Thank you SO MUCH! Finally someone who explains it for amateurs.

Great. I am at the learning stage for this kind of equipment and your video is very helpful.

I have worked in solar for 15 years now, and just letting you know that the connector you identified as male is actually the female connector, and the other connector is the male connector. Connector gender is defined by the contact/terminal and no the housing it is in. But great video overall man.

JUST ORDERED ITEMS THRU YOUR LINKS FROM AMAZON CANNOT WAIT TILL IT ARRIVES

Wow, dude. Great video!!! Im a retired electrician, and used to do a lot of commercial and industrial work. No solar tho. 10 years ago it was horribly inefficient and expensive. Not now. Im adding a 2nd hard wired 110vac system to my home. Will have a dual outlet in each room and a hard wired LED lamp for a grid down situation. Have a set of Harbor Freight 3-panel 100 watt system with the charge controller and a 1200 watt Peak Inverter. Have 3 or 4 monster heavy 12v deep cycle batts too. I figure with all that mess I can build something fairly descent You have a great video here!!!

Good job man, everything you said was spot on 👍🏼

Very nice video, you were speaking about the topic and the why's. Also you showed about understanding to max inputs, something a novice needs to know. Thank you for a well thought out and explained video.

THANKS ONCE AGAIN. I HAVE A YETI150 AND WHEN PURCHASED WAS OFFERED A NOMAD SOLAR PANEL. I HAD PURCHASED A SOLAR PANEL EARLIER IN THE YEAR WANTING TO CAPITALIZE ON THIS SOLAR ENERGY ENDEAVOR. KNEW NOTHING AND SLOWLY BEEN LEARNING A LOT AND KZfaq HAS BEEN HELPING ME OUT WITH THIS MOUNTAIN JOURNEY AND I JUST SEARCHED HOW TO CONNECT SOLAR PANELS

Thank you so much I have been looking through all the videos to find somebody that was doing all of the MC4 connectors with an Anderson connector with a splitter to a power station.. cuz I wasn't sure if the negative from each panel goes into that splitter with the two negatives on it and you explained it so well thank you so much

Best video on this subject I’ve seen so far.

Love how you explained everything

You explained and demonstrated everything so well! Thank you! You gained a new subscriber :)

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you!!!

Thank you for this very clear and easy to understand explanation! Great video. We are full time now for 6 months and just got a Renogy 200 w panel and the BLUETTI eb3a power pack and it’s working great since I ordered the correct adaptors. 👍BTW we’re new subscribers!

When connecting to panels parallel do I need to worry about how many amps the panels are putting out? I know the voltage has to be under 30 volts with the jackery 500. Thanks

Man you covered everything. Thanks for all the info man.. it really helped a lot. I was sinking quick lol. Cheers

A couple of things I want to add. 1. Goal Zero has released new Yeti X power stations, some of which can handle up to 50V. Therefore, you can connect two 12V panels in series to these (1000X, 1500X, 3000X, 6000X). You still need to make sure that the total VMP voltage is below 50V, but it's at least possible. Unfortunately, these new power stations can only handle input from one port (8mm or Anderson) at once, so you can't use both ports at the same time. 2. Something I forgot to mention with the extension cables is that you need to get a cable that is thick enough to handle the total amperage of your panels. If you have a lot of panels, you're going to need a low wire gauge for safety reasons. Check the specifications of the specific wire gauge you're buying, after calculating how many amps your panels are going to output. 3. The new Jackery Explorer 1500 and 2000 have slightly different 8mm ports, and I have received reports that the MC4 to 8mm adapter I link to and use does not work with these new power stations. So be aware of this if you have an Explorer 1500 or 2000. I'll let you know more as soon as I get my hands on one. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for a great video, Jesse. I am new to the solar panel/power bank world and your video explained some things I’ve been curious about. I haven’t used a volt meter (now called a multi-meter) in more than 40 years but it looks like it is time to become reacquainted with one.

Nicely done. Love the MC4 to APP connector adapter.

Great video, and very informative. You made it look very easy.

Wooowww!! Such a detailed video with so clear explanations. Thanks so much!

Thanks helped me understand this a bit, New hobby enthusiast.

Thanks! getting a Jackery....and decided to just get the Hard panels....and Not the Expensive Jackery Foldable panels (mostly because of Not Waterproof)...But needed to know about hooking up 2 panels (serial). thanks

Thanks! This helps newbies like me ALOT!

