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

Keep Your Batteries Ready

If you wish to charge your battery bank with shore power (the grid), you will need a dedicated battery charger. Some RV’s and conversion vans will have this built into the converter box. If you do not have one, you will need to install one. If you are using AGM sealed batteries or a drop-in replacement battery such as the Battle Born, you will need to ensure that the charger you use will not charge higher than 14.4-14.6 volts. Below are chargers that you can use with both AGM sealed batteries AND LiFePO4 (battleborns etc)

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Power Up Your Battery Bank

Keep your batteries ready with reliable chargers designed for shore power, generator use, and everyday battery maintenance.

AIMS 12V 24V Smart Battery Charger

I use four of these in my lab. I had one fail some years back, but the new ones have been working great.

EG4 Electronics Chargeverter-GC

Safely charge your battery bank from a generator or the grid, with up to 100A charging power.

Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Charger

A larger battery and serious output for keeping essential home devices running when the grid goes down.

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