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Solar Power in Bad Weather: EcoFlow 160W Solar Panel Tested

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Volvo Camper Life

Volvo Camper Life

2 жыл бұрын

I was curious about solar performance on a cloudy day, so I chose a day according to the weather forecast and conducted this test. The weather was mostly cloudy 🌥, with a few periods of rain 🌧 and a few periods of sunshine 🌤.
The EcoFlow River Max, with its almost full 576Wh capacity, exceeded all my expectations 👍🏻. I use the River Max as a power station for charging my devices while camping, and have been using it for over a year now. I am very happy with it. During longer trips, I charge it while driving in the car, or at gas stations, showers, or camp receptions. This solar panel will give us even more independence 👌🏻.
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@Waystofreecrypto
@Waystofreecrypto Жыл бұрын
Now thats a video everyone has to see , this is how it is in REAL life with clouds ... Thanks man !
@sibusisondaba4354
@sibusisondaba4354 Жыл бұрын
You're a legend for posting this, was on the fence about getting one. We have really bad load shedding here in South Africa - this was the push I needed.
@tommythomson-qh9hq
@tommythomson-qh9hq Жыл бұрын
did you get one? hows it working
@memeguyTM
@memeguyTM Жыл бұрын
Sibusiso, update us man?
@user-zw1ik3iy2c
@user-zw1ik3iy2c Жыл бұрын
This panel can put out close to 100 watts kzfaq.infoUgkxOqI2yqX0XVrhR2BMJciTWrHJpG8FhJyg when positioned in the appropriate southernly direction, tilted to the optimal angle for your latitude/date, and connected to a higher capacity device than a 500. The built in kickstand angle is a fixed at 50 degrees. Up to 20% more power can be output by selecting the actual date and latitude optimal angle.The 500 will only input 3.5A maximum at 18 volts for 63 watts. Some of the excess power from the panel can be fed into a USB battery bank, charged directly from the panel while also charging a 500. This will allow you to harvest as much as 63 + 15 = 78 watts.If this panel is used to charge a larger device, such as the power station, then its full output potential can be realized.
@josephbruce5080
@josephbruce5080 2 жыл бұрын
I have always wondered how those 160W panels from Ecoflow would perfom on a cloudy day and after watching your video I can definitely say it's worth the money.
@semi5alpha
@semi5alpha Жыл бұрын
Please tell solar installers to stop lying. Solar won't work during rain or cloudy days. Panels will pick up just 20% energy but the inverters need at least 75% for the whole system to run..
@bilboriches7216
@bilboriches7216 Ай бұрын
What? Thats worth? Really?
@smsdelux
@smsdelux Жыл бұрын
Was looking for review of the ecoflow Solarpanel.... Your Video informed about anything, without telling any word!
@jonathancara8433
@jonathancara8433 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered mine, it will be here by the end of the week. My Wife and I are so excited for this newly found independence. There a some really great videos out there for this product line, I’m blow by the progress the portable solar energy industry have come thus far making this tech user friendly.
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's a very nice and practical design, just plug and play :)
@vincentrobinette1507
@vincentrobinette1507 8 ай бұрын
There's nothing like a small portable generator, that requires no fuel, and can safely be run INDOORS!! (Oh, and, NO NOISE)
@iggykoopa7756
@iggykoopa7756 Жыл бұрын
captivated by your cinematography, excellent work
@vincentrobinette1507
@vincentrobinette1507 8 ай бұрын
This was a perfect "real world test". Forget what the brochures say, this gives me a better idea of what it will REALLY do. Thanks for posting! I'm impressed, that you were able to get close to 550 watt hours within an overcast, rainy day like this. The panels actually did better, but, at that low rate of charge, the electronics and display screen take up a greater percentage of the total output of the panels. If the panels were connected directly to an MPPT, and then straight to the battery, you would have completed the charge about two hours sooner.
@JacquesVrolijk
@JacquesVrolijk Жыл бұрын
Thanks just received my 220w panels and struggled testing as sun wasn't around for days. Really helped me to see the use of the app, plus have fate as you just need some sunny moments throughout the day.
