Off adventuring!

[Joeboy]

How much wind do you get out there anyway?

I was looking at 100 -160w claimed output fold up hiking solar, the length was 55 inches through 85 inches length to site & set up, which is likely more horrifying a thought than a smaller perma panel which remains set up.

There is a breeze most days but not enough for a WT. I spent hours yesterday scouring the net and being honest with myself while SWMBO had her eye op and recovered (great success, she is now Bionic SWMBO). That honesty in balancing up my urge to play with PV v's knowing I dont really need to out here led me to this daftly rated wee folding panel.

It will probably output about 15W but I'll have fun seeing it do its thing. Also many thanks on the inline usb power meter, love that!
Not ordered yet but I just couldn't find a pair of say 25W rigid mono panels(so I can handcarry out in my backpack) with built in usb that I could parallel. Or even a single small rigid with usb. If anyone knows of a site, please post a link. Any other suggestions most welcome too.

￡25.56 35%OFF | 100W/80W Foldable Dual USB Solar Panel Outdoor Folding Waterproof Solar Panel Charger Mobile Power Battery Charger+ 3 in 1 Cable
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I have a suitable corner to hang it from or tiled wall to sucker cup. 07.00 to about 15.00hrs banging Solar position off our main bedroom balcony.

[Mr Gus]

Nah, didnt think turbines were in a play list.
Just curious as to the wind locally, for te slap factor / blown over if merely propped up as a concertina solar.

The link you gave is cheap but frankly dubious a claim for output as is much from china.

I'll dig out my 3 panel units & see how big they are by comparison, however i doubt any of mine are "rated" above 30w at a very similar looking length down the back as per video.

But, Turkish sun is not british sun, so ..who knows.

[Joeboy]

Nah, didnt think turbines were in a play list.
Just curious as to the wind locally, for te slap factor / blown over if merely propped up as a concertina solar.

The link you gave is cheap but frankly dubious a claim for output as is much from china.

I'll dig out my 3 panel units & see how big they are by comparison, however i doubt any of mine are "rated" above 30w at a very similar looking length down the back as per video.

But, Turkish sun is not british sun, so ..who knows.

Very cool if you would Gus, but honestly don't make it a thang..

Check this.

Walked out from dinner and this is our view.

[Mr Gus]

No problem I think they are within reach & logically stacked by the big solar.

[Joeboy]

House used 50p in gas yesterday, 3p import electricity (I wish I could null that inverter out) and made £4.56 at the WT. Battery soc is down to 68%, hoping for some rare Winter Scottish sun today to keep this going.

[Joeboy]

A bit of a water leak further down the street from us. SWMBO spotted the guys digging up the lockblock earlier today. I had no idea our water was off until it came back on and I heard the upstairs 200ltr back up water tank filling.

That was definitely worth fitting.

[Joeboy]

Dropped down to 68% soc and now back up to 83% soc. This is the first excellent sign that the system is capable of a lot in the coming years. 4.18kWh.

I had no expectation of seeing any battery upswing this early on in the year.

[Mr Gus]

Sizes..
ECEEN 13W @5v (the favourite) instant leg assembly.
2x panel.
Folded closed: 320 mm x 175 mm
Open. : 320 mm x 152 mm

Easy Acc 15W @5v
2x panel
Folded closed: 286 mm x 160 mm
Open. : 487 mm x 280 mm (inc flappy fabric stowage pocket & closure)

1 by one 24W @5v
4x panel
Folded closed: 260 mm x 165 mm
Open. : 790 mm x 260 mm (inc flappy stow pocket & closure)

[Joeboy]

Sizes..
ECEEN 13W @5v (the favourite) instant leg assembly.
2x panel.
Folded closed: 320 mm x 175 mm
Open. : 320 mm x 152 mm

Easy Acc 15W @5v
2x panel
Folded closed: 286 mm x 160 mm
Open. : 487 mm x 280 mm (inc flappy fabric stowage pocket & closure)

1 by one 24W @5v
4x panel
Folded closed: 260 mm x 165 mm
Open. : 790 mm x 260 mm (inc flappy stow pocket & closure)

Thanks Gus, my '100w'unit might pull 20w then!

[Mr Gus]

Fraid so, unless there is magic go-go juice in turkish sunshine.

With portable solar in the uk at least folk need to understand, the output sucks as does most chinese sellers honesty & integrity, .."Ive got your cash, youve got a bag of 5h1te ..now eff off" not all, but too many!

With Turk-sol you are going to get a boost due to intensity & duration, ..I cannot comment as I don't typically do hot hols to measure, but your ammeter(s) ..recommend you buy a few, one for each battery won't be far off.

When i'm on a glacier I've never measured (ridiculous I know)