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

48V Budget Batteries

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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16kWh Yixiang Vertical

This has to be the best bang for the buck on the market. Fraction of the price of the competitors, high quality cells and lots of safety features. These batteries have been the most popular on my site for about a year.

16kWh Yixiang Vertical

Space-saving vertical storage for high-capacity home power.

These things are great. I just do not understand how they are so cheap.

16kWh Yixiang Horizontal

Same battery as the one above, but this one you can stack! If you are constrained on space, this is the way to go. In the same foot print and height, this battery can store 4X the capacity! It is absolutely insane. The horizontal and vertical models are the most popular battery on my website.

16kWh Yixiang Horizontal

Compact horizontal storage for flexible system builds.

Yixiang 32kWh

Double the capacity for demanding backup and off-grid systems.

Yixiang 32kWh

This battery is not for everyone just because of the sheer weight alone. Energy density wise, it is fantastic. But 600 lbs is no joke. I use a forklift to move mine around. Works great and I did a cycle test with it. If you have a stationary system that you do not plan to move for a long time, you can use this battery.

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