Solar Generators.

[kuhla]

 

Doing some shopping research. Putting information here in case it's useful to someone else. Prices are what they are at the moment. EDIT: Just for emergencies to recharge small items multiple times (phone, flashlight, etc.).

$400 - BLUETTI EB3A Solar Generator | 600W 268Wh - https://www.bluettipower.com/products/solar-generator-eb3a?variant=46291848888539

• LiFePO4 batteries
• 268 Wh Capacity
• 100 W solar kit
• AC Output: 600 W total

$509 - Anker 535 Solar Generator + 100W Solar Panel - https://www.anker.com/products/b1751?variant=41876116013206&ref=naviMenu_pps

• LiFePO4 batteries
• 512 Wh Capacity
• 100 W solar kit
• AC Output: 500 W total

$400 - Jackery Solar Generator 300 Plus - https://www.jackery.com/products/jackery-solar-generator-300-plus?variant=40232444264535

• LiFePO4 batteries
• 288 Wh Capacity
• 40 W solar kit
• AC Output: 300W total

$280 - EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus - https://us.ecoflow.com/products/river-3-plus-portable-power-station

• LiFePO4 batteries
• 286 Wh
• 45 W solar kit
• AC output: 600W total

[Jedi2155]

I personally recommend EcoFlow Detla which you don't have listed here (only the River). It may be more than what most people need. Size may be the biggest reason one may not want it, but there is a LOT of increased capability between the Delta 2 and the River 3.I really appreciated the power capacity difference between the River series and Delta where a Delta basically provided the same level power as a standard NEMA 5-15 outlet where I wouldn't have to worry about whether the appliance would support it or not. X-boost is an important attribute for Ecoflow's that other makers typically don't cover but its not a catch all solution. I know size was a bit concern as well.

For reference I bought a Delta 1 originally, then sold it and picked up a Delta 2 + Delta Max (3 kWh) which is the minimum required to qualify for the Federal Tax credit. I've been very impressed to the point where I was able to run a Delta on a electric pressure washer to wash my car.

You can buy a Delta 2 for as low as $359 (refurb) or a Delta 3 Plus for $541 

Here was a table I made back in 2022 Black Friday for reference.

 

[Jedi2155]

On another note, I bought another 2x100w foldable solar on the last black friday to expand my capacity from 200w to 400w and/or make my system more portable since i have 2 rigid panels presently but found the series parallel configuration to be a current roadblock until i buy more parts.