge times noticeably. This also affects discharge performance noticeably with Li-ion. Many battery users are unaware that consumer-grade lithium-ion batteries cannot be charged below 0°C (32°F).
Always enjoy your videos. I wrote a while back and lost your comment to me. I bought a Votman 1000 Jump Portable Power Station 1000W. I was needing portable solar panels (preferably 200W) for it. Could you just what portable solar panels would go with this? We talked about the Rockpal 200 but it still has not come back on the market and I don't remember the other 2 you suggested. Thank you for you help. I have bought several items after your reviews and have been extremely happy. I'm amazed how the power stations are getting more powerful yet lighter and still offering more.
Hello. I'm new to the solar generator game. Can i use this for my Jackery 500? I just got it and now I'm looking for the best deal on quality and inexpensive solar panels. This looks like a great option but i don't want to ruin my new generator. Thanks!
Nice review. I bought the 120w based on your review and wandering if I can run in series this 200 plus the 120w into my MONTEK generator? Sorry kinda new to all this. Thanks for the reviews that us layman can understand 😂
Hi Michelle! Generally speaking, you don't want to connect panels with significantly different output specs together. It's kind of a 'lowest common denominator' situation. The 120W panel will effectively reduce the output of the 200W as though it were only a 120W panel. Even worse, you'll be putting strain on the 120W panel that could lead to the panel failing over time. So, I wouldn't recommend that configuration.
You mentioned you are going to show a close up view of the XT-60 connector/cover but you never did. Do you know if the four individual panels are connected in series or parallel ? Haven't heard of Elecaenta before your video, how long have they been in business ? Great review, thanks !
yeah I realized I'd forgotten to drop that close-up into the video about an hour after I posted it. 🙄 I'm pretty sure the individual panels are connected parallel, judging by the output specs. I've only been aware of Elecaenta for about a year now and they seem to be doing pretty well, having expanded their product line a fair amount. But they're mostly an Amazon seller (though you will also find them on a few other sites like Newegg.com).
If I’m using just one solar panel (elecaenta 300watt with same port on panel as the 200w in your video ) to connect to Bluetti ac200max do I still need to use the male xt60 to mc4 cable? Was going to just plug the female xt60 to female xt60 from the panel to the Bluetti aviation cable xt90 . Thanks for the help.
You don't need to use the MC4 adapter cable if you've got a compatible connector right off the main XT60 cable. I'd only switch to MC4 if I needed to connect a couple of panels is parallel or series.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors thank you for clarifying this. So leave the mc4 adaptor out completely. It felt like I was adding extra adapters when I realized I could just plug right from the solar panel to the Bluetti aviation barrel plug .
All depends on how you treat them, I'd assume. I don't think foldable portable panels get as hot as those flexible panels that are affixed to a camper top (for example), since they typically are propped up and get air flow behind the cells. And because you're not likely to bend them or subject them to point-pressure by accidentally stepping on them, they should be more rugged than your typical flexible panels.
@@bjwnet397 Well, definitely don't pay extra for foldable if you don't really NEED that. If you can utilize rigid, you'll get the most longevity and the most output for the dollar.
Based primarily on your reviews I've decided on Elecaenta and have a pair of 120W on the way. Unfortunately the code you provide for the 200W discount is no longer valid. I'd like to have all three, let's see how the pair works out.
yeah, sorry - when I'm able to get discount codes, they're usually only good for about a month at best...sometime more...sometimes less. But check out my video tomorrow! I've found an absolutely killer deal on a 200W panel that is extremely well built as well. It's on sale for only $249 and should definitely something you check out if you're in the market for a 200W still.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors No worries! Thank you for the reply. I'm going to check out performance with paralleled Elecaenta. It may be more beneficial for me to have two panels that I can place and adjust independently. I've also received and am returning Ecoflow 220w bifacial - too heavy and unwieldy, we decided to part ways. Thanks again for sharing your expertise, I'm enjoying learning from you.
No, should be fine. The difference is extremely slight and the rare instances when the panel actually might produce 13.1A, the power station should just cap the input at 13A. It's excessive voltage that's the main concern.
Yeah should be good. There's an adaptor that goes from the panel's XT60 to split connectors for Anderson and DC8020 (which is what the E1000 Pro takes).
Could you help me decide between the 300w elecaenta 300w vs the allpowers 400w (durability, performance and camp ground ability). Thank you I truly appreciate your help so I can get out of the rabbit hole lol.
