I am really new when it comes to battery Charging Stations and solar panels. Recently purchased Bluetti EB70 and now looking to buy a portable solar panel for it. Has anyone owned this units before and can advise me what are they using to charge this unit as I am planning camping (unpowered site)?
Bluetti 200 watts are around $800. Can someone please recommend me an alternative?
Also does more watts means quicker charging? Is there a recommended watts so that it doesn't ruin the unit?
Hope I make sense thanks in advance 🙏
Portable Solar Panel Alternative for Bluetti EB70
Satellite on 06/02/2024 - 20:12
Last edited 06/02/2024 - 20:12
Last edited 06/02/2024 - 20:12
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$749 (ebay.com.au)
At that price, that's why the OP asked if anyone could recommend an alternative.
That reviewer compares Bluetti's own horribly expensive 200W portable solar panel with the cheapest rubbish available on ebay. And of course the ebay rubbish is poorly made and not able to come even close to its claimed output, as is the case of a lot of rubbish, especially in the area of solar of solar panels, on ebay.
Of course the ebay rubbish is inferior, and you wouldn't buy it if it was the same price, or even close. But the fact is the Bluetti unit is SIX TIMES the price. As the OP no doubt hopes, there's got to be a middle ground. Something that is well made, and produces the 200W it is claimed to be able to, but doesn't cost the ridiculously high price Bluetti charges.
What I would suggest to the OP is they look at some retailer with a name, like ALDI, selling portable solar panels. Unlike ebay sellers they care about their reputation, so they care about whether what they sell is reliable and produces the output they claim.
Strange. I swear I saw something like this at Costco the other day.
Yes, more watts means quicker charging. The controller
Have a look at some of the comparison videos on YT. Some are quite comprehensive.
The Bluetti has a max solar input of 200w/8amps. You could use other panels providing they don't exceed this. Just make sure the other brand panels have the same inclusions as the Bluetti kit.
The quality varies greatly. I was using a borrowed Hard Korr 120w panel and MPPT controller in the NT and it was rubbish.
Specs say:
Solar Input: 200W Max. OCV 12-28V, 8AThe Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) is the most critical, never exceed that.
There's lots of cheap junk around with horribly inflated ratings.
Maybe try the Renogy 200w one, that is half the price of the Bluetti one.
https://au.renogy.com/renogy-200w-portable-solar-panel/?Rng_…
There is a "Bluetti Users group Australia," on Facebook. I'd ask your question there. Lots of valid information.