Will the Jackery SolarSaga 200 (JS-200D) work with the EcoFlow RIVER Max?
Yes, with a catch. Fine in mild weather (24.8V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 26.9V, above the 25V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage. Two panels: works, with a catch (2 panels in parallel on Solar input), about 200 W.
Works, with a catch
It charges, but read the note. Best option: 1 panel on Solar input.
- Fine in mild weather (24.8V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 26.9V, above the 25V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage.
- Check the station's manual for the right solar cable.
200 W, open-circuit 24.8 V, short-circuit 11.2 A, working 20 V / 10 A. Manual Panel details
EcoFlow RIVER MaxSolar input Solar input: 10 to 25 V, 200 W max. Brand page 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 (24.8V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 26.9V, above the 25V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage. | Solar input | 26.9 | 20 | 200 | Works, with a catch |
| 2 panels in series on Solar input Open-circuit voltage 49.6V is above the station's 25V limit. Going over a station's input voltage limit can damage it. | Solar input | 53.8 | 10 | 0 | Don't connect |
Quick answers
Will the Jackery SolarSaga 200 (JS-200D) work with the EcoFlow RIVER Max?
Yes, with a catch. Fine in mild weather (24.8V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 26.9V, above the 25V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage. Two panels: works, with a catch (2 panels in parallel on Solar input), about 200 W.
Can I connect two SolarSaga 200 (JS-200D) panels to the RIVER Max?
Yes, 2 panels in parallel on Solar input. That gives about 200 W, with one catch: Fine in mild weather (24.8V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 26.9V, above the 25V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage..
What cable do I need to connect the SolarSaga 200 (JS-200D) to the RIVER Max?
Check the station's manual for the right solar cable.
Is it safe on a cold morning?
Panel voltage rises in the cold. One SolarSaga 200 (JS-200D) goes from 24.8 V on its label to about 26.9 V at 20°F and 27.6 V at 0°F. The RIVER Max accepts up to 25 V on the Solar input.
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Other panels that work with the RIVER Max
- EcoFlow RIVER Max: solar input 10 to 25 V on the Solar in (Solar input). EcoFlow 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 0.27% per °C below 77F (25°C), this panel's own figure. At 20F one panel's 24.8 V becomes 26.9 V.
- Current over the 12 A cap is safe: the station takes 12 A and you get fewer watts. We count only the capped watts.
- Max 200 W on this input.
- Cold-morning voltage uses this panel's own coefficient from its manual, 0.27% per °C.
- Expected watts are the best case in full sun. Real-world midday output is usually 60 to 80% of that.