Will the BLUETTI PV100 FX Flexible Solar Panel work with the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus?
Yes, with a catch. The panel's working voltage is not published, and this station is rated by working voltage, so the fit cannot be confirmed. Two panels: works, with a catch (2 panels in parallel on Low-PV (DC8020)), about 200 W.
Works, with a catch
It charges, but read the note. Best option: 1 panel on Low-PV (DC8020).
- The panel's working voltage is not published, and this station is rated by working voltage, so the fit cannot be confirmed.
- There are two kinds of solar input: High-PV takes 135 to 450V (panels in series), Low-PV is two DC8020 ports.
- 41.4 V open circuit is high for a 100 W panel: two in series reach 82.8 V, more than most stations take.
- The BLUETTI US store sells it only in sets of 2 or more.
- Needs an MC4 to DC8020 adapter cable.
100 W, open-circuit 41.4 V, short-circuit 3.1 A. Brand page Panel details
Jackery Explorer 5000 PlusSolar input High-PV (MC4): 135 to 450 V; Low-PV (DC8020): 11 to 60 V; Low-PV (DC8020): 11 to 60 V. 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 Low-PV (DC8020) The panel's working voltage is not published, and this station is rated by working voltage, so the fit cannot be confirmed. | Low-PV (DC8020) | 45.3 | 6.1 | 200 | Works, with a catch |
| 2 panels in series on Low-PV (DC8020) The panel's working voltage is not published, and this station is rated by working voltage, so the fit cannot be confirmed. | Low-PV (DC8020) | 90.7 | 3.1 | 200 | Works, with a catch |
| 1 panel on High-PV (MC4) + 1 panel on Low-PV (DC8020) Open-circuit voltage 41.4V is below the 135V minimum for this input, so it will not start charging. | High-PV (MC4) + Low-PV (DC8020) | 45.3 | 3.1 | 0 | Don't connect |
| 2 panels in parallel on High-PV (MC4) Open-circuit voltage 41.4V is below the 135V minimum for this input, so it will not start charging. | High-PV (MC4) | 45.3 | 6.1 | 0 | Don't connect |
| 2 panels in series on High-PV (MC4) Open-circuit voltage 82.8V is below the 135V minimum for this input, so it will not start charging. | High-PV (MC4) | 90.7 | 3.1 | 0 | Don't connect |
Quick answers
Will the BLUETTI PV100 FX Flexible Solar Panel work with the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus?
Yes, with a catch. The panel's working voltage is not published, and this station is rated by working voltage, so the fit cannot be confirmed. Two panels: works, with a catch (2 panels in parallel on Low-PV (DC8020)), about 200 W.
Can I connect two PV100 FX Flexible Solar Panel panels to the Explorer 5000 Plus?
Yes, 2 panels in parallel on Low-PV (DC8020). That gives about 200 W, with one catch: The panel's working voltage is not published, and this station is rated by working voltage, so the fit cannot be confirmed..
What cable do I need to connect the PV100 FX Flexible Solar Panel to the Explorer 5000 Plus?
Needs an MC4 to DC8020 adapter cable.
Is it safe on a cold morning?
Panel voltage rises in the cold. One PV100 FX Flexible Solar Panel goes from 41.4 V on its label to about 45.3 V at 20°F and 46.7 V at 0°F. The Explorer 5000 Plus accepts up to 60 V on the Low-PV (DC8020).
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Other panels that work with the Explorer 5000 Plus
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus: solar input 11 to 60 V on the Solar in 2 (Low-PV (DC8020)). Jackery rates this input by working voltage (Vmp), so that is the number we hold to the limit. We still warn when the cold-morning open-circuit voltage goes over 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 41.4 V becomes 45.3 V.
- Current over the 8 A cap is safe: the station takes 8 A and you get fewer watts. We count only the capped watts.
- Max 600 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.