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Best Portable Solar Panels UK (2026)

11 folding solar panels for power stations, compared on the voltage your station can take, weight, IP rating, warranty and price per watt. Our top pick is the EcoFlow 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel.

Which panels fit my station?

Disclosure: The EcoFlow, Jackery, BLUETTI, Renogy and Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We rank on merit, not commission: Anker pays us only through Amazon, and the order was set before any panel link paid us anything.

Quick Answer: Which Portable Solar Panel Should You Buy?

For most power stations the EcoFlow 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel (£349 direct): 5.1 kg, 25% cells, IP68, a 5-year warranty and a 21.4 V open-circuit voltage that every station below accepts. The Renogy 200W Portable Solar Panel (E.Flex) (£169.99) costs about £0.85 per watt and has USB ports on the panel. If you own a Jackery, the Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel (£349) plugs straight in.

Before you buy, check the panel's open-circuit voltage against your station's maximum input: the RIVER 3, Elite 30 V2 and SOLIX C300X take 28–30 V, so the 48 V Anker PS200 and the 46.5 V BLUETTI PV350 are out for them. The fit table checks every pair.

Best Overall

EcoFlow 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel: 5.1 kg, IP68, 5-year warranty, fits every station

£349 at EcoFlow

Best Value

Renogy 200W Portable Solar Panel (E.Flex): about £0.85 per watt, USB ports on the panel

£169.99 at Renogy

Best for Jackery Owners

Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel: DC8020 plug, no adapter, IP68

£349 at Jackery

Best Light Panel

EcoFlow 160W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel: 3.8 kg for 160 W, the right size for a 300 Wh station

£199 at EcoFlow

Most Power

EcoFlow 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel: 400 W at 10.2 kg, for 1 kWh and 2 kWh stations

£549 at EcoFlow

How We Compared These

We compared folding solar panels sold in the UK by the four power-station brands we review plus Renogy, on open-circuit voltage and connector (what they fit), weight per watt, IP rating, warranty and price per watt. Every figure is from the maker's own UK product page or user manual, read on 25 October 2026; each card links its sources. We have not tested the panels. Direct prices come from the brands' own stores and update twice a day (last checked 26 Oct 2026); Amazon prices come from Amazon.

The ranking is our judgement across those criteria. Rated power is at standard test conditions (STC); the second figure some makers give (BNPI) adds reflected light on the back of a bifacial panel.

Portable Solar Panel Comparison Table

PanelRatedVoc / VmpConnectorWeightIPWarrantyPrice£/W
EcoFlow 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel220 W243 W BNPI21.4 V / 18.8 VXT605.1 kg43 W/kgIP685 years£349£1.59
Renogy 200W Portable Solar Panel (E.Flex)200 W21.6 V / 18.8 VMC4 leads6.3 kg32 W/kgIP652 years, prorated£169.99£0.85
Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel200 W208 W BNPI24.8 V / 20 VDC8020 on a 3 m lead6.5 kg31 W/kgIP683 years + 2 on registration£349£1.75
EcoFlow 160W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel160 W177 W BNPI21.4 V / 18.8 VXT60i3.8 kg42 W/kgIP685 years£199£1.24
Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel200 W57.6 V / 48 VMC4 leads4.8 kg42 W/kgIP685 years£349£1.75
EcoFlow 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel400 W39.3 V / 34.5 VXT6010.2 kg39 W/kgIP685 years£549£1.37
Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel100 W104 W BNPI24.8 V / 20 VDC80203.6 kg28 W/kgIP683 years + 2 on registration£149£1.49
BLUETTI PV350 350W Solar Panel350 W46.5 V / 37.5 VMC413.9 kg25 W/kgIP6512 months£599£1.71
EcoFlow 110W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel110 W122 W BNPI23.5 V / 19.5 VXT60i3.3 kg33 W/kgIP685 yearsSee store—
BLUETTI PV200 200W Solar Panel200 W24.6 V / 20.4 VMC48.14 kg25 W/kgIP671 year£399£2.00
BLUETTI 100W Solar Panel (PV100D)100 W24.6 V / 20.5 VMC44.9 kg20 W/kgNot12 months£199£1.99

Voc is open-circuit voltage, Vmp the working voltage; both at standard test conditions. Price is the lowest in-stock price we found at the brand's UK store or Amazon on 26 Oct 2026; the retailer's price at checkout applies.