@TOTALLYRELAXED
@TOTALLYRELAXED Жыл бұрын
I have the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3600 watt unit…also have the 160 ‘AND’ the 400 watt EcoFlow solar panel kits. If the 160 watt panels work this well then the 400 watt panels I have will probably be a lot faster in the same weather conditions! Great video! Stay safe! ~Jim~
@oldfreddyfrenchfry1
@oldfreddyfrenchfry1 Жыл бұрын
viewers keep in mind - the charging came mostly from moments of good sun - it’s still a solar panel, and needs sun. A day full of overcast will not charge. Why I love this panel (i own 2), 160 is on the larger side of foldable portable panels, and in part shade, the “wider net” helps capitalize on whatever sun is bleeding through clouds and fog. No panel produces 100% the rated power, but EcoFlow panels are among the top percentages. Their construction is also top notch - no fabric, stitching, glue, etc - is one solid laminated sheet that’s water proof and extra durable. I wouldn’t own larger than 160, as this is the limit of maneuverability and handling. We own 2 x 160s we link in parallel. (Don’t forget to consider the max input power your device is capable of - this panel tops off around 120 for me.) Excellently produced video!
@lethaleefox6017
@lethaleefox6017 9 ай бұрын
I pushed a Goal Zero Nomad 50 panel to hit 50 watts using an added reflector made from Reflectix insulation to increase the light hitting the panel on a slightly overcast day. It got to the rated wattage with the reflector. Consider experimenting with reflective add on panels that are cheap to make.
@Dave-nq6uy
@Dave-nq6uy 8 ай бұрын
In an overcast weather it will charge your battery as well. No problem. Obviously not as efficient as in full sun but you may get 40-60w
@jmquiroga10
@jmquiroga10 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! You said a lot with no words. Thank you for the information. Looks like worst case scenario for me. Thanks again
@donaldmayfield9159
@donaldmayfield9159 2 жыл бұрын
Your experiment really did show the efficiency of those panels. Even if you leave them out in the sun or rain it will still definitely get some energy and charge up your power station.
@semi5alpha
@semi5alpha Жыл бұрын
Inverters need atleast 75% to run though so the while system is off still..
@blowinshtup6553
@blowinshtup6553 3 ай бұрын
It only charged when the sun was out. go figure
@hardtruth2039
@hardtruth2039 10 ай бұрын
I’m very pleased with Ecoflow folding panels. I have 8 of the 400watt panels hooked to my maxed out delta pro system with 2 dual fuel generators, voltage doubler and the smart home panel. Very happy with Ecoflow.
@tomwilson8637
@tomwilson8637 Жыл бұрын
Finally someone showed panels on a cloudy day. Where I live it's overcast for almost 4 months of the year. Thank you
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife Жыл бұрын
For me these conditions are real conditions 🙂 thank you
@samdee8930
@samdee8930 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the experiment. A real day to day expectation. Will definitely get one
@michaelmazani
@michaelmazani 2 жыл бұрын
Great content as always. I have the Ecoflow Delta Max and 2 of the 160w solar panels. Going camping soon in my xc70 so will definitely give this a try.
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael 🙂 Delta Max is so powerful for camping, for what are you using it? Enjoy your camping 👋🏻
@michaelmazani
@michaelmazani 2 жыл бұрын
@@VolvoCamperLife im using the delta Max in the house. I'm in the UK and energy prices keep going up, so i save money by running appliances off of it. It has saved me and my family a lot of money. :) it is a little heavy but we'd like to try it out camping.
