Can someone please tell me the maximum solar panel input for this battery? The part number would be helpful. I believe it’s 500W and would like to order it ASAP. Thanks
I purchased the AC180 on Aug 30, 2024 then it went on sale with a 20% discount on Sep 3, 2024. I’d like to get the 20% instead of returning it for a refund and reordering with the new discount.
@duedad
I’m sure the AC180 parameter specs on BLUETTI official website will help. As for the price difference , please contact the support team of the respective purchasing platform for further assistance.
Hi @duedad
You can contact the sales team and let them check. The email should be available on the official website for your country.
greetings
Erik
The one point not often made with solar input. The specs of the AC180 (as with all power stations) state the MAX W solar input. The other values are the Amps and the Volts. In the instance of the AC180, the specs are; 500W at 10A and with a range of 12 to 60V.
These are Maximum values, it does not mean you will be able to achieve all of these maximum values in real world solar input.
The critical value is the voltage - Do not exceed 60V.
Most MPPT solar controllers can absorb additional amps and Watts.
I’ll give an example next post. 
If for example you used 2 x 300W nominal 12V panels connected in series, you will exceed the AC180 specified Watts and Amps limits. The controller MAY absorb the extra W and A.
However, I would NOT do this as it exceeds the power station specs and if it goes wrong, no Warranty.
The best you can hope for are 2 x 250W panels (at the AC180 specified Max W). The Amps will exceed AC180 Max, but panels rarely achieve maximum output in the real world. The safe “Bet” is to use 2 x 200W panels.
Finally, if you used 3 nominal 12V panels in series, the voltage far exceeds specs and you will KILL the 180. So DON’T.
