Best Solar Generator for 2024 (The Ultimate Guide)

We tested A LOT of solar generators for this video, and here is what we found. Download the spreadsheet here: cityprepping.tv/3UnFivb ... join our preparedness community: cityprepping.com/ ... GIVEAWAY -- sign up here: courses.cityprepping.com/sola...
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CHAPTERS IN THIS VIDEO
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2:01 - What is a solar generator?
3:28 - Considerations before you buy
15:28 - Tests I performed on the units
16:39 - Overview of each product w/test results
31:37 - Solar panel options
33:28 - How to maintain & protect these devices
34:29 - Overview of calculator to determine power needs
40:09 - Announcing the winner for 2024
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PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO
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###Anker###
* Anker SOLIX C1000: cityprepping.tv/3UvffmU / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3Jzb4QN
* Anker SOLIX F1500: cityprepping.tv/3Ju6Tpl / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4aRpKXC
* Anker SOLIX F2000: cityprepping.tv/40wmz1X / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3ni9j2M
* Anker SOLID F2600: cityprepping.tv/4aK1yGJ / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4aFLF3X
###Bluetti###
* Bluetti AC180: cityprepping.tv/49UDY8R / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4dfznBc
* Bluetti AC200Max: bit.ly/3jeEruv / with solar panels: bit.ly/3vaM3nI
* Bluetti AC200P: cityprepping.tv/3TIhamb / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3G0vtwM
* Bluetti AC200P L: cityprepping.tv/3UAUW80 / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3UhEmZl
* Bluetti AC240: cityprepping.tv/44gRKSb / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3w73sC2
###EcoFlow###
Sales happening right now: cityprepping.tv/3UJ2tQG
Enjoy 5% cash back and get a chance to win an EcoFlow RIVER Pro through the EcoFlow Referral Program: cityprepping.tv/3UxXvWQ
Get the EcoFlow DELTA Series portable power station for up to 35% off.
Click the links below and use my code 24EFRVCITYP for an extra 6% off all EcoFlow products. Valid until June 29th.
* Ecoflow Delta Mini: cityprepping.tv/4bjoxIQ / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4amQBJU
* Ecoflow Delta: cityprepping.tv/3V1kL1b / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3ygJtSa
* Ecoflow Delta II: cityprepping.tv/4bffQ21 / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3yc7vO4
* Ecoflow Delta Max: cityprepping.tv/3Klc9fL / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4dDjyEs
* Ecoflow Delta II Max: cityprepping.tv/3JYqm1V / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3wCXIjJ
* Ecoflow Delta Pro: cityprepping.tv/4bsITPA / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3K1iAUX
* Ecoflow River 2: cityprepping.tv/3JZ7QGv / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3yiDgoR
* Ecoflow River 2 Max: cityprepping.tv/4bzK7IT / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3UI8oW7
* Ecoflow River 2 Pro: cityprepping.tv/4bwJwHG / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3yrnnfD
###Jackery###
* Jackery 1000 Pro: cityprepping.tv/3K2Kr7T / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3nyN7Sc
* Jackery 1000 Plus: cityprepping.tv/3xWjqzk / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4d7IZxE
* Jackery 1500 Pro: cityprepping.tv/4aMbr6G / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3mnF86F
* Jackery 2000 Pro: cityprepping.tv/38JRsLe / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3zg73wL
* Jackery 2000 Plus: cityprepping.tv/3w5DLSo / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3Uts416
* Jackery 3000 pro: cityprepping.tv/3ZdNTBd / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3KgSGgH
###Pecron###
* Pecron 1500LFP: cityprepping.tv/3FQbWzm / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3Yf87v7
* Pecron E2000LFP: cityprepping.tv/3d5A45m / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3JrLPz7
###Point Zero###
* Titan: cityprepping.tv/42Oi6cY / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/40IH0Zv
* Titan 240SP: cityprepping.tv/4aO0wJN / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/40IH0Zv
###Solar Blankets###
* Solar blankets: cityprepping.tv/49VKpbD - use coupon code "cityprepping" for 10% off your order.
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[@CityPrepping]

