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Jackery SolarSaga 40 Air Solar Panel Jackery SolarSaga 40 Air Solar Panel
SKU: 21-0002-000116
- Solar class 40W-class folding panel
- Pack size 232 × 339 × 20mm; excludes junction box
- USB charging 5V via multifunctional cable
Portable solar charging
Jackery SolarSaga 40 Air
A compact four-fold panel for direct USB charging and compatible Jackery power-station solar inputs. The multifunctional cable also has a DC8020 connection; match the exact station input before use.
What makes it useful
The four-fold format and corner mounting points suit a campsite or day trip where a full-size panel is inconvenient. The panel is rated IP68; Jackery cautions that its DC8020 and DC7909 adapter outputs are not waterproof, so keep the connections dry. Actual charging rate varies with sunlight, shade, temperature and the connected device.
Retail-listed package
- 1 × SolarSaga 40 Air panel
- 1 × storage bag
- 1 × 5.9 ft / 1.8 m multifunctional solar charging cable
- 1 × DC8020-to-DC7909 adapter
Before pairing it with a station
Check open-circuit voltage, operating current, plug and polarity against the exact model’s solar-input limits. For more output, compare the SolarSaga 100W Air on panel size, voltage and weight. Our solar panel selection guide covers array sizing, and the bifacial panel guide explains rear-side gain.
SolarSaga 40 Air: compact solar charging for lighter trips
The 40 Air fits trips where a small packed size matters more than maximum solar collection. The current JS-40C manual gives a folded size of 232 × 339 × 20mm, excluding the junction box, and panel weight of 0.9kg ±0.2kg. It folds in four sections and uses corner attachment points rather than rear support feet.
Separate the panel class from bifacial output
This is sold as a 40W-class panel. Its currently linked JS-40C manual specifies 42W STC and 47W BNPI; the latter assumes controlled light on the rear as well as the front. Jackery’s retail material also contains 40W/44W figures, so check the supplied revision. The 47W figure is not a continuous charging promise.
Charge small devices without confusing the connectors
The multifunctional cable’s adapter provides USB-A at 5V/2.4A and USB-C at 5V/3A. It has no stored energy: charging changes with sunlight. The separate DC8020-to-USB-C station charging lead is a different accessory and is not included in the retail box list.
Check the package revision before relying on an adapter
Jackery’s current retail page lists a DC8020-to-DC7909 adapter. Its linked JS-40C manual instead marks that adapter sold separately and lists two carabiners with an accessories bag. The manual and retail box list do not fully agree. Confirm the supplied box revision with our team if that adapter or the carabiners are essential to your setup; the USB-C station adapter is separate in either case.
Keep plugs and the station away from water and direct heat. For more portable collection area compare the 100 Air or 200W folding panel. For fixed mounting compare the 100 Prime. The Jackery solar panel comparison helps separate these use cases.
| Retail SKU | 21-0002-000116 |
|---|---|
| Product type | 40W-class four-fold portable bifacial panel |
| Manual model | JS-40C; confirm supplied revision |
| Rating qualification | Current manual uses 42W STC / 47W BNPI; retail material also lists 40W / 44W |
| JS-40C STC maximum power | 42W ±5% |
| JS-40C BNPI maximum power | 47W ±5% |
| JS-40C STC open-circuit voltage | 26V ±5% |
| JS-40C STC short-circuit current | 2.1A ±5% |
| JS-40C STC operating voltage | 22.5V ±5% |
| JS-40C STC operating current | 1.9A ±5% |
| JS-40C BNPI short-circuit current | 2.3A ±5% |
| JS-40C BNPI operating current | 2.12A ±5% |
| Maximum system voltage | 30V; receiving-device limits still apply |
| Maximum reverse current | 6A |
| Electrical protection class | Class III |
| Station-side connector | DC8020 |
| Multifunctional cable length | 1.8m / 5.9ft |
| Cable adapter USB-A output | 5V / 2.4A |
| Cable adapter USB-C output | 5V / 3A |
| Unfolded panel dimensions | 962 × 339 × 2.5mm, excluding junction box |
| Folded panel dimensions | 232 × 339 × 20mm, excluding junction box |
| JS-40C manual panel weight | 0.9kg ±0.2kg / 1.98lb ±0.44lb |
| Deployment | Corner attachment points; no rear support feet; not for permanent installation |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to 65°C / -4°F to 149°F |
| Ingress rating | IP68 panel; output connectors are not waterproof |
| Retail-listed contents | Panel, storage bag, 1.8m multifunctional cable, DC8020-to-DC7909 adapter and manual |
| Box revision difference | JS-40C manual lists carabiners and an accessories bag, and marks DC7909 adapter sold separately; verify supplied box if required |
| USB-C station charging adapter | Sold separately; different from the multifunctional cable’s USB-C output |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty; eligible 2-year extension through Jackery registration or support |
| Solar energy storage | None; power station or battery system sold separately |
| Output conditions | Nameplate ratings are laboratory results; sunlight, shade, temperature and receiver limits affect actual charging |
| Selected variant SKU | 21-0002-000116 |
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