The Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 8,000, brand new and sealed in Black. It turns sunlight into up to 22W of charging through two USB-A ports, each rated at 5V and 2.4A, so two phones can charge at once. The Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel weighs 580g, folds to about the size of a hardback book and carries an IPX4 splash rating. Choetech quotes a cell conversion efficiency of 21.5 to 22 percent. Visit our store on Kimathi Street in Nairobi CBD to unfold it and test it in daylight.
Built for hikers, campers, NGO field staff, surveyors and farmers across Kenya, the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel solves a familiar problem: a dead phone far from any socket. A phone at 10 percent halfway up a trail, or on a farm visit with no electricity for kilometres, means no maps, no calls and no M-Pesa. Unfold the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel in direct sun, plug in your phone or power bank, and charging begins straight away. Its zippered pocket keeps the phone and cable together, out of the dust, while the panel works.
Unlike a power bank, which runs empty after one or two refills, the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel keeps producing charge every sunny day for as long as you own it. Customers across Nairobi tell us they keep one folded in the car boot or a travel bag, ready for long drives, camping weekends and upcountry funerals. Pair it with a power bank to store daytime energy for the evening. Mascom International backs the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel with a full warranty from a walk-in store. Order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery, or collect in person.
Common Questions About the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel
How much is the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel in Kenya?
The Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel costs KSh 8,000 brand new at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the panel in Black, a 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery across all 47 counties. For KSh 500 more, the Choetech 40W Foldable Solar Panel at KSh 8,500 nearly doubles the rated wattage, so compare both at our counter. Panels from 120W at KSh 16,000 upward suit buyers who plan to recharge a power station.
Should I buy the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel or the 40W version?
Choose the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel if light weight and a small folded size matter most, as they do for hikers, field officers and boda boda riders who carry it daily. It weighs 580g and folds to roughly book size. The Choetech 40W Foldable Solar Panel at KSh 8,500 offers almost twice the rated output for KSh 500 more, which helps when charging a power bank and phone together under hazy skies. It is a larger panel, so handle both at our store before choosing.
Does the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel work in Kenyan weather?
Yes, the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel works well under Kenya's equatorial sun, which stays high in the sky for most of the year. Its IPX4 rating means it handles splashes and light rain, though it should be packed away during a heavy afternoon downpour in Kisumu. On overcast mornings in Nyeri, output drops and charging slows. In dusty places like Turkana, wipe the surface with a damp cloth so dust does not block light from reaching the cells.
How long does the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel take to charge a phone?
Choetech does not publish charge times for the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel, because they depend on sunlight, panel angle and the phone itself. Each USB port delivers up to 2.4A at 5V, which is 12W, similar to a standard wall charger. In clear midday sun, a phone charges at roughly wall-charger pace; in haze or early morning light, it takes noticeably longer. Point the panel straight at the sun and keep the phone shaded for faster, cooler charging.
Can the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel charge a power station?
The Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel is built for phones and small USB devices, not for refilling large power stations. Its two USB-A ports put out 5V, while units like the Choetech Ridge 2 2400W Bidirectional Charging UPS Power Station take solar through a high-wattage DC input. For that job, Mascom International stocks Choetech foldable panels from 120W at KSh 16,000 up to 400W at KSh 39,000. It does charge USB power banks, which carry stored energy into the night.
Who should buy the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel, and who should skip it?
Buy the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel if you hike, camp, travel upcountry or work in the field and need a light way to keep a phone and power bank alive. NGO field staff, surveyors, safari guides and farmers on distant plots get the most from it. Skip it if you want backup for a home or office during power outages; a power station such as the Choetech Dash Plus 400W Portable UPS Power Station at KSh 31,500, paired with a larger panel, does that job.
Is the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel good for camping and hiking?
Yes, the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel suits camping and multi-day hikes because it weighs 580g and folds to about 19 by 17 centimetres. Lay it across a backpack at rest stops or over a tent roof at camp, and charge a phone or power bank from the two USB ports. The zippered pocket holds the phone and cable while it charges. It has no internal battery, so carry a power bank to keep charge for the evening.
