Overview
1 | Photovoltaic module | Face this side to the sun during use. It's recommended to use the panel on sunny days when there is ample sunlight. |
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2 | Junction box | Contains a DC5521 port and a Type-C port. Connect the ports to your devices for solar charging. |
3 | Preset holes | The panel has preset holes with an internal diameter of 8mm. You can hang the panel with zip ties or hooks. |
4 | Snap button | To store the panel, fold it, snap the buttons closed, and place the panel upright. |
Get StartedFind an Ideal Environment
To maximize the panel's power output, find an ideal environment before you place the panel.
Use the panel on sunny or mostly sunny days
On a sunny noon, sunlight is strong and the panel yields more power. On cloudy or rainy days, sunlight is weak and the panel's output decreases as a result.
Minimize shading
Keep the panel free from shading, dust, leaves, droppings, or other debris. Otherwise, the panel's power output will decrease dramatically.
Flat Use
Unfold the solar panel and place it flat on the ground with the photovoltaic module facing upwards.
Under different sunlight conditions, you can also lean the solar panel against other objects (such as tents) to get a more vertical angle between the sunlight and the panel.
Hanging Use
Unfold the solar panel, insert the hooks through the preset holes of the panel, and secure it to a surface with rails or mesh.
For long-term use, ensure that the panel is securely fixed to avoid falling off in windy conditions.
Power Your DevicesVia DC5521 Port
You can connect the panel to an EcoFlow portable power station to store power, or to an EcoFlow smart device to power the device directly.
Prerequisites
When using the panel with your devices, please make sure the maximum output parameters¹ of the panel are within the input range of the devices. Otherwise, your devices may be damaged. To connect the panel with a third-party device, please make sure that the device allows solar input, and that its output ports and electrical parameters meet the panel's requirements.
Maximum output parameters¹
Refer to the open circuit voltage and the short circuit current of the panel.
How to Connect
Connect the DC5521 port of the panel to your device's solar input port (XT60) using the provided DC5521 to XT60i cable.
Make sure the cable was connected firmly before use to avoid port melting caused by bad connection.
If the device's port is not of the XT60 variety, refer to the device's user manual for connection instructions.
Via Type-C Port
You can connect the panel to consumer electronics devices, such as a mobile phone, camera, or power bank, for charging.
How to Connect
Prepare a Type-C charging cable, and use it to connect the panel's Type-C port to your device.
If you have more than one solar panel, do not connect their Type-C ports to each other to avoid damage.
Storage and MaintenanceStorage
- To store the panel, disconnect the cables, put in the dust plugs, fold the panel, snap the buttons closed, and place the panel upright.
Cleaning
- Make sure the panel is not connected to portable power stations or other loads, and that the panel's surfaces have cooled to room temperature. Then, wet a soft rag with clean water, twist dry the rag, and clean the panel's surfaces with it. Avoid wiping or washing the ports when cleaning.
FAQ
1. Is the panel waterproof?
The panel has an IP68 rating. Do not soak the panel in water. If the panel gets wet in the rain or falls into water by accident, check if water has got into the ports immediately. Wipe the ports with a dry cloth, and let the solar panel air dry before you use the panel again.
2. Why isn't my panel generating power?
Make sure the connection is correct and tight, the environmental conditions, including sunlight, are ideal for solar power generation. If the panel still generates no power after you exclude the factors above, contact EcoFlow's official customer service for help.
3. Can portable solar panels generate power with weak light, like on rainy days or under indoor lighting?
Portable solar panels barely generate power under such circumstances as they are made of monocrystalline cells, whose performance is restricted by weak light.
4. Is the panel compatible with all EcoFlow portable power stations?
It depends on the electrical parameters of the panel and the solar input parameters of the power station.