Pretty much - but you'll want to check to ensure your power station can take up to 200W solar input (nearly all do at least that except for a few of the older sub-500W units).
@UCKFj61TMmyQPSomsaPaq1Vw Yes, my Golabs complains when I plug in large panels but it usually accepts them. I haven`t blown anything up yet. One of my 500w power stations scares me because it accepts whatever wattage I give it and was charging at 196 watts recently. Nothing in the manual about this. Discovered it by accident.
The Open Circuit Voltage on this panel is 23.73V. So it's very important that you check the maximum input of the solar input of your sogen. This isn't particularly high, so you'd most likely be OK with 1 panel, but be aware if you put 2 panels in series it will double the voltage to around 48V.
@@RedBatteryHead sometimes you really have to dig to get into a back door. Your location is very much controlled so that you can't see that in Europe you're often paying allot more. I know as I have access to a direct North American connection and the European internet. It's unreal.
I'd agree that should be something these portable panel companies should consider including, but I've not seen ANY that currently include them, so this is not unique to Elecaenta. And you can easily buy an XT60 to SAE adapter for around $15.
This panel can put out close to 100 watts czcams.com/users/postUgkxOqI2yqX0XVrhR2BMJciTWrHJpG8FhJyg when positioned in the appropriate southernly direction, tilted to the optimal angle for your latitude/date, and connected to a higher capacity device than a 500. The built in kickstand angle is a fixed at 50 degrees. Up to 20% more power can be output by selecting the actual date and latitude optimal angle.The 500 will only input 3.5A maximum at 18 volts for 63 watts. Some of the excess power from the panel can be fed into a USB battery bank, charged directly from the panel while also charging a 500. This will allow you to harvest as much as 63 + 15 = 78 watts.If this panel is used to charge a larger device, such as the power station, then its full output potential can be realized.
I have the Elecanta (sp?) 120w for my Jackery. It works WELL! However, if your Costco has the Massimno Solar Blankets, they are ALSO a VERY budget friendly panel that gets very nice results!
I will definitely try to give that a look!! Thanks for the tip! :)
FYI it appears you can only use a coupon code once per product per Amazon account. I was not able to use the 200W coupon code twice. You also have to do two seperate orders on the 200WA panels to use the $70 coupon clip; Amazon won't let you use the coupon clip for a QTY of two.
I got two panels like this somehow for only 99 each. I was very suspicious of the low cost so missed out on what turned out to be a clearance. The first was a high quality Sunpower 100w. I ordered another and got a 120w but didn`t notice the increased size for several days. Both have ETFE coating, magnets holding them together, Sunpower cells, and orange handles. They produce stated output even in late Fall here in Louisiana. I can run my camper light from one on cloudy days all the way up until the sun begins going below the horizon. One has a 65w type C PD port. You can directly power USB fans from these after hurricanes even in the shade and of course they`re like a portable USB wall charger and 12v power supply. Crucial prepping tool.
Thumbs up! I bought the Jackery solar panel when it was on sale for Black Friday and really haven't tried it out yet. Still getting my van ready to go winter camping. But if I find I'm needing/wanting more solar, I'll give this a shot!
Hey the Jackery is still a great panel! Just premium priced. ;)
@ 4:04 you can clearly see and X in the sky
That ain't no cloud/$
Just ordered the 300W on Amaz, 100.00 off and your code worked fine. Thanks! 599.99 - 100.00 Amaz discount - 30.00 your code. 469.99 before tax. Nice!
Excellent review, very well done. I'm sold to use with my motor home and the generators I have in it. Since California won't let us use a fuel driven generator any longer. Two or three solar generators are now a must.
Thanks.
F ck fossil fuels
This is an even better deal now on Amazon. The price is $399 with a $100 coupon plus your $20 Promo Code still works. I purchased today at $279 plus tax and used my Chase Amazon card to pay over 12 months no interest. The 75w Elecaenta panel is also the best price ever at $119 with a 30% coupon box. But your code does not work anymore. Still, it was $83 plus tax. I am very impressed by Elecaenta including the cables provided and customer service. They sent me an extra cable for free. BTW, I think it is pronounced El-eh-cahn-ta
They also have a 300W for $599 with a $100 coupon, so for 300W for$499. Unfortunately your coupon code won't work with that panel.
