Solar Portables Business Inc.

What Solar Portables Business Inc. does

Solar Portables Business Inc., doing business as P3Solar, is a Tucson, Arizona-based private manufacturer of portable solar charging products founded in its current form in 2013 following a spin-off from Global Solar Energy, with origins dating to 2001. The company designs and sells foldable and rollable solar panels, plug-and-play charging kits, and integrated power packs for off-grid and field power use cases. Its core technology is CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium DiSelenide) thin-film photovoltaics, producing lightweight, flexible panels with built-in bypass diodes for shade tolerance, integrated MPPT charge controllers, and outputs ranging from 5V USB chargers to 200W rollable kits; flagship products include the P3 foldable military-grade series (20W-125W in Desert, Woodland, Black, and Multicam patterns), 21W-200W rollable chargers, the 80W and 200W charging kits, and the Dynamo Plus lithium power pack with built-in vehicle jump start capability. P3Solar operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct e-commerce (p3solar.com) with an authorized dealer network spanning the United States, United Kingdom, France, Australia, and India, alongside direct sales to military and government customers including the US Marine Corps (SPACES I and SPACES II) and US Army CECOM (SP4 program). Revenue is generated entirely through one-time hardware sales ranging from $39.99 to $1,100 per unit, with cumulative shipments of 50,000+ P3 chargers to US Military and Allied Forces across 20+ countries serving as the primary scale signal. The company employs between 1 and 10 people, operates a single headquarters location in Tucson, and discloses no external funding rounds.

Name

Solar Portables Business Inc.

Legal name

Solar Portables Business, Inc.

Website

https://p3solar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Solar Portables Business Inc. (dba P3Solar) designs and manufactures lightweight CIGS thin-film portable solar panels, charging kits, and power packs for military, outdoor recreation, and off-grid consumer markets across 20+ countries via direct e-commerce and a global dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Portable Solar Chargers

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (335910)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Banks & Portable Power (Battery Packs, MagSafe Packs) (CRACATAD)

Keywords

• Portable solar chargers
• Rollable solar panels
• Foldable solar panels
• Off-grid power solutions
• Military solar charging kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel Hardware Sales: One-time hardware sales of portable solar chargers (foldable and rollable formats) ranging from 20W to 200W output. Products sold directly to consumers, dealers, and government/military customers.
2. Power Pack Hardware Sales: Sale of lithium battery packs with integrated solar panels, such as the Dynamo Plus ($299), which includes jump start capability.
3. Charging Kit Bundles: Complete plug-n-play solar charging solutions bundling panels with charge controllers and cables, such as the 80W kit ($475) and 200W kit ($1,100).
4. Accessories: Accessory cables and components including solar charge controllers, SAE connectors, extension cables, Y-cables for parallel connections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solar Portables Business Inc. (dba P3Solar) designs, manufactures, and sells portable solar charging hardware for off-grid and field power needs. The product line includes foldable P3 series solar chargers (20W–125W), rollable solar chargers (21W–200W), plug-n-play solar charging kits (80W–200W) with integrated MPPT controllers, the Dynamo Plus lithium battery power pack with integrated solar panel and vehicle jump start capability, and accessories such as SAE cables and charge controllers. Products are built on CIGS thin-film photovoltaic technology and are sold to military/government, outdoor recreation, mobile professional, and consumer buyers via direct e-commerce and a global dealer network.

