Charge your gear anywhere the sun shines.

The Dark Energy Spectre 18W Solar Panel is built for people who venture beyond outlets, cell service, and predictable conditions. Whether you’re camping, overlanding, traveling, preparing for emergencies, or simply looking for a reliable backup power source, the Spectre delivers dependable off-grid charging in an incredibly tough, lightweight package.

Weighing just 20.5 ounces, the Spectre folds compactly into a backpack, vehicle kit, travel bag, or emergency setup, yet provides up to 18 watts of solar charging power through both USB-C and USB-A outputs. Flexible Photo-Skyn™ solar technology allows the panel to bend under pressure without breaking, while continuing to generate power even in less-than-ideal conditions.

Built to thrive where other solar panels fail, the Spectre features IPX7 waterproof protection against rain, river spray, and wet weather. Armor-Flex™ construction withstands up to 200 pounds of crushing force, while MIL-STD-810G testing ensures resistance to impacts, drops, dirt, mud, dust, snow, and the abuse that comes with real-world adventure.

A built-in 4-LED Sun Meter helps you find the best charging position, while the included kickstand can improve solar efficiency by up to 25%. Multiple attachment points make it easy to secure to backpacks, vehicles, campsites, and other gear. For even greater versatility, the Spectre can be paired with the Dark Energy Spectre Solar Panel Accessory Kit (sold separately), providing additional mounting and deployment options for extended off-grid use.

Under optimal conditions, the Spectre can recharge a Dark Energy Poseidon Pro power bank in approximately four hours, creating a rugged power system that’s ready for everything from backcountry adventures to emergency preparedness.

Key Features

• 18W portable solar charging

• Charge your gear anywhere the sun shines

• Flexible solar cells bend without breaking

• Photo-Skyn™ technology performs even in cloudy conditions

• USB-C and USB-A charging outputs

• IPX7 waterproof construction

• Built to withstand rain, mud, dirt, dust, and snow

• Armor-Flex™ Protection with 200 lb crush resistance

• MIL-STD-810G impact and drop resistant

• Built-in 4-LED Sun Meter for charging optimization

• Included kickstand improves solar efficiency by up to 25%

• Multiple latch points for secure mounting

• Compatible with the Spectre Solar Panel Accessory Kit (sold separately)

• Recharges a Poseidon Pro in approximately 4 hours under optimal conditions

• Backed by Dark Energy’s 5-Year Warranty

Specifications

• Total Output: 18W

• USB-C Output: 18W (9V/2A)

• USB-A Output: 15W (5V/3A)

• Waterproof Rating: IPX7

• Crush Resistance: 200 lbs

• Operating Temperature: -20°F to 120°F

Folded Dimensions

• Height: 12.25 in (31.15 cm)

• Width: 9.5 in (24.12 cm)

• Thickness: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)

Unfolded Dimensions

• Height: 12.25 in (31.15 cm)

• Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)

• Thickness: 0.75 in (1.9 cm)

Weight

• 20.5 oz

Why We Carry It

Most solar panels are built for ideal conditions. The Spectre is built for real life. Waterproof, crush-resistant, flexible, and incredibly lightweight, it’s designed to keep producing power when the weather turns, the trail gets rough, or the unexpected happens. Paired with a Poseidon Pro power bank and the optional Spectre Accessory Kit, it becomes a reliable off-grid charging system that earns its place in any travel bag, vehicle kit, or preparedness setup.