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Jackery · Portable bifacial folding solar panel
Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air
A light 100W bifacial panel for small power stations
WattLab Panel Score
Efficiency, weight, weatherproofing and value · method
- 100 WRated power
- 23%Cell efficiency
- 7.1 lbWeight per panel
- IP68Weather rating
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Overview
Jackery's SolarSaga 100 Air weighs 7.1 lb and folds to about 17 × 17 inches. Its bifacial cells reach 23% efficiency, it's rated IP68, and its 25V output suits small and mid-size stations, including Jackery's own.
Ideal for
Campers, hikers and small power station owners who want a light, quick-to-deploy panel.
Skip it if
Fast solar refills of 1kWh-plus stations; look at 200–450W panels for that.
Editor's ratings · 0–10
Score profile
Five axes on fixed scales, so every solar panel on WattLab Review is scored the same way.
What's inside the 6.1 Panel Score
- Cell efficiency6.2
- Watts per lb6.9
- Weatherproofing10.0
- Value (W per $)1.4
How fast it refills a power station
Estimated full recharge in good sun, assuming the panel delivers about 75% of its rated 100 W and never more than the station's solar input allows. Only stations with a published solar voltage range are listed.
| Power station | Capacity | Estimated refill | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | 288 Wh | Not compatible | Panel voltage is outside the station's 12–28 V solar input |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh | ~14.3 hr | single panel; about 75 W in |
| PECRON F3000LFP | 3,072 Wh | ~41.0 hr | single panel; about 75 W in |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro | 3,600 Wh | ~48.0 hr | single panel; about 75 W in |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 1,024 Wh | ~13.7 hr | single panel; about 75 W in |
| BLUETTI AC180 | 1,152 Wh | ~15.4 hr | single panel; about 75 W in |
Before connecting, check that the panel's open-circuit voltage (29.7 V per panel) fits the station's solar voltage range, and wire multiple panels in series or parallel accordingly. Real output varies with sun angle, temperature, clouds and shade.
Full specifications
Power
| Rated power (total) | 100 W |
|---|---|
| Panels included | 1 |
| Power per panel | 100 W |
| Cell type | Monocrystalline PERC, bifacial |
| Cell efficiency | 23% |
| Bifacial | Yes |
Electrical (per panel, STC)
| Max power voltage (Vmp) | 25.4 V |
|---|---|
| Max power current (Imp) | 3.95 A |
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 29.7 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | — |
Build
| Type | Portable, folding (W-fold) |
|---|---|
| Weight per panel | 7.1 lb |
| Total weight | 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 65.7 × 16.6 × 0.7 in unfolded |
| Folded size | 17.0 × 16.6 × 1.8 in |
| Surface & frame | — |
| Weather rating | IP68 |
| Connectors | DC8020 output (DC8020-to-DC7909 adapter included); USB-A and USB-C ports for direct charging |
| Operating temperature | -4°F to 149°F (-20°C to 65°C) |
| Power output guarantee | — |
Value
| Reference price* | $299.00 |
|---|---|
| Watts per dollar* | 0.33 W/$ |
Other details
| Model | J-SS-100-A |
|---|---|
| In the box | Panel, storage bag, 9.84 ft multifunctional solar charging cable, DC8020-to-DC7909 adapter |
| Stand | Built-in aluminum kickstand |
| Durability testing | Jackery says it passed 18 international tests and 4,000 fold cycles |
| Warranty | 3 years when bought at Jackery.com |
- * Reference price from the manufacturer's US store on the date shown. Amazon's price may be different.
- — means the manufacturer doesn't publish that figure. We never estimate missing specs.
Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air
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Our take
The SolarSaga 100 Air is Jackery's lightest 100W panel. At 7.1 lb, Jackery says it's 27% lighter than standard 100W panels, and its W-fold design packs down to about 17 × 16.6 × 1.8 inches, small enough for a car trunk or RV storage bay. An aluminum kickstand sets it up in about a minute.
The cells are bifacial PERC with 23% efficiency, so light reflected onto the back side adds a little extra output. Jackery rates it IP68 and for -4°F to 149°F. Owners on Jackery.com report 100–109W on sunny days.
Its output runs at about 25V (29.7V open-circuit) through a DC8020 plug, with a DC7909 adapter in the box for older Jackery stations. That voltage fits nearly every power station's solar input, including small ones with 12–28V limits. The cable also has USB-A and USB-C ports to charge a phone directly from the panel.
The limit is power: 100W means a 1kWh station needs most of two sunny days, so many owners pair two. The included cable is about 10 feet, which some buyers find short.
Pros
- Only 7.1 lb, folds to about 17 × 17 in
- 23% bifacial PERC cells
- IP68, rated for -4°F to 149°F
- Low 25V output fits almost any power station
- USB-A and USB-C ports for direct phone charging
Cons
- 100W is slow for 1kWh-plus stations
- About 10 ft cable; some owners add an extension
- Pricier per watt than larger panels
- Amazon title (IP65) and Jackery (IP68) disagree on the rating
What owners and reviewers say
Jackery.com verified owner reviews
On Jackery.com, 17 of 19 owners give it four or five stars. Buyers report 100–109W on sunny days, praise how light and well made it is, and mention pairing it with Explorer 240, 290 Plus, 1000 v2 and 1500 v2 stations. Complaints focus on the price and a cord that's too short for some setups.
Power stations it pairs with
Stations whose published solar voltage range fits this panel.
Jackery
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
The 1kWh sweet spot for home backup that still fits in a car trunk
- 1,070 WhCapacity
- 1,500 WAC output
- LiFePO4Battery
- 23.8 lbWeight
$559.00reference price*
PECRON
PECRON F3000LFP
3kWh and 3,600W for well under $1,000
- 3,072 WhCapacity
- 3,600 WAC output
- LiFePO4Battery
- 63.3 lbWeight
$899.00reference price*
EcoFlow
EcoFlow DELTA Pro
The proven 3.6kWh home-backup workhorse, now at a lower price
- 3,600 WhCapacity
- 3,600 WAC output
- LiFePO4Battery
- 99 lbWeight
$1,799.00reference price*
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