Drive through just about any neighborhood and you’ll probably see at least one home with solar panels. Heck, we have a nearby church with a sprawling setup. As an aside, they configured it so it forms a cross in the middle. Pretty cool, right? Well, they’re not just on top of buildings. They’re also portable, and outdoor power equipment manufacturers are making it happen. For example, there’s the 60W Ryobi Foldable Solar Panel (RYi60SP).
Here’s what it’s got and how it works.
Ryobi Foldable Solar Panel Features
We’ll start with the somewhat obvious observation that this 60-watt solution provides power wherever the sun is shining.
Indeed, Ryobi tells us that their foldable solar panel’s portability makes it the perfect tool for charging mobile devices such as power banks, phones, speakers, and tablets. This should come in particularly handy on your camping trips.
Specs
- Model: RYi60SP
- 60-Watts
- Charge time: ~70 mins
- Ports: USB-A and USB-C
- Weight: 6 lbs
- Dimensions: 20.375 in x 16.5 in
Furthermore, you can utilize this tool to charge Ryobi’s USB lithium batteries, as well as their 18V ONE+ packs that use certain RYOBI power sources.
The Ryobi Foldable Solar Panel works via its USB-A and USB-C ports. If you select the tool’s 45-watt USB-C port, you can recharge smaller devices like a smartphone or tablet in roughly 75 minutes.
Looking for other gear to keep your equipment running? Check out the Ryobi 6,500-Watt Gasoline Powered Portable Generator.
RYi60SP Solar Panel Design
Perhaps most important with this piece of equipment are the design elements. From what we can tell, Ryobi was careful to enhance this foldable solar panel’s portability.
Specifically, that feature is not only for transportation but also for storage. In addition to campgrounds, it should work well on job sites and even the beach.
To set it up, the RYi60SP has a kickstand, or you can strap it to a vertical surface like a tent using four grommets.
What’s more, this panel is light, weighing 6 pounds.
Ryobi Solar Panel Price
This 60-watt tool sells for $249 and comes with a 3-year limited warranty.
