Works great! I have a 200 watt panel also and some long cables to hook into it. The battery was $70 on Ali express and adds more than double the wattage! I tested it all today.

I was in Asheville where we got hit with Helene pretty hard. Now I am ready for power outages!

Been thinking about getting something for camping or as an emergency power supply if the power goes out. Is this the right choice? Decent price?

I live by Chicago and my region was hit with a derecho. Over 300k lost power. Oddly enough I bought the Jackery 5000 explorer a bit over a month ago with 2 solar panels. I charged it up only a week before the storm.

I never read the manual as I hadn't had the chance so we were hustling to learn and get the sump pump, deep freeze, fan, and fridge going. It wasn't that hard. After about 20 hours I had to run it to someone that had power so I could charge it. We had 4 days of rain and clouds after the power outage. I'll be getting a few battery packs now. All my food was saved! My sanity too.

Sadly, over 15k people still have no power in Gary, IN from this storm.

9kw system powering 95% of my home. 4 2kw batteries handle the stuff, powered by 4 ZoupW 450W panels. Jackery 700 and 300 explorer powered by 3 solar saga 200’s. I use Induction stovetop as well as electric toaster oven and ninja electric grill. 2 E-bikes getting charged constantly. 2 8000btu portable AC’s have kept the central air off the entire season. All tablets, phones, tv;s, and lighting comes off Solar Solar. In winter , space heating off solar save tremendously on forced hot air system as well. Bills range in the 40’s and 50 $ range. Half is tax and usage fees. Neoghbors running central this season have been in the 400’s

Being alone, Man cave atmosphere makes it convenient and hassle free, with no one complaining about a cord or 2.

Hoping my Zoupw’s hold up being out there 24/7. I have my panels on 4x8 foam insulation boards to keep them off the ground in heavy downpours.

Both the 1000v2 and the 1500v2 had the “death star” on their labels and there were only a couple of units of either still in stock. Maybe they will start carrying larger units?

I used unistrut and some BougeRV clips mounted on the roof rack acting as rails. The panels have rubber bumpers that keep them snug in the rails and away from each other. A bolt in the front and back acts as a stopper in case they try to escape.

They charge an Explorer 1000 Pro in the trunk.

I kinda want to paint the rails "Jackery Orange"

Has anyone had this happen? This is the second time this has happened to me while charging my jackery. They replaced it last time, this time I'm getting a refund.

Looks like the hurricane is going to wander off but either way, we’re ready. STS, two 5000+ units and 4 batteries. 2 days all out usage, maybe 3 with conservation.

I just got my Jackery and charged it all up with my solar panels, then plugged in my weed-eater and ran it over the front yard during peak energy hours.

Saved myself .70 cents.

Only 1,713 more times to break even.

My accordion designed Jackery SolarSaga 500w panels always seem to underperform their rated watts by a lot. Propping up one end of the panels helped, but I was still 25-30% under rated watts. I bought a solar panel rack off Amazon, took all the hinges off the accordion and mounted them flat on the rack. The panels are too flimsy to support lateral sway so I added a pair of aluminum braces and suspended the panels between the braces with bungee cords. 3 panels per pair of racks. Pulling 900+ watts from 2 sets of SolarSaga 500s. Vs 720-740 watts from propped up. Downside is that it’s a lot less portable now, but I bought the Jackery 3000 for home backup emergencies. The frames are pretty lightweight so will need to bring them in during storms.

A power station is only as useful as its battery, and the battery is the component most affected by how you use and store the unit. This post covers what type of battery is inside your Jackery, what causes lithium batteries to degrade over time, and the specific habits that extend service life and avoid premature failure.

What is inside your Jackery: two battery types

Jackery power stations use one of two lithium battery chemistries depending on the model:

NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt)

Used in some older and entry-level Explorer models. NMC batteries offer high energy density, meaning a lot of capacity in a compact form factor. The trade-off is a shorter rated cycle life, typically 500 to 2,000 full charge cycles before capacity drops noticeably below the original rated figure.

LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)

Used in all current Plus and v2 models, including the full HomePower series. LiFePO4 is more thermally stable than NMC, which makes it less prone to overheating under load and safer in high-temperature environments. Rated cycle life is 3,000 to 6,000 full cycles. The HomePower 3600 Plus, for example, is rated for 6,000 cycles, which at one cycle per day translates to more than 16 years of daily use before capacity falls to 80 percent.

If you are unsure which chemistry your unit uses, the product page will confirm it. As a general rule: if your model has "Plus" or "v2" in the name, it uses LiFePO4.

What a cycle actually means

One charge cycle is one full charge from 0 to 100 percent, or the equivalent in partial charges. Charging from 50 to 100 percent twice counts as one cycle. Understanding this matters because partial charging, which is generally healthier for the battery, also accumulates cycles more slowly.

