Jackery · Folding bifacial (array)
Jackery SolarSaga 500 X
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 Jackery SolarSaga 500 X is a 500W modular M-arch solar array composed of six SolarSaga 85 panels that interlock into a self-supporting wind-stable tent structure without needing separate kickstands.
Engineered for the Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus, 3000 Pro, and 5000 Plus whole-home backup systems, each individual 85W section can also be detached and used standalone or roof-mounted.
- 500W flagship.
- TOPCon bifacial, 25% efficiency, bifacial Pmax ratio >80%.
- IP68, −40…+85°C, wind resistance to force 10 (M-array + pegs).
- For Explorer 5000 Plus / large stations.
Spec sheet
Full specs
- Brand
- Jackery
- Model / MPN
- JS-500A
- UPC / GTIN
- 810105529289
- Type
- Folding bifacial (array)
- Rated Power
- 500 W
- Connector
- Jackery connectors / MC4-class
- Weight
- 23.1 lb / 10.5 kg
- Folded / Panel Size
- 24.6 × 21.8 × 2.2 in / 62.5 × 55.4 × 5.6 cm (folded)
- Cell Chemistry
- Bifacial IBC Monocrystalline Silicon
- Cell Efficiency
- Up to 25%
- Peak Power
- 500 W (6 × 85W Modular Sections)
- Max Operating Voltage (Vmp)
- 37.8 V
- Max Operating Current (Imp)
- 13.23 A
- Unfolded Dimensions
- 99.8 × 38.8 × 1.2 in (253.5 × 98.6 × 3.0 cm)
- Weather Resistance
- IP68 Waterproof & Dustproof
- Compatible Stations
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus, 2000 Plus, 3000 Pro, 5000 Plus
Estimated full-sun charge time
- Small station (300 Wh)
- ~1 h
- Mid station (1,000 Wh)
- ~3.5 h
- Large station (2,000 Wh)
- ~6.5 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
Jackery SolarSaga 500 X staked on a residential lawn charging Explorer 5000 Plus
Self-supporting M-arch geometry captures morning through afternoon sun with high wind stability.
6-panel hinged modular array
Reinforced ground-support structure keeps all six sections aligned in wind and uneven terrain.
Front-facing 500W studio array
Dual-sided TOPCon cells harvest direct and reflected light with IP68 waterproof protection.
Highlights
Why it's worth it
- 500W total output from 6 modular 85W bifacial IBC panels in a wind-resistant M-frame
- Up to 25% cell efficiency with dual-sided light harvesting
- Ground stakes and hinge locks keep the array stable in gusty outdoor conditions
- IP68 waterproof rating and broad -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C) operating range
In the box
What's included
- Jackery SolarSaga 500 X (6 × Modular 85W Panels + Hinges)
- DC8020 High-Power Solar Charging Cable
- Ground Stakes, Carry Bag & User Manual
