Best Solar Generator for 2024 (The Ultimate Guide) 

Download the spreadsheet here: cityprepping.tv/3UnFivb ... join our preparedness community: cityprepping.com/ ... GIVEAWAY -- sign up here: courses.cityprepping.com/solar-guide-opt-in-page/ #################### CHAPTERS IN THIS VIDEO #################### 2:01 - What is a solar generator? 3:28 - Considerations before you buy 15:28 - Tests I performed on the units 16:39 - Overview of each product w/test results 31:37 - Solar panel options 33:28 - How to maintain & protect these devices 34:29 - Overview of calculator to determine power needs 40:09 - Announcing the winner for 2024 #################### PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO #################### ###Anker### * Anker SOLIX C1000: cityprepping.tv/3UvffmU / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3Jzb4QN * Anker SOLIX F1500: cityprepping.tv/3Ju6Tpl / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4aRpKXC * Anker SOLIX F2000: cityprepping.tv/40wmz1X / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3ni9j2M * Anker SOLID F2600: cityprepping.tv/4aK1yGJ / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4aFLF3X ###Bluetti### * Bluetti AC180: cityprepping.tv/49UDY8R / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4dfznBc * Bluetti AC200Max: bit.ly/3jeEruv / with solar panels: bit.ly/3vaM3nI * Bluetti AC200P: cityprepping.tv/3TIhamb / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3G0vtwM * Bluetti AC200P L: cityprepping.tv/3UAUW80 / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3UhEmZl * Bluetti AC240: cityprepping.tv/44gRKSb / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3w73sC2 ###EcoFlow### Sales happening right now: cityprepping.tv/3UJ2tQG Enjoy 5% cash back and get a chance to win an EcoFlow RIVER Pro through the EcoFlow Referral Program: cityprepping.tv/3UxXvWQ Get the EcoFlow DELTA Series portable power station for up to 35% off. Click the links below and use my code 24EFRVCITYP for an extra 6% off all EcoFlow products. Valid until June 29th. * Ecoflow Delta Mini: cityprepping.tv/4bjoxIQ / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4amQBJU * Ecoflow Delta: cityprepping.tv/3V1kL1b / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3ygJtSa * Ecoflow Delta II: cityprepping.tv/4bffQ21 / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3yc7vO4 * Ecoflow Delta Max: cityprepping.tv/3Klc9fL / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4dDjyEs * Ecoflow Delta II Max: cityprepping.tv/3JYqm1V / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3wCXIjJ * Ecoflow Delta Pro: cityprepping.tv/4bsITPA / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3K1iAUX * Ecoflow River 2: cityprepping.tv/3JZ7QGv / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3yiDgoR * Ecoflow River 2 Max: cityprepping.tv/4bzK7IT / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3UI8oW7 * Ecoflow River 2 Pro: cityprepping.tv/4bwJwHG / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3yrnnfD ###Jackery### * Jackery 1000 Pro: cityprepping.tv/3K2Kr7T / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3nyN7Sc * Jackery 1000 Plus: cityprepping.tv/3xWjqzk / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/4d7IZxE * Jackery 1500 Pro: cityprepping.tv/4aMbr6G / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3mnF86F * Jackery 2000 Pro: cityprepping.tv/38JRsLe / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3zg73wL * Jackery 2000 Plus: cityprepping.tv/3w5DLSo / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3Uts416 * Jackery 3000 pro: cityprepping.tv/3ZdNTBd / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3KgSGgH ###Pecron### * Pecron 1500LFP: cityprepping.tv/3FQbWzm / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3Yf87v7 * Pecron E2000LFP: cityprepping.tv/3d5A45m / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/3JrLPz7 ###Point Zero### * Titan: cityprepping.tv/42Oi6cY / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/40IH0Zv * Titan 240SP: cityprepping.tv/4aO0wJN / with solar panels: cityprepping.tv/40IH0Zv ###Solar Blankets### * Solar blankets: cityprepping.tv/49VKpbD - use coupon code "cityprepping" for 10% off your order. Follow me on: Instagram - instagram.com/cityprepping Facebook - facebook.com/cityprepping Twitter - twitter.com/cityprepping Website: www.cityprepping.com

Last year i had an Ecoflow unit die. I was not able to ship it back to them for warranty due to shipping restrictions on Li batteries. However they did honor the warranty and sent me a new unit free of charge.

