10 reviews for ECO-WORTHY 100W Portable Solar Panel,ETFE Foldable Solar Panel 23% High Efficiency,for Power Station,with Adjustable Kickstand for Camping RV Hiking Off-Grid Blackouts

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   R. Hubert – January 29, 2018

   
   Gave it 5 stars even though it is not perfect. But it is available for a very reasonable price, and for the cost it does what it is supposed to do So 5 stars.Pros:- Nice catches & handle when folded up.- Mono-crystalline solar cells- Heavy duty wiring & solar controller included.Some Issues:- Included tiltable legs are very short and do not tilt this unit up very high. However – there are ways to improve on this by blocking the tilt legs up higher. I will be modifying the legs so that they can be adjusted longer as there is plenty of room inside the.folded case to accommodate longer legs.- Included solar controller provides no user control and no information other than a green light which illuminates when then panels are activated by light. However – there are numerous very inexpensive solar controllers available on Amazon which can be easily installed instead, and these not only have a display panel but allow some user control of output voltages, etc. This is what I added.- As others have noted – when this is folded up both sides have the solar panels facing out, so you want to be very careful not to scrape or damage the panels. So far I have kept, and use, the included box for storage, but eventually the cardboard will not withstand that constant loading so I will have to design some sort of protective cover (1/8″ plywood maybe?) Having said this – it seems that all other portable suitcase style solar panels are designed the same way. Some include a large carrying bag that can be zippered around their folded panels, but even those offer little hard protection of the delicate outer panel surfaces.But this unit offered the best value, works well, and I am happy.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Blake – April 12, 2024

   
   I have had this ecoworthy 100w foldable panel for about a year. It performs well for the money, especially if you buy it with a coupon. I use it to charge a vitoman 600x power station and on sunny days it will read over the 60w limit by the power station. I’m also happy it plugs directly into my power station without one of the included adapters.Based on reviews I’ve read on competing panels, pricier panels will probably be more efficient with getting 85w instead of 75-80w in full sun, but for my uses this functions well and is far more portable than an RV panel. One thing I would like to see changed are the legs. This comes with 4 individual polls that come off the back and are inserted into holes in the back to function as legs. Hinged legs would be way more convenient. Overall, I would rate this panel a 4 (if money is no object), but taking into account the value and this moves to a 5.

3. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Royce Wells – December 18, 2023

   
   Could use some improvement on the legs I will have to use a flat board for the legs or it will sink in the soft soil.On mine the connection point for the cable is off set so you cannot screw the lock ring on the connector. Not a big problem.The open circuit voltage is right on I like that.Compared to my other panel the assembly design could use some improvement. It will need extra care during transport not a big deal. but for the price it is a good unit. As soon as the weather improves here I will be testing the charging output.

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Aaron B. – August 9, 2023

   
   I picked this up on sale, so it was a good value for money. I bought it to replace my 100w Goal Zero Boulder suitcase panel, which I use for overlanding and camping, to charge my Yeti 400 Lithium that runs my fridge.My GZ panel is very heavy and cumbersome to use; it was also difficult to pack, since it was so large. This panel is a fraction of the weight of the GZ panel, but is still rated for 100w. Unfortunately, my Yet has a PWM controller, so the most power I have seen out of this panel is 70w. I also have a smaller Anker power station with an MPPT controller, but it caps out at 65w. While my equipment is incapable if fully utilizing this panel’s capability, I have no doubt that it’s output is excellent, as it is identical to the output of my GZ panel.This folding panel is only one I have seen with rigid supporting legs. They have limited adjustability with only two positions, but they are strong and sturdy, if somewhat inconvenient to use due to how they work.To set up the panel, you insert two rods into the support brackets on each panel and and the aim it towards the sun. The legs will not fold up on themselves like the fabric ones do. The legs are independent of the panel and so could be easily lost, but there is a storage place in the support brackets.This panel is light but sturdy and it has rigid construction with fabric hinges. Other panels seem to fail over time due to the sun fading and damaging the fabric material. This one should not suffer that same fate. They will be inherently less robust when compared to an aluminum and glass suitcase style kit, but they are sturdy enough for my needs and much easier to store and setup.I would definitely buy this panel again.

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Don – October 2, 2023

   
   This 100w panel works well and is built well. In full afternoon sunlight in early October it produced 72 watts. It’s sturdy and has a simple stick stand to help angle to the sun. It is heavier than flexible panels due to its rigid construction. An advantage of this model is that another can be connected to it to double the power. Great value for the price!

6. 

   Rated 1 out of 5

   raul – June 2, 2020

   Regulador de mala calidad
   Compre está placa y nada más abrir el paquete el display estaba funcionando, el botón on/off le daba y no hacía nada.El segundo día fui a poner una batería a cargar y ya no se iluminaba nada en el display, comprobé que la placa suministraba corriente pero no salía del regulador.Lo he devuelto y he escrito al fabricante para ver si esto es normal o no, la placa se la ve con buena calidad pero el regulador deja que desear. Haber si me contestan y con lo que me digan pediré otra o no.

7. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Gareth Ravenhill – August 23, 2020

   Really good solar panel / charger
   Used this panel for the first time on a week away, off grid. Admittedly, I don’t ask much of the battery, (130Ah leisure battery), just a few LED lights, chargers and a water pump. Having said that, I was very impressed in the way that this panel could supply enough charge to keep my battery topped up to it’s optimum level. Even though the weather during the week wasn’t great with it’s fair share of cloud and rain, my battery power was maintained. I was always a bit sceptical about solar panels and some of the claims made for them. Having tried one, albeit for relatively low power usage, I would thoroughly recommend this one. It’s well made and very sturdy. The only slight drawback is that it doesn’t come with a protective case and the panels are on the outside of the closed set up. I’ve knocked up a cover using the foam box inserts it came with and an old duvet cover, which works well. It would be nice if the manufacturer could offer these panels with covers though. That is a very minor criticism and certainly wouldn’t put me off recommending this panel to others.

8. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   RC – June 1, 2020

   Quality build
   Just received the ECO-WORTHY 120W Folding Mono Solar Panel Suitcase with Kickstand + Charge Controller. Was packed well and panels are perfect. I am impressed with the quality of the panels and kick stands. Will be doing another review once we use it on our first camping trip.

9. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   john binding – August 14, 2020

   It does the job perfectly
   I have tried it once and even with cloud cover its good to see the charge output on the control module and it does the job perfectly. The only slight issue is the length of the lead to connect to the battery, its too short. I have replaced it with a 9 metre one.

10. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Cameron Pavlich – June 20, 2020

    It works
    I am currently using this item to charge a small Agm battery hooked up to a 300w sine wave converter and so far it has been a dream.