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife 2 жыл бұрын
eehm I understand, make sense when you are using it this way :) My River Max is enought for refrigerator for 2 days, with Delta Max would be 2 weeks :))
@uniqueoutcome6589
@uniqueoutcome6589 Жыл бұрын
For those wondering how long it takes to charge up, I am charging my EcoFlow 1800 as I watch this video (it popped up randomly). My 1800 was completely discharged this morning when I started charging it, at 8am. With the 160W panels (clear skies in southern Arizona), the best input I can get is about between 105W and 110W. It is now 2:30pm and it's charged up to about 57% capacity. I have been nursing the panels along all day, to get the best sun angle, and it still takes a while to charge up. This is the first time I have allowed the unit to go all the way to a complete discharge, so it looks like a 1.5 day adventure, maybe 2. Less sunlight would obviously take a lot longer. Fyi.
@WizzRacing
@WizzRacing Жыл бұрын
My Renogy Befacial 220 does 185 watts.. I seen it as high as 274 watts.. But the cooler it is. The better it does.. So I spray misting water on them from spray bottle. It helps boost output...
@JG-er3ti
@JG-er3ti 11 ай бұрын
That was cool how you showed the time and progress. Fantastic!!!
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife 10 ай бұрын
Thank you :)
@MrWinger1951
@MrWinger1951 2 жыл бұрын
That was good information and parallels my experience with the Ecoflow River Max and using a BALDR 120W solar panel under very similar weather conditions.
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for comment, good to know. So you are happy with this BALDR panel?
@MrWinger1951
@MrWinger1951 2 жыл бұрын
@@VolvoCamperLife Yes, for the price I think the BALDR is a good choice. It isn't as structurally rigid as I would like but otherwise it performs well and I see around 93 watts peak performance. It is easily foldable and has a generous length of cordage.
@AllThingsConsidered333
@AllThingsConsidered333 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been researching power stations and solar panels and this is one question I had so thanks very much for the video! I live in wisconsin USA and we get all kinds of weather, long winter, many cloudy days
@af1023
@af1023 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thank you for sharing This is exactly how panels work in real-time scenarios.
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife Жыл бұрын
You are welcome 🙂
@PrincipalScratcher1
@PrincipalScratcher1 3 ай бұрын
I was more intrigued by the tiled roof and perfect landscape.😂😂
@eugenesayles7160
@eugenesayles7160 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this experiment. It did show the high conversion efficiency of these Ecoflow panels. I think I'll be getting them soon.
@YanYong
@YanYong 2 жыл бұрын
Well done. I like all the camera angles, music and the data you collected. Very informative.
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Yan 🙂 I will prepare more videos with this theme so stay tuned 😉
@rjbfreelander2
@rjbfreelander2 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting experiment. I have 2 110w panels myself but I do have a 220w bifacial one on back order. Will be interesting to see if I can charge the River Max in a day with that.
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife 2 жыл бұрын
I think with no problems, in sunny day for only few hours 🙂 Sounds like more practical than 2x110W
@clarerutzrutter
@clarerutzrutter Жыл бұрын
What was the result of the 220?
@WizzRacing
@WizzRacing Жыл бұрын
@@clarerutzrutter I use the Renogy 220 Bifacial..It gets around 185 watts on clear days at 95f... It will do 265 watts if you cool it off.. As they seem to work better in cooler weather around 45f-75f...
@hechter80
@hechter80 2 жыл бұрын
What a Cinematic masterpiece. I have Delta Max pro with 220W panel, it is nice too.
@NickVarn
@NickVarn Жыл бұрын
Bruh the editing on this is so good.
@mikebythesea45
@mikebythesea45 Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you for an honest REAL test.
@gerardosullivan1642
@gerardosullivan1642 2 жыл бұрын
A very good test all weathers covered
@AnythingByEric
@AnythingByEric 7 ай бұрын
great realworld test, just got the river pro and currently looking for a solar panel, currently torn in getting 2 flexible 100w panels (which are huge) vs the 160w portable like yours. gives me a better idea . i live just above the equator and thinks that 160w is the way to go
@jameshaak805
@jameshaak805 Жыл бұрын
True. The water resistance of other brands are a joke. (looking at you Bluetti). I know that you're supposed to store panels when it rains but you're not at home when it rains all the time.
