The essentials of solar on the move
Not everyone needs 400 W for a day outdoors. The Anker SOLIX PS60 targets small needs: keeping a small power station topped up, giving a low-consumption device some energy during a walk, or complementing a very modest backup setup. Its weight of 1.77 kg is forgotten in a backpack.
Voltage and current: what the figures say
The open-circuit voltage is 16 V and the current at maximum power 3.75 A. These values point to a panel designed for low-voltage inputs. If your device accepts a different range, do not connect it; always compare these values with those in its manual.
Who uses it, and for what?
- Hikers and cyclists recharging a small battery during the lunch break.
- Boat or caravan owners who want to maintain light equipment.
- Field technicians or photographers, for a top-up station to set on a table or a bonnet.
Construction
The product data mentions IP68 water resistance, an MC4 output connector and a weight of 1.77 kg. The panel’s dimensions are not given; check them in the manual before planning storage or transport.
Setting it up
- Place the panel in full sun, on a stable surface or an angled support.
- Face it toward the light and readjust it as the day goes on.
- Plug the MC4 output into the cable intended for your power station.
- Make sure charging starts on the device’s display.
Avoid covering part of the surface with a bag, a rope or a cast shadow: even a small masked area reduces the output of a panel this size.
A typical day with this panel
Picture a two-day hike with a small power station in your pack. In the morning you lay the panel on the tent or on an exposed rock; it works while you make breakfast. At the end of the day you check the station’s charge level before deciding whether the light and the phone can stay plugged in overnight. This scenario shows the point of a light panel: you carry it without thinking, and you get it out as soon as the light is there.
The PS60’s strengths
- Very contained weight for a portable panel.
- An IP68 rating that allows outdoor use in changeable weather.
- MC4 output, a connector widespread in solar.
Technical specifications
- Brand: Anker
- Power: 60 W
- Open-circuit voltage (Voc): 16 V
- Current at maximum power (Imp): 3.75 A
- Output: MC4
- Water resistance: IP68
- Weight: 1.77 kg
Safety and care
Do not exceed the input voltage range of the connected device, and never force a connector that will not engage. Do not fold the panel beyond what its design allows. Wipe it with a soft cloth and clear water, let it dry completely and store it dry and flat, with nothing heavy on top.
