Jackery SolarSaga 60W Solar Panel for Explorer 160/240/500 as Portable Solar Generator, Portable Foldable Solar Charger for Summer Camping Van RV(Can't Charge Explorer 440/ PowerPro)

Here is a customer who was affected by the PGE California power outage. br>br>I purchased the 100 W as well as the lighter-weight version. As this is a comparison, the weight is 60W. I was going to get the 60W first, but it was out of stock, so I got the 100W instead; Then, a day later, the 60W was back in stock. I figured I'd compare them and keep the one that I thought best met my needs, thanks to Prime's free shipping. br>br>[NOTE: If you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using the words "innovative Because the 100 W is so large and heavy, I was only able to get free return shipping by taking it to a Kohl's store nearby. It would have cost $12 to transport it to UPS for return. That caught me off guard- It's the first time I've ever come across it. ]br>br>The 100 W is sturdy and solid, with the ability to charge directly from two built-in USB ports. I thought it was a very well-designed panel. It's quite large, so it wouldn't be bothered by a gust of wind. It is 9 pounds in weight. br>br>The 60W is much more flimsy. It is only 3 pounds in weight. In a lighter breeze, it would flutter around. There's no way to charge anything directly from it; it only has a connection to the Jackery battery power station (I got the 240V version). Love it. In addition, the 60W is $120 less expensive than the 100W. When you compare the two, it's easy to see why: there's simply less to it. However, it performs admirably. br>br>Both have a zippered pouch where the connection cable can be stored alongside the panel. Both come with kickstands, which allow the panel to be propped up at an angle. The 100 W has two kickstands, whereas the 60W has three parts and only one kickstand; however, you can put the battery behind it to help support it and keep it out of direct sunlight. The magnets on the 100 W keep it closed. You'll need to purchase a separate case if you want to carry it in one hand. The 60 W snaps together to form a cute little portfolio with a handle. With one hand, you can easily carry it and the battery station. br>br>So it all depends on your preferences. I placed them next to each other and used the battery station as a meter. The 100 W produced 63 Watts under identical conditions (a sunny November day), while the 60 W produced 50 Watts. (Other reviews claim that the battery charges at 43 W, so if this is correct, both would work equally well. ) )br>br>When I tested it again, the 60W panel was only producing 52 watts. In the waning autumn sun, you did a fantastic job! br>br>I'm going to keep the 60W one because it's smaller and less expensive. I like how light it is and how small it is, and I don't think there will be many times when I need to charge something and don't have the battery with me. (However, like many others, I wish Jackery provided a plug adapter that allowed you to charge directly from the 60W panel. ) )br>br>According to customer service, the 100W will charge the battery faster. I'm sure it would make a difference on a less efficient/less sunny day. It's a great solar panel because you can charge the battery and your phone or whatever else at the same time. I gave it five stars because I prefer something that isn't as big and heavy as this one. br>br>I also give the 60W version five stars. And I'm glad I have it on hand in case the next outage occurs. Unless it occurs during a winter storm, in which case any solar panel will be rendered useless- However, I'd still have a fully charged battery to get me through at least a couple of days of being able to function normally.

