A balanced format between output and portability
This 200 W panel sits between small USB chargers and large modules. Folded, it fits into 540 x 580 x 65 mm, a volume that can go into a car without moving anything else; opened out, it forms a strip of 540 x 2345 x 15 mm. Its MC4 output makes it suitable for feeding a portable power station, a charge controller or any equipment that accepts this connector.
Typical scenarios
A weekend under canvas, a night in a converted van, a long stop on a sailboat, a garden shed or an outdoor tasting stand: the panel suits situations where the nearest socket is too far away. For a professional, it can supply energy to lighting, a light tool or a measuring station set up on a temporary site.
What the data sheet contains
The monocrystalline cells show an efficiency of 23%. The body of the panel is made of plastic and canvas. The junction box meets the IP65 rating, while the panel is protected against water splashes under IP54; the manufacturer asks that it not be exposed continuously to rain or snow. It weighs 6.5 kg.
Installation steps
- Put the folded panel on the ground in the sunniest spot.
- Open the sections until the canvas lies flat.
- Plug the MC4 connectors, positive and negative never crossed, into a cable intended for solar use.
- Link the other end to your equipment’s input, after comparing the open-circuit voltage of 26.2 V and the current of 10 A with its input limits.
For any link to a home installation, call a qualified installer.
The output you actually collect depends on sun height, cloud and tilt, so use the 200 W as a ceiling rather than a promise. Turning the strip toward the sun a couple of times a day is a simple habit worth adopting. For a longer stay, also think about the late-afternoon shade when choosing the spot.
In brief
- A weight of 6.5 kg that can be moved around without great effort.
- Extended surface without legs or a rigid frame.
- Standard MC4 connection for compatible equipment.
The figures
- Power: 200 W
- Cells: monocrystalline, 23% efficiency
- Open-circuit voltage (Voc): 26.2 V
- Voltage at maximum power (Vmp): 20 V
- Current at maximum power (Imp): 10 A
- Short-circuit current (Isc): 11 A
- Output: MC4
- Water resistance: IP65 (junction box), IP54 (panel)
- Folded size: 540 x 580 x 65 mm
- Unfolded size: 540 x 2345 x 15 mm
- Weight: 6.5 kg
- Material: plastic, canvas
Using it safely
Avoid makeshift extension leads and choose cables whose cross-section suits the current. Disconnect the panel, or cover it, before handling the connections. Weigh the canvas down if the wind blows, and never leave the panel spread out unattended in unsettled weather.
Storage and cleaning
Wipe the canvas with a damp cloth and let it air-dry. Fold it carefully along the original creases. Keep the panel away from damp and from rodents, in a chest or a cupboard.
