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Review Summary For : Powerwerx FSP-60W Folding and Portable 60W Solar Panel
Reviews: 1MSRP: $149.99
Description:
The Powerwerx FSP-60W folding 60 watt solar panel is designed to keeping LifePO4 type batteries charged up and ready to go. Built-in soft carry handle allows easy portable operation. Features: Adjustable Stands Soft Carry Handle Folded Latch Fasteners Storage Bag for Cables (and Charge Controller, not included) Splash Proof Design Lightweight for true portable operation Specifications: Material: Heavy Duty Black Canvas Waterproof Material Maximum Power Output: 60 Watts Maximum Operating Voltage (Vmp): 19.8V Maximum Operating Current (Imp): 3A Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc): 23.76V Short-Circuit Current (Isc): 3.3A Cell Array: (2 x 3) on 3 foldable panels Cell Type: Monocrystalline (more efficient) Panel Connections: (2x) MC4 Connectors Folded Dimensions: 16.25" x 11.75" x 0.6" (413mm x 298mm x 15mm) Unfolded Dimensions: 16.25" x 33.0" x 0.1" (413mm x 838mm x 3mm) Optional Charge Controller: MPPT-150-14.6 or equivalent Weight: 3.9 lbs. (1.8 kg) Warranty: 1 Year
Product is in production
More Info: https://powerwerx.com/fsp-60w-folding-solar-panel
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KC6ZKT Rating: 2021-05-07
Value-priced, fragile, limited support Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I'm a long-time fan of a range of Powerwerx products, but this one gets a thumbs-down.

I do a lot of remote operation. I have SOTA gear, I set-up temporary event stations, and deploy small portable repeaters. The FSP-60W is a promising product for all of those applications, boasting backpacker-level portability, great value for the stated output, and in an elegant package. I like the nice touch of fold-out legs for standing it upright, and the grommets for staking it down.

But my unit never really got used because of a defect of design. The output cable is soldered to the panel well inside the sewn fabric structure, and is attached without strain relief. Any slightly careless tug on the output cable will pull it loose, as happened to mine. Because of the heavy-duty sewed construction, repair may not be possible. (According to the Powerwerx support staff they do not offer a repair service.)

My FSP-60W worked great only once shortly after I bought it, and then never again. I'm not even aware of the moment when I might have pulled the cable loose--it didn't take much. I'm trying to decide how much I want to cut-up the fabric to repair it myself.

All in all, I wouldn't recommend this solar panel to anyone.