Download the spreadsheet here: cityprepping.tv/3UnFivb ... join our preparedness community: cityprepping.com/ ... GIVEAWAY -- sign up here: courses.cityprepping.com/solar-guide-opt-in-page/ #################### CHAPTERS IN THIS VIDEO #################### 2:01 - What is a solar generator? 3:28 - Considerations before you buy 15:28 - Tests I performed on the units 16:39 - Overview of each product w/test results 31:37 - Solar panel options 33:28 - How to maintain & protect these devices 34:29 - Overview of calculator to determine power needs 40:09 - Announcing the winner for 2024 #################### PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO #################### ###Anker### * Anker SOLIX C1000: cityprepping.tv/3UvffmU / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3Jzb4QN * Anker SOLIX F1500: cityprepping.tv/3Ju6Tpl / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4aRpKXC * Anker SOLIX F2000: cityprepping.tv/40wmz1X / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3ni9j2M * Anker SOLID F2600: cityprepping.tv/4aK1yGJ / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4aFLF3X ###Bluetti### * Bluetti AC180: cityprepping.tv/49UDY8R / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4dfznBc * Bluetti AC200Max: bit.ly/3jeEruv / with solar panels: bit.ly/3vaM3nI * Bluetti AC200P: cityprepping.tv/3TIhamb / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3G0vtwM * Bluetti AC200P L: cityprepping.tv/3UAUW80 / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3UhEmZl * Bluetti AC240: cityprepping.tv/44gRKSb / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3w73sC2 ###EcoFlow### Sales happening right now: cityprepping.tv/3UJ2tQG Enjoy 5% cash back and get a chance to win an EcoFlow RIVER Pro through the EcoFlow Referral Program: cityprepping.tv/3UxXvWQ Get the EcoFlow DELTA Series portable power station for up to 35% off. Click the links below and use my code 24EFRVCITYP for an extra 6% off all EcoFlow products. Valid until June 29th. * Ecoflow Delta Mini: cityprepping.tv/4bjoxIQ / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4amQBJU * Ecoflow Delta: cityprepping.tv/3V1kL1b / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3ygJtSa * Ecoflow Delta II: cityprepping.tv/4bffQ21 / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3yc7vO4 * Ecoflow Delta Max: cityprepping.tv/3Klc9fL / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4dDjyEs * Ecoflow Delta II Max: cityprepping.tv/3JYqm1V / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3wCXIjJ * Ecoflow Delta Pro: cityprepping.tv/4bsITPA / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3K1iAUX * Ecoflow River 2: cityprepping.tv/3JZ7QGv / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3yiDgoR * Ecoflow River 2 Max: cityprepping.tv/4bzK7IT / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3UI8oW7 * Ecoflow River 2 Pro: cityprepping.tv/4bwJwHG / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3yrnnfD ###Jackery### * Jackery 1000 Pro: cityprepping.tv/3K2Kr7T / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3nyN7Sc * Jackery 1000 Plus: cityprepping.tv/3xWjqzk / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4d7IZxE * Jackery 1500 Pro: cityprepping.tv/4aMbr6G / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3mnF86F * Jackery 2000 Pro: cityprepping.tv/38JRsLe / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3zg73wL * Jackery 2000 Plus: cityprepping.tv/3w5DLSo / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3Uts416 * Jackery 3000 pro: cityprepping.tv/3ZdNTBd / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3KgSGgH ###Pecron### * Pecron 1500LFP: cityprepping.tv/3FQbWzm / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3Yf87v7 * Pecron E2000LFP: cityprepping.tv/3d5A45m / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3JrLPz7 ###Point Zero### * Titan: cityprepping.tv/42Oi6cY / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/40IH0Zv * Titan 240SP: cityprepping.tv/4aO0wJN / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/40IH0Zv ###Solar Blankets### * Solar blankets: cityprepping.tv/49VKpbD - use coupon code "cityprepping" for 10% off your order. Follow me on: Instagram - instagram.com/cityprepping Facebook - facebook.com/cityprepping Twitter - twitter.com/cityprepping Website: www.cityprepping.com

[@Rj-nh1df]

Promotion?

[@reliableprepper]

Excellent

[@SteelWolf13]

I don't see a link to the river 2 pro max contest page. Not in the vid description or the pinned post. Good video!

[@LouieLou998]

@@SteelWolf13 I can’t find it anywhere either

[@goingagainstthegrain]

Scroll up to the top, it's the second paragraph for the "giveaway." Hope it helps.

