A portable panel for heavier energy needs
With its 200 W rating, the Anker SOLIX PS200 is aimed at people who use more power on the move: a motorhome with a freezer, a remote work site, a multi-day weekend with a laptop and small appliances. Its folded size stays reasonable, and its active rear face complements the front face when light reaches both sides.
How bifacial works
A bifacial module receives direct light on its front face and, depending on the surroundings, some scattered or reflected light on its rear face. The outcome varies with the ground surface, height and angle, so there is no guaranteed figure for the gain.
Examples of use
- Private users: powering a station during a motorhome trip, a stay at a mountain hut or a power cut.
- Professionals: outdoor events, field surveys, crews with no grid access.
Design and dimensions
The panel is built on N-type cells and carries an IP68 rating for bad weather. It measures 685 x 792 x 45 mm folded and 1377 x 792 x 17 mm unfolded. It weighs 4.75 kg, which thanks to the folding is still carried with one hand but needs a little more care than a smaller model.
How to put it to work
- Choose a clear area and aim the panel at the sun, tilting it for the season.
- Weigh it down or tie it off: its surface catches the wind.
- Plug the suitable cable into the MC4 output, then into the station’s solar input.
- Move it as soon as shade creeps over its surface.
Reading the electrical values
The voltage at maximum power is 48 V and the open-circuit voltage 57.6 V. Many power station inputs have a limited range: if the open-circuit value exceeds your device’s limit, it may be damaged. Check the station’s manual and, if in the slightest doubt, ask a professional.
Strengths of the model
- A 200 W rating, twice that of a 100 W module, for a contained folded footprint.
- A short-circuit current of 4.38 A: a cable of correct cross-section is generally enough, to be confirmed in the manual.
- Folds in two parts for transport, with no dismantling.
Plan for a bag or cover for storage: even folded, a panel this size dislikes knocks on its edges.
Technical specifications
- Brand: Anker
- Power: 200 W
- Cell type: N-type
- Open-circuit voltage (Voc): 57.6 V
- Voltage at maximum power (Vmp): 48 V
- Current at maximum power (Imp): 4.16 A
- Short-circuit current (Isc): 4.38 A
- Output: MC4
- Weather protection: IP68
- Folded dimensions: 685 x 792 x 45 mm
- Unfolded dimensions: 1377 x 792 x 17 mm
- Weight: 4.75 kg
Safety and care
Never plug or unplug connectors under load without following the manual, and keep them clean and dry. Do not stand on the panel, bend it, or expose it to pointed objects. Clean it with clear water and a soft cloth, dry it before folding and store it flat, away from heat sources.
