Solar Panel for Outdoor Shades

Features:

Built-in 5V regulated system to ensure stable output, preventing potential damage to the shades.

Featuring a USB-C plug, it is specifically designed for indoor motorized shades with lithium batteries.

Converting sunlight into energy, charging faster with more sunlight.

Benefits:

Efficient and Easy Installation—The solar panels feature adhesive tape on both sides, making it easy to attach them to windows with direct sunlight exposure.

Environmental and Financial Benefits—Utilizing the abundant sunlight to power your shades, provides a sustainable energy option that lowers energy bills and supports environmental sustainability.

Convenient and Safe Charging Solution— Keep your motorized shades powered with ease, avoiding safety risks and the hassle of ladder use for recharging.

Notes:

The solar panels of outdoor shades are weatherproof but not in extreme weather, and you can mount them to the roof of the patio.

The suit temperature for shade is 14-131 degrees Fahrenheit. Please make sure that there are no extremely cold or hot conditions in your area, and in case of typhoons or dust storms please put your shades and solar panels away to avoid damage. Our outdoor shades and solar panels can cope with normal weather conditions.

FAQ:

Q: How much sunlight is needed to power the shade?
A: Typically, it requires around 4 to 6 hours of optimal sunlight exposure to achieve a full charge, ensuring that your shades perform consistently throughout the day. If you are in an area with weaker sunlight, it may take longer.

Q: What should be done if there is rainy weather?
A: If you're concerned about the shades' performance while charging with the solar panel, rest assured that even with a week of consecutive rainy weather and no solar energy input, the energy stored from the previous charge will typically be sufficient to keep the shades running.

Q: What should I do if the intended installation location for the solar panel is relatively far from the shade?
A: The solar panel’s charging cable is 23.6" long, but if a longer distance is needed, you can purchase a 79-inch (200 cm) extension cable from the outdoor shade page.

Q: Do SmartWings have any clips or other mechanisms to attach the solar panel to the shade valance?
A: No. Additionally, the valance's curved, outward-protruding design makes it unsuitable for mounting a solar panel. We recommend installing the solar panel on a nearby pillar or wall instead.

Q: How can I confirm that the solar panel is providing a stable power input to the shade？
A: The motor LED light flashes green when it recharges the motor. The motor LED light turns solid green when the battery is fully charged.

Q: How can I make the solar panel more aesthetically pleasing and discreet?
A: To make the solar panel more aesthetically pleasing and discreet, it's recommended to select the motor on the right side, which allows the solar panel's cable to be hidden behind the valance.

Q: Does the solar panel need direct sunlight?
A: The solar panel will charge as long as it is exposed to sunlight, though the efficiency of charging depends on the angle at which the sunlight strikes the panel. Solar panels must not be installed under eaves or other obstructions. They are incompatible with triple-pane or tinted windows and should not be placed on north-facing windows.

Q: Can I use one solar panel to charge two shades?
A: No. Solar panels are designed to work on a one-to-one basis with each shade.

Q: Can I use one solar panel and rotate it to charge multiple shades?
A: No. Once the solar panel is fixed in place and then removed, the adhesive on the back (3M tape) will lose its stickiness and cannot be reused.