The input to tp4056 can be in the range of 4v to 8v which is the range of the output of the solar panel.
Charging li ion batteries with solar panel.
Charging lithium batteries with solar panels.
Tp4056 then charges the battery from the solar power itself.
Charging lithium ion batteries is a tricky affair and too with solar power because lithium ion batteries are dangerous and require controlled charging environments.
It is better then 5v.
Otherwise it may lead to explosion also.
Let s say i have a battery pack made from 3 lithium ion cells connected in a series making a battery with around 12 volts.
A pwm or mppt solar charge controller is used to regulate the charging of the battery in a stand alone solar photovoltaic system.
Here i am going to build a 18650 lithium ion battery charger harnessing solar energy.
Solar energy is abundant on earth surface.
So you can choose 500 mah solar cell or 1 ah solar cell.
Material links are affilliate.
For li ion.
I find good website with tests lithium ion.
This voltage is given as input to the tp4056 li ion battery charging module which in this scenario acts as a solar charge controller.
Charging lithium ion battery with solar cell step 1.