How long does the SolarSaga 100 Air take to charge an Explorer 1000 v2?

Jackery's own estimate, under optimal sunlight, is about 15 hours for 0-100% with one panel, 8 hours with two, 5.5 hours with three and 4 hours with four. Jackery notes actual times vary with location, temperature and weather; a balcony with partial shade will take longer.

Is the SolarSaga 100 Air waterproof?

It is rated IP68, but Jackery's FAQ describes this as protection from splashing and says not to leave it in the rain or soak it. The zippered pocket on the back holds the cable and covers the power port.

100 W lightweight

Jackery SolarSaga 100W Air Bifacial Solar Panel

A 7 lb, 100 W bifacial panel that folds to roughly 17 in square, for small balconies and stations that don't need 200 W.

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Best for

Small balconies, smaller Jackery stations, or adding output a panel at a time

Specifications

Rated power	100 W ±5% (STC); 110 W ±5% bifacial (BNPI)
Cells	Bifacial PERC, 23% efficiency
Electrical (STC)	Voc 29.7 V, Vmp 25.4 V, Imp 3.95 A, Isc 4.1 A (all ±5%)
Max system voltage	80 V
Output	DC8020 via included 3 m cable; USB-A and USB-C
In the box	Panel, storage bag, 3 m multi-functional cable, DC8020-to-DC7909 adapter, manual
Water/dust	IP68
Weight	7.05 lb ±0.44 lb (3.2 kg)
Folded	17.05 × 16.65 × 1.85 in
Unfolded	65.67 × 16.65 × 0.67 in
Warranty	1 + 2 years at Jackery.com

Specifications as published by Jackery. Confirm against the current spec sheet before buying: manufacturers revise models without renaming them.

What's good

About half the weight of the 200 W panels and under 5.5 ft unfolded: fits a narrow balcony
Integrated aluminum stand plus stake holes; Jackery quotes a 60-second setup
Bifacial, with the same cable and DC7909 adapter as the bigger SolarSaga

What's not

Not compatible with the Explorer 300 v2, 300, 300D or 240D for recharging, per Jackery
100 W rated: one panel takes Jackery's own estimate of about 15 hours to fill an Explorer 1000 v2 in optimal sun
Shortest warranty of the three

Our verdict

The right panel when space or weight is the constraint, or the station is small. On a balcony it is easier to angle, move with the sun and bring inside than a 7.5-foot 200 W panel. For a 1 kWh station, though, one Air is a top-up, not a daily recharge: Jackery's own chart puts a single panel at about 15 hours of optimal sun to fill an Explorer 1000 v2, and real balcony light is rarely optimal. Pair two, or buy the SolarSaga 200W.

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Frequently asked questions

Jackery lists recharge times for it with the Explorer 100 Plus, 240 v2, 300 Plus, 500, 600 v2, 1000 Plus, 1000 v2, 2000 Plus, 2000 v2, HomePower 3000, HomePower 3600 Plus and Explorer 5000 Plus. Its product page states it is not compatible with the Explorer 300 v2, Explorer 300, 300D or 240D for recharging. Stations with DC7909 inputs use the included DC8020-to-DC7909 adapter.

Compare with the alternatives

Jackery SolarSaga 200W: recharging a jackery explorer 1000 v2 (or any jackery) from a balcony
Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel: a 200 w balcony panel for ecoflow, bluetti, anker or any mc4-input station

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