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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#solar #prepper #solargenerator

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@alisonrussell5132]

Appreciate the time taken for your annual assessment.

[@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!

[@hartley2463]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@BillyWeisbergII]

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

[@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.

[@lqcrow]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@rusty8719]

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

[@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.

[@janellaschenk4094]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@JenJones-yi5ly]

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

[@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

[@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 👍👏

[@robertbradley8436]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jeffford2315]

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

[@sheilam4964]

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

[@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.

[@maria2400]

Thank you so much for explaining this throughly.

[@RSolino]

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

[@autumnwest5854]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@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.

[@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

[@kylehill4437]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@neitzsche5150]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@kenburgio8070]

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

[@pjnealon3476]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@GSBMxyz]

That spreadsheet is the best, great effort and thanks

[@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.

[@babyj610]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@PersianoPapaya]

Excellent work on this as usual. 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.

[@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..

[@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.

[@eagerunner1]

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

[@cherylmoseley9746]

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

[@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!

[@theairevolution2430]

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

[@georgeoconnell8370]

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

[@angelalamb8503]

So glad you give us this information!

[@rodoconnor0923]

Awesome comparisons, thank you Kris.

[@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.

[@Mirko..Meka906]

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

[@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.

[@susanball7392]

Incredible information! Thank you!

[@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.

[@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.

[@russellzipf4]

Awesome to have all this info at my fingertips.

[@wisdomprepper]

I genuinely appreciate and realize the amount of work that went into putting this together. And to put it out here for free is HUGE! Thank you!

[@AJK278]

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

[@priscillabelliveau8231]

Good video, I was more interested in the units plug in capabilities, ie. 110/120v or 30/50 amp receptacles. I noticed that not all appear to be RV plug in ready. That is one thing I would probably include in your presentations. However I found this to be very helpful for my next project purchase! Thank you.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@PabloP169]

Very good presentation. I also have done a lot in this area and one point that you really did cover, is people miss the point that it is not just what can a unit run/operate, but HOW LONG CAN the unit operate. You can operate lots of stuff for a very short time, but in many cases, the time that a unit can support a piece of gear is very short and often too short to be considered viable. Also start surge may typically be 3 times the continuous operating power need.

[@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.

[@Ravespillo]

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

[@bailey.in.alignment]

omg. I have been putting off getting a solar generator for a while now. I wanted one for a backup (think in the last year there was at least two days that I had the power out for two days due to planned work, not an emergency, but annoying), but have been kinda stuck in the decision making since I am not confident enough in this area. THIS video helped clear that up ALOT.

[@aantosca]

Great info as usual! Thank you.

[@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.

[@karensmith1832]

Thank you I have been looking at Jackery and Bluetti but will check out the others! Just need to run the one fridge and a fan everything else has others means of not needing power for! Thank you for showing how to understand read and operate these! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@Disneynana1]

Thank you for the spreadsheet. Super convenient

[@lili2u405]

Wow, great video! Thank you for breaking down all the stats for us.

[@patriotridgefarm]

Great info! Thanks for the effort!

[@matthewdelamatter6641]

Wonderful information. Thank you for your time and detail in this video. Just a quick note...I noticed in the final Pecron summary the information for each unit was listed above and below the incorrect unit as they were pictured. might be confusing for some.

[@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.

[@turnbacknow1464]

Thank you this is a very informative review. You have put me into the market for one of these type units, here in the country it will pay dividends.