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Jackery SolarSaga 500 X
- 500W Power
- 5-year Warranty
- 25% Conversion
500W High Output
Delivers a full 500W output for faster solar charging and fewer grid cycles — ideal for high-demand power needs.
25% Conversion Efficiency
TOPCon bificacial technology captures direct and reflected light from both sides for high energy yield in real-world conditions.
Extreme Weather Durability
Engineered for −40 °C to 85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F) and IP68 water/dust protection — built for extreme environments, including winds up to level 10 with M-shaped array and ground stake design.
Foldable & DIY-Friendly
Lightweight, foldable design and easy connectors let you install on rooftops, balconies or fields with minimal hassle. The panel is not intended for permanent installation.
Scalable System Design
Works solo or connect up to six (6) panels together — compatible with power stations for flexible DIY setups that scale with your needs. To maximize solar panels'power output. Do not connect more than six 85W solar panels in parallel to a single DC8020 input port.
Wide Compatibility
SolarSaga 500X is compatible with the Explorer 5000 Plus, 3000 Pro, 2000 Plus, 1000 Plus, and 1000 2.
Extended Reach
extend the distance between your solar panels and the power station, you can purchase one or multiple 5m DC extension cables and a single DC8020 to DC7909 adapter.
Accessory Ready
To connect the SolarSaga with different Explorer portable power stations or other extension functions, please check the accessories it requires.
2-Day Delivery
Order by 7 AM (PDT) to enjoy 2-Day Delivery in select cities across 36 states.
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Solar panel system delivers up to 475W in optimal conditions, praised for hurricane prep and off-grid use. Customers noted "battery recovered almost 20%" in under two hours. However, some experienced quality issues with panels developing white spots and declining output after 90 days. Solar collection varies significantly with weather, typically 165-315W, below the 500W rating.
I like the panels, I both like and dislike the folding aspects of the 500 saga. First I like that you can just open the case set it out and plug in to the generator but you need to get an extension to have freedom to keep your panels out side and your generators inside. The other is that i have found that they produce better when flat not in the angel of an accordian, and that being on a levitated angle also provides more watts then on the ground. So!! Having a panel rack to hold all 6 panels flat and a legs to support the system on both ends for East and west angles would be a great addition to this set. And maybe a sun chasing system for set and leave for the day systems. But all in all if you have the sun the 6 panels produce just under 500watts like 80 watts per panel that here in Washington state so there you go.
We recently bought the Jackery 3600 Plus + Battery Pack + SolarSaga 500 X.
Everything was delivered quickly by a third party delivery driver who lifted everything out of the back of her small SUV which was very impressive. And, she was kind enough to help me bring it into our house.
Fortunately, the wheels and handle provide the portability needed when we lose power. We also purchased an additional battery.
Now, our system is charged and ready for hurricane season and Mother Nature provides plenty of sunshine in Florida.
The Solar Panels are nice. But, connecting them took an hour and sweat equity so plan accordingly.
As a side note, we bought a Jackery Explorer 300 several years ago for camping and have incorporated it into daily outdoor life to run a large fan and small electronics. Our Solar Saga 60 works in an emergency.
Due to our experience with quality, quiet, and ease of use we decided to expand our Jackery family. Thanks Jackery!
The SolarSaga 500X is great solar panel, delivering close to its advertised wattage in good solar conditions. It’s bifacial, but the front side generates about 15% more power than the rear, so proper orientation toward the sun is important for optimal performance.
Interestingly, I’ve had better results with the W-shaped setup, angled off the ground, compared to the recommended M-shaped setup on the ground. In good solar conditions, I’ve reached up to 475W, staying above 300W most of the day with only one adjustment. It’s worth noting that bright sunlight doesn’t always translate to ideal solar output, especially with pollution. In fact, I recorded 930W from two panels even with slight cloud cover, as shown in the attached images.
The panel feels slightly fragile, though the build quality seems solid overall. It’s on the pricey side, but sales do happen occasionally, so it’s worth waiting for a deal
Just bought the 500x solar panel to add to my 5200 Genny, charging like crazy, love it, wish I would have done this sooner. Actually I'm going to add a second panel to charge it faster. Thanks jackery!
