Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the technology in Shade Stopper panels unique?

Most portable solar panels have a dirty secret: even if a tiny portion of the panel has any shade on it, the output drops like a rock--sometimes almost to zero!

Shade Stopper solar panels use a patent-pending technology that uses a network of Schottky Diodes to improve our panels' performance in the shade.

Check out this video to see this in action.

Our panels are compatible with most power systems and will consistently provide a substantially higher power output vs our competitors panels.

This is because the performance won't drop like a rock when there is shade--and there's always a little shade!

Why not just put a regular panel in a spot with no shade?

Well, you may know a place with no clouds to shade the sun.

No leaves or debris that might fall on the panel when you're not watching.

No grass that might shade the bottom row of your panel.

No branches that weren't blocking the panel an hour ago.

No birds that might poop on it.

But even if you go to that place, what if a cell gets damaged? If one cell of a traditional panel gets damaged it can drop the power to almost zero--Shade Stopper panels can take a beating.

What is your return policy? Is there a warranty?

You can purchase any Shade Stopper product risk free for 30 days.

We will offer a full refund and cover shipping if you want to send your product back within 30 days, for any reason. Just email returns@shadestopper.com and we'll start your return.

Our panels have a 12 month warranty covering any manufacturing defects.

We have the best customer service in the industry. We are based in Salt Lake City and are actual people with expertise that will solve any concern or question you might have--just drop us a line at support@shadestopper.com.

Can I hook multiple 100 Watt Folding panels together to get more power?

Yes you can! You may need an adapter.

Check out this page for more info.

Every power system is different, so you have to figure out the connection method and power requirements of your power system. The easiest way to figure out what you need is to fill out this form and let us know what you're trying to achieve and we can help you design the perfect solution.

Each folding 100 watt panel outputs 18V and 5.6A.

Will the Shade Stopper panels perform worse than traditional panels when there is no shade present?

No! Shade Stopper panels will output as much power as a competitor panel will in full sun.

And our panels will provide substantially more power if there is any shade present at all.

Can these panels get wet?

The 100 Watt folding panel and our 300 Watt arrays are both water resistant but not water proof. They will hold up to some rain but cannot be submerged or heavily saturated. There are electrical boxes on the backs of them, but they're enclosed in water-resistant protection.

Our 100 Watt flexible panel is 100% weatherproof and can be permanently mounted outdoors.

Are you just drop shipping these?

No! We are based in Salt Lake City, UT and all of our orders are fulfilled from the US.

Our patent-pending technology was developed in-house by a team of industry expert engineers who wanted a better portable solar panel.

Our panels are not available under other names or from discount retailers.

We sell only on our own website and Amazon store.

Has any neutral 3rd party reviewed these panels?

Yes! Check out these videos on YouTube of people who have tried our panels and given honest feedback.

Also check out Shopify-verified customer reviews.

Some YouTube reviewers received free product but we never pay for positive reviews.