Batteries
12V UL Certified
Certified to UL1973. Consistent quality, audited over time.
12V Budget
Cheaper per amp-hour. Reliable today, no long-term guarantee.
48V UL Certified
Required if you are permitting your system or tying to the grid.
48V Budget
Great build quality, but off-grid use only — not permit-legal.
Battery Capacity Testers
After a few years, you need to test the capacity of your system.
Inverters
12V Off-Grid
RVs, boats, vans and small cabins. 1,000–3,000W.
48V Off-Grid
Run a whole house off-grid. 6,000–12,000W.
48V Hybrid
Grid-tied plus battery backup. Certified for interconnection.
High-Voltage Residential
Highest efficiency. This is what I run in my own home.
3-Phase Commercial
Take an entire warehouse off-grid. Effectively unlimited capacity.
Solar Panels
Mobile Panels
Lightweight and low-profile for RVs, vans and trailers.
Standard Panels
Best cost per watt for homes, ground mounts and carports.
Solar Mounting
Ground Mount
Fast to assemble, engineered and legal for permitted installs.
Roof Mounted
Low-profile systems engineered for secure, long-lasting roof installations.
Solar Carports
Dual-purpose structures that provide shade while generating clean energy.
Generators
Anker Solar Generators
Build a system in minutes! Beginner friendly and reliable.
Jackery HomePower
This is the only Jackery that I like. The output for the size and price is fantastic.
System Packages
Don't Want to Piece it Together?
These are complete, wire-by-wire builds I’ve assembled and tested myself. Every fuse, lug and breaker is specified, so nothing shows up missing on install day.

Hand-Truck 48V System

Hand-Truck 48V System ~$2,400

Off-Grid Home Blueprint

Full 48V house system ~$9,800

Code-Compliant 48V System

Permit & inspection ready ~$13,500

Components
Battery Chargers
Reliable charging for lithium batteries.
Wire & Connectors
Wiring essentials for a clean, reliable setup.
Fuses & Breakers
Essential protection for your electrical system.
Crimpers & Tools
Tools for building and maintaining your system.
Battery Monitors
Track your battery’s power and performance.
Solar-friendly A/C
Efficient cooling built for off-grid power.
12v Fridges
Efficient cooling for life on the road.
Components

Van or RV

Mobile, 12V, tight on space and weight

Boat

Marine-rated, waterproof, heated cells

Cabin or Shed

Small off-grid build, 12V or 48V

Whole House

Off-grid or grid-tied with backup

12V Budget

These batteries carry some risk. They may test very nicely and have fantastic hardware when I test them, but that can change at any time. Because they are not certified, the company can change cells or bms whenever they feel like it. What you see in my reviews may not be what you get when you order them. They are very popular and they usually work very well, but you will never know what youre actually getting.

One more thing, if a fire is caused by these batteries, most home insurance will not cover the damages. Yikes! If you want to check out UL listed batteries that can be insured, click here.

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Vatrer 12V Batteries

Now these are truly impressive. They are always #1 in my testing, and they even beat the UL listed batteries. A lot of people consider these the toyota of lifepo4. And they are not that expensive! Super reliable battery and always on the top of my lists.

12V 300AH

Reliable power for RVs, boats, and 
off-grid builds.

12.8V 460AH

High capacity for larger off-grid solar systems.

12V 600AH

Maximum runtime for demanding 
off-grid setups.

Ecoworthy 12V Batteries

Now this battery is not that pretty, but it is the best performing 12V “smart” battery around. In my testing, it had the longest bluetooth range, zero cycling issues (like all the other “smart” batteries available) and high quality cells. The build quality is on par with a wattcycle, but does not have any of the software issues. Ecoworthy constantly updates their batteries with feedback from the forum.

The older version of this battery was extremely reliable. These new updates make it the best battery on my list now!

Some crazy stats about this battery:

Ecoworthy 12V

280Ah capacity with Bluetooth monitoring, a 200A BMS, and low-temperature protection.

12V 300AH RV Lithium Battery

300Ah battery, 300A BMS, self-heating, cooling, app control.

High Performance 300A Output Battery

Now this is my favorite 12V battery right now. It does cost a bit, but it can charge and discharge with 300A!!! And it pulls full capacity at that rate. Best performing battery but at a price. Not for everyone, but I love mine.

100Ah SOK Translucent Case

These companies keep changing cells and bms without telling their customers, so this battery fixes that! What you see is what you get. I cycle tested it and it does hit high temp disconnect pretty quick, but the battery works well! And if something goes wrong, you can actually see it.

What I do not like is that it is a smart battery which means it has bluetooth.

SOK 12V 100AH LiFePO4

100Ah battery with IP65 case, smart BMS, Bluetooth, and low-temp cutoff.

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