Emerson Cunningham

| Apr 16, 2021

During short-term power outages (that don't require cranking up the generator), the 160 and 240 each have a primary job addressing design flaws in our personal weather station and our fixed wireless internet. I bought the Solar Sega to use during longer-term power outages caused by hurricanes, ice storms, and other natural disasters. br>br>The weather is always clear and sunny after hurricanes and severe summer thunderstorms blow through and knock out the power. So the Solar Sega's job will be to keep the Jackery Power Stations running so that they can keep the weather station and internet, as well as all of our other devices and battery banks, running without the need for more extension cords to the generator. This can be a real annoyance as well as a danger. There are cords, splitters, and more cords. . . We can now set up two "charging stations" thanks to Jackery. One for wifi, my husband's computer, and his devices, and the other for the weather station monitor and my belongings. br>br>Before I get into the specifics of how my test run went, I'd like to address a comment made by a video reviewer about the pouch on the back of the folded panel that holds the 9' extension cord, which I agree is a design flaw to some extent. The problem is that when the 3-dimensional model is used, it causes the 3-dimensional model to fail. When a section panel is opened and laid on the ground, the bulge in the middle (the pouch on the back of the center panel) prevents the panel from lying flat. Yes, this is correct. However, it ignores the fact that there are only three places on the planet where this matters (and each of them only twice a year)- Rather than being flat, the panel should be curved. angle of 0 degrees to absorb the sun's energy as efficiently as possible My angle of incidence for summer in the deep south is - It'll be the smallest for the rest of the year- is 6°. As you can see in the photo, I had to improvise with a piece of cardboard to get the right tilt: at 6 degrees, the pouch is just barely off the ground except in the middle. It will be above the surface from all other, higher angles. This isn't a big deal for people who figure out what angles of incidence are best for their latitudes. It is if you simply throw the thing out on the ground. Having said that, I would have preferred to see a fourth section at one end of the panel, i. e. , which is devoted to the pouches. This would also make it possible to connect the extension cord without the panel resting on it. How did it go? br>br>Can you tell me how it went? Both the good and the bad are present. It turned out fine in the end, though I do have a few general questions for Jackery. The panel arrived just before noon on a day that began with 25% scattered high clouds and 102k LUX in full sun and 102k LUX in full sun. I gathered a white sheet on which I would lay the panel and deflect the heat, a piece of cardboard to get a tilt close to optimal, the Jackery 160 which was down to 63% It started out slowly but quickly ramped up to 35W input in a matter of seconds. (The station can take up to 42W of power. ) )br>br>At 12 p. m. : 54 My curiosity got the best of me, which I'm glad for. The Jackery 160 was in full-on critical mode at the time! There were a lot of warning lights on the display, and about a third of it was black. As if it were on fire- This is a bad situation. I just happened to have a lazar thermometer, so I unplugged it and brought it inside. The front was at an angle of 110 degrees; a hundred sides back 90; After a few minutes inside, the top measured 122°, so I took it to the shop and placed it in front of a window unit A/C. It had cooled to less than 80 degrees and had been charged to 72% within 10 minutes. However, this was still not a good situation. While I was at it, I took a measurement of the panel's surface, which was 170 degrees. This is not at all acceptable. br>br>The Jackery can recharge at a maximum temperature of 104°F. The panel's "operating temperature range" is 14°F to 40°F. 104°F. The air temperature was around 92 degrees Fahrenheit (I didn't think to check the ground temperature). I took a chance and reintroduced the Jackery to the world- out of the sun! at approximately 1: 10pm. I kept an eye on the temperature. The 86-percentile of Jackery 160 surfaces remained unchanged. It was starting to cloud up at 96 degrees, and the panel surface temperature had dropped to 150 degrees. Bottom line, the panel charged the Jackery 160 from 63% to full in 2 hours and 45 minutes which included about 15 minutes of panic and I’m guessing my self in about minutes of shut- During the high-temperature warning, we were forced to shut down for a while. br>br>To its credit, the station did exactly what it was supposed to do--it did what it was supposed to do. If the machine becomes too hot, it should be turned off. and made a good recovery Because the air temperature was not 104 degrees, I'm assuming that the 160's maximum recharging temperature is the unit's temperature. So I'm the one who has to deal with it. Keep it in the shade (that 9' extension cord will suffice) in Mississippi during the summer. However, I have a question for Jackery (which, by the way, provides excellent customer service). What does it mean to have an "operating temperature range"? It's got to be the panel's own temperature. If that's the case, what are your recommendations for keeping the panel cool? If it's going to do the job after summer storms/hurricanes like I described above, I think elevating it above ground to increase airflow is a good place to start. br>br>Any suggestions? br>br>Please keep in mind that this isn't specific to the Solar Sega. Black is the color of all solar panels that can be taken with you. That is a problem with heat absorption. br>br>And there are a few more things. As previously stated, the angle of incidence at your latitude has an impact on efficiency. In the owner's manual, I'd like to see Jackery include a map or table with that information (season by latitude). br>br>I also put the 160 to the test in terms of pass-fail situations. while charging with the panel using wattage It's on par with changing the air conditioner. br>br>At the end of the day, I want Jackery to do three things: 1) Describe the efficiency of its solar panel in terms of angle of incidence to customers; 2) draw attention to the maximum recharging temperatures by advising that the Power Stations be placed in the shade; and 3) provide some suggestions for how a Solar Sega could be used to efficiently recharge a Power Station in the summer heat.

Nyla Carver

| Dec 16, 2021

The Solar Saga is used to charge my Jackery 240, which is used to recharge a variety of handheld devices on a daily basis. The panel is small and light, and it takes less than a minute to set up. You can place the panel on your dashboard facing the sun with the 240 charging on the floorboard while parked in your camper, RV, car, truck, or other vehicle; this works well in sunny areas while you are shopping or hiking and don't want to leave the panel outside. The Solar Saga can be placed in direct sunlight while the 240 and the devices that are being charged can be in the shade or inside your vehicle. The Solar Saga, in my opinion, outperforms the competition in terms of size, charging capabilities, and weight, and ease of use is a major consideration.

Skylar Hobbs

| Mar 20, 2021