Amazon prices as of 26 Oct 2026, 00:34 UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change.

Which Panel Fits Which Power Station

A panel fits when its open-circuit voltage is at or under the station's maximum input voltage and its working voltage is above the minimum; the station then caps the power at its own limit. The limits below are from each station's UK page or manual (linked). Connectors still have to match: Jackery stations take DC8020, the others XT60, BLUETTI through its MC4 to XT60 cable.

Power stationSolar inputMaxConnectorPanels that fit
EcoFlow RIVER 3source11–30 V8 A max110 WXT608 fit. Not the Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial, EcoFlow 400W Lightweight, BLUETTI PV350 350W (open-circuit voltage above 30 V).
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2source12–28 V10 A max200 WBLUETTI DC input (its solar cable)8 fit. Not the Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial, EcoFlow 400W Lightweight, BLUETTI PV350 350W (open-circuit voltage above 28 V).
Anker SOLIX C300Xsource11–28 V100 WXT608 fit. Not the Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial, EcoFlow 400W Lightweight, BLUETTI PV350 350W (open-circuit voltage above 28 V).
Jackery Explorer 500 v2source11–60 V8 A below 16 V, 10.5 A from 16 V200 WDC8020All 11 panels
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2source12–60 V400 W2 × DC8020All 11 panels
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus v2source16–60 V400 W2 × DC8020All 11 panels
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus v2source16–60 V800 W2 × DC8020All 11 panels
EcoFlow DELTA 3source11–60 V500 WXT60All 11 panels
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plussource11–60 V500 W per port1,000 W2 × XT60All 11 panels
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2source11–60 V8.2 A to 28 V, 14.5 A from 29 V600 WXT60iAll 11 panels
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2source12–60 V20 A max1,000 WXT60 (MC4 to XT60 cable sold separately)All 11 panels
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2source12–60 V20 A max1,000 WXT60 (MC4 to XT60 cable sold separately)All 11 panels

Two panels in series

Voltages add. Two of the same 21–25 V panel give 43–50 V, which the 60 V stations take and the 28 V and 30 V ones do not: 8 of the 11 panels here can be paired in series for a 60 V station; the Anker PS200, EcoFlow 400 W and BLUETTI PV350 cannot. For the small stations, wire in parallel instead.

Leave a margin in the cold

Open-circuit voltage rises as the panel cools (EcoFlow's 220 W panel: −0.27% per °C on Jackery's comparable figure, so about 5% higher at 5°C than at 25°C). Jackery's manuals say to multiply the marked Voc by 1.25 when sizing anything connected to the panel. A 57.6 V panel on a 60 V input is inside the maker's spec but has no headroom; a 21–25 V panel has plenty.

The 11 Panels in Detail

#1

EcoFlow 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel

Best overall: 5.1 kg, 25% cells, IP68, a 5-year warranty and 21.4 V, which every station here accepts

£349
EcoFlow 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel

Rated power

220 W (243 W BNPI)

Voltage

Voc 21.4 V, Vmp 18.8 V, Isc 12.2 A

Weight / size folded

5.1 kg, 603 × 598 × 36 mm

Cells / rating / warranty

Up to 25%, IP68, 5 years

Connector: XT60, built into the panel. Unfolded: 2,270 × 598 × 26 mm. Fits: every station in our table.

Pros

  • 5.1 kg for 220 W: 46% lighter than the EcoFlow bifacial panel it replaces
  • 21.4 V open-circuit, so it works with every station in our table, including the 28 V and 30 V ones
  • IP68 and a 5-year warranty, the longest here with the other EcoFlow lightweights and the Anker
  • Built-in XT60 cable, 30–60° stand and a sun-angle guide

Cons

  • £1.59 per watt against £0.85 for the Renogy
  • XT60 lead needs an adapter for a Jackery station (DC8020 input)
  • EcoFlow says not to leave the lightweight panels hung outdoors or on a vehicle for long periods
£349 at EcoFlow£349 on AmazonCode EFEUAFF5: 5% off at EcoFlow UK, except new products, to 1 Jan 2027.

