Hey everyone! I'm in the process of setting up an egg stand on my property where people can check out if I have fresh eggs available through a nest camera. I've tested the power usage of the camera, and it's super low, so my EcoFlow River 2 should easily handle it. However, I'm a bit puzzled about which small solar panel would be the best fit for it right out of the box. The River 2 has an XT60 input, but I haven't been able to find small solar panels that come with the right connectors, like the ones I have for my larger panels. Any suggestions?
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Consider getting an MC4 to XT60 adapter! You could grab a two-pack of 100W panels from places like eBay or Amazon for around $100. It might be overkill for your needs, but it's always better to have excess power than to run out when you need it!
You might want to check out smaller solar panels that come with unterminated wires. You can add the XT60 connector yourself—like the 25W Eco Worthy panel. By the way, have you measured how long your River 2 lasts with the camera? Just saying 'very low' power draw isn't super clear; knowing the watt-hours per day could be helpful!
Thanks for the tip! I'm actually set on larger panels already, which is part of the challenge I'm facing here. I have MC4 to XT60 cables too, but it seems like the smaller solar panels don’t come with those cables. Ideally, I'm looking for something I can mount on the egg stand itself.