The SolarRoll is a flexible solar panel that produces 14 watts, 9 watts, or 4.5 watts of power with a loaded current and voltage of 15.1V*. This product offers reverse current protection. The SolarRoll is designed to operate in a temperture range of -22°F to +122°F (-30°C to +50°C)
The SolarRoll consists of photovoltaic cells and will produce power when any of these segments are exposed to sunlight. This means that you can partially unroll the panel and still utilize the power provided. Each segment produces an average of 50mA. To calculate the amount of power your panel will produce when partially unrolled, count the number of segments that you have rolled out and then multiply by 50mA. The voltage stays the same when rolled out entirely or partially.
Fully extended, the SolarRolls produce 900mA, 600mA, or 300mA, depending on wich SolarRoll you own. They can also be linked to other SolarRolls of the same wattage to double the current output. Due to the amount of current present, we recommend that no more than three panels be put in a series at one time.
The SolarRoll is waterproof and can be submerged all the way up to the electrical connectors and not be damaged. Avoid getting the electrical outlets wet. This could cause a direct short of the panel and may permanently damage your product. Use caution when using any electrical appliance.
Our drive and desire to pioneer a line of rugged power sources led to the introduction of the first flexible solar panel, the SolarRoll. Since then, the evolution of this concept has flourished. Backed by glowing reviews in every major magazine and newspaper in this country and others, the SolarRoll has officially taken its place as one of our most talked about products. The proof, though, is in the remarkable performance. The waterproof SolarRoll has given sea kayakers the power to photograph their voyages from the far reaches of the planet. And next spring, it will assist Ed Viesturs in his final summit, Annapurna, as he polishes off the last peak of Endeavor 8000. Ideal for powering satellite phones, members of expeditions worldwide pack the SolarRoll in place of expensive extra batteries that don't offer much relief in the form of weight. We realize however, that not everyone is defying the ordinary. Some of us simply need the SolarRoll for charging our car battery or running our video camera. With this in mind, we're offering alternative sizes and outputs this year to accommodate the growing demand for our most popular solar panel.
Publicly available: yes
Countries where available: USA, contact manufacturer for other countries
Local Price: $295
Available online: yes
Countries where spare parts can be purchased: Contact manufacturer