Sources: EcoFlow 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel page and spec table, EcoFlow UK. Read on 25 October 2026.

#2

Renogy 200W Portable Solar Panel (E.Flex)

Best value: £0.85 per watt, with USB ports on the panel for phones without a station

£169.99
Renogy 200W Portable Solar Panel (E.Flex)

Rated power

200 W

Voltage

Voc 21.6 V, Vmp 18.8 V, Isc 11.3 A

Weight / size folded

6.3 kg, 602 × 584 × 50 mm

Cells / rating / warranty

Over 22.6%, IP65, 2 years, prorated

Connector: MC4 leads, plus USB-C (45 W) and two USB-A ports on the panel. Unfolded: Not published on the UK page. Fits: every station in our table.

Pros

  • Cheapest per watt here by a wide margin at its £169.99 price
  • 21.6 V open-circuit: fits every station in our table
  • USB-C 45 W and two USB-A ports charge phones and tablets straight from the panel
  • Renogy's 8% affiliate code applies on top at Renogy UK

Cons

  • 2-year warranty, prorated, against 5 years for EcoFlow and Anker
  • IP65, the lowest rating here with the BLUETTI PV350
  • MC4 leads: you need the station maker's MC4 cable or adapter
  • 6.3 kg, 1.2 kg more than the EcoFlow 220 W for less power
£169.99 at Renogy£169.99 on AmazonCode RNGAWUK: 8% off sitewide at Renogy UK, to 31 Dec 2027.

Sources: 200W Portable Solar Panel (RPP200EF-SE-UK) page and specifications, Renogy UK. Read on 25 October 2026.

#3

Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel

Best for Jackery owners: the DC8020 plug goes straight into any Explorer, no adapter

£349
Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel

Rated power

200 W (208 W BNPI)

Voltage

Voc 24.8 V, Vmp 20 V, Isc 11.2 A

Weight / size folded

6.5 kg, 600 × 597 × 40 mm

Cells / rating / warranty

Up to 25%, IP68, 3 years + 2 on registration

Connector: DC8020 on a 3 m lead, with USB-A and USB-C sockets on the lead. Unfolded: 2,279 × 597 × 25 mm. Fits: every station in our table.

Pros

  • Plugs straight into every Jackery Explorer; two panels join with Jackery's Solar Panel Connector
  • IP68 and a -20°C to 65°C operating range
  • 24.8 V open-circuit still clears the 28 V and 30 V small stations
  • Often discounted: £349 against a £629 list price on 25 October 2026

Cons

  • 6.5 kg, the heaviest 200 W panel here
  • DC8020 lead: an EcoFlow, BLUETTI or Anker station needs an adapter
  • Jackery's warranty page says 24 months while the product page says 3+2 years
  • The cable's USB sockets sit at the station end, out in the weather if you add an extension
£349 at Jackery£349 on Amazon

Jackery's SolarSaga 200 user manual (model JS-200E) lists 22 V open-circuit and 12.5 A short-circuit; the UK page's spec table, which we use, lists 24.8 V and 11.2 A. Either way it fits every station here.

Sources: Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel page and spec table, Jackery UK; Jackery UK warranty and returns page. Read on 25 October 2026.

#4

EcoFlow 160W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel

Best light panel: 3.8 kg for 160 W, at £1.24 per watt

£199
EcoFlow 160W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel

Rated power

160 W (177 W BNPI)

Voltage

Voc 21.4 V, Vmp 18.8 V, Isc 9.2 A

Weight / size folded

3.8 kg, 609 × 598 × 26 mm

Cells / rating / warranty

25% or more, IP68, 5 years

Connector: XT60i, built into the panel. Unfolded: 1,677 × 598 × 26 mm. Fits: every station in our table.

Pros

  • 3.8 kg: 24 W per kilo, the best ratio here after the Anker
  • £1.24 per watt, the cheapest EcoFlow
  • 21.4 V, IP68, 5-year warranty
  • Built-in XT60i cable

Cons

  • 160 W needs a long summer day to fill a 1 kWh station
  • Needs an adapter for a Jackery station
  • Not for long-term outdoor mounting, per EcoFlow
£199 at EcoFlowOut of stock on AmazonCode EFEUAFF5: 5% off at EcoFlow UK, except new products, to 1 Jan 2027.

