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EcoFlow NextGen 160W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel

160 W, and 23.2 V at 14 F against 21.3 V on the label. Inside the solar limits of 78 of the 78 stations checked.

By the Power Station Chart team, from the maker's label figures. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.

The NextGen 160W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel in brief

Weight is the number to watch here: 11.2 lb for 160 W, from a bifacial EcoFlow NextGen panel rated 25% efficient and IP68. Open-circuit voltage is 21.3 V, or 23.2 V at 14°F. Two in series total 46.3 V on 60 V Jackery stations like the Explorer 1500 Ultra, and one panel suits the Explorer 300 v2 and Explorer 300 Plus with the cable or adapter.

NextGen 160W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel specifications

Rated power160 W
Open-circuit voltage (Voc)21.3 V
Voltage at max power (Vmp)18.6 V
Short-circuit current (Isc)9.1 A
Current at max power (Imp)8.6 A
Voc temperature coefficient-0.25% per C
ConnectorMC4
Efficiency25%
Weight11.2 lb
Unfolded24.2 x 64.1 x 1.0
Folded24.2 x 23.1 x 1.3
Water ratingIP68
Bifacialyes

Power stations it stays inside the limits of

How it fares by maker

MakerInside the windowClose to the limitOutside
Jackery1600
EcoFlow2100
Anker SOLIX1600
BLUETTI2500

These compare printed numbers at 14 F with 10% of headroom. They are not a maker's approval, and some makers limit warranty on other brands' panels. What each maker's terms say, and how series and parallel change the numbers.

FAQ

What cable does the NextGen 160W Bifacial need for an Explorer 1000 Plus?

An MC4 to DC8020 cable. The station accepts 60 V, and two panels read 46.3 V at 14°F.

Where these figures come from

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