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5V 1.2W Solar Panel - ETFE
A 5 V, 1.2 W solar panel from Voltaic Systems, built with ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) construction for superior durability over standard PET or lamin...
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A 5 V, 1.2 W solar panel from Voltaic Systems, built with ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) construction for superior durability over standard PET or laminate panels. Featuring 10 high-efficiency monocrystalline SunPower cells with 22%+ efficiency, this panel is waterproof, scratch-resistant, and UV-resistant — built to handle everyday outdoor conditions including drops and impacts.
This panel outputs a nominal 5 V at 200 mA peak via a 3.5 mm × 1.1 mm DC jack connector, making it easy to connect to charger boards and battery management systems.
Key Features
- ETFE Construction – Waterproof, scratch-resistant, and UV-resistant; far more durable than PET panels
- 22%+ Efficiency – Monocrystalline SunPower cells for maximum energy harvest
- 1.2 W Output – Enough to charge small LiPo batteries or power low-consumption projects
- DC Jack Connector – 3.5 × 1.1 mm barrel jack for easy connection
- Rugged Design – Withstands drops, impacts, and prolonged outdoor exposure
Specifications
- Output Voltage – 5 V nominal
- Peak Current – 200 mA
- Power – 1.2 W
- Cell Type – Monocrystalline SunPower (22%+ efficiency)
- Construction – ETFE
- Connector – 3.5 × 1.1 mm DC jack
Ideal For
- Solar-powered LiPo battery charging
- Remote IoT sensor stations and weather monitors
- Portable outdoor electronics
- Educational solar energy projects
Package Contents
- 1× 5 V 1.2 W ETFE Solar Panel (with 3.5 × 1.1 mm DC jack)
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- DC
- DC means direct current, where electricity flows in one constant direction, as supplied by batteries, USB ports and many plug-pack power supplies. When a product specifies DC, it runs from a DC supply rather than mains AC, so you need to provide the correct voltage and polarity.
- IoT
- Short for Internet of Things, meaning physical devices that connect to networks or the internet to send data or be controlled remotely. It matters if you want projects such as connected sensors, remote controls or classroom data-logging activities.
- LiPo
- A LiPo (lithium polymer) battery is a rechargeable lithium battery widely used in portable projects because it is light and compact. LiPo cells need correct charging circuitry and careful handling to stay safe, so equipment that supports LiPo generally includes charging or protection hardware suited to that battery type.
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