Solar panels
Solar panels for power stations
11 panels from BLUETTI, EcoFlow and ALLPOWERS, and how long each one takes to refill that maker’s stations.
Sun hours = Wh ÷ (0.75 × panel watts, capped by the station’s solar input)
| Panel | Type | Rated | Weight | Price | $ per W | Store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ALLPOWERS SE100 Solar Panel | Foldable | 100 W | 8.4 lb | $69.99 | $0.70 | Check price at ALLPOWERSPaid link |
 EcoFlow 100W Flexible Solar Panel | Flexible | 100 W | 5.1 lb | $199 | $1.99 | Check price at EcoFlowPaid link |
 BLUETTI SP100L Solar Panel | Foldable | 100 W | 10.9 lb | $249 | $2.49 | Check price at BLUETTIPaid link |
 EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel | Foldable | 160 W | 12.3 lb | $369 | $2.31 | Check price at EcoFlowPaid link |
 EcoFlow 175W Rigid Solar Panel | Rigid | 175 W | 20.5 lb | $249 | $1.42 | Check price at EcoFlowPaid link |
 ALLPOWERS SE200 Solar Panel | Foldable | 200 W | 15.8 lb | $139 | $0.69 | Check price at ALLPOWERSPaid link |
 BLUETTI SP200L Solar Panel | Foldable | 200 W | 17.2 lb | $399 (ships Oct 29) | $2.00 | Check price at BLUETTIPaid link |
 EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | Foldable, bifacial | 220 W | 15.4 lb | $399 | $1.81 | Check price at EcoFlowPaid link |
 BLUETTI 350W Solar Panel | Foldable | 350 W | 32.4 lb | $649 | $1.85 | Check price at BLUETTIPaid link |
 BLUETTI SORA 500 Solar Panel | Foldable | 500 W | 28.4 lb | $849 | $1.70 | Check price at BLUETTIPaid link |
 ALLPOWERS SP039 Solar Panel | Foldable | 600 W | 27.6 lb | $489 | $0.81 | Check price at ALLPOWERSPaid link |
Makers’ specs and US store prices, Oct 23, 2026. Rated watts are lab figures; real output is lower.
Sun hours to refill, one panel
ALLPOWERS panels on ALLPOWERS stations
Sun hours to full with one panel, by our math. * Held below the panel’s rating by the station’s current limit.
BLUETTI panels on BLUETTI stations
| Station | SP100L | SP200L | 350W panel | SORA 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite 30 V2 288 Wh | 3.8 h | 1.9 h † | no | no |
| Elite 100 V2 1,024 Wh | 13.7 h | 6.8 h | 3.9 h | 2.7 h |
| AC180 1,152 Wh | 15.4 h | 7.7 h † | 4.4 h | 3.8 h * |
| AC200L 2,048 Wh | 27.3 h | 13.7 h | 7.8 h | 5.5 h |
| Elite 200 V2 2,074 Wh | 27.6 h | 13.8 h | 7.9 h | 5.5 h |
| Apex 300 2,765 Wh | 36.9 h | 18.4 h | 10.5 h | 7.4 h |
Sun hours to full with one panel, by our math. “no”: the specs don’t match (Elite 30 V2 + 350W panel: its 44 V open-circuit voltage is above the 28 V input limit; Elite 30 V2 + SORA 500: its 49.1 V open-circuit voltage is above the 28 V input limit). * Held below the panel’s rating by the station’s current limit. † The panel’s short-circuit current is above the station’s amp limit, so it may charge a little slower. The Apex 300 manual limits current to 8.2 A at low input voltages, so the SP200L (10.8 A short-circuit current) can charge slower than shown.
EcoFlow panels on EcoFlow stations
| Station | 100W flexible | NextGen 160W | 175W rigid | NextGen 220W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER 3 Plus 286 Wh | 3.8 h | 2.4 h | 2.2 h | 1.7 h |
| DELTA 3 Max Plus 2,048 Wh | 27.3 h | 17.1 h | 15.6 h | 12.4 h |
| DELTA 2 Max 2,048 Wh | 27.3 h | 17.1 h | 15.6 h | 12.4 h |
Sun hours to full with one panel, by our math. On the DELTA 3 Max Plus, EcoFlow gives 1,000 W in total for its two inputs and no per-input figure.
We check each pair against the panel’s open-circuit voltage and the station’s solar input range, and cap the watts at the input’s watt and amp limits. The 75% is our assumption for heat, angle and charging losses, the same as on solar recharge time. We don’t test panels.
Quick answers
Can I use another brand’s solar panel?
Often, if its open-circuit voltage fits the station’s solar input range and you have the right cable (most panels use MC4 plugs). The station limits how many watts it takes. Check both manuals; the maker’s own panels are the simplest match.
How many sun hours does a panel give in a day?
It depends on place and season. Our times count strong-sun hours at 75% of the panel’s rating; clouds, heat, winter sun and shade add time.
Why does a bigger panel not always charge faster?
Each station caps solar input by watts and by amps. A 500 W panel on a 500 W input with a 10 A limit can be held to about 400 W, for example.
Do I need more than one panel?
Only to reach a higher solar input than one panel gives. Wiring panels together changes voltage or current, so follow the station manual’s limits.
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