If you’ve ever gone camping, hiking, or just wanted to experience life off the grid, one of the best ways to do this is through solar power. Solar power allows us to use minimal amounts of electricity that can run many portable devices. 

A 60 Watt Solar Panel Kit is lightweight and foldable for easy storage. In a matter of minutes, the solar panel can be folded into a suitcase and weighs just 6.8lb so you can easily carry it with you wherever you go. While it cannot produce as much power as a 100-watt solar panel it can power most low-wattage devices rated under 100 watts.

As you can easily carry this solar charger with you it’s very convenient for your camping, traveling, hiking, and other outdoor activities. This 60W portable solar panel is specially designed for outdoor charging. 

It has an 18V DC output, for charging DC devices. It can also charge various electronic devices such as cellphones, PSP, MP3/4, GPS devices, etc with a USB port. It also has a Type C port which can charge new Macbook and Android smartphones like S9/S8 etc. 

The USB-C (Type-C) is a fast charger that is a port used to charge electronic devices that use a USB-C port. The USB-C standard is an emerging standard for charging and data transfer and is available on a variety of devices including smartphones, laptops, and tablets. 

With a 10-in-1 connector kit, this solar panel can be used to power up your portable generators and laptops. 

How many Amps does a 60 Watt Solar Panel Produce?

A 60-watt foldable solar panel with multiple DC outputs will produce different Amps on each output. The standard output for the solar panel is the 18V output which should produce a maximum of 3.3A. 

The USB outputs will operate at 18 Watts and at 5v Voltage and produce 3A. The 12V output will also be at an 18-watt rating producing 1.5A  at a 12V voltage. This is for trickle charging a standard 12v battery. 

The 18v output is where you get the maximum power to run your DC devices and recharge your battery or power stations. 

How many 12 batteries can a 60-watt solar panel charge?

The 12v output in most portable solar panels has been standardized to produce a trickle charge of around 1.2A. This is enough to maintain a car or RV battery of around 50Ah. 

If you were to take a standard 60-watt solar panel module at 18v you will need a charge controller. A solar charge controller is a device that regulates the charging of batteries from solar panels. 

It ensures that the batteries are not overcharged and that the power from the solar panels is used efficiently. A solar charge controller also protects the batteries from being damaged by overcharging.

PWM and MPPT are two types of charge controllers used to regulate the flow of electricity in a solar panel system. PWM charge controllers are less efficient than MPPT charge controllers, but they are typically more affordable. MPPT charge controllers are more expensive, but they are also more efficient at converting solar power into usable electricity. 

With 3.3 Amps you can fully recharge a 20 Ah battery in the course of a day depending on sunlight availability. 

How Much Power does a 60-Watt Solar Panel Produce?

The amount of power solar produces will depend on the number of sun hours. Sun-hours is a unit of measurement for the amount of time that the sun is shining on a particular spot. It is used to determine the amount of solar radiation that is available for solar power generation.

A 60-watt solar panel can produce 300-watt-hours of power over a 5-hour period in good sunlight conditions. This is with high-efficiency monocrystalline solar panels. 

Monocrystalline solar panels are made from a single, large crystal of silicon. They are more efficient than other types of solar panels and can be made smaller for given power output. Monocrystalline silicon solar cells are also the most expensive.

Conversion efficiency is a measure of how well a solar panel can convert sunlight into electricity. The higher the conversion efficiency, the more electricity the panel can produce. Most solar panels have a conversion efficiency of around 20%.

To make sure you get maximum efficiency, always ensure that the solar panels are facing direct sunlight. You should also mount the panels at a tilt angle to obtain a higher output. The adjustable brackets at the back should help you in mounting the panels. 

60-watt vs 100-watt solar panel 

Because of efficiency and conversion losses a 60-watt solar panel may not really power your DC devices to your desired standards. A 100-watt panel will perform really well when charging your phone, laptops, and small portable devices. 

This is especially true when it comes to power stations, a 300-watt solar generator power station has a 20 ah battery but you will never fully charge it with a 60-watt solar panel. 

A 100-watt solar panel will be more suitable in that case as it will produce more amps to recharge the power station faster.