Solar Panels

Whatever type of outdoor activity you engage in, you're bound to use electronic devices such as a smartphone or headlamp. This necessarily implies a power source for them. Our solution is to use a portable solar panel. It will provide you with a fast, free and, above all, environmentally-friendly source of energy. Want to find out more? This article reviews the advantages of portable solar panels for outdoor enthusiasts.

What is a portable solar panel?

A portable solar panel is an imitation of the traditional solar panel commonly seen on the roof of some houses, producing electricity for domestic use. The difference here is that the portable panel is much smaller and lighter. It also produces electricity, but in smaller quantities. However, it's enough to keep the battery topped up during your outdoor activities. Several brands are available on our site, including Sunslice and X-Moove.

The portable solar panel stores the energy generated in an external battery that you can easily use at a later date. However, it also features USB ports to which you can directly connect your electronic devices (phones, laptops, cameras, tablets, GPS...). This will enable them to benefit from direct power supply. This technology is booming these days.

Thanks to its solar cells, the portable solar panel can capture the sun's rays and convert them into electrical energy to power all your electronic devices.

These panels will come in handy wherever you are. You'll never run out of batteries again.

Advantages of portable solar panels for outdoor enthusiasts

Portable solar panels are ideal for all outdoor expeditions, such as skiing or hiking. And if you're camper vanning or trekking, the panels will be even more efficient, as you'll benefit from much greater energy autonomy. Returning to the advantages, let's start by pointing out that they are numerous:

• they're practical, lightweight and won't take up too much space.
• Perfect for outdoor activities that involve light travel;
• they are efficient, mainly resistant and waterproof;
• their rusticity enables them to withstand temperatures ranging from -40°C to +60°C.

In addition to these advantages, we can mention the fact that these panels provide you with clean, green energy. They generate no greenhouse gases. So they're very environmentally friendly. They also enable you to produce your own energy and consume it free of charge. So they're economical.

What's more, these panels are an inexhaustible source of energy. So you can produce your own electricity as often as you need to. They certainly use the sun's rays, and the sun is a renewable energy source.

These panels convert solar radiation into electricity without causing noise pollution. Perfect for going incognito in the woods, without attracting attention.

Portable solar panels let you live your expedition to the full without having to rely on electrical outlets. Choose the one that suits you and it will be your best ally for a memorable stay in nature.

Precautions to take before buying a solar panel

First of all, solar panels can sometimes have limited compatibility with your devices. So before you buy, it's a good idea to try them out to make sure they're compatible with the devices you intend to recharge. Secondly, they are climate-dependent. You should already know that you won't be able to generate electricity at night. And even if you can capture the sun's rays when it's raining, they'll be much weaker than when it's sunny. The energy produced by a portable solar panel can be unstable when the weather changes.

That's why we recommend using a buffer battery during rainy weather, as some devices (smartphones, cameras, tablets, laptops, etc.) require an unvarying source of energy to recharge properly. In addition, some high-performance batteries require the use of a voltage regulator or solar booster. This regulates the charge and, at the same time, protects the system.

As mentioned above, some portable panels are larger. These can be folded, but once unfolded, they take up a lot of space. It's important to remember that panel size varies according to the amount of electricity produced. That's why you need to choose your panel according to your needs. If you don't need to produce too much energy, then there's no point in moving around with a large solar panel.

How to install a portable solar panel?

Installing a solar panel couldn't be easier. To use it, simply unfold it and expose it to the sun's rays, and it will start working. If it's small, you can attach it to your backpack. You'll be able to move around comfortably while recharging your electronic devices. So you can use these panels in any situation.

Earlier, we mentioned that portable solar panels are advantageous for hikers and other outdoor expeditioners. However, they can also be used by non-outdoor enthusiasts. Anyone looking for energy autonomy can use them. So, whether you're spending a day at the beach, or traveling to a place where it's hard to find an outlet and electricity, this panel can come in handy.

They can also be used for domestic purposes, saving you money. All you have to do is determine how much electricity you need, and choose the panel that best suits your needs. You can install it in your garden, for example.