Jackery Solar Generator 1500 v2
Jackery Solar Generator 1500 v2
The Jackery Solar Generator 1500 v2 is a bundle: an Explorer 1500 v2 power station plus two SolarSaga 100W Air solar panels. The station carries a 1536Wh LiFePO4 battery, puts out 2000W of continuous AC power with a 4000W surge, and recharges 0 to 100% in 64 minutes on a wall outlet. Seven ports cover the spread — three AC outlets, a 100W USB-C, a 30W USB-C, a USB-A, and a 12V DC car socket — so the fridge, the laptop, and the phone all run at once.
At 31.97 lbs the station is light for a 1.5kWh LFP unit, which makes it easy to move from the rig to the campsite to the garage. The two included panels weigh 7.1 lbs each, fold flat, and feed up to 200W of solar into the station. It takes up to 400W of solar input total, so you can add two more panels later and cut your charge time. One trade-off worth knowing: the station has no IP rating, so keep it under cover. The panels are IP65 and handle rain and dust on their own.
The 1536Wh capacity is fixed — this unit doesn't take expansion batteries — so size it to your draw. For most camp loads, a CPAP, electronics, and a fridge, it carries a long weekend off a single charge and tops back up fast.
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Overview
The Jackery Solar Generator 1500 v2 pairs the Explorer 1500 v2 power station (1536Wh LiFePO4, 2000W AC) with two foldable SolarSaga 100W Air panels. It's a self-contained off-grid power kit: store energy in the station, refill it from the panels or a wall outlet.
Key features
- 1536Wh LiFePO4 battery — 6000+ charge cycles, roughly 10 years of regular use.
- 2000W continuous / 4000W surge AC output across three AC outlets.
- 7 ports total — 3x AC, 100W USB-C, 30W USB-C, USB-A, and a 12V DC car socket.
- 64-minute AC recharge (0–100% fast mode); up to 400W MPPT solar input.
- Two SolarSaga 100W Air panels included — 7.1 lbs each, bifacial PERC cells at 23% efficiency, IP65 rated.
Use cases
Built for van life, weekend camping, and overland trips where you need to run a fridge, charge tools, or keep a CPAP going overnight. The sub-32 lb station and fast recharge also make it a practical home-backup unit for outages — power the fridge and electronics, then top it off from the sun or the wall.
- Bundle contents: 1x Explorer 1500 v2, 2x SolarSaga 100W Air panels, AC charge cable, 2x solar charge cables (3 m), 2x DC8020-to-DC7909 adapters, 2x storage bags, manual
- Battery capacity: 1536Wh
- Cell chemistry: LiFePO4 (LFP)
- Cycle life: 6000+ cycles to 80%
- AC output: 2000W continuous / 4000W surge
- Ports: 3x AC, 1x 100W USB-C, 1x 30W USB-C, 1x USB-A, 1x 12V DC car
- AC recharge: 0–100% in 64 minutes (fast mode)
- Solar input: up to 400W (MPPT)
- Station weight: 31.97 lbs (14.5 kg)
- Panel weight: 7.1 lbs each
- Panel cells: bifacial dual-PERC, 23% efficiency
- Panel rating: IP65
- Station weather rating: none (keep under cover)
- Expandable: no — 1536Wh fixed capacity
How long will it run my fridge?
A mini-fridge pulling 60–80W runs about 20 hours on a full charge. A full-size kitchen fridge at 150–200W runs roughly 7–10 hours. Rough math: divide 1536Wh by your device's watts to estimate hours.
What can't it power?
Anything that draws more than 2000W continuously, like central AC, electric stoves, or large resistive heaters. The 4000W surge handles brief startup spikes, but sustained high-draw appliances are outside its rating. Most camp gear, tools, and electronics sit well under 2000W.
How fast does it recharge?
From a wall outlet it goes 0 to 100% in 64 minutes on fast mode, or about 1.8 hours on standard. On solar it accepts up to 400W; the two included panels feed roughly 200W in good sun.
Can it run a CPAP overnight?
Yes. A CPAP drawing 40–50W with the humidifier and heater off runs about 30 hours, which is several nights between charges.
Is it safe to leave out in the rain?
The two SolarSaga 100W Air panels are IP65 rated and shrug off rain and dust. The station itself has no IP rating, so keep it under cover or inside the rig when the weather turns.