ALLPOWERS SE100 — 100W Foldable Solar Panel, ETFE + MC4

The entry-point solar panel for the R-series: a 100W laminated ETFE panel with MC4 output that packs flat and goes in a vehicle, a camper or a garage cabinet between uses.

Why it works in a serious garage

• 100W in a panel that folds flat. Enough to keep a mid-size power station topped up over a day, and small enough to store on a cabinet shelf rather than committing roof space to it.
• One-piece laminated construction. The cells are sealed into a single laminate rather than stitched into fabric, so there is no sagging, no warping and far less for moisture and dust to get into over time.
• ETFE surface rather than PET. ETFE transmits more light, resists UV yellowing and sheds dirt better. It is the reason a good portable panel still makes rated power after three seasons outside.
• Standard MC4 output. MC4 is the universal solar connector, so it pairs with the ALLPOWERS R-series and most other power stations with a PV input — not a proprietary plug that locks you to one brand.
• IP68 sealed and built-in kickstand. Rated for water and dust immersion, with an adjustable stand so you can angle it at the sun rather than laying it flat and losing output.

Specifications

Electrical figures are stated at standard test conditions (1000W/m², 25°C cell, AM1.5) with a ±5% power tolerance. Size an array against the tolerance band, not the nominal number.

What’s in the box

• ALLPOWERS SOLAX SE100 100W solar panel with integrated kickstand
• Solar connector charging cable
• User manual

Shipping & delivery

At 8.4 lb, folded to roughly 22 × 23 in, the panel ships standard ground parcel. Check the ETFE surface for scratches or impact marks before first use — the laminate is what protects the cells, and damage to it is much harder to argue after deployment.

Frequently asked questions

Which power stations will this work with?
Any station or charge controller whose PV input window covers 24.48V open-circuit and 4.8A — which is most of them. ALLPOWERS R-series, plus EcoFlow, Jackery, BLUETTI and other major brands, provided you use the right connector for that station. Check your station’s minimum PV start voltage too: at 24.48V open-circuit, a single panel is below the start threshold on some larger units.

Can I wire several panels together?
Yes. In series the voltages add and current stays put: two panels give roughly 49V open-circuit at 4.8A, three roughly 73V. In parallel the currents add: two panels give roughly 24.5V at 9.6A. Series is usually the better choice here, because it lifts you clear of a controller’s minimum start voltage and cuts cable losses on a long run. Stay under your station’s stated maximum PV voltage, and remember open-circuit voltage climbs in cold weather.

What does the laminated construction actually change?
Most foldable panels are cells sewn into a fabric case with folding hinges — the hinges and stitching are where they fail. The SE100 seals the cells into a single laminated sheet instead. It is thinner, stiffer and better protected against moisture ingress and flex fatigue, which is what makes the IP68 rating meaningful rather than decorative.

How much power will I really get?
The 100W rating is measured at standard test conditions. On a driveway in real weather, expect meaningfully less. Sun angle, haze, heat and dust all cost output, and a panel left flat rather than angled loses a large fraction of a day’s yield. Use the kickstand, aim it, and plan on realistic daily watt-hours rather than the nameplate figure.

Can I leave it out in the rain?
Yes. The IP68 rating covers water and dust immersion, so rain, snow and humidity are not a problem. What it will not tolerate is being bent, folded against the laminate or struck by something sharp — the ETFE encapsulation is the weatherproofing, and once it is punctured the rating means nothing.

Build out the rest of the bay

• ALLPOWERS SE200 200W Foldable Solar Panel — double the output with a higher-voltage design for faster charging.
• Portable power stations — the stations this panel keeps charged. Match the panel to a station’s solar input window before ordering.
• Power station sizing guide — watts, watt-hours and solar recharge, with the arithmetic shown.