The Arc 45 Watt Solar Laptop Charger with USB-C PD is our most powerful system. It can power your laptop including MacBooks (with optional adapter) and USB-C laptops all day long. Plus charge your camera, smartphones, and other USB devices. The Arc 45 folds neatly for easy transport on your next adventure or out of office work session.
- Up to 3X Laptop Charges and 17X Smartphone Charges from V250 Battery
- 2.3 - 3.0 Hour Laptop Charge Times in Good Solar Conditions
- USB-C Power Delivery up to 45 Watts
- V250 Battery Charges Efficiently from Solar
- Pass Through Charging
- Panel Designed With UV- and Water-Resistant ETFE Coating
Ground Shipping in Continental US Only
- Panel Open: 119.2 x 28.3 x 0.3cm
- Panel Closed : 29.3 x 28.3 x 1.9cm
- Battery: 21.8 x 13.7 x 4.9cm
- Total Weight: 3.06kg (6.75lbs)
- Monocrystalline cells - 19% efficient
- Open Circuit Voltage: 21.8V
- Peak Voltage: 18.4V
- Peak Current: 2.3A
- Peak Power: 44 Watts
- Integrated 750mm 22 AWG cable
- Extend the cable length using 1 foot, 4 foot, and 10 foot extension cables
- ETFE coating
- 2mm substrate
- Capacity: 67,200 mAh / 246.6 Watt Hours
- Output: 12V/6A, 16V/5A, 19V/4.5A, 24V/3.5A
- USB QC: 5V/3A, 3.6V-12V, 18W Max.
- USB-C PD: 5V/3A-20V/2.2A
- USB-C PD Input: 20V/2A
- DC Input: 18-25V/2A
- Protection: Short Circuit, Over Charge, Over Discharge, Over Current, Over Temperature
- Includes: Car Charger Socket, Laptop Output Cable, Set of Standard Laptop Adapters, and 18V AC Charger
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The Arc 45 Watt Solar Laptop Charger with USB-C PD is our most powerful system. It can power your laptop including MacBooks (with optional adapter) and USB-C laptops all day long. Plus charge your camera, smartphones, and other USB devices. The Arc 45 folds neatly for easy transport on your next adventure or out of office work session.
- Up to 3X Laptop Charges and 17X Smartphone Charges from V250 Battery
- 2.3 - 3.0 Hour Laptop Charge Times in Good Solar Conditions
- USB-C Power Delivery up to 45 Watts
- V250 Battery Charges Efficiently from Solar
- Pass Through Charging
- Panel Designed With UV- and Water-Resistant ETFE Coating
Ground Shipping in Continental US Only
- Panel Open: 119.2 x 28.3 x 0.3cm
- Panel Closed : 29.3 x 28.3 x 1.9cm
- Battery: 21.8 x 13.7 x 4.9cm
- Total Weight: 3.06kg (6.75lbs)
- Monocrystalline cells - 19% efficient
- Open Circuit Voltage: 21.8V
- Peak Voltage: 18.4V
- Peak Current: 2.3A
- Peak Power: 44 Watts
- Integrated 750mm 22 AWG cable
- Extend the cable length using 1 foot, 4 foot, and 10 foot extension cables
- ETFE coating
- 2mm substrate
- Capacity: 67,200 mAh / 246.6 Watt Hours
- Output: 12V/6A, 16V/5A, 19V/4.5A, 24V/3.5A
- USB QC: 5V/3A, 3.6V-12V, 18W Max.
- USB-C PD: 5V/3A-20V/2.2A
- USB-C PD Input: 20V/2A
- DC Input: 18-25V/2A
- Protection: Short Circuit, Over Charge, Over Discharge, Over Current, Over Temperature
- Includes: Car Charger Socket, Laptop Output Cable, Set of Standard Laptop Adapters, and 18V AC Charger
Device Charge Times
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Device | V250 Battery | Smartphones | DSLR Cameras | 9” Tablets | 13" Laptops |
Number of Charges from Battery | - | 17 | 14.9 | 8.2 | 2.7 |
Hours to Charge from Solar Panel* | 7.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 3.0 |
*Based on good solar charging conditions.
Compatibility
Smartphones:
Charges all USB Devices including all Apple, Android, Google, and Blackberry smartphones.
Charges all known tablets using the manufacturer's USB charging cable.
Digital Cameras:
Charges both DSLRs and point-and-shoot cameras that charge from USB. For DSLRs, an optional camera charger cradle that matches your camera battery (see Adapter Section) is required. Read our tutorial on solar camera charging.
Microcontrollers:
Compatible with most microcontrollers including Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
Charges most consumer grade laptops (15” or smaller) from one of our Standard or Optional Laptop Adapters. Note: Gaming laptops are not compatible with the V88 due to high power requirements that exceed the maximum output of the the battery.
USB-C Laptops: Compatible with all laptops that charge from USB Type C. Charge directly from the USB-C PD Output using a USB-C to USB-C laptop cable (not included).
Acer: Standard “E” or Standard “L” Adapter
Apple: Optional MagSafe 1 or Optional MagSafe 2 Adapter. Read our guide to charging MacBooks for more information.
ASUS: Standard “C” Adapter or Optional 4.0 x 1.35 mm Adapter
Dell: Standard DELL Adapter or Optional Dell 4.5 x 2.8 x 0.6 mm Adapter
HP: Optional HP 7.4 x 5.0 x 0.6 mm Adapter or Optional HP 4.5 x 2.8 x 0.6 mm Adapter
Lenovo: Standard Lenovo Square Adapter, Standard “G” Adapter, Standard “K” Adapter, or Optional Lenovo Slim Tip Adapter
Microsoft: Optional Surface Pro / Book Adapter or Optional Surface 2 Adapter
Samsung:Standard “H” Adapter or Standard “C” Adapter
Toshiba: Standard “G” Adapter, Standard “C” Adapter, or Optional “B” Adapter
For additional information, visit our Laptop Adapter Guide.
AA / AAA Chargers:
If your device (headlamp, flashlight, radio, etc.) uses rechargeable AA / AAA batteries, confirm the device can safely charge from a 2A power supply before charging from the V88's USB port. To ensure safe charging to your AA / AAA batteries, consider using our USB AA / AAA Charger.
Medical Devices:
Not compatible with medical devices, including CPAP machines.