[@erins2473]

Last year i had an Ecoflow unit die. I was not able to ship it back to them for warranty due to shipping restrictions on Li batteries. However they did honor the warranty and sent me a new unit free of charge.

[@SharonThorpe-AMSOIL-Dealer]

That's good to know, hoping they continue to be good on warranty.

[@stacky512a]

Ecoflow has incredible customer service, unlike Bluetti.

[@ctcv-to8kq]

That speaks volumes.

[@gsp49]

​@@stacky512aI got burned by Bluetti too.

[@OCMOOMOMO]

That’s strange. I was able to return a River 2 without any issues.

[@overwhelmed_prepper]

I've been putting off a solar generator for too long. 2024 is the year I make it happen.

[@henrymorgan3982]

The priority after food and water is energy.

[@gsp49]

@@henrymorgan3982 5 priorities for living, food, shelter, clothing, communication, transportation.

[@chancepaladin]

i think goal zero will have a LOT better offerings through 2024, they're finally catching up.

[@khufu8699]

That is a very good idea for a few reasons. Shoot to have it done by Fall.

[@elle1014elle]

Hi everyone I’m a new subscriber! Great content 😊

[@angiedixon8017]

This video is a GODsend! Thank you so much! I'm a 55 yr old female. I have been trying to understand all this stuff for some time now. I recently decided I wanted solar, not gas. I live in South Ga USA, so it's HOT! I bought a portable AC that's 8000 btu. I hope to a power that for sure. A huge concern for me is portability. I prefer one with a handle and wheels. Otherwise, I won't get optimal use from it. Of course I'll get the best I can. I have around $2500 I've been overwhelmed with this stuff! You have no idea how much I appreciate the work you have done here! 🔥🙌🏻to God be the glory🙌🏻🔥

[@mscatnipper2359]

I got a 16" x 24" flat, wooden rolling trolley at Harbor Freight (approx. $25-$30) for my smaller solar battery. For my larger sogen, I bought a foldable "Anti-slip Platform Hand Truck with Universal Wheels and with 330 lbs Weight Capacity" on Amazon. At the time I bought it, it was a special price to go with the Bluetti generator.

[@angiedixon8017]

@@mscatnipper2359 ah yes! Thank you for sharing this.

[@gregory4154]

Go lower. Go to a Window AC at max 6000 btu's. The lower btu's will draw significantly less on your solar gen. You can close off a small room and be very comfortable.

[@angiedixon8017]

@@gregory4154 thank you for your response. I will do just that

[@ServantOfJesusChrist777]

You need a generator that can handle the intermittent SURGE of your AC. According to my research it takes 3 to 5 times the capacity of the generator to handle the SURGE every time the AC compressor cycles on. And I'm not sure, but I think 8K BTU is continuous running but the surge may be higher. However, if the compressor surge IS only 8K, times three MINIMUM is right at 24,000 volts. You need a generator that can handle a 24K Volt SURGE over and over without damaging the generator or whatever else you ALSO have plugged into your power conditioner. Good luck finding that for your budget! My 14,000 BTU free standing unit with the hot outflow tube INSULATED barely cools my well insulated 265 sq foot bedroom at 98 to 103 degree heat and is NOT sufficient in 109 to 113 degrees.

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

Yes, I love the way yours give us the prices instead of saying the prices is down below that looks for our prices ourselves. You give us the price on screen. I appreciate that LA la channels don't do that.

[@dawnbaker9274]

You always explain, without talking down. Thank you.

[@jinxi99]

Thank you for the spreadsheet. Very helpful. Thank you for also including the weight of each generator!

[@membershipmovement]

I love my Bluetti's - so solid and no issues 3 yrs running so far...

[@stephensuter5016]

Wow - another great presentation - and EVEN BETTER and more detailed than last year. Thank you so much!

[@richardgnista]

I have 2 Bluetti AC50S and 1 EB70S solar generators. I let one of the AC50S deplete the battery below the 10.3 level and it would not charge up. I contacted Bluetti and they walked me through a reset procedure. In order to do this I had to disassemble the solar generator. The fix didn't wake it up. They sent me a new unit and a paid shipping label to return the non working unit

[@greaterbw]

Yup battery packs have safeguards once you drop below a certain level. I’ve got tool batteries to come back by applying a charge through a similar device. I bet if you sent a direct charge through a large gauge wire it will come back online.