Sources: EcoFlow 160W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel page and spec table, EcoFlow UK. Read on 25 October 2026.

#5

Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel

Lightest 200 W panel at 4.8 kg, but 57.6 V: only for stations that accept 60 V

£349
Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel

Rated power

200 W

Voltage

Voc 57.6 V, Vmp 48 V, Isc 4.38 A

Weight / size folded

4.8 kg, 685 × 792 × 45 mm

Cells / rating / warranty

25% or more, IP68, 5 years

Connector: MC4 leads, with two 2.5 m solar cables and a 0.5 m XT60i cable in the box. Unfolded: 1,377 × 792 × 17 mm. Fits: 9 of the 12 stations in our table; not the EcoFlow RIVER 3, BLUETTI Elite 30 V2, Anker SOLIX C300X.

Pros

  • 4.8 kg (5 kg with the stand): 42 W per kilo
  • IP68 and a 5-year warranty claim
  • 48 V output means low current and thin cables
  • Rear side adds up to 10% in bright surroundings, by Anker's figure

Cons

  • 57.6 V open-circuit: too high for the EcoFlow RIVER 3, BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 and Anker's own C300X
  • Two in series would exceed every station's 60 V limit, so parallel only
  • Anker UK listed it at £449, or £349 with its own code, on 25 October 2026; Amazon had it at £349
  • No Anker UK affiliate programme, so we link Amazon
£349 at Amazon

Anker's product page gives the PV output as 48 V at 4.16 A and no open-circuit figure; its support record for the panel lists 57.6 V (−5% to +10%). That is the figure that matters for which stations it fits.

Sources: Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel page and specs, Anker SOLIX UK; Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial product record (open-circuit voltage), Anker SOLIX support. Read on 25 October 2026.

#6

EcoFlow 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel

Most power per kilo: 400 W at 10.2 kg, for 1 kWh and 2 kWh stations

£549
EcoFlow 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel

Rated power

400 W

Voltage

Voc 39.3 V, Vmp 34.5 V, Isc 12.2 A

Weight / size folded

10.2 kg, 659 × 967 × 36 mm

Cells / rating / warranty

25%, IP68, 5 years

Connector: XT60, built into the panel. Unfolded: 2,509 × 967 × 26 mm. Fits: 9 of the 12 stations in our table; not the EcoFlow RIVER 3, BLUETTI Elite 30 V2, Anker SOLIX C300X.

Pros

  • 400 W fills a 1 kWh station in about three hours of good sun
  • 10.2 kg: 39 W per kilo, close to the Anker
  • £1.37 per watt, cheaper per watt than the EcoFlow 220 W
  • IP68, 5-year warranty, three stand angles

Cons

  • 39.3 V open-circuit: not for the RIVER 3, Elite 30 V2 or C300X
  • 2.5 m long unfolded and 97 cm wide folded
  • EcoFlow UK's page shows the wrong spec table (the STREAM 500 W rigid panel's); figures here are from EcoFlow's EU page
£549 at EcoFlow£549 on AmazonCode EFEUAFF5: 5% off at EcoFlow UK, except new products, to 1 Jan 2027.

Sources: EcoFlow 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel page and spec table, EcoFlow EU; EcoFlow 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel page (price), EcoFlow UK. Read on 25 October 2026.

#7

Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel

Best 100 W for Jackery owners: 3.6 kg, IP68, plugs straight in

£149
Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel

Rated power

100 W (104 W BNPI)

Voltage

Voc 24.8 V, Vmp 20 V, Isc 5.4 A

Weight / size folded

3.6 kg, 610 × 552 × 35 mm

Cells / rating / warranty

Up to 25%, IP68, 3 years + 2 on registration

Connector: DC8020, with USB-A (2.4 A) and USB-C (3 A) sockets on the panel. Unfolded: 1,220 × 552 × 20 mm. Fits: every station in our table.