Arthur
I purchased the 3000 pro several years ago. It has worked great for power outages. Today we tried something new. I am having hurricane shutters installed on my windows. There was no outlet available in the area of my backyard windows. The crew is using the 3000. They are happy, and I am getting my shutters in time for the peak of the storm season!
Works great
It doesn’t collect a great percentage of solar energy on its own, the generator always says 99.9 hours until full. At most I have seen it peak at 315 but it’s usually around 165.
Selivered on time and ok
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DO NOT BUY THIS 500X! Poor quality product! Panels are getting white dead spots within weeks.
Customer service is very difficult and keeps adding repetitive tasks. First, a reset. second, a movie. Then, even thought the movie clearly showed they were right sude up, another iteration to aske am and re-0validate they are right side up. Then, they agreed something is wrong. I was asked to check each of 6 panels separately to find which is bad and they would send me new panels. However, when I reported all the panels seemed "bad" they said they needed the s/n to process the warranty but that is not printed anywhere on the panels. I aked them what the s/n on the order was, but Jackery says they have no record of it to give me from my order so why make it a condition? They told me to check the shipping box from January which I told them was long gone. Another iteration and they tell me I need to ship my panels back and when thy get them I will finally get new panels. However, these panels are huge and I already told them I had no box so I can not send them.
The panels are crappy anyway, heed the technical comments from other 1 star reviews and do NOT buy this product. I am sorry that I did. They broke very fast under careful use and the warranty is not effective. Customer service / support is also closed evenings and weekends making support highly unavailable and each iteration has to be run by "the engineer" whom is never present.
Customer service is very difficult and keeps adding repetitive tasks. First, a reset. second, a movie. Then, even thought the movie clearly showed they were right sude up, another iteration to aske am and re-0validate they are right side up. Then, they agreed something is wrong. I was asked to check each of 6 panels separately to find which is bad and they would send me new panels. However, when I reported all the panels seemed "bad" they said they needed the s/n to process the warranty but that is not printed anywhere on the panels. I aked them what the s/n on the order was, but Jackery says they have no record of it to give me from my order so why make it a condition? They told me to check the shipping box from January which I told them was long gone. Another iteration and they tell me I need to ship my panels back and when thy get them I will finally get new panels. However, these panels are huge and I already told them I had no box so I can not send them.
The panels are crappy anyway, heed the technical comments from other 1 star reviews and do NOT buy this product. I am sorry that I did. They broke very fast under careful use and the warranty is not effective. Customer service / support is also closed evenings and weekends making support highly unavailable and each iteration has to be run by "the engineer" whom is never present.
Fantastic modular system you can take it apart and use it on the other units I am throwing away all my old Reno G panels
Easy to put together. Have not used yet
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Great panel. Stats are true. Hinges are very sturdy. Well built. I've had my first set since August 2025... still going strong.
easy ordering, quick shipment. Item worked great
Three weeks ago I ordered a new set of 500x panels and the box was missing the charge cable and everything to assemble the panels. After I requested them a few times the accessories finally arrived but, three weeks later, still no cable. I've requested it more than 4 times now. The last agent I asked for it stopped answering emails. I'm calling today. Wish me luck!
SOLAR SAGA 500 X IS SCAM POOR QUALITY AND NEVER DELIVERY 500 WH NEVER CLOSE ITS ONLY DELIVERY 300 W.. BUT IF I ADD EXTRA SAGA 200 IT DROP AT 100WH AND NEVER RISE UP THE CHARGE TO MY 3000 EXPLORER
Easy assembly; works as advertised.
At first I thought the panel hinges didn’t close up so the panels could be stored while not in use. I am very happy to report I was wrong! The hinges do close up allowing panels to be stored while not in use.
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Works great off grid with rv
Not sure. Assembled the 5 panels and hooked to my 3600 plus unit sitting on my deck. It was cloudy and windy off and on with some sun. The maximum input I saw was 55 watts. I thought even with the cloud cover it would be much more.
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Great job thank y’all so much
They worked real good, I like that they come with stakes to secure to the ground.
They seem to be real durable to stand against bad weather.