OCV 47.65 at 7.69A , XT60 Output is 39V/ 7.69A
"...wrestle with that a little bit to get the legs apart." Hilarious 😂.
Every time we all want to do tests with the solar panels it is always cloudy! A rarity on itself if it is a beautiful clear sky day.
Got 2 of the 200w panels and parallel adapters. This will be used for my Pecron 600lfp in series (to make 40v) and in parallel to work with my Renogy dual function 50a dc-dc charger with mppt solar controller that only supports up to 25v.
I would prefer just the 300w version except that is 39v wont work with most vehicle mppt solar chargers.
Can you connect the 120w to the 200w in series to a ac200max? Thanks for the help. Edited never mind I read the comments and this was answered (no). Thanks anyway
I like my 195W panel with grommet holes in the legs to stake them down.
Yeah that's a great design feature. I've not seen that before.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors The Offgridtec fsp-2 195w ultra foldable solar panel. Comes with Sunpower SPR-Back-Contact cells. You pay for it but you get quality and performance.
How cold is too cold to charge lithium batteries?
32°F
The internal resistance of all batteries rises when cold, prolonging charge times noticeably. This also affects discharge performance noticeably with Li-ion. Many battery users are unaware that consumer-grade lithium-ion batteries cannot be charged below 0°C (32°F).
Move to lithium phosphate. Lithium ion is old news
Is it possible for you to test the ITEHIL Solar Panel, Foldable Monocrystalline Solar Suitcase? thanks armando
Hi! I tried to use your promo code, but amazon wouldn't accept it. Lol, it's all good, used the wrong promo code! Thanks.
Great information. Thanks!
Always enjoy your videos. I wrote a while back and lost your comment to me. I bought a Votman 1000 Jump Portable Power Station 1000W. I was needing portable solar panels (preferably 200W) for it. Could you just what portable solar panels would go with this? We talked about the Rockpal 200 but it still has not come back on the market and I don't remember the other 2 you suggested. Thank you for you help. I have bought several items after your reviews and have been extremely happy. I'm amazed how the power stations are getting more powerful yet lighter and still offering more.
Hello. I'm new to the solar generator game. Can i use this for my Jackery 500? I just got it and now I'm looking for the best deal on quality and inexpensive solar panels. This looks like a great option but i don't want to ruin my new generator. Thanks!
Nice review. I bought the 120w based on your review and wandering if I can run in series this 200 plus the 120w into my MONTEK generator? Sorry kinda new to all this. Thanks for the reviews that us layman can understand 😂
Hi Michelle! Generally speaking, you don't want to connect panels with significantly different output specs together. It's kind of a 'lowest common denominator' situation. The 120W panel will effectively reduce the output of the 200W as though it were only a 120W panel. Even worse, you'll be putting strain on the 120W panel that could lead to the panel failing over time. So, I wouldn't recommend that configuration.
You mentioned you are going to show a close up view of the XT-60 connector/cover but you never did. Do you know if the four individual panels are connected in series or parallel ? Haven't heard of Elecaenta before your video, how long have they been in business ? Great review, thanks !
yeah I realized I'd forgotten to drop that close-up into the video about an hour after I posted it. 🙄 I'm pretty sure the individual panels are connected parallel, judging by the output specs. I've only been aware of Elecaenta for about a year now and they seem to be doing pretty well, having expanded their product line a fair amount. But they're mostly an Amazon seller (though you will also find them on a few other sites like Newegg.com).
The charge controller should be designed to handle any voltage the PV can generate without having to constantly monitor and shade the panels.
Promo code 300w invalid .
I'm in the uk ,do you have a valid code
200w not work either
If I’m using just one solar panel (elecaenta 300watt with same port on panel as the 200w in your video ) to connect to Bluetti ac200max do I still need to use the male xt60 to mc4 cable? Was going to just plug the female xt60 to female xt60 from the panel to the Bluetti aviation cable xt90 . Thanks for the help.
You don't need to use the MC4 adapter cable if you've got a compatible connector right off the main XT60 cable. I'd only switch to MC4 if I needed to connect a couple of panels is parallel or series.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors thank you for clarifying this. So leave the mc4 adaptor out completely. It felt like I was adding extra adapters when I realized I could just plug right from the solar panel to the Bluetti aviation barrel plug .
Out of the box, with the included adaptors, could this be used with the vtoman jump 1000?
You would need an adapter to DC5521 for the Jump 1000. Something like this: amzn.to/3jiMUQT
are portable/folding solar panels effectively the same as flexible panels, meaning lower life span and easily heats up etc.
