Find the perfect panel for your needs. Compare specifications, use cases, and pricing.
| Feature | 100W Panel | 200W Panel MOST POPULAR |
300W Panel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | R2,499 | R3,999 | R5,499 |
| Power Output | 100W | 200W | 300W |
| Weight | 4.5kg (lightest) | 7.8kg | 11.2kg |
| Folded Size | 53 x 35 x 5cm | 61 x 41 x 6cm | 68 x 48 x 7cm |
| Unfolded Size | 140 x 53cm | 163 x 61cm | 204 x 68cm |
| Portability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good | ⭐⭐⭐ Good |
| Cable Length | 3 meters | 3 meters | 5 meters |
| Output Ports | USB-A, USB-C, DC | USB-A, USB-C, DC, Anderson | USB-A, USB-C, DC, Anderson, MC4 |
| Best For |
• Weekend camping • Phones & tablets • Small power banks • Emergency backup |
• Overlanding • Camping fridges • Laptops & devices • Power stations |
• Off-grid living • Load-shedding backup • Large batteries • Multiple devices |
| Can Power |
• Smartphones (5-6 charges/day) • Tablets (2-3 charges/day) • LED lights • Small fans • Power banks up to 50,000mAh |
• All 100W devices plus: • Camping fridge (40-60L) • Laptop (2-3 charges/day) • Power stations up to 1000Wh • 50-100Ah batteries |
• All 200W devices plus: • Large fridges (80L+) • Multiple laptops • Large power stations (1000Wh+) • 100-200Ah batteries • Fast charging |
| Charge Time (100Ah battery from 50%) | ~10 hours | ~5 hours | ~3.5 hours |
| Trip Duration | Weekend (2-3 days) | Extended (4-7 days) | Long-term (7+ days) |
| Ideal User |
• First-time buyers • Light campers • Backpackers • Budget-conscious |
• Overlanders • Weekend warriors • Regular campers • Most popular choice |
• Off-grid enthusiasts • Full-timers • Home backup users • Power-hungry setups |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Delivery | Free (SA only) | Free (SA only) | Free (SA only) |
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Still not sure? Use these quick decision points to choose the right panel.
A simple guide to understanding wattage and selecting the perfect panel for your needs.
Wattage (W) is simply how much power your solar panel can produce per hour under ideal conditions. A 100W panel produces 100 watts of power per hour when facing the sun at the optimal angle on a clear day.
If you have a 100W panel in direct sunlight for 5 hours, you'll generate approximately 500 watt-hours (Wh) of energy. That's enough to charge a typical smartphone about 25-30 times, or a laptop 2-3 times.
Important: Real-world output is typically 70-85% of the rated wattage due to factors like angle, cloud cover, temperature, and time of day. This is normal and expected.
Write down all the devices you'll use during your trip or during load-shedding:
Add up how much energy you'll use in a typical day:
For this example, a 100W panel would be perfect (generates ~400-500Wh on a good day).
Always choose a panel that can produce at least 50% more than your calculated needs. This accounts for:
The most common mistake! People underestimate their power needs or forget about cloudy days. If in doubt, go one size bigger. You can't add more wattage later without buying a second panel.
A 100W panel doesn't produce 100W all day. Peak output happens for 2-4 hours around midday. Morning and evening produce much less. Plan accordingly.
South Africa has great sun, but cloudy days happen. On overcast days, expect only 10-30% of rated output. Always have a backup plan or extra capacity.
| Condition | Expected Output |
|---|---|
| Bright sunny day, optimal angle | 85-100% of rated power |
| Sunny but not optimal angle | 60-80% of rated power |
| Partly cloudy | 40-60% of rated power |
| Overcast/cloudy | 10-30% of rated power |
| Morning/evening (low sun) | 20-40% of rated power |