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Reddit mentions of ACOPOWER HY-4x12.5W 12V 50 Watt Portable Solar Panel Kit W/ 5A Charge Controller for RV, Boats, Camping
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- High Conversion Efficiency: 50W monocrystalline photovoltaic kit was made of 4 pcs 12.5W solar panels
- Highly Portable: Features ultra lightweight design (92 oz), laptop-like storage size of 14.2 x 11.4 inch
- Multi-Purpose: Charges 12V lithium and lead acid batteries, provides a USB 5V output for phones/USB devices when connected to the battery. Features removable charge controller for solar generator, inverter or power station/bank
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Sliver |
| Height | 1 Inches |
| Length | 14 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 50W |
| Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Width | 11.4 Inches |
I'm no solar expert, but I've built my own system recently so I had to do a lot of research. If you really only can fit it into a regular travel suitcase, then here's what I would recommend. It's not necessarily the best system, but what I would imagine would be easy to send in a suitcase.
-35 amp hour deep cycle battery, sealed, AGM ($65)
Ideal would be 100 amp hour, but that sucker is over 60 pounds. The 35AH version is 22 pounds or so. You want it sealed or AGM so it's safe to ship on a plane, but you'll want to check with the airline about shipping batteries. If your fan is 120v/1.2amp, then this battery will only last a few hours at 80% discharge. So the 100AH is better, or get a more efficient fan.
-400 watt inverter ($30-50)
This should be enough to run the fan, run a tv, run lamps, & charge phones & electronic devices. Don't get the type built for a car with only a cigarette adapter. You'll need something that comes with alligator clips or connects to the battery directly. You don't need a pure sine inverter, but if it's comparable in price to the modified sine inverter, then get it.
-50 watt flexible solar panel ($120-150)
This is a hard one to judge because I don't know the size of your suitcase. Most 100 watt panels probably won't fit into a suitcase, even if they are flexible. So you may need to downgrade to a 30 or 50 watt panel. I would recommend getting two 50 watt panels, but I doubt your parents would know how to wire it correctly. The problem with just 50 watts is it'll take forever to charge the battery, and that's even with full sun.
-20AMP PWM solar charge controller ($20)
-Wires, cables, fuses, etc.
It's quite a bit of work to piece it together, so there are 2 alternatives you can go with:
https://www.amazon.com/ACOPOWER-Foldable-Portable-Monocraystalline-Controller/dp/B06WWQHV2T/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1506741642&sr=8-7&keywords=50+watt+solar+panel
https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Zero-Portable-Station-Generator/dp/B00D5RVMAM/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1506741945&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=yeti+goal+zero&psc=1