Hi guys, I need help setting up this mini solar panel. I got it with the intention of using it to charge my phone and power Bank. But the panel has no usb port. Instead, it comes with a 5.5x 2.1 mm DC plug hole like in the picture below.
I have no experience using solar panels.
Does anyone have an idea on how to use it?

it is an 18 volts, 15 watt panel.

Does anyone know how I can power my phone with it?

Weirdberg1:
Does anyone know how I can power my phone with it?

how much did you buy it? i think u need an inverter before u can use it to charge ur fone

You need a dc to dc converter with it, you can buy from jumia.
But I'll advise to get a small battery with it, maybe 12v 18ah, or 12v 12ah.
You'll enjoy it with your phone for years

There are some dc converters that converts directly to 5v from solar panels too.

Teknoteableblog:
how much did you buy it? i think u need an inverter before u can use it to charge ur fone

I have forgotten the exact price but it was between 6k - 7k. The brand is binatone. I got it from jumia.

Yemmyteespeed007:
There are some dc converters that converts directly to 5v from solar panels too.

can you recommend one from jumia? along with a small battery. I did a search for dc to dc converter on jumia and got confused.

18v 15w panel is for charging a 12v battery.
You will need a 12v inverter. Most of the small inverters comes with lights/radio and multiple 5v usb ports for phone charging.
The smallest ones are about 13k on jumia and comes with solar panel similar to yours.
You could sell your panel and buy the complete set. (I haven't seen the inverter sometimes called solar lights being sold separately)

Polaris1:
18v 15w panel is for charging a 12v battery.
You will need a 12v inverter. Most of the small inverters comes with lights/radio and multiple 5v usb ports for phone charging.
The smallest ones are about 13k on jumia and comes with solar panel similar to yours.
You could sell your panel and buy the complete set. (I haven't seen the inverter sometimes called solar lights being sold separately)

Thanks.
I found this after doing a search on jumia. Can I get that one?
if not, can you recommend one?...am asking because I have zero knowledge on stuff like this hence want to make sure I am getting the right device.

^^^
NO!
That inverter was made for cars.
It is designed to be fed from a battery and not from an 18v panel.
It doesn't even have a receptacle for you to plug in the solar panel.

This is what the proper complete pack looks like:

The alternative is for you to buy : 12volts battery (60 amps should be about 20k). and inverter of about 100 watts (another 15k)
This should power your phones, lights and even your laptop for minimal time.
OR
Buy a simple low capacity solar phone charger:

Polaris1:
The alternative is for you to buy : 12volts battery (60 amps should be about 20k). and inverter of about 100 watts (another 15k)
This should power your phones, lights and even your laptop for minimal time.
OR
Buy a simple low capacity solar phone charger:

wow, thanks. I'd go for the low capacity solar phone charger.

Weirdberg1:

can you recommend one from jumia? along with a small battery. I did a search for dc to dc converter on jumia and got confused.

so these are all you need plus battery, the converter without usb is for charging your battery.

Yemmyteespeed007:
so these are all you need plus battery, the converter without usb is for charging your battery.

This is exactly what I want. I can connect the solar panel directly into this converter right? and the plug would fit.
can I use these without a battery? or a battery is Needed.

Well depending on your choice of module, but you can also cut away the solar connector and connect wires directly.

It can work without a battery.

Polaris1:
^^^
NO!
That inverter was made for cars.
It is designed to be fed from a battery and not from an 18v panel.
It doesn't even have a receptacle for you to plug in the solar panel.

This is what the proper complete pack looks like:

Can this serve as a laptop powerbank?

Mine consumes 90W.

Olamyde.

Yes.

Olamyyde:

Can this serve as a laptop powerbank?

Mine consumes 90W.

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Polaris1:
^^^
NO!
That inverter was made for cars.
It is designed to be fed from a battery and not from an 18v panel.
It doesn't even have a receptacle for you to plug in the solar panel.

This is what the proper complete pack looks like:

How much can I get a solar panel and battery that will power TV for 6 hours?

oyetpel:

How much can I get a solar panel and battery that will power TV for 6 hours?

I will assume your TV to be 32 inches LED with 60watts consumption (may vary).

12v 200 watts mono solar panel.
20 amps Pwm charge controller.
500 watts pure sine wave inverter.
75amps or 100amos deep cycle battery.
Cables (length will depend on installation position) and connectors.

Those are what you need. You can Google the items for current prices.

Polaris1:

I will assume your TV to be 32 inches LED with 60watts consumption (may vary).

12v 200 watts mono solar panel.
20 amps Pwm charge controller.
500 watts pure sine wave inverter.
75amps or 100amos deep cycle battery.
Cables (length will depend on installation position) and connectors.

Those are what you need. You can Google the items for current prices.

What's the total price?

Alejoas:



Mobile Power Solution (MPS) guarantees you power on the go, where and when you need it. Our brand new MPS 2. 0 can power laptop for between 10 to 24 hours, a dc fan for 24 hours, easily recharge by Solar, Grid electricity or Power generating set within 4 hours.

How much is it?

Polaris1:
^^^
NO!
That inverter was made for cars.
It is designed to be fed from a battery and not from an 18v panel.
It doesn't even have a receptacle for you to plug in the solar panel.

This is what the proper complete pack looks like:

how does this system work?

Noah13:
how does this system work?

Place solar panel to face the sun
Connect panels to inverter (indoor)
Switch on inverter
Plug your phones, fans etc to inverter.

Polaris1:

Place solar panel to face the sun
Connect panels to inverter (indoor)
Switch on inverter
Plug your phones, fans etc to inverter.

which inverter would you recommend for this panel?

Noah13:
which inverter would you recommend for this panel?

The panel and inverter come as 1 package. The battery is enclosed inside the inverter.

Polaris1:

The panel and inverter come as 1 package. The battery is enclosed inside the inverter.

Boss what do you make of this system?
https://www./souer-1000w-home-solar-lighting-system-for-tv-laptop-and-lights-251652338.html

I'm just trying to get value for money. This one is slightly higher than saroda

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Generally, these compact solar stations are only useful for phones, fan and maybe a laptop IN THE AFTERNOON.
The battery capacity is usually low.
Battery capacity is critical.

Polaris1:
^^ link not working.
Generally, these compact solar stations are only useful for phones, fan and maybe a laptop IN THE AFTERNOON.
The battery capacity is usually low.
Battery capacity is critical.

Seems nairaland is fighting against links

The inverter is a Modified Sine Wave.
Simply not good
Type: "Modified vs Pure Sine Wave inverter" into google search and read further.
A 40ah battery doesn't give much storage.
Buy this only if you are desperate and cash strapped.

Polaris1:
The inverter is a Modified Sine Wave.
Simply not good
Type: "Modified vs Pure Sine Wave inverter" into google search and read further.
A 40ah battery doesn't give much storage.
Buy this only if you are desperate and cash strapped.

Would you recommend the saroda system or an upgraded version of the second one? Maybe a 100-200ah battery, 150w panel and the pure sine wave inverter? The charge controller looks like it's in order