[@alisonrussell5132]

Appreciate the time taken for your annual assessment.

[@TennesseeFrank]

Something else to add is the ability to have pass through power. During the day I can power things with the panel by having it connected to the power station. Once the sun sets then the power station can take over until the sun comes back up.

[@hartley2463]

Thank you so much for the spreadsheet you created! I have been trying to find that kind of information for a while now.

[@Stkrrook123]

So glad to see this update. Sharing with my husband. 😃 Thank you, Kris!

[@nekki2001]

Thank you for breaking down all the aspects of the generators. I love how you clearly explain everything.

[@SusanDavies-du9eh]

I have been shopping for a solar generator for some time. Thank you for creating this spread sheet to make comparing them to each other so much easier. Also thank you to all who have commented with your experiences with the units you purchased because I do not know anyone who has purchased any kind of generator.

[@rusty8719]

I like the Jackery, for quality, reliability, efficiency, ease to use, and customer support.

[@lqcrow]

Great timing on this video. Some friends and I were talking about generators just this past Monday.

[@janellaschenk4094]

Thanks Kris, great information. I've been saving for one, getting there. This helped a lot. ❤

[@martinj2843]

This is the stuff I can only dream about, in Australia the Bluetti Ac 200L costs $2800 and the Ecoflow delta 2 max is $3000, and on a disability pension that’s unobtainable.

[@thepunisher9698]

Just gotta save up, even tho it takes time

[@breckfreeride]

Diesel jenny ftw...

[@joebloggs24]

I have an AC180 and it'll do most things, as a more portable unit

[@BillyWeisbergII]

Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together. Much appreciated, sir!

[@kee7678]

I bought an AllPower R1500 and a 200W panel and so far love it. Camping and hunting working great.

[@dross24MA]

I bought an AllPowers 700 and it arrived "sort of" charged ( not discharged as advertised). However, it would not power anything. I had to send it back, and since they did not have a replacement available, they refunded my money. It's disappointing since I was really looking forward to it for van travel.

[@kee7678]

@@dross24MA Hmmm dang. Sorry.

[@13thbiosphere]

@@dross24MA what do you mean sort of charged what does that mean? you tried to charge it up and it didn't charge up, your comment was not really making sense

[@egstream1588]

I want to thank you for the time and effort that you put into getting all the info. I’ve been falling your channel for more than a year now and last year I bought a Delta Max 2 and it’s great to see that is still recommended one of the best.

[@Hennlynn7]

I’m in the market for a solar generator and this video has been incredibly helpful. Thank you for all the time you put in to testing and filming. I love your channel.

[@michaelschiessl8357]

Kris thank you for making this extensive video..I know it took alot of time and effort to put together..Just letting you know it's appreciated and as far as I'm concerned it's hands down one of the best you tube videos on solar generators that has ever been done and I will be sharing with many friends that are interested in these power sources. Thanks again!!

[@maria2400]

Thank you so much for explaining this throughly.

[@autumnwest5854]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@arnoldreiter435]

lots of good info. I did a ton of research before i bought a jackery1000 two years ago and after using it camping and on hunting trips with my camper i discovered three things are important to me.....1. How much the inverter can handle, turns out i want it to mimic a house circuit of about 1800w so it can run usual counter appliances while camping. 2. Can i recharge a depleted unit in a day say 5 full solar hours so a 2kwh battery needs to accept at least 400w. And 3. how heavy is it so that i can move it without risking injury. Personally i dont like the apps and have noticed at a well attended camping area that there are multiple signals which i feel ups the risk of some tech savy nurd messing with my system. For me the Bluetti 180 is a good fit and so far love it.

[@GioGuitarDude]

I have a homemade 3000w (ac) solar generator with a 300ah battery (capable of 3.6kWh peak), and 3x200w renogy solar panels charge the battery from 60% to 100% in about an hour. It’s pretty mind blowing that we can harness that much power for free from the sun.

[@ServantOfJesusChrist777]

​@@GioGuitarDudeHow much did this system cost you please ? That's a lot of battery and expensive panels, plus the charger and inverter and more. Wish I had the money to build that.

