Going Green with Reuben: Foldable Solar Array- 26 watt- by Brunton

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Foldable Solar Array- 26 watt- by Brunton
Description:

This Foldable Solar Array- 26 watt- by Brunton is the ideal product for charging all your electronic toys. You can now surf the net with solar power, just use this solar array to charge your laptops battery. Not a bad start on going green.

Representing the next generation of solar panel technology, the Solaris 26 maximizes performance while taking up virtually no space at all. The unit's multi-sectional design folds up into a compact footprint that's just a bit larger than a DVD case, while still delivering an impressive 26 watts of power, more than enough to charge a laptop or digital video camera or power a satellite or cell phone.

In addition, the unit's high-performance CIGS solar cells--the most efficient thin-film solar technology available--are extremely reliable, with a design that instinctively converts incident sunlight into an electrical current, even in low-light conditions. The combined functions make this an ideal solar panel for camping trips, hikes, power outages, and other occasions when it helps to have a portable power source on hand.

The Solaris 26, which measures 21.5 by 37.5 inches when open and 11 by 8.5 inches when folded, includes a battery clamp cable for charging car batteries, along with vehicle outlet and multi-linking cables. It's also backed by a one-year warranty.

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Product Description

The next generation of Solaris foldable technology is here. CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide) is the most efficient thin film solar technology available. By maximizing performance while optimizing portability, it makes the Solaris 26 the most compact high output model available.

The built-in blocking diode prevents reverse battery discharge. Provides a lightweight, compact design that includes; Storage Sack, Vehicle outlet cable, Multi-link cable, Battery clamp cable. One Year Warranty. Contact us for Customer Service, Technical and any other question at 1-800-443-4871 (or) support@brunton.com

About Brunton

In 1894 DW Brunton created the Pocket Transit: a compact, precision compass that freed outdoorsmen from the bulky equipment of the time, and set the course Bruton still follows:
Never Accept
Never Settle.
Bruton's home and headquarter is located in Riverton, Wyoming, at the foot of the Wind River range. Which is both inspirational and provides proving ground for products created to that creed, made for those who overcome and achieve. The drive to excel changed everything back in 1894. It matters more today.

At Brunton, their passion for the outdoors is carried over into their daily tasks and is easily recognized through the innovative and professional grade products, they bring to the market place.

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Foldable Solar Array- 26 watt- by Brunton
Ratings:

3.7 out of 5 stars
With 40 Reviews

Foldable Solar Array- 26 watt- by Brunton
Features and Specifications

Foldable 26-watt solar panel folds up and stores in portable sack
Instinctively converts sunlight into electrical current even in low light conditions
Ideal for charging laptops and digital cameras or running cell and satellite phones
High-performance CIGS solar cells are ultra-efficient; reverse flow protection
Measures 11 x 8.5 x 1 inches (W x H x D) when folded and weighs 28 ounces; one-year warranty.

Foldable Solar Array- 26 watt- by Brunton
Review:

5 out of 5 Stars
The Real Deal
By Jasmine on April 29, 2014
Size: 2 Watt 5 Volt Verified Purchase
Well, when various companies make a claim, they mean if the sun was at 12 noon, on the summer equinox, on the equator, at a 90o angle, etc. They break easily, and for all practical purposes are not man-portable.

The Brunton was getting from 80% to full power all say long. Haze, partly cloudy, no problem. Angle not perfect? Forget about it. You don't have to move it every 20 minutes. It charged a car battery with the controller on, in 16 light hours. It charged a Toshiba Satelite no problem hooked up directly. Just watch your batter gauge and take it off at 98% to be safe.

BUT here comes the surprise:

Went camping at 5,000feet elevation, ran the car batteries dead listening to music. Next morning I hook up the brunton and we go fishing. Come back 5 hours later, and I was hoping to have enough charge to crank the engine. Not only did it crank, but it must have been fully charged. I had no gauges, so I just turned the headlights and radio on and cranked it again, and it started under a full load. So it had to be very charged. This took at least double the time at normal altitude.

Oh, and It ran the laptop (Toshiba satellite) in real time. Yes, one "26" watt panel at 5,000feet. It wont do this under normal circumstances, you need two, but it does show me just how efficient these cells are in converting sunlight.

Altitude does something magical to these things that about doubles their performance. Worth the extra money, as everything else is really a waste of money. These are super light, packable and portable, and takes abuse that everything else dreams of.

One complaint: WHY CANT BRUNTON INCLUSE A COUPLE OF LINKING WIRES WITH THIS? You'd figure for this kind of money it would be a given. C'mon brunton, make it happen, don't trip at the finish line!

Foldable Solar Array- 26 watt- by Brunton
Frequently Asked Questions

Question
Is the brunton 26 watt foldable solar array water proof or water resistant?
Answer
Yes, very much so. I had it outside 24/7 through two west African rainy seasons and it wasn't damaged at all.
By Corey Langseth on July 12, 2015

Question
My unit came with a four prong adapter, battery clips and cig. lighter. does anyone know if there is a usb adapter?
Answer
There is no USB adapter. Best bet is to use the cigarette adapter with a USB car adapter thing. Probably won't get a full 2.1 amps but the older 1amp USB works fine.
By Corey Langseth on March 24, 2015

Brunton Solaris 26 REVIEW (video)

Published on Jul 29, 2014
This is a video demonstration of th Brunton solaris 26. I jump started a car using only a Brunton solar array. It took a little under an hour for the battery to charge, but it worked!