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 Off-Grid Inverters

I only recommend 2! Most 12V inverters are incredibly bad. High idle consumption, failure in a couple years and low efficiency. If you are running 12V, stick with these inverters and you will have minimal issues!

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3kVa Victron Multiplus Inverter/Charger

I do not like most victron products, but the inverters are some of the best on the planet. Love these things. Low idle consumption, reliable and not that expensive (compared to victrons other stuff).

Perfect for mobile and stationary application.

Victron MultiPlus-II 12V 3000VA

UL-certified pure sine wave inverter/charger with 120A charging, 50A transfer, and PowerAssist.

Victron MultiPlus-II 12V Inverter/Charger

3000VA pure sine wave inverter with 120A charging and PowerAssist for mobile and off-grid systems.

Budget Friendly 12V Inverter for 
Small Systems

Giandel Inverters: Great inverters for 12 Volt systems. I have 3 of these and each one has run for years, 24 hours a day. Great inverter at a great price!

I do not run 12V systems anymore, but if you need something reliable, check these out. Victron is always going to be better, but they cost a lot more!
Check out giandel. I havent been able to kill one yet.

Giandel 3000W 12V Inverter

ETL-listed pure sine wave inverter with 6000W surge power and a wired remote for RV and off-grid systems.

Giandel 4000W 12V Inverter

ETL-listed pure sine wave inverter with 8000W surge power, four AC outlets, and a wired remote.

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