Good video, straight to the point.

CAUTION: Always check your panels from Renogy with a volt meter. They are sometimes sent out with the MC4 cables backwards. Otherwise, they are great.

Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:37 The Power Stations 0:46 The Solar Panels 1:26 If You Have Questions 1:48 The Solar Panel Connectors 3:35 The Power Station DC Inputs 3:56 The 8mm Adapter We Need 4:44 What To Think About 5:58 Testing The Panel With The Power Stations 7:22 Using The Anderson Port 8:17 Connecting Foldable & Portable Panels 8:31 Combining Two Or More Panels 11:37 The Amperage Limit 12:07 Extension Cables 12:33 Power Analyzer/Watt Meter 13:03 Conclusion

Great video thank you so much.

Would we lose amperage if we used a 30 foot extension cord and what thickness would that have to be to avoid loss?

Thank you!

Dear Jesse, Thank you for your great video tutorials. I am confused. I just ordered a Jackery 1000 Explorer and two Renogy 100 W Solar suitcases and I'm not sure how to connect them; in series or parallel. Do I need the MC4 Y-branch?

Very informative! Thank you for your efforts! 😎

Thank you; this has been very helpful!!!

Really good info... thank you. I’m new to this. Which solar panel do I need for my Bluetti AC50S?

Thank you!! Very helpful indeed! Much appreciated ☮💜🕉

Quick question - if I have one solar panel and want to charge to Goal Zero (via 8mm) power stations at the same time, is there a 8mm splitter cable that I need to use?

How does it take to recharge a ryboi battery in its charger using portable solar generator?

How long will yeti500x power a 12 rooftops ac like the levit on eco mode

Awesome video. Thank you!

Awesome video, I never would have figured out how to flip that red and black plug thanks! I have an older Rockpals 100 with a new one which has those red&blk plugs. I couldn't figure out how to make both panels work. So now I can plug both types into the input area on my Zeti 1000 👌✌️One question, can I plug one 100 watt panel with red&black plug into the Yeti 1000 along with the other style input plug with another 100 panel? or do they need to be joined together before going into the Zeti 1000

Brilliant, thank you very much

Amazing video, thank you.

curious if has anyone used the Jackery to power their small appliances at home to save on electric bill? while using the Solar Panels. Thanks

The jackery only takes watts (volts 12 - 30V)... will a 200 watt panel at 18 volts, hurt it, or only 100 watts will go into and is not harmed. thank you

Thanks💋❤️ That helped soo much!

thanks. very good video

thanks that helped. if i obtain a 100 W panel with a mwp or mppt controller attached to it would i have to take it off if i want to plug into a jackery 500? thanks b safe love family

Thank you! I am new to solar and this answered so many questions for me! I have a jackery with the 100 watt solar panel. Is there a converter that you can use on the end of the panel cord to use the panel to charge other power stations with smaller inputs (like 5mm)?

How about pecron E1000?

How do I connect the proprietary Boulder 50 solar panel to something like an MPPT? I ordered a Renogy Rover and it looks like it just takes a bare wire.

I just purchased a Jackery 300 which has a USB C input and a solar panel which has a solar controller that has a USB C output. Can I just run a cable between the two to power the Jackery?

THANK YOU..! 🙏🏼🙌🏼✨

I have a Yeti 3000x it has the Anderson port which can handle 600 watts. How do I hook up 6 x 100 watt Renogy panels? I don't understand series or parallel? Thanks for your video!

Im sorry if this has been asked before, but I noticed that after you created the series connect with two solar panels, you voltage went up 70 39.9. Would that still be safe to connect to the Maxoak Bluetti AC50 with iths max voltage of 40 or is that dangerous?

Thought that looked like Idaho!

Hello, in reading the instructions of my jackery 240 it says do not continue to charge the battery after it has been fully charged. So if I hook it up to a Renology 100 amp solar panel I'm assuming I would simply disconnect the 8 mm input jack. Once it is disconnected is it okay on the solar panel to be generating a voltage with nothing connected to it since it has no off switch?

8:52 If you're here to learn the solar panel wiring system (parallel vs series, etc.)

Please help me! I need an adaptor to connect my Jackery to my econosique solar panel. My jackery is the model made for sale at home depot, etc. I think the 250.

