Selecting the correct solar panel for your notebook

Selecting the correct panel is easier than you might think. All you need to do is match the watt rating of your laptop or other portable device to that of the solar charger.

You can use a panel with a higher watt rating than that of you laptop to improve charging speed. You can also use a charger with a lower watt rating but your device will not charge as fast as it would on mains power.

All portable devices should have this information written on the adapter you use to charge from the mains. You should read the figures from the output rating. If your adapter does not have an output watt rating it should have the amps and volts.

You can work out your watts with this simple equation: Amps x Volts = Watts

Required Accessories

You will need an adaptor that enables your laptop to be run from a 12v cigarette lighter socket. If you have one that came with your computer, or one is availabel specifically for your computer this is the best option. We do however sell an adaptor that is designed to work with most well known brands of notebook computer. more details here.

Connecting your folding solar panel

(1) The Sun, a free source of safe, reliable power transmits photons to (2)
(2) Your P3 Power Pack Folding Solar Panel which connects to the included cable
(3) The Female Cigarette Lighter Cable which connects to (4)
(4) A multi-voltage laptop adapter which connects to (5)
(5) Your laptop