@JohnPeterSmith
@JohnPeterSmith Жыл бұрын
this is the review that I need. Weather is not always going to be sunny. Thanks
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife Жыл бұрын
Exactly. Thank you 🙂
@BlueDroneBlues
@BlueDroneBlues Жыл бұрын
I was surprised you were just leaving your power station out there, due to the rain it would have been the last thing I would have left out there. Beautiful out there.
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife Жыл бұрын
even if it doesn't have IP protection, it can withstand a few drops or momentary higher humidity just fine 🙂
@opa_helmut
@opa_helmut 2 жыл бұрын
Danke für das tolle Video, hat mir bei meiner Kauf Entscheidung sehr geholfen! Ansonsten wirklich sehr schöne Videos und Themen, habe fast alle gesehen. 1000 Dank und bitte weitermachen.
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife 2 жыл бұрын
Danke für den Kommentar, freut mich, dass dir die Videos gefallen. Gern geschehen. Einen schönen Tag noch.
@shaman1604
@shaman1604 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, in Ukraine now it is very relevant
@garymorris6819
@garymorris6819 2 жыл бұрын
Other solar panels are not waterproof they are just water resistant. But this 160W panel is really something. You can leave it just about anywhere.
@happybanana3040
@happybanana3040 2 жыл бұрын
That is really impressive. I could leave them out the whole day and not be bothered if it rains or shines.
@namenotfound8172
@namenotfound8172 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting panels from Ecoflow. I wonder why the other solar panels are inferior to this one.
@Halfscreen
@Halfscreen Жыл бұрын
Good test since I don't know how well these solar panels work on cloudy days or any rainy days. Most tests are based on sunny days.
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife Жыл бұрын
Thank you, IMO these conditions are real conditions 🙂
@matthewhall677
@matthewhall677 Жыл бұрын
Really useful video thanks for that 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@susanna1207
@susanna1207 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video, love your dog :-)
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'll tell him :)
@mirimgulhane
@mirimgulhane 9 ай бұрын
Çok güzel ve yararlı bir video olmuş. Teşekkürler
@christians7810
@christians7810 2 жыл бұрын
I have 110w panel that I just got today and it won’t charge my river pro power station. Shows 0 input. Just trying to find answers
@vladyslavkarpenko9372
@vladyslavkarpenko9372 Жыл бұрын
I've experienced the same. Returned it to the supplier.
@jamie1341
@jamie1341 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Would love to mount one of these in a very sunny wall I have, wondering if that’s possible.
@DiabloManiacz
@DiabloManiacz Жыл бұрын
25...100W same as my panel. You have to have a clear sky AND perfectly angled panel(s!) to get it closer to the maximum 160W. It's not as easy to angle it as with a single panel system.
@IssacharLee
@IssacharLee 8 ай бұрын
Nice video, exactly what I'm looking for as I'm going to purchase 220W panel and using it in a not very good sunlight condition and wondering how much power I get.
@darksoul509
@darksoul509 2 ай бұрын
For some reason mine only charges a 20w. HELP
@Owl350
@Owl350 2 ай бұрын
Use other forms of alternative energy , such as a sterling engine or miniature for energy device.
@1stRanger
@1stRanger Жыл бұрын
Very decent performance.
@danielcir8675
@danielcir8675 Ай бұрын
so my question is: where the hell do the manufacturers get their numbers???
@marcintomczyk1137
@marcintomczyk1137 Жыл бұрын
Witam jaka moc udało się Panu wyciagnac z tego panela 160w na stacji ecoflow river max przy pełnym nasłonecznieniu?.
@Outdoor-Adventures
@Outdoor-Adventures Жыл бұрын
Did you leave the unit out in the rain while charging?
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife Жыл бұрын
Yes, it was covered by panel. Just light rain so no problem
@asian1nvasion
@asian1nvasion 2 жыл бұрын
So in real terms, what can you do practically with 100% full charge of 576Wh? I calculated that it will roughly charge my phone 50 times with 576Wh.