Is the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel safe for my phone?
Yes, the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel has a built-in IC chip, short for integrated circuit, with protection against over-charging, over-heating and short circuits. Those circuits are there to manage the current reaching your phone as sunlight rises and falls with passing cloud. Each port stays within 2.4A, a standard rate for USB charging that modern phones accept. Keep the phone itself out of direct sun while charging, since heat, not the panel, is the bigger risk to battery health.
Technical Specifications
Solar Cells and Output
- 22W rated output — in strong direct sun, enough to charge two phones at the same time from one panel.
- Cell conversion efficiency of 21.5 to 22 percent, per Choetech — the share of sunlight the cells turn into usable electricity.
- 5V and 4.4A combined output — the total current, shared between both ports when two devices charge together.
- Polymer-laminated panel face — a protective outer layer over the cells that shields them from scratches and moisture.
- Output depends on light — cloud, shade or a low morning sun reduce charging speed, so tilt the panel to face the sun directly.
Ports and Compatibility
- Two USB-A ports at 5V and 2.4A each — the same 12W rating as a standard phone wall charger, per port.
- Works with any USB-charged phone, Android or iPhone, using the phone's own charging cable plugged into either port.
- Charges USB power banks — store the day's solar energy and use it after sunset or on a cloudy day.
- Suits Bluetooth speakers, earphones, rechargeable torches, GPS units and small USB fans that charge from a USB-A port.
- Not built for laptops that need USB-C Power Delivery or for large power stations — choose a larger panel for those.
Weather Resistance
- IPX4 rating — resists splashing water from any direction, such as light rain, a spilled bottle or spray near water.
- Not rated for submersion or heavy rain — fold it and pack it away when a downpour starts.
- Keep the USB ports dry — water in a live port can damage the cable or the device being charged.
- Laminated surface wipes clean — remove dust and mud with a damp cloth so more light reaches the cells.
- Shade the connected phone — tuck it into the zippered pocket or under the panel so it does not overheat in sun.
Build and Portability
- 580g weight — light enough to carry daily in a backpack, laptop bag or the glovebox of a car.
- Folded size about 19 by 17 by 3 centimetres — close to a hardback book, so it slips into most bags.
- Unfolded size about 58 by 17 centimetres and 1.5 centimetres thick — lies across a backpack, tent roof or car dashboard.
- No internal battery — nothing inside to swell, wear out or need replacing, since energy passes straight to your device.
- Black finish — a plain, practical look that sits comfortably on a backpack, a tent or a farm vehicle.
Safety and Storage
- Built-in IC (integrated circuit) chip — circuitry that manages the current flowing to your devices as sunlight changes.
- Over-charging protection — handled by the built-in chip, guarding connected batteries against being pushed beyond full.
- Over-heating protection — the circuit responds when temperatures climb too high during long hours in the sun.
- Short-circuit protection — guards the panel and your device if a damaged cable or wet port creates a fault.
- Built-in zippered pocket — holds the phone, cables or a small power bank while charging, and keeps them together in transit.
Package Contents
The Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel arrives brand new in Choetech retail packaging, with the folding panel and its built-in zippered pocket ready to use straight from the box. Choetech's listing does not promise a charging cable, so plan to use your phone's own USB cable; Mascom International sells USB-A to USB-C and USB-A to Lightning cables at the counter. We open the box with you in store so you can check the panel, both USB ports and the pocket before you pay.
Warranty
The Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. That covers faulty cells, USB ports and the protection circuit when no physical or water damage is present. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk with your receipt.
Where to Buy the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel in Kenya
Pick up the Choetech 22W Foldable Solar Panel in Black at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your phone along, and we will take the panel to a sunny window so you can watch it start charging before you buy, then help you pick a power bank to pair with it.
Questions about panel sizes, cables or orders go to:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties, and you check the panel before paying. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, while travellers and farmers in Nanyuki, Kitale, Kericho, Voi and Kisumu get theirs on the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The panel is covered by the 12-month warranty above. You can count on honest specifications, accurate pricing and real after-sales help from a store with a fixed address in the city.