[@GioGuitarDude]

@@ServantOfJesusChrist777 It was right around $2000 with the 3 solar panels included in that price.

[@GioGuitarDude]

I built it myself because a similar wattage unit off the shelf is like 2-4x that… and the internal parts aren’t really serviceable. So if the battery goes caputz then the whole thing is a $3500+ paper weight.

[@JenJones-yi5ly]

Thank you for the well thought out reviews. We are looking for a solar generator right now. This was perfect timing!

[@susankerr9521]

Just got a Bluetti AC180 plus an expansion battery, Love it!

[@JMD242]

If you don’t mind me asking… What does it run for how long? Trying to figure out what to get.

[@leokolev]

I got it too.Check for capacity and found out it have only 768 watts. Sent it back and got Anker.

[@sheilam4964]

Thx for doing this, filming it and sharing it with us.

[@rogbear6104]

I just purchased the Ecoflow Delta 2 as a portable backup to my ICE gas/ propane generator…Love it so far!

[@dogishappy0]

I have the same setup. It feels like such a waste to run the generator all night when my fridge isn't actually pulling current all night. Plus, I can top off the batteries during regular maintenance runs for my ICE generator.

[@KillaNola]

​@@dogishappy0 why doesn't a fridge pull current at night? Newbie here learning.

[@dogishappy0]

@KillaNola No worries! The fridge pulls current at night, but only when the compressor turns on. My fridge's total energy draw over the course of 24 hours is under 2kWh. Why run a gas generator to power a fridge all day ($60 or more in gas when gas stations are potentially inaccessible) when I can top off the EcoFlow with the generator for $3, then run the fridge off the EcoFlow?

[@dogishappy0]

@KillaNola during emergency situations a fridge can hold a food-safe temperature for 24 hours if it remains closed. What I used to do was run the fridge a few hours during the day with a gas generator to bring it back up to temp, then lock up the gas generator to save fuel. This isn't the way a fridge is meant to run though, and can add unnecessary wear shortening the life span of a rather expensive appliance. Power stations do not have this limitation, so I instead top my power station off during the day with solar (and the gas generator if needed), then plug my fridge into my power station and let it run normally. This saves a TON of money in both maintenance and fuel costs.

[@user-zf2gr6dv7y]

Thanks for all the hard work and dedication you put into your videos!! This really takes the headache out of choosing one of these units for our home.

[@johnrichardson8408]

I appreciate all of the information your video has provided, it was easy to understand and well presented thank you. I have signed up for your spread sheet and will look at the more in-depth information before purchasing any unit.

[@AlmostHomestead]

I'm pretty sold on the Ecoflow Delta II Max. Really appreciate all of the work that goes into your solar generator videos. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@FRWD_FXLRST]

I’ve learned from overlanding in winter, that water resistance is an absolute must have. Moisture killed my Jackery 1000 within four months.

[@susanball7392]

Incredible information! Thank you!

[@robertbradley8436]

Very professional video! You do an amazing job articulating the data. Once again, nice job.

[@englishbuilds]

I’m 9 minutes in and know more now about watts as well as power than ever! This has to be the best formatted video on KZbin. Loving it. Subscribed immediately & looking forward to learning so much more. Thank you. Onwards with the video :)

[@James-ke5sx]

That was a great review. But the problem is you say it should be stored at 50%, which doesn't make sense to me. I bought the AC 200 Max with two batteries as an emergency power source. But if they are stored at 50% and the lights go out suddenly, then you only have a 50% charge. So what's the use of spending all this money and get 50% of what you paid for.

[@g_dub]

It's a delicate balance to maximize the life of the batteries. You can keep it full just could cause a little more degradation. Or you could keep it full and works just fine, they are weird that way. Its one of the flaws with batteries in general

[@ShellShock794]

This was the first time I ever heard to keep them at 50%. I've only ever heard to store at 80%. That being said, I store mine at 100% for the exact reason you just said. I'd rather my unit degrade and need replaced after 5-10 years than spend hundreds of dollars on something that doesn't work for the very thing I bought it for. (Well, I actually bought it for camping but power outage is #2)

[@swissmrkc]

