@BLUETTI Any chance recovery mode can be added to say 200L via firmware update?
possibility of exceeding the 8A limit (on request)
Sorry if this is not the right place to ask this, but this is what I’m confused about.
I currently use 5 Bluetti PV200 panels to over panel my AC200P at 1000 watts, even though it will only accept a maximum of 700 watts.
I’m wanting to get the Elite and would like to use the same panels.
What is the proper way to hook them up to the Elite?
Can i hook up all 5 panels to take advantage of the full 1000 watt solar charging ability of the Elite with these 5 panels?
From the manual, it says for quicker charging the example given is if you use both mc4 connectors on the dc input cable. They will be connected in parallel.
Each of the two connectors will have two PV200 (20v/10a) panels connected in series. That will only give me 800 watts.
Important update on 24/11/26 :Bluetti Admin clarified that Elite 200 V2 has only ONE MPPT channel split into Y-shape. :). So I have to correct my post.
You are right, you will not be able to use your 5 pv200 panels to do overpaneling (1000w of solar vs 700w of solar input with your ac200p): you will only be able to use 2 panels in series for each of Solar input (2 couples of MC4 mounted in parallel - Y shape). So 4 panels maximum. However your 4 panels allow a maximum of 800w to be supplied, it is better than your 700w with your ac200p.
Your judicious observation shows that the elite 200 v2 rather replaces the ac180 than the ac200l max etc… for which the solar inputs do better. Compared to the ac180 everything is superior, however for a size a little bit larger by 5%. The ac180 should be introduced in the comparison table right next to the elite 200 v2 and it should be specified for the elite 200 v2 that it is in fact 2 mppt inputs 60V max and 10 A max, and 2x500w max and that for existing pv installations this can have consequences.
I agree with Brassburnz and Selfmadestrom.
Hi @BLUETTI , this chart make this compact and powerful unit very attractive.
I’m interesting in knowing what you mean by Automotive Grade versus the “other” LFP.
Automtive Industry usually favors NMC due to its higher energy-weight ratio, and that makes me wonder 
Thank you for your reply Snips1.
So, in order to reach the maximum 1000 watts of the Elite V2, what combination of currently available Bluetti solar panels can a purchaser use? I assume that you also can’t go over the 1000 watt limit.
It would seem to me that the only combination of panels would be to replace the 200 watt panels in my example with 250 watt panels? Bluetti does not make these, so the 1000 watt solar charging ability of the Elite V2 seams misleading. Am I missing something?
Do you need small, foldable, portable solar panels (more expensive) or large, fixed panels (cheaper) ?
Portable, foldable. Just wondering what the Bluetti options are for their own ELite V2?
Important update on 24/11/26 :Bluetti Admin clarified that Elite 200 V2 has only ONE MPPT channel split into Y-shape. :). So I have to correct my post.
When you put the panels in series, the VOC added of your panels must not exceed the 60v max. This does not leave much choice if you want to use only Bluetti’s foldable and portable panels: 2 sp200l in series per solar entry (for two Solar input mounted in parallel) seems to be the least bad choice.
So with your 4 pv200 which have characteristics very close to the sp200l, you have the right combination (with your fifth unused panel).
If you want to try to do better, you have to look elsewhere than at Bluetti to see if there are portable solar panels that can reach or exceed 500w per mppt.
I figured as much. It is confusing for a novice to go through all the Bluetti products. One could have assumed that all 5 panels would work with a newer unit from the same company because it worked with the older version. They should list what combinations of Bluetti panels will work with each unit to maximize the solar charging.
I decided in this case to pick up two Elite V2 to use with four of my PV200 panels.
I’ll sell my AC200P along with my spare 5th panel as a package deal. Should be able to almost make up the cost of one of the Elite 200.
Thanks again for your help.
Edit:
On the Amazon product page, Bluetti has questions and answers. They recommend 2-3 Bluetti 200W panels. Why do they say 2-3, when 3 of their 200W panels would put it over the voltage? Shouldn’t they be saying either 1, 2 or 4, but not 3?
Here is what they say there:
What kind of solar panel should I choose? Is it possible to use third-party solar panels?
You can use any BLUETTI solar panels. For third-party panels, they must meet the following conditions:
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Total VOC: 12V to 60V
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Total power: 1000W Max.
