I really like how the panel looks and it works about as well as I expected it to, but every time I plug in a charger to the USB cord, the panel rattles against my window rather loudly and I'm afraid it will break. I also really appreciate how easily I can move the window charger, because the lighting in my house changes day to day, but the clattering is obnoxious and with such thin frames, seems like I could easily damage it.
Additionally, I like that the button for indicator lights shuts off without pressure, because I have a solar lantern that loses charge fast and in order to check the charge more charge is drawn since the on/off is the same button and it's hard to tell whether it's actually on or off!
I really like this product idea overall, but, similar to other "eco-friendly" products I've purchased, when I received it I was surprised to see that it has the classic "Made in China" label. I guess it's bold of me to assume products like this would be manufactured in the U.S., but if this is to be marketed as a carbon neutral product in manufacturing, it would be beneficial as a consumer to know more details of what the manufacturing process entails. Knowing that manufacturing is cheaper in China often because of less environmental and human safety regulations, it's concerning that information is not easily available on the website. If there are good reasons for manufacturing in China, then just let us know. Thank you!
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Thank you for sharing Audrey! Appreciate your feedback on the rattling and frame. And we completely hear you on manufacturing, we will add more information to the website about the details. We have been actively looking for a solar factory in the U.S. to work with us, unfortunately no luck yet! If anyone is reading this and has a connection, please email hello@grouphugsolar.com.