Pros

  • 3.6 kg and 61 × 55 cm folded
  • IP68, -20°C to 65°C
  • USB ports on the panel
  • Compatible with the Explorer 240 v2, 500 v2, 1000 v2, 2000 v2, 1000 Plus and 2000 Plus, per Jackery

Cons

  • £1.49 per watt: the EcoFlow 160 W costs £50 more for 60% more power
  • DC8020 lead needs an adapter for other brands
  • Jackery's warranty pages disagree (3+2 years against 24 months)
£149 at Jackery£149 on Amazon

Sources: Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel page, Jackery UK; Jackery SolarSaga 100 user guide, model JS-100F (PDF on Jackery UK's store). Read on 25 October 2026.

#8

BLUETTI PV350 350W Solar Panel

Most power from one panel, at 13.9 kg, 46.5 V and a 12-month warranty

£599
BLUETTI PV350 350W Solar Panel

Rated power

350 W

Voltage

Voc 46.5 V, Vmp 37.5 V, Isc 10.8 A

Weight / size folded

13.9 kg, 905 × 613 × 64 mm

Cells / rating / warranty

23.4%, IP65, 12 months

Connector: MC4. Unfolded: Not shown in BLUETTI UK's spec table extract. Fits: 9 of the 12 stations in our table; not the EcoFlow RIVER 3, BLUETTI Elite 30 V2, Anker SOLIX C300X.

Pros

  • 350 W from a single panel
  • MC4 connector, 35–55° adjustable stand
  • Sold with the Elite 200 V2 as a bundle on BLUETTI UK

Cons

  • 13.9 kg, the heaviest here: 25 W per kilo
  • 46.5 V: 60 V stations only
  • 12-month warranty and IP65
  • £1.71 per watt
£599 at BLUETTI£599 on Amazon

Sources: BLUETTI 350 W Solar Panel page and specifications, BLUETTI UK. Read on 25 October 2026.

#9

EcoFlow 110W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel

Lightest here at 3.3 kg: the right size for a RIVER 3 or other 300 Wh station

Out of stock
EcoFlow 110W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel

Rated power

110 W (122 W BNPI)

Voltage

Voc 23.5 V, Vmp 19.5 V, Isc 6.1 A

Weight / size folded

3.3 kg, 544 × 413 × 36 mm

Cells / rating / warranty

Up to 25%, IP68, 5 years

Connector: XT60i, built into the panel. Unfolded: 1,944 × 413 × 26 mm. Fits: every station in our table.

Pros

  • 3.3 kg and 54 × 41 cm folded
  • 110 W is the RIVER 3's full input
  • IP68, 5-year warranty
  • £1.35 per watt

Cons

  • Sold out at EcoFlow UK on 25 October 2026
  • Slow on a 1 kWh station: about ten hours of good sun
  • Needs an adapter for a Jackery station
Out of stock at EcoFlowCode EFEUAFF5: 5% off at EcoFlow UK, except new products, to 1 Jan 2027.

Sources: EcoFlow 110W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel page and spec table, EcoFlow UK. Read on 25 October 2026.

#10

BLUETTI PV200 200W Solar Panel

Works from -25°C, but £399 and 8.1 kg for 200 W

£399
BLUETTI PV200 200W Solar Panel

Rated power

200 W

Voltage

Voc 24.6 V, Vmp 20.4 V, Isc 10.8 A

Weight / size folded

8.14 kg, 585 × 608 × 45 mm

Cells / rating / warranty

23.4%, IP67, 1 year

Connector: MC4. Unfolded: 2,105 × 608 mm. Fits: every station in our table.

Pros

  • -25°C to 65°C operating range, the widest here
  • IP67 and ETFE coating
  • MC4 connector fits BLUETTI's and other makers' cables

Cons

  • £2.00 per watt, the dearest here
  • 8.1 kg: 1.6 kg more than the Jackery 200 W and 3 kg more than the EcoFlow
  • 1-year warranty
£399 at BLUETTIOut of stock on Amazon

Sources: BLUETTI 200W Solar Panel page and specifications, BLUETTI UK. Read on 25 October 2026.

