Ditch the Generator, Embrace Nature: Portable Solar Panel for Camping & RVing

If you want to be off-grid while camping or RVing, you need a solar panel. A diesel generator is an option, but it's not clean or quiet. You don't want to be the noisy neighbor at the campsite, do you?

Before you buy a solar panel, there are a few things you need to consider.

Power needs

How much power do you need? If you're just using the panel for occasional camping, a 100-watt panel will be enough for a day. If you're using it more often or taking it RVing, you'll want a 200-watt panel. A higher wattage panel will generate more power, which will give you more freedom.

Materials

Camping solar panels are different from home solar panels. They need to be portable, foldable, and easy to carry. Most high-quality camping solar panels are made with monocrystalline silicon, so make sure the panel you choose is made with this material. Enernova currently has three solar panels, all made with monocrystalline silicon. That's why Enernova solar panels have a high conversion rate.

Water resistance

Solar panels are used outdoors, so they need to be water- and dust-resistant. The higher the rating, the better. Enernova solar panels have the highest water and dust resistance on the market. They have an IP68 rating, which means they are completely dust-proof and can withstand immersion in water up to 1 meter deep.

Weight and portability

In general, the higher the wattage, the larger the panel. This is because it needs a larger surface area to absorb sunlight. As a result, the weight will also be higher. A 200-watt panel is quite large and heavy, so if you're only using it for backpacking, I recommend a smaller, lighter 100-watt panel.

Conversion rate

What is solar panel conversion rate? Conversion rate is the efficiency of a solar panel in converting sunlight into electricity. Enernova solar panels currently have a conversion rate of up to 23%.

Conclusion

Portable solar panels give you the freedom to go off-grid and explore places that were once inaccessible without electricity.