Product overview

Solar Portables Business Inc. (dba P3Solar) manufactures portable solar charging solutions for military, commercial, and consumer applications. The product portfolio includes foldable P3 series solar chargers (20W-125W), rollable solar panels (21W-200W), complete charging kits (80W-200W), and the Dynamo Plus portable power pack with integrated solar panel and battery jump-start capability. Products use CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium DiSelenide) thin-film photovoltaic technology with average 14.5% cell efficiency. Military-grade P3 foldables are designed for US and Allied Armed Forces, while rollable chargers and USB chargers serve consumer and outdoor recreation markets. Accessories include solar charge controllers, SAE cables, and extension cables. The company ships over 50,000 P3 solar chargers to US Military and Allied Forces worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dynamo Plus Portable Power Pack Portable lithium battery power pack (12V 16Ah Lithium Polymer) with integrated 20W folding solar panel and built-in 12V 200/400A vehicle jump start capability. Provides multiple outputs (5V/2A USB, 12V/2A, 19V/3.5A for notebooks, 12V jump start) and can be charged from solar, 110V outlet, or vehicle power. Targeted at military, outdoor, mobile professionals, and consumer users who need a consolidated off-grid power solution. Priced at $299.
• 200W Solar Charging Kit Plug-n-play solar charging kit for 12V or 24V batteries, bundling a lightweight 7.0 lb rollable 200W solar panel with MPPT Tracer 2210RN charge controller, SAE connectors, battery ring terminals, and extension cables. Panel rolls to 5 inch diameter for storage and is flexible for deployment on tents, awnings, trailers, and ground. Priced at $1,100.
• 80W Solar Charging Kit Plug-n-play solar charging kit for 12V batteries, bundling a lightweight 2.5 lb rollable 80W solar panel with MPPT IP68 charge controller, SAE connectors, battery ring terminals, and extension cables. Panel rolls to 5 inch diameter inside a tube. Priced at $475.
• 90W Solar Charging Kit Plug-n-play solar charging kit for 12V batteries with a lightweight 4.0 lb rollable 90W solar panel that rolls to a 5 inch diameter and is flexible for deployment on tents, awnings, trailers, and ground.
• 200W Rollable Solar Charger Lightweight rollable solar charger delivering 200W output at 40W/pound power density and rolling to a 5 inch diameter. Built-in bypass diodes provide shade tolerance. Available in Coyote (Brown) and Saffron (Yellow) and designed for use with the EZ-Out collapsible mounting frame or standalone.
• 80W Rollable Solar Charger Rollable solar charger designed for use with 12V batteries and solar charge controllers, delivering 80W max output (25V at 3200mA). Compact rolling to 5 inch diameter by 19.5 inch height, lightweight and flexible. Available in Saffron (Yellow) and Coyote (Brown).
• 21W Rollable Solar Charger Lightweight rollable solar charger weighing 0.50 lbs, delivering 21W max output (18V at 1200mA). Compact rolling to 4 inch diameter. Available in Coyote and Black.
• P3-20W Portable Solar Charger Foldable portable solar charger weighing 0.60 lbs and delivering 20W max output (18V at 1200mA). Available in Desert, Woodland, Black, and Multicam camouflage patterns for tactical/military use.
• P3-30W Portable Solar Charger Foldable portable solar charger weighing 0.75 lbs and delivering 30W max output (25V at 1200mA). Available in Desert, Woodland, Black, and Multicam patterns for tactical/military use.
• P3-50W Portable Solar Charger Foldable portable solar charger delivering 50W max output (22V at 2300mA). Available in Desert, Woodland, Black, and Multicam patterns for tactical/military use.
• P3-60W Portable Solar Charger Foldable portable solar charger weighing 1.5 lbs and delivering 60W max output (25V at 2400mA). Deployed dimensions 42.75 x 25.625 x 0.04 inches. Available in Desert, Woodland, Black, and Multicam patterns.
• P3-75W 12V Portable Solar Charger Foldable portable solar charger delivering 75W max output (16.5V at 4600mA). Available in Desert, Woodland, Black, and Multicam patterns.
• P3-75W 24V Portable Solar Charger Foldable portable solar charger weighing 1.875 lbs and delivering 75W max output (33V at 2300mA). Deployed dimensions 61 x 24 x 0.04 inches. Available in Desert, Woodland, Black, and Multicam patterns.
• P3-100W Portable Solar Charger Foldable portable solar charger weighing 2.5 lbs and delivering 100W max output (22V at 4600mA). Deployed dimensions 52.5 x 39.50 x 0.04 inches. Available in Desert, Woodland, Black, and Multicam patterns.
• P3-125W Portable Solar Charger (Military-Grade) Military-grade foldable portable solar charger weighing 3.25 lbs and delivering 125W max output (30V at 4400mA). Deployed dimensions 63.75 x 39.625 x 0.04 inches. Designed for US and Allied Armed Forces personnel. Available in Desert Camo, Woodland Camo, Black, and Multicam.
