Description
The Jackery Bifacial 500W is a rigid solar panel of 500 W, designed for permanent installation: camper van roof, garden shed, balcony, or cabin. It’s sturdy, made to stay outdoors.
What useful solar power can you expect in a day?
On paper, 500 W, but in real life, it depends on the sun, the season, and the orientation. On a nice day, expect to recover between 2000 and 2500 Wh. In practical terms, that’s enough to quickly charge a large station or power a significant setup. At this power level, solar becomes your main source of autonomy, even with high capacities.
Rigid: designed to last outdoors
Built for fixed installation, this rigid panel withstands the elements over time (IP68 waterproofing). It weighs 27.1 kg. You place it on a roof, a support, or a frame, and it produces daily. Less portable than a foldable panel, but more robust and often more efficient for permanent production.
Compatibility: what connection?
On the cell side, it features bifacial monocrystalline type N with an efficiency of about 22.6%. The panel powers Jackery Explorer stations as well as other brands with the appropriate adapter. Just make sure the panel’s voltage falls within the solar input range (MPPT) of your station, especially if you’re connecting multiple panels in series.
Choose wisely based on your usage
To aim for complete autonomy or quickly recharge a large station, this is the artillery you need, provided you have the space to install or deploy it.
Why buy from Vantour?
We work directly with the brand, not as an anonymous stock reseller. You therefore leave with a 100% authentic and official product, with stocks managed by Jackery (real availability) and customer service assured by the manufacturer for the longest possible duration.
In terms of pricing, to give you a concrete idea: £599,00 at the brand.
We help you choose
A panel is useless without a properly sized station. If you’re starting from scratch, read our buying guide for portable electric stations, and for an overview of electricity in autonomy, our feedback on having electricity while wild camping. And we keep updated all the current Jackery promotions.
