EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel
A 160 W folding TOPCon panel with an ETFE coating, a built-in 30 to 60° stand and an IP68 rating, for charging power stations at camp or in a power cut.
$369
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Specs
- CapacityNot applicable
- AC OutputNot applicable
- System VoltageNot applicable
- Panel Power150-199 W
- Charge CurrentNot applicable
- Safety ListingNone verifiable
- Cell TypeTOPCon (N-type)
- Low-Temp ChargingNot applicable
- Warranty1 Year
- MonitoringNot applicable
- Weight12.3 lb
The EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel, model EF-Fold-P160-04 in its manual (store SKU EFSOLAR160W-N), is a folding 160 W panel with N-type TOPCon monocrystalline cells, an ETFE coating, a 30 to 60° built-in stand and a solar angle guide.
It is rated 160 W (±5 W), 18.6 V and 8.6 A at maximum power, 21.3 V open-circuit and 9.1 A short-circuit.
EcoFlow markets 25% efficiency; its manual gives temperature coefficients of −(0.30±0.02)%/°C for Pmax, −(0.25±0.03)%/°C for Voc and +(0.04±0.015)%/°C for Isc, and a recommended ambient range of −4 to 185 °F (−20 to 85 °C).
Unfolded it measures 23.6 x 63.4 x 1.0 in (600 x 1610 x 25 mm), folded 23.6 x 22.5 x 1.3 in (600 x 572 x 32 mm), and it weighs about 12.3 lb (5.6 kg). It is rated IP68. Its junction box carries a 1.5 m output cable with photovoltaic connectors adapted to MC4, and the panel has preset 8 mm holes for hanging.
The box holds the panel, a 2.5 m solar to XT60i charging cable, a protective bag, and the quick start guide, safety instructions and warranty card. The product page gives a 12-month US warranty, as does EcoFlow's US warranty policy. It sells singly at $369.00, and the same page also offers a 2-pack and a gift option.