EcoFlow 160W Portable Solar Panel

I purchased the Delta Max 2000 and extra battery with a 220 w bi-facial panel. Thinking that more solar power must be a good thing I purchased a 160w panel and put them together. Mistake, I later learned panels all need to be the same size. If you string different panels together one degrades the other. Obvious in retrospect. I purchased a second 160w panel and strung them together. The result was disappointing. So I did something unusual for a man, I read the directions. Wow did I learn a lot about series and parallel configurations. Panels are now strung in series, as shown in the manual, and I am getting almost 300 watts out of a possible 320w. The 220w is on the RV and will be our dry camping panel. Anyway, morel of the story is read the directions. Also, Eco ... MoreI purchased the Delta Max 2000 and extra battery with a 220 w bi-facial panel. Thinking that more solar power must be a good thing I purchased a 160w panel and put them together. Mistake, I later learned panels all need to be the same size. If you string different panels together one degrades the other. Obvious in retrospect. I purchased a second 160w panel and strung them together. The result was disappointing. So I did something unusual for a man, I read the directions. Wow did I learn a lot about series and parallel configurations. Panels are now strung in series, as shown in the manual, and I am getting almost 300 watts out of a possible 320w. The 220w is on the RV and will be our dry camping panel. Anyway, morel of the story is read the directions. Also, Eco Flow has terrific support, use them.

I purchased the Ecoflow Bifacial 220 WSP at an excellent bundle price with the Delta 2, so it cost me about $1.100 for both, I believe that sale lasted less than one day. I was really excited when I received both items before the promised date, in perfect condition. I opened both packages and went outside to set up (I did not read the directions on the solar panel) the panel did include the solar power cable (MC4 to XT-60).I plugged in the cable into the Delta 2 and I am getting 138 watts, I did my best to hide my disappointment from my wife, went inside and set up the app to monitor the Delta 2 hoping the wattage had gone up - nope still 138. The user manual was right next to me unopened so I decided what can it hurt and I looked inside, was my face red - I had ... MoreI purchased the Ecoflow Bifacial 220 WSP at an excellent bundle price with the Delta 2, so it cost me about $1.100 for both, I believe that sale lasted less than one day. I was really excited when I received both items before the promised date, in perfect condition. I opened both packages and went outside to set up (I did not read the directions on the solar panel) the panel did include the solar power cable (MC4 to XT-60).I plugged in the cable into the Delta 2 and I am getting 138 watts, I did my best to hide my disappointment from my wife, went inside and set up the app to monitor the Delta 2 hoping the wattage had gone up - nope still 138. The user manual was right next to me unopened so I decided what can it hurt and I looked inside, was my face red - I had setup the panel BACKWARDS to the sun so I ran outside and flipped it ***.and 197 watts are reading on the unit and my app. So the Bifacial backside does work - 138 watts actual -155 watts advertised. The Front side of the panel produced 197 watts actual - 220 advertised. That is 89% of advertised total for each side, I am very happy with those numbers, the test was done first week of December in central Florida.

I tested this panel against over 10 other foldable solar panels of similar (200w) class power. This panel, ranked number #1 in power delivery. I was able to get 200w under clear sunny skies, during Spring in the Midwest. However, it's not without some notable drawbacks. Below are pros / cons:Pros:Unmatched power delivery; In my tests I got 200w in *ideal* conditions. 185w in average conditions. Seamless water-proof design is nice. Cons:Most expensive panel in comparison. Glass imbedded within the panel could break,Heaviest panel in comparison. Panel has no handles and gets *extremely* hot under the sun. Edges of panel warp under its own weight. No built-in stands, but must use case to prop-up and angle towards sun. Using case as stand is awkward to setup. Panel can ... MoreI tested this panel against over 10 other foldable solar panels of similar (200w) class power. This panel, ranked number #1 in power delivery. I was able to get 200w under clear sunny skies, during Spring in the Midwest. However, it's not without some notable drawbacks. Below are pros / cons:Pros:Unmatched power delivery; In my tests I got 200w in *ideal* conditions. 185w in average conditions. Seamless water-proof design is nice. Cons:Most expensive panel in comparison. Glass imbedded within the panel could break,Heaviest panel in comparison. Panel has no handles and gets *extremely* hot under the sun. Edges of panel warp under its own weight. No built-in stands, but must use case to prop-up and angle towards sun. Using case as stand is awkward to setup. Panel can be difficult to open (very stiff) and/or keep open when temps are colder. Case is heavy and when the panel is inside the whole package is quite heavy for a "portable" panel.

