Newbie here. 100w panel with portable power station. Will it work?

[myusername134]

Got this station: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CS34G1ZH
This 100w panel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CGTZH6X8

The station says in the pictures: "25w max 16-20v" and the panel has a "Voltage Open Circuit: 21.82V".

Would this panel exceed the station or would it have a controller inside allowing compatibility with this panel so its a safe voltage? I plan to get a solar > dc adapter as well to connect the panel to the station.

 

[Mattb4]

Based on the specifications listed the 100w panel would not be compatible and likely damage the little thing. Pardon me for asking but what purpose is such a small battery power pack? It sure would not be adequate for much of anything more than charging a cell phone.

 

[myusername134]

Based on the specifications listed the 100w panel would not be compatible and likely damage the little thing. Pardon me for asking but what purpose is such a small battery power pack? It sure would not be adequate for much of anything more than charging a cell phone.

Basically what you describe while I Iive out of a tent offgrid. I do not want to start building an expensive solar setup until I get the tiny house built so this power pack will offer power for phone / light until then.

I do want to avoid those roll up panels as they are more pricey, will deteriorate quickly as I leave it out in the elements and will basically be trash once my tiny house is built and I switch to a more permanent setup.

 

[Mattb4]

Not exactly a Roll up panel but this 25w on Ebay seems to fit the specs for $43. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1756596695...bk9_RFfd5bHm4xXCtSSmDBKesD01UAwx1N_3bfSzmGnTo

Specifications:

• Brand: iMounTEK
• Product Type: Solar Panel For Automobile Motorcycle
• Waterproof Performance: IP68
• Photoelectric Conversion Rate: Up To 20% (Depend On Environment)
• USB Output: 5V/2A & 5V/3A (Intelligent Recognize)
• Material: High Light Transmission Layer PET+EVA+ Polycrystalline
• Optimal Power [Pmax]: 25W±0.25W
• Working Voltage [Vmp]: 18V±0.3V
• Power Supply Voltage: 12V
• Working Current [lmp]: 1A±0.15A
• Short Circuit Current [lsc]: 1A±0.15A
• Open Circuit Voltage [Voc]: 20V±0.8V
• Temperature Coefficient Of The Voltage: (0.06510±0.15)%/℃
• Temperature Coefficient Of Current:-(160±10)mA/℃
• The Temperature Coefficient Of Power:-(0.50.05)%/℃
• Maximum System Voltage: 20V
• Ambient Temperature:-40/℃-+85/℃(40°F to185°F)
• Air Resistance: 50pst (2400pascals)
• Snow Resistance: 113psi (5400pascals)
• Hail Impact:25mm(1inch)at23m/s(52mph)
• Alligator Clip Cable: 68cm/26.7inches
• Color: White & Blue
• Item Size: 41.6x 36.5x1.5cm/16.37x14.37x0.59inches

 

[MisterSandals]

Basically what you describe while I Iive out of a tent offgrid

Roughly where are you located? Maybe someone can recommend something near you.

 

[Texas-Mark]

Not exactly a Roll up panel but this 25w on Ebay seems to fit the specs for $43.

That appears to be a panel with USB ports built onto it, not a stand-alone panel.

 

[myusername134]

So I already have a smaller tiny portable power bank: https://www.amazon.com/Portable-25800mAh-Ultra-High-Intelligent-Controlling/dp/B07XQ94ZL9

The power station in my OP hasnt actually shipped yet so I can cancel it.

I can get a cheap 60w roll up panel from aliexpress ( https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802744415978.html ) for $35.63 or others for similar prices. I will note, on aliexpress a lot of the panels listed though I notice look at lot smaller then their rated output wattage.

With a 60w panel with a usb attachment and my smaller portable power bank with usb input I suppose this would work.

 

[Sparks-n-Splinters]

I looked into some of those for my tent camping. I didn't see anything that seemed quality enough without spending hundreds. So I opted to do a learning build and use better panels and parts that can be used later and not be dollars just tossed away. I've got about $800 in it, but it exceeds my expectations, and I have some hands on experience now putting a system together. On our last 3 week excursion, it powered our 12v fridge, rechargeable lights, cell phones, and my wife's rechargeable curling iron for about 12 days before I had to pull out the panels to charge it.

My core components are:
2 100w ecoflow panels
victron 100/20 SCC,
Litime 100Ah 12v battery

Planned all 12v use so no inverter expense or losses.

It's going to make a perfect charging station on our new homestead for my Milwaukee 18 tools

Just my $ .02