Brunton 26 Watt Foldable Solar Array
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Description of Brunton 26 Watt Foldable Solar Array
The next generation of Solaris foldable technology is here. CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide) is the most efficient thin film solar technology available. By maximizing performance while optimizing portability, it makes the Solaris 26 the most compact high output model available. The built-in blocking diode prevents reverse battery discharge. Provides a lightweight, compact design that includes; Storage Sack, Vehicle outlet cable, Multi-link cable, Battery clamp cable. One Year Warranty. Contact us for Customer Service, Technical and any other question at 1-800-443-4871 (or) support@brunton.comRepresenting the next generation of solar panel technology, the Solaris 26 maximizes performance while taking up virtually no space at all. The unit's multi-section design folds up into a compact footprint that's just a bit larger than a DVD case, while still delivering an impressive 26 watts of power, more than enough to charge a laptop or digital video camera or power a satellite or cell phone. In addition, the unit's high-performance CIGS solar cells--the most efficient thin-film solar technology available--are extremely reliable, with a design that instinctively converts incident sunlight into an electrical current, even in low-light conditions. The combined functions make this an ideal panel for camping trips, hikes, power outages, and other occasions when it helps to have a portable power source on hand.
The Solaris 26, which measures 21.5 by 37.5 inches when open and 11 by 8.5 inches when folded, includes a battery clamp cable for charging car batteries, along with vehicle outlet and multi-linking cables. It's also backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box?
Solaris 26 foldable solar panel, vehicle outlet cable, multi-linking cable, battery clamp cable, storage sack, user's manual.
Sports reviews of Brunton 26 Watt Foldable Solar Array
Customer Review: Very good product, exceeded expectations...
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I am a ham radio operator and I have been operating Picnic Table Portable all summer long from a city park in the middle of Chicago. I have added the Brunton 26 watt solar panel to my portable station and it has been a tremendous asset. It folds up into the size of a sheet of paper, and in full sun I am able to get about 1.65 amps out of it. Even in partly cloudy and ambient light it can produce enough power to keep my 9aH gel cell battery topped off while I operate.
See pictures of my setup at http://www.kg9e.net
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This weekend we had wind gusts of 50MPH. I was operating portable again, and had the solar panel bungee corded down and it withstood the wind very well. Before I set up, I measured the 9aH gel cell battery voltage across the terminals it read 12.42v (about 75% charged). After operating for about 3 hours in cloudless skies while having the solar panel attached, I measured the voltage across the terminals and it read 12.9v (easily 100% charged). I've been able to stay on the air for about 12 hours, drawing a maximum of 7.5 amps from the battery. 8 hours during the day, and 4 hours after sunset. It makes a big difference in the amount of time I can stay on the air with a single battery.
This is one durable and fun solar panel. It has been the subject of much curiosity and an invaluable to my portable/disaster communication radio station.
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Customer Review: Great backup and recharging resource
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I have a portable 600W backup battery for my laptop and other electronics that I keep for emergencies, and I wanted a way to recharge it if the electricity were to ever go out for more than a day. I ordered this Brunton solar array because I had been reading a Blog belonging to a US serviceman in Iraq who mentioned that he used one to recharge his laptop in the field. I ordered one and spent a day testing it, and I'm very happy with it. In direct sunlight it seems to work as advertised and I've used the Brunton solar array to recharge my Duracell backup battery, my cell phone, and my laptop. I have even continued recharging on overcast days, although the energy output must be reduced, it still seemed to produce a respectable charge. The overcast day piqued my curiosity, so I decided to test the array. I went inside to see how low of a light could still generate a charge. I was shocked to find that I was able to recharge my cell phone using the incandescent light over my dining room table. With the exception of the position of the connection ports (as mentioned in other reviews of this product) I'm very happy with the design and use of the Brunton solar array. If it wasn't so expensive I'd buy a second one.Customer Review: Even Better Than Advertised
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I am a nature photographer, and spend significant intervals a long ways from a power outlet. I recently used this solar charger to keep lithium ion batteries charged for my digital camera. I am pleased to report that it works even better than specified. I was able to charge two Olympus BLM-1 batteries simultaneously, in a couple hours in sunny conditions and in six hours in cloudy conditions. Even when the temperature fell as low as 25 F, the charger worked just fine.
The units folds up into a small comparatively small bag. You wouldn't use it for ultralight backpacking, but it worked fine for me, and is comparatively light in relation to my camera gear. The charger got rained on, got mud splashed on it, and was stepped on my a small child, and survived it all just fine.
Sturdy, durable, portable, powerful and effective. Highly recommended.
(I saw one review complaining the unit wouldn't power a laptop computer. That's true. You'd need two. It won't power a refrigerator or a dishwasher, either. But if you need to charge batteries, this works great.)
Customer Review: Brunton 12V - 26 Watt - Great Buy
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I needed to purchase a foldable solar panel that would recharge my camcorder battery while I go on the Trans Sierra Hike -- a 5-6 day hike across the Sierras. I want to videotape the entire trip and I only have four batteries that last only about 1-2 hours of videotaping. With a car charger connector power adapter battery charger (male end) that I purchased for the Canon HV20 camcorder and the car charger receiver cable that comes with the Brunton (female end), I can charge the batteries while I hike (one battery at a time). I'm strapping the solar panel to the outside of my backpack. I tested the panel and my battery charger and it fully charged my battery in a few hours (I had run down the battery until the camera said it was dead).
I can charge or run basically any electronic device that can be powered off of a 12V car charger -- pretty awesome stuff. This solar panel was the best value for the price. The lower wattage panels (and lower priced) would not have had enough wattage to do the job. I'll try to write another review after my trip.
Customer Review: Superior Product. Way beyond my expectations
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
When our Bruton solaris 26 was delivered I could not wait to test it. I purchased this thinking at best it would keep a few items charged for me while camping.
I was amazed at our test results.
All batteries (on every item we tested), we 100% fully discharged. Absolutely drained! When we plugged them into the Solaris I could not believe it not only charged them, but it operated them as well as soon as we plugged them in! Even a Sony PSP!
(some of the tests included a radio and a GPS unit).
I did not test our laptop since I need either an invertor (it's on the way), or a DC plug for it (which I don't have at this point)..... but I would be willing to bet it would definately extend the life of a laptop while you operated it.
Don't even 'think' about buying this product, just buy it now! I cannot wait to link 2 of them together and see what kind of power it will provide.
Highly recommended. (Ok, I just cannot say it enough)