I have found this solar pannel ( https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/Suaoki-60-w-Panneau-Solaire-5-v-USB-et-18-v-DC-Sortie-Portable-Pliable-Puissance/32935273533.html?spm=a2g0w.search0104.8.83.3f714267rqy4Q1&priceBeautifyAB=0 ).
I am already using another one, smaller, for charging usb powerbanks while traveling and it does the job well.
I have now found a DC to magsafe 2 adapter that suits the 60W solar pannel.
The Apple DC power magsafe 2 for the Macbook has the follwing written on it : "Output – 20v / 4.25A max."
Is this solar pannel suitable ?
What should I be looking for when looking for power appliances to charge this Macbook ( W, v, A )?
Thank you for your answers.
Best Answer
Ok ,the math goes like this
Volt x Amps = Watts
First important factor is the Voltage. It has to be the right one for the circuits otherwise they burn up. You would not connect 120 Volt to magsafe.
Next is the Current (Amps) it is the consumption. Usually they are controlled by the consumer (Battery in this case). You can not have to much of it since Battery only takes what it needs. The specification for Maximum Amps is for protection of the connector (plug), otherwise to much of it can burn the wires/connectors.
The 85 W charger (20x4.25) are used with 15" and 17" MacBook Pro, so you might be bit on low end with your 60w. It will charge but slower.
If you are in the wilderness with no plugs and on you Solar, keep an eye from time to time on the Charging.
About this mac > System report > Power.
There you will see if the battery is charging or been depleted.
Look at he Amperage (mA) number, if it is negative (-) then your battery is been depleted.