{"title":"Portable Solar Panels","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompare folding solar panels for compatible power banks and portable power stations. Choose by output, connector and the equipment you plan to charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSolar output versus stored energy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA panel generates power from sunlight; a battery stores it. The rated wattage is a maximum, and actual output changes with sunlight, panel angle, temperature and weather. Match voltage, current and connectors before combining equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dark-energy\"\u003eDark Energy panels\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portable-power\"\u003eportable power banks and stations\u003c\/a\u003e. Check each listing for included cables and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spectre-18w-solar-panel","title":"Dark Energy Spectre 18W Solar Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dark Energy Spectre 18W is a folding solar panel with USB-C and USB-A connections for compatible charging equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGeneration, not storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis panel generates electricity from available sunlight; it does not store energy. Dark Energy recommends charging an external battery first, then using that battery for your device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts rated maximum total output is 18W. Actual output and charging time vary with panel angle, cloud cover, heat, location and season. Check your device’s input and cable requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the manufacturer’s setup and port-care instructions. A solar panel is not a guarantee of continuous power in poor light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portable-solar-panels\"\u003eportable solar panels\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dark-energy\"\u003eDark Energy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Energy","offers":[{"title":"Orange","offer_id":60656638689566,"sku":"SSPF18HVGY","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":60656638722334,"sku":"SSPF18GYGY","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/2148\/4574\/files\/Square_I10A0128_web_optimized.jpg?v=1793150748"},{"product_id":"spectre-200w-solar-panel","title":"Dark Energy Spectre 200W Solar Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dark Energy Spectre 200W is a folding solar panel intended for compatible Recon power stations and other equipment with matching input requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlan your solar setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 200W rating is a maximum panel output, not stored battery capacity or a guaranteed charging rate. Available power varies with sunlight, angle, weather and temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm the receiving device’s voltage, current and connector requirements before connecting it. A compatible power station or battery is required to store generated energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark Energy lists an IP67 rating. Follow the manufacturer’s installation, connection and care instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portable-solar-panels\"\u003eportable solar panels\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dark-energy\"\u003eDark Energy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Energy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60656638886174,"sku":"SSPF200GYHV","price":549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/2148\/4574\/files\/0000_S200W-Folded.webp?v=1793150748"},{"product_id":"spectre-8w-solar-panel","title":"Dark Energy Spectre 8W Solar Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dark Energy Spectre 8W is a compact folding solar panel for compatible small-device charging setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlan for sunlight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts 8W rating is a maximum, not a guaranteed continuous output. Charging depends on sunlight, panel angle, weather and the connected equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe panel generates electricity rather than storing it. Use compatible battery storage if you need power after sunlight is unavailable, and check the connector and input requirements before pairing equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portable-solar-panels\"\u003eportable solar panels\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dark-energy\"\u003eDark Energy\u003c\/a\u003e and compatible \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portable-power\"\u003ebattery storage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Energy","offers":[{"title":"Gray","offer_id":60656638951710,"sku":"SSPF08GYGY","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":60656638984478,"sku":"SSPF08HVGY","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/2148\/4574\/files\/2502-Whitehouse-DarkEnergy-Poseidon-Spectre-1_web_optimized.jpg?v=1793150748"},{"product_id":"spectre-56w-solar-panel","title":"Dark Energy Spectre 56W Solar Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dark Energy Spectre 56W is a folding solar panel with USB-C, USB-A and XT60 output connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOutput options\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated maximum total output: 56W.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C output: up to 35W.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-A output: up to 18W.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXT60 output: up to 56W.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese port ratings are not additive. Actual output depends on sunlight, panel angle, heat and weather. Confirm voltage, current and connector compatibility before connecting a power bank or station.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis panel generates power and does not contain battery storage. Dark Energy recommends charging an external battery first for a more consistent device-charging experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portable-solar-panels\"\u003eportable solar panels\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dark-energy\"\u003eDark Energy\u003c\/a\u003e and compatible \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portable-power\"\u003ebattery storage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Energy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60656639312158,"sku":"SSPF56GYGY","price":348.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/2148\/4574\/files\/0001_Layer-7.webp?v=1793150748"}],"url":"https:\/\/apextechnica.com\/collections\/portable-solar-panels.oembed","provider":"Apex Technica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}