The Bluetti PV350 is a portable 350-watt folding solar panel designed to extend the runtime or enable the charging of portable power stations out in the field. Keeping devices operational without grid power can be challenging with remotely deployed hardware. With a 23.4% efficiency, rugged design, and water-resistant rating, the Bluetti PV350 is geared to provide solar power in nearly all remote environments.
The Bluetti PV350 is a portable 350-watt folding solar panel designed to extend the runtime or enable the charging of portable power stations out in the field. Keeping devices operational without grid power can be challenging with remotely deployed hardware. With a 23.4% efficiency, rugged design, and water-resistant rating, the Bluetti PV350 is geared to provide solar power in nearly all remote environments.
Built around a monocrystalline solar panel, the Bluetti PV350 offers a reliable power source for various equipment such as computers, tools, cameras, and other IT devices in the field. With portability in mind, the PV350 is designed to easily fold up to transport to different locations. Its folded dimensions of 35.6 x 24.1 x 2.5 inches and weight of just 30.61 pounds allow it to go almost anywhere. Four flip-up feet allow it to angle towards the sun when deployed, enabling an efficient setup.
From a durability standpoint, the PV350 is constructed with laminated panels and features a surface made of long-lasting ETFE material. Its scratch-resistant surface is easy to clean with a wet cloth if it gets dirty and includes an IP65 water-resistant rating protecting it from splashes. It still shouldn’t be exposed to heavy rain or submerged in water though.
The panel is universally compatible with most portable power stations rated to work with solar panels 350W and up. Most users won’t need to work with many adapters either, as the PV350 offers MC4 connectors, one of the most common connections for solar panels.
The Bluetti PV350 at the time of this review has a street price of $849 at Amazon at the time of this review, though it can often be found on sale for $749 on Amazon or directly from Bluetti.
BLUETTI PV350 Solar Panel Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power | 350W |
| Lamination | ETFE (Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) |
| Cell Type | Monocrystalline Silicon |
| Cell Efficiency | Up to 23.4% |
| Voltage at Max Power (Vmp) | 37.5V |
| Current at Max Power (Imp) | 9.2A |
| Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) | 46.5V |
| Short Circuit Current (Isc) | 10.8A |
| Connector | Standard MC4 Connector |
| Weight | 30.6lbs (13.9kg) |
| Dimensions (Unfolded) | 35.6 × 94.4 inches (90.5 × 240cm) |
| Dimensions (Folded) | 35.6 × 24.1 × 2.5 inches (90.5 × 61.3 × 6.5cm) |
| Operating Temperature | 14-149℉ (-10-65℃) |
| Best Working Temperature | 77℉ (25℃) |
| Cable Length | 118 inches (3m) |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, ROHS |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Field Use
In terms of capabilities, the Bluetti PV350 has a lot to offer in terms of power capability without getting too large. The 4-part portfolio doesn’t take up too much room in your trunk or the back of a truck. When completely collapsed it lays down pretty flat, with the built-in wire storage zipper being the only pop-up.
When you get to where you need to deploy it, there are two elastic clips at the top that you unlatch, then unfold the sections out. Each part of the portfolio has a built-in support foot with an elastic band, do let you angle it toward the sun with some wiggle room.
For field use, power is king, so having a massive 350W solar panel in your kit can expand some of your options away from the grid. This could include allowing a large device to run over the course of an outing, and recharging your portable power station after the unit gets depleted. Or where the power draw is lower than your recharge rate, and you can run continuously. Obviously, you need to account for cloudy days, inclement weather, or the dreaded nighttime, but a large solar panel gives you some flexibility.
One of the scenarios we used recently consisted of a Synology NAS equipped with two SSDs, a Netgear PoE switch, and two Synology cameras at a campsite. This setup was geared to mimic remote data collection packs, where you might be collecting video or other information in a remote setting and either analyzing the data on location or piping it back to a central spot. This assortment of gear when running consumed just 26 watts of power as indicated with our portable power station, leaving a huge solar surplus for keeping it topped off or running additional equipment.
When testing the solar panel in optimal and sub-optimal conditions, we were able to measure a peak output rate of 295W of power, with a clear sky and sun directly overhead. With a large solar panel one area that works to your advantage is shade or clouds don’t completely knock out your power. With a shallow sun angle through tree cover, we measured 38 watts of power.
Conclusion
The Bluetti PV350 Solar Panel is a solid option for those looking to extend power in the field with an existing portable power rig. With a compact travel size, the unit doesn’t take up a lot of space in a car or truck, and can quickly set up without additional parts. We found it pretty useful during our testing, offering up to 295W of power in our peak conditions.
The PV350 solar panel is designed to be universal and work with most portable power stations that can handle the power output or support the common MC4 connector type. Overall we found it to be quite useful in field work and handy to have in your kit when extended runtime is important.
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