- Will it charge my portable power station directly?
- Yes, if your station accepts MC4 or an MC4-to-its-own adapter. The panel outputs about 20.5V at 4.88A, within the solar input range of most 100W-class stations. Check your station's input voltage limit and connector before buying.
- Does it need a charge controller?
- Only if you connect it straight to a bare battery. Plugged into a power station, the station's built-in controller handles regulation. For a loose 12V battery, add an MPPT or PWM controller.
- How much power does it actually produce?
- Expect close to the rated 100W only in full, direct sun with the panel angled at it. Clouds, shade and flat placement cut output, as with any panel. Real-world output is usually lower than the rating.
- Is it waterproof?
- It carries an IP65 rating, so it resists dust and water jets. That covers rain showers and splashes, not submersion. Keep the junction box and connectors out of standing water.
- How big and heavy is it?
- It weighs 12.48 lb and folds to 21.8 x 23.2 x 1.9 in, opening to 43.7 x 23.2 in. That is manageable to carry short distances but heavier than thin-film folding panels.
- What comes in the box?
- The panel with its attached 196.8 in cable and MC4 connectors. Adapters for non-MC4 power stations are generally sold separately, so confirm what your setup needs.
- Where is the Oupes 100W Portable Solar Panel cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $136.67, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Oupes 100W Portable Solar Panel?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Lowe's, Amazon.