Solar
How many sun hours to refill a power station?
Sun hours = Wh ÷ (0.75 × the lower of panel watts and solar input)
Sun hours for each station
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
1.4 h to full at its 1,000 W max
200 W panels: 6.8 h · 400 W: 3.4 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2Paid linkBLUETTI Apex 300
1.5 h to full at its 2,400 W max
200 W panels: 18.4 h · 400 W: 9.2 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI Apex 300Paid linkEcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
1.7 h to full at its 220 W max
200 W panels: 1.9 h · 400 W: 1.7 h
EcoFlow price, Oct 23
Check price at EcoFlow for the EcoFlow RIVER 3 PlusPaid linkBLUETTI Elite 30 V2
1.9 h to full at its 200 W max
200 W panels: 1.9 h · 400 W: 1.9 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2Paid linkAnker SOLIX S5000
2.2 h to full at its 3,000 W max
200 W panels: 33.5 h · 400 W: 16.7 h
Anker price, Oct 23
See it at Anker for the Anker SOLIX S5000Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
2.3 h to full at its 600 W max
200 W panels: 6.8 h · 400 W: 3.4 h
Anker price, Oct 23
See it at Anker for the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2BLUETTI AC200L
2.3 h to full at its 1,200 W max
200 W panels: 13.7 h · 400 W: 6.8 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI AC200LPaid linkALLPOWERS R4000
2.3 h to full at its 2,000 W max
200 W panels: 23 h · 400 W: 11.5 h
ALLPOWERS price, Oct 23
Check price at ALLPOWERS for the ALLPOWERS R4000Paid linkALLPOWERS R1500
2.4 h to full at its 650 W max
200 W panels: 7.7 h · 400 W: 3.8 h
ALLPOWERS price, Oct 23
Check price at ALLPOWERS for the ALLPOWERS R1500Paid linkEcoFlow DELTA 2 Max
2.7 h to full at its 1,000 W max
200 W panels: 13.7 h · 400 W: 6.8 h
EcoFlow price, Oct 23
Check price at EcoFlow for the EcoFlow DELTA 2 MaxPaid linkEcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus
2.7 h to full at its 1,000 W max
200 W panels: 13.7 h · 400 W: 6.8 h
EcoFlow price, Oct 23
Check price at EcoFlow for the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max PlusPaid linkBLUETTI Elite 200 V2
2.8 h to full at its 1,000 W max
200 W panels: 13.8 h · 400 W: 6.9 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2Paid linkBLUETTI AC180
3.1 h to full at its 500 W max
200 W panels: 7.7 h · 400 W: 3.8 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI AC180Paid linkAnker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
3.4 h to full at its 800 W max
200 W panels: 13.7 h · 400 W: 6.8 h
Anker price, Oct 23
See it at Anker for the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
3.6 h to full at its 400 W max
200 W panels: 7.1 h · 400 W: 3.6 h
Jackery price, Oct 23
See it at Jackery for the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Jackery HomePower 3000
4.1 h to full at its 1,000 W max
200 W panels: 20.5 h · 400 W: 10.2 h
Jackery price, Oct 23
See it at Jackery for the Jackery HomePower 3000Jackery Explorer 600 v2
4.3 h to full at its 200 W max
200 W panels: 4.3 h · 400 W: 4.3 h
Jackery price, Oct 23
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
6.8 h to full at its 400 W max
200 W panels: 13.6 h · 400 W: 6.8 h
Jackery price, Oct 23
See it at Jackery for the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
Our math, empty to full. Clouds, winter sun and charging losses add time. Photos: the makers. Cards marked “Illustration” use our own drawing where we have no photo.
See every number in a table
| Station | Capacity | Solar input | At max input | 200 W panels | 400 W panels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 (ships Nov 12) | 1,024 Wh | 1,000 W | 1.4 h | 6.8 h | 3.4 h |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 | 2,765 Wh | 2,400 W | 1.5 h | 18.4 h | 9.2 h |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 286 Wh | 220 W | 1.7 h | 1.9 h | 1.7 h |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | 288 Wh | 200 W | 1.9 h | 1.9 h | 1.9 h |
| Anker SOLIX S5000 (available Oct 27) | 5,024 Wh | 3,000 W | 2.2 h | 33.5 h | 16.7 h |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 1,024 Wh | 600 W | 2.3 h | 6.8 h | 3.4 h |
| BLUETTI AC200L | 2,048 Wh | 1,200 W | 2.3 h | 13.7 h | 6.8 h |
| ALLPOWERS R4000 | 3,456 Wh | 2,000 W | 2.3 h | 23 h | 11.5 h |
| ALLPOWERS R1500 | 1,152 Wh | 650 W | 2.4 h | 7.7 h | 3.8 h |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus | 2,048 Wh | 1,000 W | 2.7 h | 13.7 h | 6.8 h |
| EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max | 2,048 Wh | 1,000 W | 2.7 h | 13.7 h | 6.8 h |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | 2,074 Wh | 1,000 W | 2.8 h | 13.8 h | 6.9 h |
| BLUETTI AC180 | 1,152 Wh | 500 W | 3.1 h | 7.7 h | 3.8 h |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 | 2,048 Wh | 800 W | 3.4 h | 13.7 h | 6.8 h |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh | 400 W | 3.6 h | 7.1 h | 3.6 h |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 | 3,072 Wh | 1,000 W | 4.1 h | 20.5 h | 10.2 h |
| Jackery Explorer 600 v2 (sold out) | 640 Wh | 200 W | 4.3 h | 4.3 h | 4.3 h |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,042 Wh | 400 W | 6.8 h | 13.6 h | 6.8 h |
Our math, empty to full. Clouds, winter sun and charging losses add time.
The 75% is our assumption, not a maker figure. Makers’ own times run longer: BLUETTI lists 2.2 h from its 200 W maximum solar input. Jackery lists 7.5 h with one SolarSaga 200 W panel. Most of these can’t charge below 32°F; see each station page.
Quick answers
How long does a 200 W panel take to charge 1,000 Wh?
About 6.7 hours of strong sun: 1,000 Wh ÷ 150 W.
Do more panels help?
Only up to the station’s solar input limit. Check the manual for voltage and plug limits.
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