While it’s not completely waterproof, it can withstand light rain.

With energy prices soaring, it’s good to have alternatives.

Let’s find out whether it’s the right pick for you.

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You’ll receive a panel consisting of four foldable elements, each featuring an integrated kickstand.

A pocket attached to one of the outer elements holds the built-in MC4 connector.

Buckles and a handle make the whole unit portable.

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Man Carrying Portable Solar Panel on His Back Featured Image

The panel makes a great first impression.

As you’re holding or lifting the panel, you could…

Since this panel is only IP54 rated, you might’t let it sit in heavy rain.

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Man Carrying Portable Solar Panel on his Back

If you need something that’s weatherproof, look for an IP65+ rated product.

Wiring panels in series adds up their total voltage output, while maintaining the maximum current.

Wiring them in parallel keeps the voltage the same, but increases the current.

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Sitting Upright on Ground

Should You Buy the Zendure 400W Solar Panel?

If you do back the Kickstarter, however, bundling it with the solar panel does make sense.

$3.43 per Watt).

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Buckle

In fact, we had trouble testing it on our front porch due to its size.

Besides, it’s not entirely weatherproof, hence, not suitable for a permanent outdoors installation.

FAQ

Q: Can you chain multiple Zendure 400W solar panels?

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Open Side Pocket With MC4 Cable

Q: Can you permanently mount the Zendure 400W solar panel outdoors?

Q: Are the Zendure 400W solar panel’s cells wired in series or parallel?

The Zendure 400W solar panel actually consists of four 100W elements.

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Setup Instructions Printed on Panel Backside

The cells in each element are wired in series.

The four elements are connected to each other in parallel.

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Partially Unfolded

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Unfolded and Standing Exposed to Sun

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Standing Opposite Back and Side View

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Standing Back View

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Standing Back and Side View

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Top Side View

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Kickstand Detail Side View

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Kickstand Detail Opposite Side View

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Grommet and Stiching Detail

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Open Side Picket With Cable and MC4 Connector

Zendure 400W Solar Panel MC4 Connector Detail

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Partially Unfolded Head On View

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Man Carrying Portable Solar Panel in Left Hand

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Man Carrying Portable Solar Panel on His Back Closeup

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Grommet and Stiching Detail

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Man Carrying Portable Solar Panel in Left Hand

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Buckle

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Partially Unfolded

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Standing Back View

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Unfolded and Standing Exposed to Sun

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Open Side Picket With Cable and MC4 Connector

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Setup Instructions Printed on Panel Backside

Zendure Solar Panels Wired in Series

Zendure Solar Panels Wired in Parallel

EcoFlow 400W Solar Panel Side View

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Standing Back and Side View

Zendure 400W Solar Panel Top Side View