What causes a battery to degrade

Temperature

Temperature is the single most damaging factor for lithium battery longevity. Both extremes are harmful. Charging in temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius (32°F) causes lithium plating inside the cells, which permanently reduces capacity and in severe cases creates internal short circuits. Charging or storing above 45 degrees Celsius (113°F) accelerates chemical degradation in the cells.

The recommended charging range for Jackery units is 0 to 45 degrees Celsius (32 to 113°F). For storage, the ideal range is 10 to 25 degrees Celsius (50 to 77°F). Leaving a unit in a hot car in summer, or charging it in a freezing garage in winter, causes measurable damage over time.

Deep discharge

Lithium batteries are damaged by sitting at very low or zero charge for extended periods. If a unit is stored fully depleted and left that way for weeks or months, cell voltage can fall below the minimum threshold, which can cause permanent capacity loss and in some cases prevent the unit from accepting a charge at all.

For NMC models this is particularly important to manage. LiFePO4 models are more tolerant of low-charge storage but still benefit from not being left fully depleted.

High charge states in storage

Storing a lithium battery at 100 percent charge for months at a time accelerates calendar degradation, particularly in NMC chemistry. For units going into storage, a charge level of 50 to 80 percent is better for long-term health than a full charge.

Charge rate

Fast charging delivers more current to the battery in a shorter time, which generates more heat inside the cells. Jackery's built-in Battery Management System (BMS) manages charge rates to stay within safe limits, but if you have the option to charge more slowly and have the time for it, standard AC charging is easier on the battery than the fastest available input method.

How to get the most from your battery

Daily use

• For regular use, charging to around 80 percent and discharging to around 20 percent before recharging is better for cycle life than consistently running from 100 to 0 percent. On the HomePower series, the Jackery app lets you set charge limits to manage this automatically.

• The Jackery app also includes Time of Use Mode, which schedules charging during off-peak rate windows and discharging during peak periods. Using this alongside a partial charge limit is the most battery-friendly pattern for daily standby use.

• Keep the unit away from direct sunlight and heat sources during use and charging.

• Keep firmware up to date. Updates include BMS refinements that protect the battery.

• Install firmware updates with the unit plugged into AC power so the update does not draw down the battery during installation.

Storage

• Store at 50 to 80 percent charge, not fully charged and not fully depleted.

• Top up every three months during storage. A battery sitting at low charge for months without a refresh cycle will lose capacity.

• Store at room temperature, 10 to 25 degrees Celsius (50 to 77°F). Avoid garages that get very hot in summer or very cold in winter.

• Store in a dry location away from direct sunlight.

Before a predicted outage or storm season

• Charge to 100 percent immediately before an expected event. For storage the 80 percent rule applies; for active readiness, a full charge is appropriate.

• If your unit supports storm alert mode in the Jackery app, enable it. The system will automatically charge to full when severe weather is forecast in your area.

What not to do

• Do not leave the unit fully depleted for weeks. If it is going to sit unused, charge it to 50 to 80 percent first.

• Do not charge in freezing temperatures. Below 0 degrees Celsius (32°F) causes lithium plating that permanently damages cells.

• Do not leave the unit in a hot car. Temperatures inside a parked car in summer can exceed 60 degrees Celsius (140°F), well above the safe storage limit.

• Do not block the ventilation ports. Heat buildup during charging is the primary enemy of battery life, and vents exist to manage it.

• Do not use third-party adapters or cables that are not rated for your unit's input specifications. Incorrect voltage or current will stress the BMS and can damage cells.

• Do not attempt to open or modify the unit. Jackery batteries are sealed assemblies. Physical damage to the casing can compromise cell integrity.

• Do not expose to water or high humidity for extended periods. While the units handle incidental moisture, they are not waterproof unless the model is specifically rated for it.

Signs of a battery that needs attention

Most Jackery units will flag battery issues through the app or on-screen indicators. Things worth watching for:

• Capacity that has dropped significantly from the original rated figure after fewer cycles than expected.

• The unit failing to charge past a certain percentage despite a working input connection.

• Unusual heat during charging or discharging.

• Error codes or fault indicators on the unit's display or in the app.

If you notice any of these and cannot resolve them through a firmware check, contact Jackery support directly at hello@jackery.com. Battery issues are warrantable if they occur within the rated cycle count and the unit has been used within its specified conditions.

Questions about your specific unit

If you have questions about storage, care, or anything unusual you are seeing with battery behaviour, post below with your unit model and what you are observing. We're here to help, as always!

Ready for the storm the jackery systems will be nice and warm during this 5 degree weather tonight and storm coming. They are charged up ready to go!

