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Renogy 200W Portable Solar Panel, IP65 Waterproof Foldable Solar Panel on sale for $138.XX - $26 extra off w/ promo code
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This panel is essentially 4x 50 W panels horizontal. I've also seen 200 W portable panels that are more compact when folded but also unfold into a more blanket like shape. Those are significantly more compact when stowed.
The biggest issue with any ground panel like this is that it sits on the ground so it is extremely susceptible to shading. Literally any amount of shading on the panel absolutely guts the solar output you get. Tall grasses, rocks, everything. It does have grommets on the sides so you could tie it down to something if you wanted to put it on a horizontal surface that's elevated. Like a picnic table for instance.
The waterproof portion of it is a little dubious in the sense that it has a micro inverter on the back of it for charging USB devices. It zips up into a pouch that is water resistant.
The little micro inverter is also nice in the sense if you only needed to charge USB A and USB-C devices, you'd be able to do so with no other equipment.
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This panel is essentially 4x 50 W panels horizontal. I've also seen 200 W portable panels that are more compact when folded but also unfold into a more blanket like shape. Those are significantly more compact when stowed.<br />
The biggest issue with any ground panel like this is that it sits on the ground so it is extremely susceptible to shading. Literally any amount of shading on the panel absolutely guts the solar output you get. Tall grasses, rocks, everything. It does have grommets on the sides so you could tie it down to something if you wanted to put it on a horizontal surface that's elevated. Like a picnic table for instance. <br />
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The waterproof portion of it is a little dubious in the sense that it has a micro inverter on the back of it for charging USB devices. It zips up into a pouch that is water resistant. <br />
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The little micro inverter is also nice in the sense if you only needed to charge USB A and USB-C devices, you'd be able to do so with no other equipment.
Have you measured the output? Are you getting 125-150watts in ideal conditions?
Have you measured the output? Are you getting 125-150watts in ideal conditions?
It is far less shade tolerant than a higher end panel, and I'm not talking commercial panels, I'm talking janky ali express bifacial panels.
The most important thing is you absolutely cannot have any shade on this panel at all or it just poops. Overcast, occasional clouds, shadows, all of that just devastate the output on this. That happens with all things solar, but these lower end panels which optimize durability and portability much more so.
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