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Raymond, check my another video about the River Max, there are these answers based on my 1 year of using 😉
@blackbalerion
@blackbalerion Жыл бұрын
I have a 500w hotplate (which actually consumes about 450 watts), so basically you could actively heat up such a plate for the duration of about an hour... You could run a freezer box for a considerable amount of time... Just two examples...
@user-df5gq6ln4z
@user-df5gq6ln4z Жыл бұрын
How about 220w
@stevenpeters4625
@stevenpeters4625 5 ай бұрын
Does one side charge faster than the other?
@blackbalerion
@blackbalerion Жыл бұрын
Didn' t I see that - during what season/month was the panel tested? What about wintertime - does anybody have any experience with panels during wintertime?
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm sorry, it' during the may this year, so for our country (Slovakia) typical spring/summer cloudy day. I have in plan do some winter test as well ;)
@insightandintuition276
@insightandintuition276 Жыл бұрын
In 2 hrs on a sunny day mine went up 5 ..from 65%-70% charge 🤷‍♀️
@fishinbite
@fishinbite 9 ай бұрын
Great video, can you tell me the average amps you were getting when the sun was out?
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife 9 ай бұрын
Hard to say it in Amps while I didn’t measure the Voltage but average power from direct sun was about 110W-130W, so it’s about 6A ~ 20V approximately.
@stingk5295
@stingk5295 Жыл бұрын
Lots of movements, but great video
@mattcohn7882
@mattcohn7882 Жыл бұрын
I have the 110 watt panel, but only paid $90 for it. I plan on getting another 110 watt panel
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife Жыл бұрын
That's great price 🙂
@mattcohn7882
@mattcohn7882 Жыл бұрын
@@VolvoCamperLife I couldn't say no..I had to grab it
@TLC26
@TLC26 Жыл бұрын
Can I get a link for this panel?
@tomeksaks527
@tomeksaks527 2 жыл бұрын
Hej. Zainteresowałem się produktem który pokazujesz, jednak zastanawia mnie bateria w Delta Max. Podana żywotność to 500 ładowań... Czy po tych 500 razach bateria nadaje się do śmieci? Ile kosztuje nowa bateria?
@bayou_angler87
@bayou_angler87 2 жыл бұрын
500 brings the battery down to 80% health. So I imagine it’s still good for 80% of its original capacity. No replacing the battery. Just recycle it.
@DjLeonSKennedy
@DjLeonSKennedy Жыл бұрын
110W panel gives 0 watt during cloudy day(
@zolganboss
@zolganboss 10 ай бұрын
Merci
@didierbuyse1154
@didierbuyse1154 Жыл бұрын
Bonjour Je viens d'acheter c'est panneau solaire je suis très déçu par le système de maintien il aurait pu mettre quatre petits pieds ça aurait été plus facile à transporter où a orienté
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife Жыл бұрын
Salutations, oui, ce n'est pas géré au mieux par EcoFlow. Je possède maintenant un panneau solaire d'Allpowers et il a de tels pieds en caoutchouc qu'il a bien fonctionné pour moi.
@thefpvlife7785
@thefpvlife7785 Жыл бұрын
Snatch one for $244 during black Friday n 5% off.
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife Жыл бұрын
That's great price, enjoy 🙂
@johnnyrodriguez276
@johnnyrodriguez276 7 ай бұрын
Can I place it by windshield inside my car and still charge the eco?
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife 7 ай бұрын
Yes, but with lower efficiency compared to the direct sunlight
@johnnyrodriguez276
@johnnyrodriguez276 7 ай бұрын
I just got mine in the 110w solar panel and it's not charging my Ecoflow at all is there anything wrong im doing?
@kevinlong7515
@kevinlong7515 Жыл бұрын
Aronia berries
@Bumblebee76
@Bumblebee76 Жыл бұрын
Acai berries
@RedEyeification
@RedEyeification Жыл бұрын
It has the same performance in the winter ?
@VolvoCamperLife
@VolvoCamperLife Жыл бұрын
I can tell you in the winter 🙂 maybe make some video tests 😉
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