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Portable solar panels for rechargeable batteries

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September 30, 2017, 11:56 PM
Jimineer
Portable solar panels for rechargeable batteries
I haven't looked in a few years, but for disaster preparedness and use around the house there are much larger "portable" solar arrays. I remember some that could be rolled out like a blanket and other that were multiple rigid panels you could string together. I need to get on the ball and buy something.
October 01, 2017, 10:13 AM
Deqlyn
Thanks for the math help gents! I figured I was misremembering as someone here helped me with the calculations before!



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October 01, 2017, 02:52 PM
Strambo
Harbor Freight has a 100w rigid solar array that goes on sale for $149 ($189 normal) which is a really good price for that size panel. Overkill for charging a few small items, too big for travel except in an RV. Good for home emergency use charging a bigger battery.

https://www.harborfreight.com/...Sale+Rank%2Cf&q=100w




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October 02, 2017, 09:53 AM
deepocean
A review for Goal Zero's Boulder 200 recommended buying a Renogy solar panel instead.

http://www.goalzero.com/p/502/...riefcase#tab_reviews

A quick look at Amazon shows a number of Renogy products with good ratings. Has anyone here used a product made by them?