I bought ECOFLOW RIVER Pro Portable Power Station 720W in November of 2022 that had a promotion sale to include the EcoFlow 110W Portable Solar Panel in the event of power failure during hurricane season in Mississippi. Until this weekend, I have used it for sporting and outdoor activities. But as of 6/15/23, the combination of River Pro, River 2 Pro and Solar panel have been the best investment I could have made. I am currently charging the devices as I used them both throughout for the last 30 hours while waiting for Entergy Mississippi to restore power. They provided the plug ability for me to use a portable fan to supply airflow during this heat and power devices so I could stay connected. I used the River 2, on yesterday to power work equipment so I could work ... MoreI bought ECOFLOW RIVER Pro Portable Power Station 720W in November of 2022 that had a promotion sale to include the EcoFlow 110W Portable Solar Panel in the event of power failure during hurricane season in Mississippi. Until this weekend, I have used it for sporting and outdoor activities. But as of 6/15/23, the combination of River Pro, River 2 Pro and Solar panel have been the best investment I could have made. I am currently charging the devices as I used them both throughout for the last 30 hours while waiting for Entergy Mississippi to restore power. They provided the plug ability for me to use a portable fan to supply airflow during this heat and power devices so I could stay connected. I used the River 2, on yesterday to power work equipment so I could work for the day. It powered a laptop, my modem to allow me to connect to internet and work. I am expected to be without power for an additional two days. If you are considering Ecoflow, you will not be disappointed. I did not take pictures because I was in dark at home and that is priority and I did not want to show disarray. I will likely provide another update as the power outage continue.

A great panel at a really great price

Sold as reconditioned at a deep discount (about 1/3 less than the best price I found elsewhere), my panel is indistinguishable from new. The packaging and the contents all look like the unit came directly from the factory.As far as the unit itself is concerned, it's exactly what I was looking for and performs beautifully. I bought this to use as a ground-deployed extension to the solar/LIFePO4 house electric system I have installed on/in our small camper. It's compact enough when folded and stored in its case to store fairly easily, and the adjustable tilt and ability to move it easily to where the sun is makes it a very useful addition to the system.In my initial test at our Massachusetts home, the panel generated about 8 amps - quite respectable for a 160 watt ... MoreSold as reconditioned at a deep discount (about 1/3 less than the best price I found elsewhere), my panel is indistinguishable from new. The packaging and the contents all look like the unit came directly from the factory.As far as the unit itself is concerned, it's exactly what I was looking for and performs beautifully. I bought this to use as a ground-deployed extension to the solar/LIFePO4 house electric system I have installed on/in our small camper. It's compact enough when folded and stored in its case to store fairly easily, and the adjustable tilt and ability to move it easily to where the sun is makes it a very useful addition to the system.In my initial test at our Massachusetts home, the panel generated about 8 amps - quite respectable for a 160 watt panel at a northern latitude. I had some reservations about the practicality of the 'kickstand' case for supporting what seemed to me was likely to be a fairly floppy unit, but it seems to work fairly well.One thing I wasn't able to find prior to purchase was the stored dimensions of the panel. They were fairly critical to my ability to find a storage solution for the panel when not in use. For others who have the same concern, the case fits very snuggly, so it doesn't add much to the overall dimensions. The thickness is roughly 1.5", and the length and width are 27.75" x 17.5" (plus the handle, which is flexible and easily folded out of the way). The panel is fairly heavy - maybe 15 pounds.Relying on solar to power all the electrical devices in our camper is a little risky, especially in the wooded campsites we usually use. A string of cloudy days can deplete the charge of our batteries to a critical level. It's always good to have more capacity than you expect to need, both in the battery bank and the charging array. This panel and the system I built to connect it into the house system gives me a lot more confidence that we'll be able to ride out bad charging conditions.