Long-term like if you store it and don't use it for more than 3 to 4 months at a time..... you guys got a little too micro in the thought process. He didn't fully explain it in that little 30 seconds but again if you're using it every 3 to 4 months sure you can fully store it at 100% if you don't use this thing for a year 9 months or more yeah you likely best keep it charged at 50% and then when you know you're about to use it and put it back to 100% in that quarter of a day to charge or whatever. So if you're wanting to keep this just in case of emergencies and leave it at 100% sure but then break it out set an alarm on your phone or on your calendar and put it through my day of usage plug your television into it your fridge or something and then turn down the battery and then recharge it

[@baneverything5580]

They`re supposed to be used with solar. But if you charge a lithium battery to 100% and store it you get needless degradation. So if you plan to store one drain it to 50%. Charge before storms. I store mine at 80% to 90% in spring storm season and if storms are coming all get fully charged. If you learn how to care for these batteries they might last 15 to 20 years vs 5 to 8. Heat at a 100% charge or charging in freezing weather or running them to zero and leaving them or charging at very high rates are the worst.

[@James-ke5sx]

@@baneverything5580 I'm 75 so I'm not worried about 10 or 20 years into the future

[@rodoconnor0923]

Awesome comparisons, thank you Kris.

[@oregontinker]

I bought a Jackery last year when it was on sale and have been happy so far. Based on the reviews i might buy another and the spreadsheet is very helpful.

[@harryfrazier5224]

I have to say that many of the prepper items I buy I check with your channel. I don’t just buy them because you said good things about but from your intake I check out things that will work for me. Thank you for your info 👍👏

[@russellzipf4]

Awesome to have all this info at my fingertips.

[@pjnealon3476]

Thanks for the update. Probably gonna buy a Pecron as a backup for the Bluetti i already have. God bless.

[@GSBMxyz]

That spreadsheet is the best, great effort and thanks

[@reliableprepper]

Solar is an excellent option. I wish the batteries weren't so expensive

[@gigabane7357]

A cheap oil drum full of sand and a heating element and an insulated jacket is a fantastic way of avoiding curtailment AND having efficient heat without having to convert it back into electric. Humans can always make heat from electric at 100% efficiency, but making electricity from heat is more like 20-30%. couple hours of sun blasted into an oil drum during the day gives a really warm comfortable evening with no lithium.

[@SharonThorpe-AMSOIL-Dealer]

​@gigabane7357 that's interesting have a plan???

[@billbradley2480]

Lithium batteries are cheaper than they use to be. Solar panels are also. Plus the tech has improved.

[@reliableprepper]

@@billbradley2480 yeah the tech has come a long way.

[@reliableprepper]

@@gigabane7357 @gigabane7357 Great idea using an oil drum and sand as a heat bank! It's a smart way to store heat from the sun during the day and release it slowly in the evening, keeping things cozy without electricity. The insulated jacket is a nice touch to keep that heat from escaping too quickly. Maybe adding a solar air heater could boost the warmth even more. Love the creativity in using simple materials effectively!

[@mollynakamori]

I can't thank you enough for doing these videos. I have a brain clog when it comes to understanding these things, and can actually figure it out given the way you explain it.

[@e.t.preppin7084]

I’m the same way

[@RSolino]

Great Job as always in providing unbiased objective information, Thank you so much for all you do!

[@babyj610]

Thank you for doing this, it’s greatly appreciated !

[@wayne2411]

I love my Bluetti solar generator bought a couple years ago. Your channel was influential in this decision. Please keep up the great work.

[@burkena]

You bought 1 a couple yes ago.. a Post above you said Bluetti won't honor a 1 month old purchase..

[@wayne2411]

@@burkena okay and opinions are like booty holes, we all have one.

[@burkena]

@@wayne2411 as I'm doing my research for a brand another vid pops up ..bluetti complete failure and 3 days in use FULL VIDEO..Bung hole..

[@burkena]

@@wayne2411 I wish I could link you to i

[@burkena]

@@wayne2411 post link...@ jesse Schotch bluetti eb3a Posted 3 months ago.. " complete failure" his words im just searching..

[@neitzsche5150]

Kris, another outstanding job in explaining a fairly complex subject.