Nice job, thanks!

New to this. I have a jackery 300. Can someone suggest a good panel and adapter that would work for me. The jackery brand panel is 299 and was hoping for a cheaper more water proof option.

Hi. great video. I have a Renogy 100w panel. I also have a Goal Zero 150. Do you think I can charge the Goal Zero 150 with the Renogy 100w Panel? If so which accessory do I need to do this? Thank you.

What tech spec are we looking at for voltage on our power station, Jackery to be specific, to match to the V oc voltage of the panel?

So.. if i get this right i could buy Goal Zero Nomad panel with the 8mm to charge my Jackery 240??😳 (Am Swedish and doesnt understand that well)

I have the jackery explorer 240, I only get like 20 watt input with my 200 watt solar panel, is this normal???

Awesome, can i hook up 4 renogy 100w panels on the roof in parallel to the jackery 1000 wirh andersen connector?

Hey mate I love your videos! This one helped me decide on a renogy suitcase and a bluetti ac50s. My only issue I’ve found so far is that the included car charger is too short. Do you have a longer charger you could recommend? Are the goal zero or jackery chargers compatible? Thanks!!!

Is a bouge 200 watt solar panel ok for a jackery 500 watt battery

Very helpful!

Hi, The jackery 1500 DC input connector is not 8mm. I bought the suggested connector dc4 to 8mm and it doesn't fit. Looks like jackery 1500 input is different than the 8mm.

Very helpful video! I am an absolute novice. Maybe you can help with a simple question. I would like to connect my two Suaoki 80w folding panels in series to charge my new Maxoak Bluetti AC50S power station. Can I use the 5.5 cable provided to connect the panels in series? But how do I make the connection to the Bluetti? Maybe a Y connector with one male 5.5 and 2, 2.1 female? And i would need a 5.5 male to male extension cable also to go from the female Y to the Bluetti with an 8mm adapter on one end. Sorry. I am such a newbie to all this. I just found this video and it gave me new hope that I could speed up my off grid charging without excessive expense. Thanks for your invaluable help. New Subscriber, Gary

Those older foldable book style panels have a usb port. ...they dont make a usb to 8mm for solar....or do they?

i want to upgrade my yeti 200 to jackery 500 would a nomad 50 be fully compatible using the 8mm output, thanks

I have a Yeti Goal Zero 1000 my input for my solar panel on the front of my generator is not working can it be replaced or repaired? It is for sure the input because my panel works on the other input both of them And if it can be repaired how do I go about getting replacing the part?

Thank you, Jesse, for your timely response. I'll have to order the MC4 Y branch, and I have the SolarEnz Solar Connector to DC8mm Adapter Cable to plug into the Jackery. Is that alright, instead of your suggestion to connect with the Anderson port on the Jackery? Do you have a tutorial that demonstrates this procedure exactly; the two Renogy 100 W suitcases, to a Jackery 1000? Thank you again. Please stay safe, John Harrington

I already have a Renogy suitcase with the controller. Will it be an issue to charge the Goal Zero Yeti 400?

cant you you just run an 8mm dc cable from the dc port on the solar panel to the power stations dc port?

Thank you for the great video! I went ahead to purchase the Rockpals panels as per your recommendation, but later I found out it doesn't have an MC4 output. Unfortunately my Ecoflow River Pro only comes with an MC4-toXT60 adapter for solar input. It seems like in order to parallel two Rockpals panels, I'll have to get two 8mm to MC4 adapters for each panel, then a pair of Y branch to connect both panels, and then connect them to the included MC4-to-XT60 connecter. For my other power stations, I'll need another MC4 to DC 5.5mm x 2.1mm adapter cable since they have an DC 2.1mm port for solar input. Am I correct? If so, there will be heck of cables I need to purchase. Is there any other alternatives? Thanks.

Ok, I'm totally new to this so I'm going to ask a question that is probably going to sound stupid but I'm trying to learn here. I bought a Jackery 240 which I'm waiting on for delivery now. I have watched this video, several times but I'm still a bit confused. Do all portable solar panels come with mc4 connecters and you need to get the adapter for that? Or do you need to get the mc4 connecters that hookup to the solar panels themselves and then the adapters too?

usefull top clip. ! so many bullshit videos are around here from so called who have nod idea