Testing the Anker 400 watt portable solar panels against generic 100-110 watt solar panels in series arrays of 400 watts. The Anker solar panels outperformed the generic by almost 2 times the watts of input. 111 degrees out causing the solar arrays to droop a little.
The output from portable compared to rigid aluminum frames is 50-80 percent less such as the Grace 100 watt solar panels. Being portable looses efficiency but it is portable. Not sure I will be able to recharge my 24V battery bank.
I was only able to get 18-20 amps max charging battery bank. Max 520 watts out of 800 watts Anker portable solar panels from the 2-400 watts. Did not matter whether Anker solar panels were in series or parallel, almost same output. Max 790 watts with another 840 watts of generic solar added in parallel. So adding the extra generic solar panels I was only able to get another 270 watts out of 840 watts of flexible solar panels. Way lower than I expected for flexible efficiency.
Will have to try to find different flexible solar panels with better efficiency. The efficiency is about 50 percent of rigid aluminum framed solar panels.
Current coupon code in channel description.
Link for EG4 12000 btu hybrid direct solar mini split below, use coupon in channel description to get $50 off your purchase.
https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-hybrid-solar-mini-split-kit-energy-star-certified-air-conditioner-heat-pump-ac-dc-12000-btu-seer2-22-1800-watts-of-solar-pv-kit-e0011/?ref=diysolarguy
If you are interested in contacting me to test solar products such as LiFePO4 batteries, inverters, charge controllers, flexible solar panels, rigid portable solar panels, full size solar panels, mini splits, RV rooftop inverter ac units, etc… you can contact me at
diysolarguy1@gmail.com
I will test and give honest review
Can you use 2-12.8V batteries in series to make a 24V battery bank and should you use this set up. We look at the pros and cons of this set using 2-12.8V LiFePO4 batteries. We found some interesting things about this set up that might not be a good option.
Some of the products used in the videos below.
Anker Solar 400 watt portable solar panels
https://signaturesolar.com/anker-solix-400w-foldable-solar-panel-a24371a1/
EG4 3kW Off-Grid Inverter 3000EHV-48 3000W Output 5000W PV Input 500 VOC Input
https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-3kw-off-grid-inverter-3000ehv-48/?ref=diysolarguy
(Pre-Assembled) EG4 Enclosed Battery Rack 6 Slot with Wheels & Bus Bar Covers Welded(Grey)
https://signaturesolar.com/pre-assembled-eg4-enclosed-battery-rack-6-slot-wheels-included-bus-bar-covers-welded/?ref=diysolarguy
EG4 LifePower4 V2 Lithium Batteries Kit | 30.72kWh | 6 Server Rack Batteries With Pre-Assembled Enclosed Rack | With Door & Wheels | Welded
https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-lifepower4-lithium-batteries-kit-30-72kwh-6-server-rack-batteries-pre-assembled-enclosed-rack-with-door-wheels-busbar-covers/?ref=diysolarguy
EG4 LL-S Lithium Batteries Kit | 30.72kWh | 6 Server Rack Batteries With Pre-Assembled Enclosed Rack | With Door & Wheels | Busbar Covers
https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-ll-s-lithium-batteries-kit-30-72kwh-6-server-rack-batteries-with-pre-assembled-enclosed-rack-with-door-wheels-busbar-covers/?ref=diysolarguy
12V 280ah Wattcycle battery out of stock, link for 314ah;
https://amzn.to/45BZmkf
12V dc, 120V ac, 1200 watt output inverter used in video
https://amzn.to/41nqLUy
12V dc to 120V ac 2200 watt inverter;
https://amzn.to/3J4OQcp
BOugeRV MPPT Solar 40amp Charge Controller used in video
https://amzn.to/4lvzhIB
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