All depends on how you treat them, I'd assume. I don't think foldable portable panels get as hot as those flexible panels that are affixed to a camper top (for example), since they typically are propped up and get air flow behind the cells. And because you're not likely to bend them or subject them to point-pressure by accidentally stepping on them, they should be more rugged than your typical flexible panels.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors Trying to determine which one is best (better power, longevity) flexible, folding, rigid?
@@bjwnet397 Well, definitely don't pay extra for foldable if you don't really NEED that. If you can utilize rigid, you'll get the most longevity and the most output for the dollar.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors thanx, they are glass covered and about 40lb for 200w folding pair, so definitely not "flexible"
Based primarily on your reviews I've decided on Elecaenta and have a pair of 120W on the way. Unfortunately the code you provide for the 200W discount is no longer valid. I'd like to have all three, let's see how the pair works out.
yeah, sorry - when I'm able to get discount codes, they're usually only good for about a month at best...sometime more...sometimes less. But check out my video tomorrow! I've found an absolutely killer deal on a 200W panel that is extremely well built as well. It's on sale for only $249 and should definitely something you check out if you're in the market for a 200W still.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors No worries! Thank you for the reply. I'm going to check out performance with paralleled Elecaenta. It may be more beneficial for me to have two panels that I can place and adjust independently. I've also received and am returning Ecoflow 220w bifacial - too heavy and unwieldy, we decided to part ways. Thanks again for sharing your expertise, I'm enjoying learning from you.
@JodyCarbone I do like that 220W bifacial panel...but I HATE that case leg stand contraption!
Lol “not an ideal choice of words!” 😂
If my solar generator only allows up to 13 amps and this panel is 13.1 amps, will my generator be damaged
No, should be fine. The difference is extremely slight and the rare instances when the panel actually might produce 13.1A, the power station should just cap the input at 13A. It's excessive voltage that's the main concern.
thank you for the video!
do you know if this 200w panel can plug into the jackery 1000 pro? or will i need to buy an adaptor? Thanks in advance.
Yeah should be good. There's an adaptor that goes from the panel's XT60 to split connectors for Anderson and DC8020 (which is what the E1000 Pro takes).
Could you help me decide between the 300w elecaenta 300w vs the allpowers 400w (durability, performance and camp ground ability). Thank you I truly appreciate your help so I can get out of the rabbit hole lol.
Ha! What power station do you have?
@@ReeWrayOutdoors ac200max (ordered on its way)
Nice chemtrails
He don't have a clue but yes man made haze for sure.
Can we fix the coupon code on the 300w version please?
Should work now. I think you must have tried it just before it activated.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors That worked. Thanks!
Is this compatible with any solar generator?
Yes, if you have the right adapter to match them up.
Pretty much - but you'll want to check to ensure your power station can take up to 200W solar input (nearly all do at least that except for a few of the older sub-500W units).
@UCKFj61TMmyQPSomsaPaq1Vw Yes, my Golabs complains when I plug in large panels but it usually accepts them. I haven`t blown anything up yet. One of my 500w power stations scares me because it accepts whatever wattage I give it and was charging at 196 watts recently. Nothing in the manual about this. Discovered it by accident.
The Open Circuit Voltage on this panel is 23.73V. So it's very important that you check the maximum input of the solar input of your sogen. This isn't particularly high, so you'd most likely be OK with 1 panel, but be aware if you put 2 panels in series it will double the voltage to around 48V.
cool
It's not available on Amazon now 😔
And it's USA Amazon only.
Pitty. Happens with a lot of stuff that's promoted on YT.
Hi Jeff. Where are you located? I'd like to look into this for you.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors in the Netherlands.
But Amazon worldwide says not available too 🤷♂️
@@RedBatteryHead sometimes you really have to dig to get into a back door. Your location is very much controlled so that you can't see that in Europe you're often paying allot more. I know as I have access to a direct North American connection and the European internet. It's unreal.
Looks like the sky has been sprayed with chemtrails!
not available.
Where are you located? Looks like it's available in the US.
That’s a Grecell clone.
No sae cable for rv's??? That's smart.... NOT!!!!
I'd agree that should be something these portable panel companies should consider including, but I've not seen ANY that currently include them, so this is not unique to Elecaenta. And you can easily buy an XT60 to SAE adapter for around $15.