#11

BLUETTI 100W Solar Panel (PV100D)

BLUETTI's 100 W: heavier and dearer than the Jackery and EcoFlow 100-class panels

£199
BLUETTI 100W Solar Panel (PV100D)

Rated power

100 W

Voltage

Voc 24.6 V, Vmp 20.5 V, Isc 5.8 A

Weight / size folded

4.9 kg, 595 × 565 × 35 mm

Cells / rating / warranty

23.4%, Not, 12 months

Connector: MC4. Unfolded: 1,135 × 600 × 4 mm. Fits: every station in our table.

Pros

  • MC4 connector
  • Sold in Elite 100 V2 and Elite 200 V2 bundles on BLUETTI UK

Cons

  • £1.99 per watt
  • 4.9 kg: 1.3 kg more than the Jackery 100 W and 1.6 kg more than the EcoFlow 110 W
  • 12-month warranty; no IP rating on the UK page
£199 at BLUETTI£199 on Amazon

Sources: BLUETTI 100 W Solar Panel page and specifications, BLUETTI UK. Read on 25 October 2026.

How Much a Portable Panel Makes in the UK

Rated watts are measured under a standard 1,000 W/m² lamp. The table gives what a 100 W panel averages per day in the UK by month, from the European Commission's PVGIS 5.3 model with 14% system losses; scale it by your panel's rating (a 200 W panel makes twice as much, a 400 W panel four times).

100 W panel, facing southJuneJulyDecemberJanuary
Exeter410 Wh/day400 Wh/day120 Wh/day140 Wh/day
Birmingham380 Wh/day370 Wh/day110 Wh/day130 Wh/day
Inverness350 Wh/day340 Wh/day50 Wh/day60 Wh/day
Birmingham, panel flat on the ground400 Wh/day380 Wh/day40 Wh/day50 Wh/day

So a 200 W panel at its best tilt in Birmingham refills about 750 Wh of a 1 kWh station on an average June day and about 220 Wh in December. Tilt matters most in winter: flat on the ground the December figure falls by two thirds. Figures from PVGIS 5.3 (the Birmingham query; the others change the coordinates).

Before You Buy: Five Things to Check

Open-circuit voltage against your station

The one spec that stops a panel working at all. Find your station's maximum input voltage (the table above has twelve) and keep the panel's Voc under it with a margin for cold weather. Working voltage must also clear the station's minimum: 16 V on the Jackery Plus v2 stations.

The connector

Jackery stations take DC8020; EcoFlow, Anker and BLUETTI take XT60 (or XT60i, which accepts XT60 plugs). EcoFlow and Anker panels come with an XT60 lead; Jackery panels with DC8020; Renogy and BLUETTI panels with MC4 leads that need the station maker's MC4 cable. Cross-brand pairs need an adapter.

Watts your station can use

A station caps solar input: 110 W on the RIVER 3, 200 W on the Elite 30 V2 and Explorer 500 v2, 400 W on the Explorer 1000 v2, 500 W on the DELTA 3, 1,000 W on the DELTA 3 Plus and BLUETTI Elites. Buying more panel than the cap wastes money; two inputs (DELTA 3 Plus, Jackery 1000 v2) take two panels.

Weight and folded size

The panels here run from 24 W per kilo (BLUETTI PV350) to 43 W per kilo (EcoFlow 220 W). Folded, most are a 60 cm square a few centimetres thick; the EcoFlow 400 W is 97 cm wide. Weight per watt is the figure to compare if you carry the panel.

IP rating and warranty

IP68 (EcoFlow, Jackery, Anker) covers rain; IP65 (Renogy, BLUETTI PV350) covers splashes. Warranties run from 12 months (BLUETTI) to 5 years (EcoFlow lightweights, Anker's claim); Jackery's product pages say 3+2 years while its warranty page says 24 months, so keep the product page.