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Equipped with a compatible solar connector
We recommend 2-3 × BLUETTI 200W panels.
Important update on 24/11/26 :Bluetti Admin clarified than Elite 200 V2 has only ONE MPPT channel split into Y-shape. :). So I have to correct my post.
One last point : it is possible that with 2 strings (of 2 panels in series) mounted in parallel, you produce more in the end than with 5 panels in series: indeed in your series configuration, when a panel is in the shade generally it reduces the intensity of all your panels and therefore the power of the other panels in full sun. Whereas with 2 independent strings, that a string of two panels is in the shade, it does not impact the other string.
If you often have shadows, you may get more Wh with your two strings mounted in parallel.
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Interesting.
Did you see my edit to my last post?
What do you make of Bluetti recommendation?
I think the person who answered didn’t look at the VOC of the Bluetti panels:
For the SP200L: VOC = 24.62V. → 3x VOC = 73.86 >>60V
For your PV200: VOC = 26.1V. → 3x VOC = 78.6V >>60V
Sometimes you can go a few volts higher than 60V… And maybe there is an overvoltage protection on the solar input… But I wouldn’t play with this because it’s the best way to burn your solar input / mppt.
You should draw Bluetti’s attention, especially since it contradicts the example in the manual.
That’s my point.
It was Bluetti’s answer to the question recommending their panels, not just some random internet dude. :)
I have seen the Hobotech Elite V2 review and he tested for solar overvoltage. It shutdown at 64 volts with the built in overvoltage protection.
Starting at about 12min 45 seconds into his review.
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It’s a very good review and testing! Thanks!
Would you be able to run two sets of two SP200L panels (total 4) in parallel with the Elite 200v2, or do the panels have connected in series? I have some shading issues I am trying to circumvent.
Important update on 24/11/26 :Bluetti Admin clarified than Elite 200 V2 has only ONE MPPT channel split into Y-shape. :). So I have to correct my post.
I understand that you are considering the case of putting 4 sp200l panels in parallel (two in parallel on the first input and two on the second input so the 4 are in parallel because the two couples of solar input of the elite 200 v2 are mounted in parallel -Y shape)
This configuration has the advantage that no panel in the shade will limit the intensity of the other but it has a major drawback as follows:
The mppt is limited to 20A, so in the situation where 3 SP200L, connected in parallel, are exposed to full sun, and one in the shade) each panel in full sun can provide up to 9.75A ( I imp) i.e. a total of 29,25 A, but the mppt is limited to 20A, so you will lose 9,25 A, it is as if you only have two panels in full sun connected to the mppt.
So in summer or if you are likely to have more than two panels in full sun, you must avoid putting the 4 panels in parallel : I advise you to make 2 strings in parallel (each string on a Solar input, each string being made up of 2 panels in series. On the other hand in winter, when the sun is low, if you never have more than 2 panels exposed to full sun at the same time (lots of shadows, cloudy sky, low sun all the time), and that in practice the 4 panels never reach 20 A in total, this configuration (4 panels in parallel) can be interesting.
in the general case, I think however that the configuration two strings (each string = 2 panels in series) on each Solar input, should be suitable for most cases.
Don’t forget that if you put the 4 panels in parallel, as the Vimp of your panels are probably under 30v, the MPPT will limit the current to 8,2A (you will have to ask Bluetti to unblock this limitation on the condition that the panel voltage is above 16v).
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Thank you for the detailed response. I have winter season shading issues so I’ll continue to experiment with placement.
Will the Elite 200 issue an error code / go into protect mode from overcurrent?
overcurrent is not a problem, there will be an automatic limitation of the intensity (unlike overvoltage, even if there is a protection, there is a high risk of burning the solar input/mppt). You can detect the cases of overcurrent by looking at the characteristics of the solar input: Wattage and voltage : divide the wattage by the voltage and you will have the intensity (current Amp)…
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@BLUETTI Isn’t there an error with the 200L?
The 200L should be 3000 cycles (not 3500 cycles) according to
BLUETTI AC200L Portable Power Station | 2,400W 2,048Wh - BLUETTI Solar Generator, Portable Power Station?
" Life Cycles: 3,000+ Cycles to 80% Original Capacity"
Would be great if we get these features as firmware update for older models like the AC180. Especially exeeding the 8A limit.