The Jackery Explorer 500 is one of the lightest and most portable rechargeable lithium battery generators on the market.
It features with PURE SINE WAVE 500 watt AC outlet which provides stable power to a wide range of AC-relied devices from TVs, projectors to small blenders, a pellet smoker etc.
With the Jackery SolarSaga 100W Monocrystalline Solar Panel you stay charged with the power of the sun!
With high conversion efficiency up to 23%, it's ideally suited for outdoor life and even unexpected power outages. The solar panel weighs only 9.1 lbs, it's lightweight, foldable and portable with an easy-carry handle.
Clean & Quiet: Drawing energy from the sun and powering through a battery. No gasoline, toxic fumes, or noise during operation.
Convenient: With a compact, lightweight design, it's easy to carry around wherever you go.
Safe: Emissions-free energy source and reliable battery management system makes it safe enough even for indoor use.
Lower Cost: Harnessing the sun’s energy for free and with virtually no maintenance.
Jackery Solar Generator 500 Features
Fast Solar Recharging
With MPPT controller, Solar Generator 5000 can get the maximum efficiency while solar recharging up to. You can also use other convenient recharging ways with wall outlet and car outlet.
Green, Quiet, Easy to Use
Jackery Solar Generator 500 is green for getting solar power with zero emission and nearly silent when in operation. Simply connect the solar panels with the power station, and you can enjoy reliable power when you go RV camping or fishing.
Off-Grid Solar Generator With a Green and Clean Power Supply
The Jackery Solar Generator 500 is a solar solution that combines Jackery Explorer 500 portable power station with a SolarSaga 100W solar panel. It converts sun energy captured by SolarSaga 100W solar panels into electrical power and then stores it in the Explorer 500 portable power station for later use. This solar generator is a reliable and clean power source for campers, RVs, or as an emergency backup if your power goes out.
Jackery Explorer 500 Highlights
Versatile outdoor power supply: 518Wh/24Ah battery capacity, 500W Rated Power and 1000W Surge Power from the pure-sine wave AC port.
All-in-one portable power station: includes three USB ports, AC outlet, and 12V car output. Jackery Explorer 500 provides stable power to mainstream electronics and small appliances, from TVs, projectors to small blenders, etc.
Professional MPPT technology provides faster solar recharge rates. The Explorer 500 can be recharged within 9.5 hours by SolarSaga 100W solar panels.
Portable and compact: Weights only 13.32lbs with an easy-carry handle.
SolarSaga 100W Highlights
High conversion efficiency solar generator: High conversion efficiency up to 23%, building a Portable-Solar-Generator System together with Jackery Explorer 1500/1000/500/300/240 power station.
Solar charger with USB outputs: Equipped with 1* USB-C output port and 1* USB-A output port, charging multiple portable devices at the same time.
Lightweight and durable solar panel with kickstand: Foldable design and weighs only 9.1 lbs. Convenient to carry it wherever you go. Adjust the angle with the built-in kickstand. Made from durable material, high-temperature resistant.
Preparing Your Jackery Solar Generator 500
The Jackery Explorer 500 can be fully charged under straight full sun in 9.5 hours by connecting SolarSaga 100W solar panel.
Solar recharging steps:
1. Find the DC interface on the back of SolarSaga 100;
2. Connect the DC interface of SolarSaga 100 with DC input of Explorer 500
Please Mind These While Solar Recharging:
1. Recharging time varies from different location, temperature, weather etc. The actual time may be different.
2. During recharging, keep your portable power station away from heat and direct sunlight in order to extend its life span.
Jackery Explorer 500 + SolarSaga 100W solar panel offer power-to-go, in a compact, lightweight design featuring multiple connections to charge your mainstream gear and more. This solar generator use solar power to charge. You are not tethered by a wire or a plug anywhere – carefree to go explore the great outdoors when you can run your appliances such as blender, pellet smoker, projector and surveying instruments. It can also be used as an emergency backup power supply in the event of a power outage. It can supply power to light your lamps, laptops, phones, small fridges, CPAP, and other devices.
Jackery Solar Generator 500 Specifications
Jackery Explorer 500
BATTERY INFO
Capacity: 518Wh (21.6V, 24Ah)
Cell Chemistry: Li-ion NMC
Lifecycle: 500 cycles to 80%+ capacity
Management System: BMS, Over Voltage Protection, Short Circuit Protection
PORTS
AC Output: 110VAC, 60Hz, 500W (1000W Surge)
USB-A Output: 5V, 2.4A
Car Output: 12V, 10A
DC Output: 12V, 7A
DC Input: 12V-30V (100W Max)
RECHARGE TIMES
AC Adapter: 7.5 Hours
12V Car Adaptor: 7.5 Hours
SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel: 9.5 Hours
GENERAL
Weight: 13.32 lbs. (6.04 kg)
Dimensions (LxWxD): 11.8 x 7.6 x 9.2 in (30.1 x 19.3 x 24.2 cm)
Operating Usage Temperature: 14-104F (-10-40℃)
Certification: CEC, DOE, FCC, UL, ROHS, CA Prop 65
Warranty: 24 Months
Jackery SolarSaga 100
SOLAR
Peak Power: 100W
Cell Efficiency: 23%
Power Voltage: 18V
Power Current: 5.55A
Open Circuit Voltage: 21.6V
Short Circuit Current: 6A
PORTS
USB-A Output: 5V, 2.4A
USB-C Output: 5V, 3A
GENERAL
Weight: 10.33 lbs. (4.69 kg)
Dimensions (folded): 24 x 21 x 1.4 in (610 x 535 x 35 mm)
Dimensions (unfolded): 48 x 21 x 0.2 in (1220 x 535 x 5 mm)
Operating Usage Temperature: 14-149F (-10-65℃)
Warranty: 24 Months
What's In The Box
Jackery Explorer 500
1 x Solar Generator Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station
I use this for off grid camping and it will run my 65 qt fridge for 2 days with out a recharge. It fully charges on AC in about an hour and about 4 hours on my 160 watt panel. It weighs less than 20 lbs and has a small footprint. Great software interface..what is not to like!
Rusty, thank you for your review, and it sounds like this setup is perfect for your situation. Let us know if we can ever be of help for anything else. We appreciate you!