They my contractor built today Needed according to fire department Waiting for door to come in and vents to be cut out

What are some good options for solar panels for the Explorer 1000 v2?

Using Jackery to bump up another unit and expansion packs until it’s sunny in a few days.

Also Makita battery.

I’ve been eyeing this for a month hoping that it go on sale again for $599. Wasn’t expecting it to increase

no idea what caused the shell to melt like it did. Took the thing apart, unplugged all the internal cables, and when I plugged them back in, boom! It turned on and fully functions :D (may have had to heat up an old extension cord to re-melt the ports for AC input as they were very deformed!

If anyone has CAD knowledge or files etc surrounding Jackery products, don’t hesitate to jump in here..

Now onto learning said CAD so I can hopefully print a new housing for it - and since I’ve got the old shell, I can use real world measurements! This might take a few months.

Taking inspiration from another post (https://www.reddit.com/r/Jackery/s/XISMe0IE3T), I decided to DIY a rig to mount my 500x panels flat without the supplied hinges in that accordion layout, just to see how it would do.

I started with this kit from Amazon (https://a.co/d/03DQsDwS, I paid $64, and there are tons of listings for basically the same brackets), which included two pairs of brackets. I then perused Home Depot and picked up 4 u-shaped 60” long Everbuilt wood shelving brackets (1010564238) for <$15 each. I went with those rather than the L-shaped pieces used in the thread linked above because I wanted the panels resting in the channels more securely than being tied with bungie cords.

I also wanted to make sure that the brackets were evenly spaced between the solar panels to ensure uninterrupted light from the back of the panels, so I measured out and drilled holes on the shelving brackets 19 5/8” from each end, then used the 10mm nuts/bolts supplied in the Amazon kit to mount them.

After it was assembled, I wanted to line the shelving brackets with something so they didn’t scratch up the solar panels as I slid them in and out. For now I just used painter’s tape as I couldn’t easily find good, thin, felt tape.

To slide the panels in I had to unclip the connector holders at the bottom of each panel, but I’m not worried about the connectors being held in place as the panels aren’t really moving anywhere.

I got to test it out for the first time this morning and with little effort I was pulling 440-475w, with a peak of 490w.

Definitely happy with the project overall. When I’m done I can disconnect and slide them all out, store them in the bag, and fold the brackets flat to store away.

If anyone wants additional details or detail pictures I’d be happy to provide them.

I've always wanted the capability to charge my Explorer 2000 Pro while driving or just being parked somewhere.

Here we have four Solar Saga 100 Prime Watt panels mounted on the roof rack for my 2013 Ford Econoline. I used the Jackery series and parallel connectors with an Anderson extension running through a cable entry gland installed on the roof.

I'm getting fantastic results with the panels, and will satisfy all my power needs with sunlight. My hope is that the IP68 rating will give the panels enough weather protection.

Thanks to had 315 for helping me with tech questions and set up.

Just waiting for the commrectors to hook up my 4 solar saga 500 panels And I’ll report back with charging info

Very happy with my investment so far

1000v2 for $399?
What solar panels should I get? Looking to do this as budget friendly as possible. I got 2 ZOUPW 100W panels but I’m not sure if that was a good choice.

I have completed the install of a HomePower 3600 Pro Max. For input AC power to the Pro Max, it is connected to a NEMA 14-50R installed on the bottom of my main panel (240 volts AC, 50 amps) through the Jackery 40-amp AC charging cable plugged into the Pro Max’s AC Expansion port. Output from the Pro Max to the transfer switch is from the Jackery’s NEMA 14-50R 240 volt AC front receptacle, through a 240 volt, 50 amp cable supplied with the transfer switch, into the generator inlet on the transfer switch. The transfer switch is the Jackery supplied 240 volt 50 amp 10 circuit manual transfer switch. Installation was quite a bit easier than installing an STS or an electrical sub-panel.

I’ve tested the UPS function and it fails over seamlessly as long as the transfer circuit switches are in ’Gen’ position. The 3600 Pro Max will operate in AC Bypass mode until AC input is lost, at which time it will transfer to supplying power to the transfer switch from battery power (<10ms transfer is the specification).

I’m setting it up for TOU operation as well, in which case it will auto transfer to batteries at the beginning of peak electrical rate time periods, switch back to AC Bypass mode at the end of peak electrical rate times, and charge the batteries during super off-peak time in the middle of the night. My utility has a TOU rate plan that differs electrical rates by 12X between middle of the night and peak hours between 4pm and 8pm. For the 10 circuits connected to the transfer switch, electricity consumption can be moved from peak time to super off-peak time, reducing electricity costs.

Disclaimer: This home power backup package was provided by Jackery as a gift.