Since you already have a Anker 200 watt panel, I would just add a second panel and call it done. Your emergency use scenerio with a generator available will make recharging easy and the portable panels won't take up much space. I'm not sure what your budget is or how your budget vs convienience scale weighs. Anker is pretty good about giving discounts. I bet if you called and ordered the expansion battery and another panel, they would give you a good discount. (especially if you are still within your return period). I'm also of the opinion that the expansion battery would be more important to you than the extra solar panel.
If you're gonna do a rigid panel setup, just borrow a truck and go to Greentech and buy the 2 Qcells. It's gonna be really tough to beat that setup without spending nearly double the money. The Renogy panels are nice but overpriced. Don't forget used panels. Facebook marketplace and craigslist usually have some good deals on panels.
Yes, you can mix and match different panels but you have to be careful in your selection. The Anker panels will not play nice with most other panels because of their low amperage/ high voltage. Several good videos on youtube explaining mixing panels.
Another great way to recharge your Anker is with your car. You can simply use the 12v plug or buy a cheap 12 to 36 volt step up converter and charge wayyyy faster. Jasonoid did a great video on this on youtube that's worth watching.
If you haven't already done it, you need to be doing run down tests on your fridge and freezer to make sure the Anker will power them easily overnight.
If you're gonna do a rigid panel setup, just borrow a truck and go to Greentech and buy the 2 Qcells. It's gonna be really tough to beat that setup without spending nearly double the money. The Renogy panels are nice but overpriced. Don't forget used panels. Facebook marketplace and craigslist usually have some good deals on panels.
Yes, you can mix and match different panels but you have to be careful in your selection. The Anker panels will not play nice with most other panels because of their low amperage/ high voltage. Several good videos on youtube explaining mixing panels.
Another great way to recharge your Anker is with your car. You can simply use the 12v plug or buy a cheap 12 to 36 volt step up converter and charge wayyyy faster. Jasonoid did a great video on this on youtube that's worth watching.
If you haven't already done it, you need to be doing run down tests on your fridge and freezer to make sure the Anker will power them easily overnight.