Rated against bifacial figures

Compare panels on the STC figure. BNPI adds reflected light on the back and only shows up over bright ground. Makers' efficiency figures (23–25%) describe the cells, not what you get on a cloudy day in Cumbria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

For most power stations the EcoFlow 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel (£349 direct on 26 Oct 2026): 5.1 kg, 25% cells, IP68, a 5-year warranty and a 21.4 V open-circuit voltage that every station we list accepts. The Renogy 200W Portable (£169.99) is the value pick at about £0.85 per watt. Jackery owners should take the SolarSaga 200W (£349), whose DC8020 plug goes straight in. For a 300 Wh station the EcoFlow 160W (£199, 3.8 kg) or 110W is the right size; for a 2 kWh station the EcoFlow 400W (£549, 10.2 kg).
No. Three things must match. The panel's open-circuit voltage (Voc) must stay under the station's maximum input voltage: the EcoFlow RIVER 3 takes 30 V, the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 and Anker SOLIX C300X 28 V, and the 1 kWh and 2 kWh stations 60 V. A 48 V panel like the Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial (57.6 V open-circuit) or the BLUETTI PV350 (46.5 V) only works with the 60 V stations. The connector must match or be adapted: Jackery stations take DC8020, EcoFlow, Anker and BLUETTI take XT60 (BLUETTI through its MC4 to XT60 cable). And the station caps the power: a 400 W panel on a 200 W input gives 200 W. Our table on this page checks the voltage for every pair.
Open-circuit voltage (Voc) is the voltage a panel produces with nothing connected, the highest it will ever reach. Every power station states a maximum input voltage, and a panel whose Voc is above it will not charge and can damage the input. Voc also rises in cold weather: Jackery's manuals say to multiply the marked Voc and short-circuit current by 1.25 when sizing anything connected to the panel, so leave a margin rather than running at the limit.
Divide the station's capacity by the hours of good sun you expect, then allow for losses. A 200 W panel in southern England averages about 800 Wh a day in June and July at its best tilt, and about 240 Wh a day in December (PVGIS 5.3 figures for a 100 W panel, doubled). So a 200 W panel refills a 1 kWh station in a summer day and barely a quarter of it in winter. For a 300 Wh camping station, 100–160 W is enough; for a 1 kWh station, 200–400 W; for a 2 kWh station, 400 W or two panels.
They work, but produce a quarter to a third of their summer output. PVGIS 5.3 gives a 100 W panel facing south at its best tilt about 400 Wh a day in Exeter in June and 120 Wh in December; in Inverness, 350 Wh and 50 Wh. Laid flat on the ground in Birmingham the December figure drops to 40 Wh. Tilt the panel steeply in winter and keep it out of shade: panels wired in series lose output when any one panel is shaded.
Yes, two ways. In series (positive to negative) the voltages add: two 21.4 V EcoFlow panels give 42.8 V, fine for a 60 V station but not for a 28 V or 30 V one, and two 57.6 V Anker panels exceed every station's limit. In parallel the currents add and the voltage stays the same, which suits the small stations but needs a parallel cable (EcoFlow sells an MC4 one for £25) and a station input that can take the current. Jackery's Solar Panel Connector joins two SolarSaga panels for its two-port stations. Use the same model of panel in a string.
Only when the back of the panel sees bright reflected light. Makers quote a second rating for bifacial panels, BNPI, which adds 135 W/m² of light on the rear: EcoFlow's 220 W panel becomes 243 W, Jackery's 200 W becomes 208 W, and Anker claims up to 10% more. On grass or tarmac the gain is small; on snow, sand or a white wall it is real. Pay for weight, efficiency and warranty first.
Electrically yes: the SolarSaga 100W and 200W are 24.8 V open-circuit, inside every station's range here. Physically you need an adapter from Jackery's DC8020 plug to XT60 (or to MC4 for BLUETTI's cable), which Jackery does not sell; third-party adapters exist. The reverse, an XT60 or MC4 panel on a Jackery, needs an adapter to DC8020. If you own a Jackery, the SolarSaga is the simple choice; if you own anything else, buy an XT60 or MC4 panel.
Most here are IP68 (EcoFlow, Jackery, Anker), which covers rain; the Renogy and BLUETTI PV350 are IP65, splash-proof. Jackery's page still says not to leave its IP68 panels out in the rain or in water, and EcoFlow's IP68 rating covers the panel, not its junction box. None of them is meant to live outdoors: EcoFlow says its lightweight panels are not for long-term mounting on a roof or vehicle.

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