Solar Panel Survey (Gallium Arsenide Technology)

1.Which of the following best describes how you use portable solar power?

RV / Campervan owner

Overlanding / Expedition vehicle user

Marine / Boat user

Tent camper / Outdoor enthusiast

Backpacker / Hiker / Minimalist camper

Portable power station user (Jackery, EcoFlow, Bluetti, etc.)

Other (please specify)

2.What type of solar panels do you use most?

Other (please specify)

3.What are your biggest frustrations with portable solar panels? (Select up to 3)

Other (please specify)

5.If you could design your ideal solar panel, what format would you choose?

Foldable (briefcase or tri-fold)

Rollable / flexible mat

Ultra-thin backpack panel (< 3 mm thick)

Rigid panel for mounting

Clip-on / magnetic mount or velcro-strap mount

Other (please specify)

6.What power range would best fit your use?

< 30 W — charging phones, cameras, wearables

30 – 80 W — backpacking kits & light camping

100 – 180 W — compact RV or van power

181 – 240 W — larger vehicle / boat systems

241 – 400 W — extended off-grid living

> 400 W — heavy-duty stationary use

7.What physical size feels most practical to carry and use?

Under 0.6 m × 0.3 m (~ 2 ft × 1 ft) — backpack or tent-side charging

About 1.0 m × 0.5 m (~ 3.3 ft × 1.6 ft) — light portable panel

Around 1.2 m × 0.6 m (~ 4 ft × 2 ft) — balanced power vs size

Up to 1.8 m × 1.0 m (~ 6 ft × 3.3 ft) — foldable high-output panel

Modular / linkable units — connect smaller panels for more power

8.When choosing a mobile solar panel, choose which factor is most important

Other (please specify)

9.What price range would you expect for a premium ultra-light GaAs solar panel (40% Efficiency) (180–240 W or smaller versions)?

< $150 (for ultra-portable models < 80 W)

$150 – 299 (for compact camp panels 100–180 W)

$300 – 499 (for RV / boat panels 181–240 W)

$500 – 699 (for heavy-duty foldables)

$700 +

10.If you could change one thing about portable solar panels today, what would it be?

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