[@pogoart9625]

I live in a very small town, far “upstate” NY. It’s common for power outage many times during the winter. I have a pretty good gas/propane generator but I decided to try a solar generator. I purchased a set of 2 EcoFlow Delta Pro’s, along with 2 400w solar panels on Dec 2023. 3600w each. I chose this set because I would be needing 240v for my water pump and water heater. Very heavy but so far, they have worked perfectly. Of course, during the winter season, the farther north a person lives, the shorter that the days become. Plus, the sun doesn’t shine directly over head, even on a supposedly, sunny day. I’ve never tried any other solar generator along with solar panels before but it does seem to be a good choice.

[@henrymorgan3982]

You chose wisely.

[@angelalamb8503]

So glad you give us this information!

[@michiganlifepreppers540]

i have bluetti AC200 max and bluetti EB55 and love them both

[@PersianoPapaya]

Excellent work on this as usual. Thank you

[@jeffford2315]

Awesome video as usual. You put so much work into these reviews and I really appreciate them.

[@kylehill4437]

Just in time Im literally shopping for one right now! Thank you so much!

[@eagerunner1]

Very informative video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@1jingshen]

Excellent commentary and break down of how and what ? Has helped me in making my selection was on the fence until Now!

[@theoriginalOSOK]

Thanks Kris - I subscribe because you have a lot of very practical reviews and information and I have come to trust your content.

[@PureSound929]

Great overview. Thanks for going over so many brands and sizes for us to choose from.

[@shirleylake7738]

Kris thank you for the thorough research information on the different brand generators.

[@hgk45874]

I bought a Grecell 1000 with a 100W solar panel for about $ 650.00 on Amazon. I imagine prices have gone up some, but the units in the test are extremely expensive but maybe with higher capacities and solar input wattage. My Grecell does everthing I need in an power outage for emergency lights, fans and powerbank/cellphone charging for many days.

[@strengthaddiction5841]

I also own a Ecoflow Delta Pro and the EV charging option came in really handy when my neighborhood power went out but I was still able to drive to a EV charging station a few miles away to recharge it. It was also raining so my solar panels were useless.

[@gregm4185]

Another great review. Thank you!

[@Ravespillo]

Been using an EcoFlow Delta for a few months now and I'd loved it as well.

[@Mirko..Meka906]

Thanks for the awesome education. You explain it very well, now I just got to come up with money to buy one

[@donaldfrazier5244]

These are excellent units to power some household appliances but are limited unless you buy additional batteries,I’m definitely going to build my own unit! Two reasons are cost and ease of component replacement!

[@berreywx]

Thank you, I used this video to finalize my selection for a set up that we could use for short term power loss at home, and also be able to be taken on the road in our camper. I selected the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max with 220W solar panels and the Wave 2 portable AC in a recent 40% bundle sale on the EcoFlow website. I can take my time expending for longer power outages knowing I can add two extra batteries and an extra 220W panel set.

[@offgridtrek]

Excellent video, very informative for anyone considering a Portable Power Station/Solar Generator, Solar Panels or Solar Blankets.

[@vickyboyer2384]

I have a little beaudan it was great and all I could afford at the time. Now I have Bluetti a325 and it worked great when I lived in a cargo trailer. Now I'm in a house but keep it charged in case electric goes out. But won't work for long. But it will charge my phone in emerg.

[@georgeoconnell8370]

thank you sir . very informative . we wish you great health and a very safe year . god bless .

[@aantosca]

Great info as usual! Thank you.

[@Disneynana1]

Thank you for the spreadsheet. Super convenient

[@cherylmoseley9746]

Wow! A really comprehensive review that I was actually able to understand. Thank you!

[@theairevolution2430]

This was the best overall explanation of anything I’ve seen and have looked around for a LONG TIME. Great job!

[@pantryonlyrecipes]

Super helpful video! Thank you!

[@avv2795]

Very helpful and thorough explanations! Thank you. My son relies on medical equipment including a ventilator so I have been looking into a solar generator. Very helpful.

[@patriotridgefarm]

Great info! Thanks for the effort!

[@appymountaintrekkers9295]

This video couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve been researching a lot of these for a couple of weeks and the this is the most up to date and comprehensive video I’ve seen yet. Thank you so much for the time and effort that went into this and kudos for doing that outstanding spreadsheet.

[@maggew]

What did you end up settling on?

