Anker · Folding fabric (compact)
Anker SOLIX PS30 Portable Solar Panel
Solar savings: 2 panels — 10%; 3 panels — 13%; 4 panels — 15%; 5 panels — 18%. Maximum 5 panels per purchase; mix models. Panels inside kits do not count. Offers do not stack.
Based on 1 separately purchased panel after adding this selection. Final total is confirmed in your bag.
Overview & Key Strengths
Why this solar panel
The Anker SOLIX PS30 (A2421) is a rugged, 30W ultra-portable 2-port USB solar charger designed to clip onto a backpack or unfold at camp to keep phones, tablets, action cameras, and USB-C power banks charged off the grid.
Equipped with a 15W USB-C port and a 12W USB-A port featuring Anker's PowerIQ auto-restart technology, it automatically resumes charging after passing through cloud or tree shade.
- Pocket format for gadgets and small stations.
- Monocrystalline.
- IP65.
- An easy entry into the SOLIX ecosystem.
- Usually bundled as a C300 upgrade.
Spec sheet
Full specs
- Brand
- Anker
- Model / MPN
- A24261A1
- UPC / GTIN
- 194644127305
- Type
- Folding fabric (compact)
- Rated Power
- 30 W
- Connector
- MC4 / XT60 (via cable)
- Weight
- 2.4 lb / 1.1 kg
- Folded / Panel Size
- 16.5 × 10.4 × 1.0 in / 42.0 × 26.4 × 2.5 cm (folded)
- Cell Chemistry
- Monocrystalline Silicon (ETFE)
- Peak Power
- 30 W Total (27W Combined USB Output)
- USB-C Output
- 5V⎓3A (15W Max)
- USB-A Output
- 5V⎓2.4A (12W Max)
- Unfolded Dimensions
- 35.6 × 10.7 × 0.7 in (90.4 × 27.2 × 1.8 cm)
- Folded Dimensions
- 10.7 × 8.8 × 1.7 in (27.2 × 22.4 × 4.3 cm)
- Weather Resistance
- IP65 Water & Dust Resistant
Estimated full-sun charge time
- Small station (300 Wh)
- ~17 h
- Mid station (1,000 Wh)
- ~56 h
0–100% estimate for one panel in strong, direct sun with good angle. Clouds, haze, shade, and the station's own solar-input limit will slow this down in practice.
In action
Reference setups & field deployment
Anker SOLIX compact solar panel charging riverside camp gear
Lightweight foldable design with corner carabiners for hanging on packs, tents, or dock rails.
Unfolded 2-section 30W monocrystalline array
IP65 water- and dust-resistant ETFE surface with reinforced corner eyelets.
Folded fabric portfolio with integrated USB-C & USB-A pouch
Weighs just 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) and stores charging cables inside its zippered pocket.
Highlights
Why it's worth it
- Simultaneous dual-device charging via 15W USB-C (5V⎓3A) and 12W USB-A (5V⎓2.4A) ports
- Anker PowerIQ smart sunlight recovery resumes charging automatically after cloud cover
- IP65 water- and dust-resistant ETFE panel surface with reinforced corner eyelets
- Ultralight 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) book-sized fold for hiking, kayaking, and emergency go-bags
In the box
What's included
- Anker SOLIX PS30 Portable Solar Panel (30W)
- 2 × Carabiners
- Welcome Guide & 18-Month Warranty
Keep comparing
