12V UL Certified Certified to UL1973. Consistent quality, audited over time.

12V UL Certified

Certified to UL1973. Consistent quality, audited over time.

12V Budget Cheaper per amp-hour. Reliable today, no long-term guarantee.

12V Budget

Cheaper per amp-hour. Reliable today, no long-term guarantee.

48V UL Certified Required if you are permitting your system or tying…

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.

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…

Battery Capacity Testers

After a few years, you need to test the capacity of your system.

12V Off-Grid RVs, boats, vans and small cabins. 1,000–3,000W.

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 Off-Grid

Run a whole house off-grid. 6,000–12,000W.

48V Hybrid Grid-tied plus battery backup. Certified for interconnection.

48V Hybrid

Grid-tied plus battery backup. Certified for interconnection.

High-Voltage Residential Highest efficiency. This is what I run in my own…

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.

3-Phase Commercial

Take an entire warehouse off-grid. Effectively unlimited capacity.

Mobile Panels Lightweight and low-profile for RVs, vans and trailers.

Mobile Panels

Lightweight and low-profile for RVs, vans and trailers.

Standard Panels Best cost per watt for homes, ground mounts and carports.

Standard Panels

Best cost per watt for homes, ground mounts and carports.

Ground Mount Fast to assemble, engineered and legal for permitted installs.

Ground Mount

Fast to assemble, engineered and legal for permitted installs.

Roof Mounted Low-profile systems engineered for secure, long-lasting roof installations.

Roof Mounted

Low-profile systems engineered for secure, long-lasting roof installations.

Solar Carports Dual-purpose structures that provide shade while generating clean energy.

Solar Carports

Dual-purpose structures that provide shade while generating clean energy.

Anker Solar Generators Build a system in minutes! Beginner friendly and reliable.

Anker Solar Generators

Build a system in minutes! Beginner friendly and reliable.

Jackery HomePower This is the only Jackery that I like. The output…

Jackery HomePower

This is the only Jackery that I like. The output for the size and price is fantastic.

Battery Chargers Reliable charging for lithium batteries.

Battery Chargers

Reliable charging for lithium batteries.

Wire & Connectors Wiring essentials for a clean, reliable setup.

Wire & Connectors

Wiring essentials for a clean, reliable setup.

Fuses & Breakers Essential protection for your electrical system.

Fuses & Breakers

Essential protection for your electrical system.

Crimpers & Tools Tools for building and maintaining your system.

Crimpers & Tools

Tools for building and maintaining your system.

Battery Monitors Track your battery’s power and performance.

Battery Monitors

Track your battery’s power and performance.

Solar-friendly A/C Efficient cooling built for off-grid power.

Solar-friendly A/C

Efficient cooling built for off-grid power.

12V Fridges Efficient cooling for life on the road.

12V Fridges

Efficient cooling for life on the road.

Solar Friendly Air Conditioners

If you wish to add air conditioning to a structure while powering it with solar power, this is what you need:

High Efficiency Mini-Split DC Inverter Heat Pump System.
SEER Rating of 18-27 is preferred. Do not use traditional air conditioners if you plan to run it off solar. You will have a bad time.
A well insulated structure.
Before you install any HVAC system, you need to seal doors/windows and use double paned windows. If you do not, using solar to heat or cool your structure will be nearly impossible.
A large solar power system.
If you plan to heat/cool your structure, you will need a ton of power! Build it as large as you can afford.

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EG4: A Heat Pump that Anyone can Install!

This is hands down my favorite mini split on the market. Not only is it the easiest to install, but it has a fantastic warranty and efficiency.

EG4 uses pre-charged lines so you can install it safely without an HVAC tech. You can install this with basic tools in a couple hours!

Reverse cycle heat pump, so it is an air conditioner during summer, and a high efficiency heater during the winter! And a dehumidification setting that works great.
High efficiency: 22 SEER (most home air conditioners are 13-16 SEER)
Comes with everything you need to install it. All you need is a few wrenches and drill attachments that you can buy from any local hardware store. This is the only heat pump on the market that anyone can install!

EG4 Solar Mini-Split

A powerful, energy-efficient heat pump designed for simple installation and year-round comfort. Cool your space in the summer and keep it warm when temperatures drop — all with one compact system.

EG4 AC/DC High Efficiency Heat Pump

A high-efficiency mini split built for off-grid and solar-powered setups. Run it from AC power or directly from a solar array for powerful cooling and heating without the complexity of a traditional HVAC system.

Need to run a mini split with solar without a battery?

There is nothing else like it on the market:

Can run from AC source (the grid or off-grid inverter) or directly from a solar panel array! No batteries/solar controller required. Direct connect a few solar panels in series and you are set!
High Efficiency: 25-38 SEER!! This is more efficient than the competition, and ideal for off-grid solar use
Cheaper than the competition, especially Mr. Cool. Save hundreds of dollars
High quality compressor
Reverse cycle allows you to use it as a heater during the winter

Dirt Cheap Mini Split

When filming my mini split video series, I found that the cheap models have the same compressor and components as the more expensive ones! These require a vacuum pump to hook up, and it takes an extra hour or two, but you can save some serious money with this method!

Diamante Essenza

What I currently use to cool and heat my 1000 Sq Ft workshop is a 36,000 BTU Pioneer Mini Split with DC Inverter Technology.
Not easy to install, and not as efficient as my Mr. Cool mini split, but it does work well. If you have an HVAC tech on hand, go for this unit. If you are doing a DIY install, use Mr. Cool instead.
If I were to choose a mini split for my shop, I would have gone with Mr. Cool or the new EG4 heat pump up above. They are amazing.