Full Size Plug-N-Play
Solar Power Systems
Companies have sent me every solar generator on the market, and for the most part they all have issues. Limited solar input, bad software, massive cables for expansion batteries, slow transfer times and cheap hardware. After donating piles of these devices, the only ones I have kept are the Ankers.
Anker Solar Generators
If you put an anker solar generator next to anything else on the market, there is a world of difference in quality. Materials used, software and everything else is a step above the rest. The competitors products feel like cheap toys and they always have issues. If you want something that "just works", buy an anker. They are also the most quiet and efficient models on the market because they use gallium nitride transistors. I use these to power lights in my video studio and they are so quiet that they are the only option that I have. Once you get an anker, you will be set.
Anker SOLIX F2600
This thing is a total beast! It can easily run a RV, van, cabin or disaster relief backup supply. Here are the stats:
- 2,400W Inverter
- Peak Surge of 3,600W!
- High speed AC charging
- 3,000 cycle LiFePO4 cells
- 1000W Solar Input
The wheels and handle make it extremely convenient. Their other models can be huge! I like this size a lot.
Anker SOLIX C1000/C2000
There are two sizes, the C1000 is great around the house and easy to life. The C2000 is double the size, and more for small van or RV's. I like the C1000 so I can use power tools without an outlet. I use this more than any other solar generator I have. 2,400W inverter and fast charging make it perfect around the house. It is also dead silent so I can run my camera lights and video equipment with this unit. I love it! No issues at all.
Click here to purchase the C1000 (smaller sized unit)
Click here to purchase the C2000 (great for vans or small rvs)
Anker SOLIX F3800
Now these things are HUGE! Extremely large and can back up your house or a critical loads panel. The big downside with this system is the PV input is very small! Most inverters on the market today can handle 5,000-12,000W of solar, but this unit can only handle 2,400W. The inverter output is fantastic though and it doesn work really well, but I would not use this as a stand alone solar power system. For battery emergency battery back up or a small array of a few panels, this is fantastic. PlugNplay and you can build the system in a few minutes.
Even a single F3800 can charge an EV! Each one can output 120/240V and it has a NEMA1 14-50 port on the side, so you can plug in an EV charger in seconds.
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
I always forget about this thing! This is the only Jackery that I like. The output for the size and price is fantastic.
But it has a huge issue! The solar input is limited to 1,000W! Much lower than the Anker.
If all you need is a backup battery with a large inverter, this thing is great. But if you need something that is going to use solar panels at all, this is not the best choice.
Now besides the limited solar input, this thing is great. It works extremely well!