I recently bought some flexible solar panels advertised as 600W, but I'm not even getting half of that wattage. I have a Delta 2 Max that can take in 11-60 DC and up to 15 amps per port, and I also have a 220W EcoFlow panel that works pretty well, returning about 140W. However, these new flexible panels are only giving me around 50W, and maybe 100W when connected in series. I'm trying to figure out if they are damaged, misleading products, and whether I should return them. I'm considering testing them out in a park to see if they perform better, but they really seem too good to be true. What should I do?
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It sounds like you definitely got scammed. There's no way those small panels could actually produce 600W. They're really low quality, so I’d suggest trying to return them for false advertising. If that doesn’t work, consider filing a chargeback with your credit card. Better safe than sorry!
For sure! I wish we could get those levels of power from such small panels, but it just doesn’t add up.
Absolutely a scam! A decent panel typically outputs around 200W to 220W for every 10 square feet. Those ratings seem completely off based on what you're describing.
You're not alone! A lot of products on Amazon have inflated ratings. When it comes to solar panels, efficiency is usually around 20-22%. If a brand seems like a random mix of letters, that's another red flag. Always better to shop around before buying anything pricey!
Definitely saved me from a lot of trouble before. The more you know!
Exactly! Plus, it helps to actually check out reviews elsewhere before making a big purchase.
Thanks for the advice! Do you have any recommendations for good quality portable solar panels? I'm thinking about checking out some Renogy options next.