Portable solar panels, built to grow in the field.
Folding, roll-up and modular solar that recharges any SunCase™ without fuel or grid power. Start with one 240W SunFold and scale to a 1,440W array with the same hardware.
Divide the energy you use per day by what one panel produces per day:
Panels = daily Wh ÷ (panel W × peak sun hours × 0.75)
The 0.75 covers real-world losses from heat, dust, angle and wiring. Example: refilling a SunCase™ 1213 (1,280Wh) with 5 peak sun hours takes 1,280 ÷ (240 × 5 × 0.75) = 1.4, so two SunFold 240W panels.
“The vehicles under my responsibility, with their solar readiness, worked excellently in real time.” — Logistics NCO, Ukrainian brigade
Answers
Portable solar, explained.
What is the best portable solar panel for a power station?
For a SunCase™ or any professional power station, the SunFold 240W is NUE's standard choice: 240W per panel, a 72V operating voltage for efficient charging over long cables, and the ability to expand to 1,440W with the same hardware. For vehicles and rucks, the flexible 120W Tactical Roll-Up is the more durable option.
How many watts of solar do I need?
Panels needed = daily watt-hours ÷ (panel watts × peak sun hours × 0.75). Refilling 1,280Wh with 5 peak sun hours needs about 340W of panels, so two SunFold 240W panels. Use the power planning tool to size your exact loads.
Why does a 72V solar panel matter?
Higher voltage means lower current for the same power, so less energy is lost in the cable. That lets you run long 10 AWG extensions and keep panels in full sun while batteries and gear stay in the shade or out of sight. A single ~72V panel can also charge a 48V battery bank through a standard MPPT controller.
Are NUE solar panels TAA compliant?
Yes, two models: the NUESolar™ 120W Tactical Roll-Up and the NUESolar™ 200 Tactical Ultralight are TAA compliant for federal and military buyers. See the Military Buyer's Guide for procurement details.
Do portable solar panels work on cloudy days?
Yes, at reduced output. Expect a fraction of rated power under heavy cloud. Size your array with extra margin, or pair solar with wall, vehicle or generator charging so your SunCase™ stays topped up.
Can portable solar panels power a house?
Not a whole house on their own, but a portable array paired with a high-capacity power station can run essentials like lights, communications, medical devices and a refrigerator during an outage. For larger loads, NUE recommends distributed power: several SunCase™ units and SunFold arrays, or a SunKit™ or SunWing™ system.
Can I connect NUE panels to other brands' equipment?
Yes. NUE panels use standard MC4 connectors, so they work with any compatible charge controller or power station. Check the input voltage and wattage limits of your equipment before connecting.
Spec your solar array.
Talk to our team about the right panels for your mission — from a single SunFold on a SunCase™ 605 to a multi-kilowatt array for a base camp or job site.