# Colossal 6V 9W Solar Panel - 9.0 Watt

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA2747 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/colossal-6v-9w-solar-panel.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/colossal-6v-9w-solar-panel.html.md))

## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Search the catalogue for an alternative.

## Description

These **6 Volt, 9 Watt** panels come to Adafruit from Voltaic Systems, makers of fine solar-powered bags and packs. They are **waterproof**, **scratch resistant**, and **UV resistant**.

Using a high efficiency monocrystalline cell and outputting 6V at ~1.5A via 3.5mm x 1.1mm DC jack connector, they are a nice upgrade to the 2W or 3W panels Adafruit have been carrying. The substrate is an aluminum / plastic composite, specifically designed to be strong and lightweight. These panels can easily stand up to typical outdoor use including being dropped and leaned on. They're very high quality and **suggested for projects that will be exposed to the outdoors**. These come with 4 plastic mounting screws which makes it easy to attach the panel, even to fabric!

Adafruit have a range of solar panels to choose from: [Medium 6V 2W](https://core-electronics.com.au/medium-6v-2w-solar-panel-2-0-watt.html), [Large 6V 3.4W](https://core-electronics.com.au/large-6v-3-4w-solar-panel-3-4-watt.html), [Huge 6V 5.6W](https://core-electronics.com.au/huge-6v-5-6w-solar-panel.html), and this one Adafruit are calling **Colossal 6V 9W**!

To connect, we suggest a 3.5mm OD/1.1mm ID DC jack or you can use [this handy adapter cable](https://core-electronics.com.au/3-5-1-3mm-to-5-5-2-1mm-dc-jack-adapter-cable.html) which will turn it into a standard 5.5mm/2.1mm DC plug

If you want to use this to charge a battery or run your project, [check out Adafruit's optimized Solar Lithium Ion/Polymer charger!](https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-dc-solar-lithium-ion-polymer-charger-v2.html)

For some nifty ideas on what to do with your solar panels, check out Voltaic's DIY page

## Technical Details

Dimensions:

- 254mm x 223.5mm / 10" x 8.8"
- Thickness (without screws): 5mm / 0.2"
- Thickness (with screws): 10mm / 0.4"
- Wire Length: 282mm / 11.1"
- Weight: 309g

Specifications:

- Monocrystalline cells - 19% efficient
- Open Circuit Voltage: 7.0V
- Peak Voltage: 6.0V
- Peak Current: 1500mA
- Peak Power: 9.0 Watt

Construction:

- Urethane coating
- 3mm Aluminum/Plastic composite substrate

Mounting and Cables

- Four screws on back corners of panel allow multiple mounting options
- Output cable is 8.5 inches, 22cm long and has 3.5x1.1mm plug

For product support, replacement parts and warranty for all Voltaic products, [click here](https://voltaicsystems.desk.com/)!

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/2/7/2747-00.jpg)