• USB Solar Charger (5V 400mA) Compact 5V 400mA USB solar charger designed for cell phones, smartphones, MP3/MP4 players, AA/AAA batteries, and small electronic devices. Weighs 4 ounces with built-in grommets for backpack mounting and built-in voltage regulation. Priced at $39.99 (sale, originally $49.99).
• EZ-Out 200W Solar System Collapsible mounting frame system combined with a 200W rollable solar panel for overland and outdoor vehicle applications. Provides energy independence for off-grid power needs on vehicles and awnings.
• Solar Charger Accessories Bundle Accessory ecosystem for P3Solar chargers including a 5 AMP SAE solar charge controller (with MPP circuit for 20W or 30W–60W configurations), SAE to Ring Terminals cables, SAE to 5/16" Ring Terminals cables, SAE to FCLA cables, SAE to MCLA cables, SAE to 2.5mm and 2.1mm barrel plug cables, SAE Y-cables (parallel connection), and SAE extension cables (8ft 16 AWG and 20ft 14 AWG). Designed to let buyers assemble complete plug-n-play solar charging systems for 12V/24V batteries and various electronic devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ P3 solar chargers shipped to military customers globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Iris TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Iris Technologies was awarded the SPACES II (Solar Portable Alternative Communications Energy System) follow-on contract by the US Marine Corps in 2012, developing a kit that includes two P3-62W solar chargers per unit. P3Solar serves as the solar panel supplier for these military portable power systems.
• California PCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized US dealer located in San Clemente, CA. Provides local sales and support for P3Solar products including solar chargers and power packs.
• BatteryStuffminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized US dealer located in Grants Pass, OR. Specializes in solar chargers including P3Solar foldable products.
• APC Technology GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized UK distributor based in Rochester, Kent. Provides high-reliability electronic components including P3Solar portable solar products.
• RolaSolarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Australian dealer located in Forest Lake, Queensland. Serves the Australian market with P3Solar portable solar products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jackery: Jackery sells portable power stations paired with SolarSaga foldable panels, directly competing with P3Solar's rollable kits in the consumer portable solar market.
• BioLite: BioLite produces portable energy products (solar panels, headlamps, cookstoves) for outdoor and emerging-market customers, overlapping P3Solar's portable solar panel and outdoor recreation segments.
• Lion Energy: Lion Energy manufactures portable lithium power stations and solar panels for emergency preparedness, outdoor, and military applications, directly comparable to P3Solar's portable power offerings.
• PowerFilm Solar: PowerFilm is a US-based thin-film (amorphous silicon) flexible solar panel manufacturer targeting military and outdoor applications—the closest direct comparable in form factor and customer base to P3Solar's CIGS panels.
• Goal Zero: Goal Zero is the dominant consumer/outdoor portable solar and power station brand (Yeti power stations, Boulder/Nomad solar panels). It competes directly with P3Solar's portable panel and charging kit offerings in the outdoor/overland channel.
• Brentronics (Bren-Tronics): Bren-Tronics is a defense battery and portable power systems integrator that contracted for the SP4 soldier power program using P3Solar's panels; it is a direct comparable in military portable power distribution.
• Voltaic Systems: Voltaic Systems designs portable solar panels and battery packs for outdoor, NGO, and field use cases, directly overlapping with P3Solar's portable charging kits and Dynamo Plus category.
• Renogy: Renogy is a broad solar equipment brand selling portable panels, charge controllers, and off-grid kits. While it spans many segments, its portable folding panel line directly competes with P3Solar's rollable and foldable chargers.

Emerging players

• EcoFlow: EcoFlow has rapidly scaled portable power stations paired with foldable solar panels, targeting the same outdoor and emergency preparedness consumer base as P3Solar with much larger marketing budgets.

Broad incumbents

• Anker (Anker SOLIX): Anker is a broad consumer electronics brand whose SOLIX line includes portable power stations and solar panels. It overlaps with P3Solar's portable charging category as part of a much wider product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/p3solar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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