Will the Rich Solar MEGA 50 work with the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus?
Yes. One Rich Solar MEGA 50 works with the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus: about 22.8 V on a 20°F morning against the station's 60 V limit, and about 50 W in full sun. Two panels: works (2 panels in parallel on Low-PV (DC8020)), about 100 W.
Works
1 x MEGA 50 into the Explorer 5000 Plus (1 panel on Low-PV (DC8020)) stays inside 11 to 60 V and under 10.5 A, even at 20F.
- There are two kinds of solar input: High-PV takes 135 to 450V (panels in series), Low-PV is two DC8020 ports.
- Needs an MC4 to DC8020 adapter cable.
50 W, open-circuit 20.8 V, short-circuit 3.1 A, working 17.6 V / 2.8 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) Best option | Low-PV (DC8020) | 22.8 | 5.7 | 100 | Works |
| 2 panels in series on Low-PV (DC8020) | Low-PV (DC8020) | 45.6 | 2.8 | 100 | Works |
| 1 panel on High-PV (MC4) + 1 panel on Low-PV (DC8020) Open-circuit voltage 20.8V is below the 135V minimum for this input, so it will not start charging. | High-PV (MC4) + Low-PV (DC8020) | 22.8 | 2.8 | 0 | Don't connect |
| 2 panels in parallel on High-PV (MC4) Open-circuit voltage 20.8V is below the 135V minimum for this input, so it will not start charging. | High-PV (MC4) | 22.8 | 5.7 | 0 | Don't connect |
| 2 panels in series on High-PV (MC4) Open-circuit voltage 41.6V is below the 135V minimum for this input, so it will not start charging. | High-PV (MC4) | 45.6 | 2.8 | 0 | Don't connect |
Quick answers
Will the Rich Solar MEGA 50 work with the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus?
Yes. One Rich Solar MEGA 50 works with the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus: about 22.8 V on a 20°F morning against the station's 60 V limit, and about 50 W in full sun. Two panels: works (2 panels in parallel on Low-PV (DC8020)), about 100 W.
Can I connect two MEGA 50 panels to the Explorer 5000 Plus?
Yes, 2 panels in parallel on Low-PV (DC8020). That gives about 100 W.
What cable do I need to connect the MEGA 50 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 MEGA 50 goes from 20.8 V on its label to about 22.8 V at 20°F and 23.5 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 20.8 V becomes 22.8 V.
- Current over the 10.5 A cap is safe: the station takes 10.5 A and you get fewer watts. We count only the capped watts.
- Max watts on this input: not confirmed yet.
- 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.