- Do I need a charge controller with this panel?
- Yes. The panel has no built-in controller, so add an MPPT or PWM controller rated for at least 10A between it and your battery.
- Can it charge a portable power station directly?
- Yes, if the power station has a solar input that accepts up to 36.5V open-circuit and about 6.9A. Check the station's input limits first.
- Is it waterproof?
- It is IP65 rated, which handles dust and light rain. Do not submerge it or leave the junction box standing in water.
- How does it compare with a rigid 200W panel?
- It folds and packs flat, which rigid panels do not, but it weighs more than many rigid panels and costs more per watt. Rigid panels suit permanent roof mounts; this one suits travel.
- What comes in the box?
- One folding 200W panel with its attached cables and connectors. A controller, mounting hardware and a carry case are not included unless a bundle says so.
- Will it work in partial shade?
- Only partly. Shade on one section cuts output for the whole panel, so angle it toward the sun and keep it clear of shadows.
- Where is the Renogy 200W Portable Solar Panel cheapest?
- At AliExpress, for $155.03, 34% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Renogy 200W Portable Solar Panel?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, AliExpress, Off Grid Stores, Ironclad Sentry, Off-Grid Source.