Jackery SolarSaga 100W Portable Solar Panel for Explorer 240/500/1000 Power Station, Foldable Monocrystalline Solar Cell Solar Charger with USB Outputs for Phones Off-Grid Home

I purchased a Jackery Explorer 1000 power station via Amazon UK in April of this year and considered buying 2 x 100w Jackery Solar Saga panels at the same time, as an alternative to just charging the power station from the mains supply.My decision not to buy the panels at that time was based partially on cost, but also because of doubts I had about the ability of the Jackery solar panels to cope with weather conditions in the Outer Hebrides, where I live.We have some rain here on up to 300 days a year and strong winds on almost as many.Jackery do make it clear in their advertising that the solar panels are not waterproof and looking at the foldable stands on the website pictures, I was also concerned that they might be too flimsy to remain standing in windy weather.Nevertheless, I continued to be interested in the solar panels and eventually decided to buy a pair three or four weeks ago, when they were offered at 30% discount during Amazon's most recent Prime Day.So, how have they fared?Generally, very well. I use the Jackery Explorer 1000 to provide lighting in the house during power cuts and for regular use in my polytunnel and shed, where I do not have mains electricity. It has become indispensable around the croft and house.Having these solar panels increases the flexibility of the power station, which I was previously charging just from a wall socket.The 2 solar panels arrived a couple of weeks ago and I have been getting to grips with them ever since.Straight out of the box, the panels are impressive to look at. They are sturdily made and neatly finished. They look durable and and I am fairly confident that with care, they will last a long time.The 2 solar panels connect easily to the Jackery 1000 with a dedicated connector that is supplied with the power station, not with the panels.A useful feature is that devices can be charged by plugging them directly into the usb or usb-c socket on the rear of the solar panels without the need for them to be connected to a power station.When connected to the Jackery 1000, the solar panels started to charge it immediately and it quickly became clear that the rate at which they charge is heavily affected by the intensity of light and the angle of the panels whilst charging.My initial concerns about wind and rain turned out to be realistic and several times during the first few days, I had to pick the solar panels up from the ground where the wind blew them and on other occasions, rush out to retrieve them when it started to rain.Life is too short to deal with these problems regularly, so I have now moved the panels into my polytunnel where they sit protected from the weather and where the light intensity is still sufficient to charge the Jackery power station with them at a rate only slightly slower than if they were outside in the open.I have found these solar panels to be a useful addition to the Jackery 1000 and since owning them, have learnt that you need to take a little time to learn how to use them to best effect in your own situation.They could be improved for UK use by making them completely waterproof and strengthening the leg stand, but overall, these panels greatly add to the versatility of the Jackery power station and are good bits of kit to have for stand by/ off grid/ camping use.

Great quality folds away perfect . Easy to use and charged quickly but that depends on how much sun.Stored away in tiny space and handles easy to carry

I bought the Solar Saga on a whim when I saw that they now supplied in the UK through Amazon - I had two reasons to buy. First to look at renewable power solutions to make available at the foodbank I have worked at during COVID and also to extend a project with my kids where they can only charge their devices from renewable energy in an attempt to limit screen time and teach about the environment.In the latter case, this product is a little too good. On a sunny day it easily charges their ipads as well as a couple of power-banks for later charging!... in other words... it provides so much power that it doesnt limit their screen time much!The product itself looks smart, operates straight out the box and folds nicely into it's own case-like form. The soft legs are robust enough to support the items without adding extra bulk and the eyelets in the corner offer the facility to more securely fix in place where necessary.This panel is ideal for portable device charging and performs well even during overcast skys - Don't expect miracle output if it isnt sunny, but the Solarsaga performs as efficiently as technology allows in dull conditions.This is a great product which I would highly recommend to anyone - even if it is to teach youngsters about renewable energy and charging their devices or giving a topup to devices while picnicking in the park or on the beach. I can't wait to explore further Jackery products as they hit the market.

Works well but extra adaptors needed. Hidden cost. Unnecessarily complicated. Not easy to set up. Customer service were helpful.

Very well made panels and perfect for keeping the jackery powered up, I can’t say for sure if the figures are right or how it might cope off grid as I have only tried it in the garden to see it working.

Seems decent so far. When it’s not directly in sunlight at right angles to the sun, it produces a dribble of power (2-3 Watts on a cloudy day). But when it’s properly aligned…. It hit 104 Watts this morning, allegedly.Using it to recharge my Explorer 300 Plus.

This is my second panel purchased, now running 2x100w panels with solar battery storage.Look out for Jackery promotions as my latest purchase was £90 cheaper.

Excellent SolarSaga 100 panel - well made but not for Hiking- okay gor static camping or use for work or at home - you can see how I use mine at home in the garden - I use 1 for the E100, E240v2, E500 and 2 for the E1000v2. I also use it to charge a AFERIY Nano100 very quickly too - would work on most powerstations with correct adapter. HAVE HAD 100% before in the UK sun and works when overcast but very low wattage - recommend over the SolarSaga40 for the smaller powerbanks E240 and E300 as its so much quicker if static otherwise get a Y lead to connect 2x SolarSaga 40's to get over 60w input and highly portable in a rucksack.