[@appymountaintrekkers9295]

@@maggew I went with the anker c1000. It packs quite a punch for the weight and size. I’m very happy with it.

[@AJK278]

Kris excellent and very comprehensive helpful info. Your brain overwhelms me LOL. Thanks for doing this!!

[@KelvinR147]

The amount of time you put in on the excel its extraordinary. Its really comprehensive and easy to use. Makes it easy to understand what you need. Enjoy your content, thanks!

[@justjoanish]

I really appreciate the clear and easy to follow explanations/definitions of terms, comparing the different main brands along with suggestions for solar panels, and of course, that spreadsheet is amazing. Thank you for once again giving us a great review. Is it possible you could give us an update on those blue barrels I see for your water storage in the background, and how you have currently have them set up?

[@MsMickeyL]

Fantastic video!! Thank you so much for this helpful info!

[@kenburgio8070]

Great information as always! Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to provide us with useful information. Thanks Chris!

[@fayiznalu8411]

They are very nice unit to own..!!! Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@milan99224201]

I've been really researching these solar generators for 2 years now. Your video was very informative but still considering my options. It's nice there is some good competition in this market

[@John--qh9xl]

Haven't viewed your youtube channel in a little while. Like the new you. Thanks for the video and info. Makes my life easier.

[@unclelao6882]

Your very good at explaning this sir. Thank you very much

[@ericwitt4586]

Great information CP I’ve been wanting one of these for years but the stars haven’t lined up yet lol but thanks again for your videos buddy!

[@marcclayburn6669]

Great info. So many options out there. It is nice to be able to look at different option and make a decision based what you need!

[@gsp49]

My Bluetti died after 7 months, and they will not honor their warranty, so I would avoid Bluetti.

[@sweetsuccesstrading5097]

Very good to Know!

[@Liberal.Linda.]

I'm sorry you got screwed, but thanks for letting the rest of us know. I've heard that so often that I marked them off my list to consider buying from. I've heard the exact opposite about EcoFlow, so I'm going with them. (Bluetti, are you listening? Keep up this shirty customer service and you won't be on top for much longer. IF you still are now.)

[@mikam8801]

You should add more details. How do we know you’re not a competitor, or you weren’t negligent with your power station?

[@gsp49]

@@mikam8801 It was an EB3A, and I got a red light that says SHORT, they asked me to send them a picture of the packaging material I was going to send it back with, so I sent them a picture of it in the original factory shipping material. No word back., so I've called numerous times, I guess the girl on the phone can't communicate with the rest of her company or do anything about it. I've had other people I know whose Bluetti quit on them too, with same results.

[@chancepaladin]

sorry, that sounds bogus to me. you should provide more info for context... you don't say what died on it. you don't say why they won't honor it, etc.. sounds fake.

[@tracitilt]

I love the way you present your videos and reviews. You make it easier to understand. I have the Ecoflow River 2 pro and it is great but I need something with more power for those rare occasions. I would love to have my whole home run by solar but that is not in the budget.

[@markkempton4579]

I've realized that I'm better off right now having multiple more portable units that I can move to a few rooms in the house as needed. With the exception of the worst part of summer, I can get by on fans and I have a few battery-powered ones that will work. Long-term, I'll likely go with a 10kW+ tri-fuel generator connected through an interlock to power the whole house from natural gas.

[@bobbthompson]

I got a Delta 2 Max in January and love it so far. I got it for house backup and for camping in our squaredrop RV trailer. I'm also very intrigued with Ecoflow's new alternator charge controller thing.

[@fauxpainter2000]

based on your 2023 analysis, I purchased an Anker 2000 early this year. It has been great. I sleep better every night knowing that I have it in reserve if needed.

[@hauntastic158]

TY Kris you are the Man. You are the master of this and I Thank you!

[@MuthaPrepper]

This is such a great video, definitely helping everyone become a more informed buyer.

[@PattyMarino-mr1fb]

Thank you for the education...just what i needed! Still in a fog but now i can identify some of the lingo!! Excellent job!

[@melstark3466]

This is still on my list. I finally got solar panels I just need a battery system. I’m struggling with the best options. Thx Kris!

[@rockyjohnson7641]

Thank you for the video and information. I am still in the market for a solar generator and this really helps. I appreciate the time and effort you put into this video.