Best BLUETTI PV200 Solar Panel vs BLUETTI 100W Solar Panel: Need recommendation

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Hi everyone
I’ve been to set up a small solar backup for my home use, but I am a bit confused now. I started looking into portable solar panels, and after going through a lot of options, I ended up focusing on BLUETTI panels. I spent quite some time reading reviews on sites like. Also checked some forum discussions and comparison blogs.

  • BLUETTI 100W Solar Panel (https://www.bluettipower.com bluetti-100w-solar-panel)
    I understand, the PV200 gives higher output and might be better for faster charging, but the 100W one looks more compact and easier to carry. My main use is occasional backup and maybe some outdoor use, so not sure which one makes more sense long term.
    If anyone here has used either of these or has better knowledge, please guide which one should be a better choice in real use? I need your help to decide, and thanks in advance.
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They are both good panels, but it’s “horses for courses”, lol. What power station are you wanting to charge?

Both the 100W and the 200W panels are nominal 12V panels with a Voc of around 24.6V. To charge a small to mid size power station in the Bluetti range you need to get above 30V to use the full 10 or 20A charge input limit. So one panel alone will be limit to 8A at the lower voltage.

This means that you need either, one nominal 24V panel with a Voc in the high 40sV or 2 of either the 100 or 200W in Series, to maximise input Watts.

It would help to answer your Q. if you state the power station used, typical use and an idea of the % of it you might need to recharge. These are all factors that determine the amount of solar needed. Country might help re expected solar harvest. :slight_smile:

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