Will the Anker SOLIX PS100 Bifacial work with the BLUETTI Handsfree 1?
Yes, with a catch. Fine in mild weather (25.9V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 28.4V, above the 28V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage. Two panels: works, with a catch (2 panels in parallel on Solar input), about 177 W.
Works, with a catch
It charges, but read the note. Best option: 1 panel on Solar input.
- Fine in mild weather (25.9V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 28.4V, above the 28V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage.
- BLUETTI: keep the panels under 28 V open-circuit. Two 12 V panels in series are usually too much.
- Check the station's manual for the right solar cable.
100 W, open-circuit 25.9 V, short-circuit 4.9 A, working 21.6 V / 4.6 A. Unconfirmed Panel details
BLUETTI Handsfree 1Solar input Solar input: 12 to 28 V, 200 W max. Manual Station details
Change the count or temperatureTwo panels: every way to wire them
| Wiring | Input | Volts at 20F | Amps | Watts | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 panels in parallel on Solar input Fine in mild weather (25.9V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 28.4V, above the 28V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage. | Solar input | 28.4 | 9.3 | 177 | Works, with a catch |
| 2 panels in series on Solar input Open-circuit voltage 51.8V is above the station's 28V limit. Going over a station's input voltage limit can damage it. | Solar input | 56.7 | 4.6 | 0 | Don't connect |
Quick answers
Will the Anker SOLIX PS100 Bifacial work with the BLUETTI Handsfree 1?
Yes, with a catch. Fine in mild weather (25.9V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 28.4V, above the 28V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage. Two panels: works, with a catch (2 panels in parallel on Solar input), about 177 W.
Can I connect two PS100 Bifacial panels to the Handsfree 1?
Yes, 2 panels in parallel on Solar input. That gives about 177 W, with one catch: Fine in mild weather (25.9V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 28.4V, above the 28V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage..
What cable do I need to connect the PS100 Bifacial to the Handsfree 1?
Check the station's manual for the right solar cable.
Is it safe on a cold morning?
Panel voltage rises in the cold. One PS100 Bifacial goes from 25.9 V on its label to about 28.4 V at 20°F and 29.2 V at 0°F. The Handsfree 1 accepts up to 28 V on the Solar input.
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Other panels that work with the Handsfree 1
- BLUETTI Handsfree 1: solar input 12 to 28 V on the Solar in (Solar input). BLUETTI sets this limit on open-circuit voltage (Voc), so we hold the panels' Voc on your coldest morning to it.
- Cold raises panel voltage: we add 0.30% per °C below 77F (25°C), a typical figure, since this panel does not publish its own. At 20F one panel's 25.9 V becomes 28.4 V.
- Current over the 8.2 A cap is safe: the station takes 8.2 A and you get fewer watts. We count only the capped watts.
- Max 200 W on this input.
- Cold-morning voltage uses 0.30% per °C, typical for crystalline panels. This panel's own value is not published.
- Expected watts are the best case in full sun. Real-world midday output is usually 60 to 80% of that.
- Some numbers for Anker SOLIX PS100 Bifacial come from a shop listing we have not confirmed in the manual yet.