This is one of the most complete, concise and useful videos on the internet. Your research is fair, unbiased and comprehensive. No hysteria, no hyperbole, just facts and a great explanation. If only others would follow your lead. I forwarded this to everyone I know.

I've just got power back from Hurricane Beryl. Trying to sleep in 90+ degree heat is not fun. A couple of years ago, we nearing froze from the 2021 Texas freeze. No more getting caught off-guard. Time to invest in a generator.

I’m 9 minutes in and know more now about watts as well as power than ever! This has to be the best formatted video on RU-vid. Loving it. Subscribed immediately & looking forward to learning so much more. Thank you. Onwards with the video :)

This video is a GODsend! Thank you so much! I'm a 55 yr old female. I have been trying to understand all this stuff for some time now. I recently decided I wanted solar, not gas. I live in South Ga USA, so it's HOT! I bought a portable AC that's 8000 btu. I hope to a power that for sure. A huge concern for me is portability. I prefer one with a handle and wheels. Otherwise, I won't get optimal use from it. Of course I'll get the best I can. I have around $2500 I've been overwhelmed with this stuff! You have no idea how much I appreciate the work you have done here! 🔥🙌🏻to God be the glory🙌🏻🔥

I genuinely appreciate and realize the amount of work that went into putting this together. And to put it out here for free is HUGE! Thank you!

I’ve learned from overlanding in winter, that water resistance is an absolute must have. Moisture killed my Jackery 1000 within four months.

Delta EcoFlow seems like a great brand. I know several households that made that choice and they made their purchase when the company was offering a promotion. The person with the failure that said they honored the warranty and shipped the replacement free is really nice to hear.

3:20 harvest the energy directly from the sun - what an interesting point 4:30 *capacity* 4:38 watts are a unit of power 4:50 the number of watts needed to power an object is listed on the side of the objects 6:20 *output capability* 7:33 run at 50-70% operating capacity 8:05 temporary spike to get motor running then comes down 10:20 lithium ion versus lithium iron 11:40 expandability of batteries Jackery no until 1000 model 34:50 battery capability calculator 37:40 you slowly add on ea device at a time to not surge all at the same time.

Appreciate the time taken for your annual assessment.

Next year I am going to travel the country for a couple of years in a truck pulling a fifth wheel and I wanted to buy one so I can use truck stops and rest stops when traveling to my next destination, plus If I wanted to stay somewhere that was off the grid I would need a power source for all three scenarios. After searching, watching and reading till I couldn't research it anymore I have to say this video convinced me on what to buy. Since today was the last day for tax free hurricane items here in Florida I bit the bullet and ordered a EcoFlow Pro with a 400 watt solar panel. The Eoflow Pro is 3500.00 and was on sale for 2499.00 the solar panel is 999.00 and then I found a Pro with the solar panel on Amazon for 2899.00 plus saved 188.00 from the tax free holiday so I feel I got a great deal. Out of all the things I read and videos I have seen the EcoFlow was always one of the top choices or number one and when this guy said "it's the only one I don't give away or sell I keep them" I was sold.

THIS GUY ALWAYS OVERDELIVERS....SUCH GREAT INFORMATION!!

Something else to add is the ability to have pass through power. During the day I can power things with the panel by having it connected to the power station. Once the sun sets then the power station can take over until the sun comes back up.

I have 2 Bluetti AC50S and 1 EB70S solar generators. I let one of the AC50S deplete the battery below the 10.3 level and it would not charge up. I contacted Bluetti and they walked me through a reset procedure. In order to do this I had to disassemble the solar generator. The fix didn't wake it up. They sent me a new unit and a paid shipping label to return the non working unit

You always explain, without talking down. Thank you.

This video couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve been researching a lot of these for a couple of weeks and the this is the most up to date and comprehensive video I’ve seen yet. Thank you so much for the time and effort that went into this and kudos for doing that outstanding spreadsheet.

Wow - another great presentation - and EVEN BETTER and more detailed than last year. Thank you so much!

well not many people have the budget to try em all out so thanks for the video! I personally use Ecoflow. I have a delta, a delta pro, I got the remote, I got the EV connector to charge at an EV station, a 110w solar panel(not that impressive), and I just ordered the 800w alternator charger! So far ecoflow has really IMPRESSED me👌

I've been running 2 EcoFlow Delta Pro units with solar panel nonstop since Thursday (5 days) and topping off with their gas smart generator. Loving it

I love my Bluetti solar generator bought a couple years ago. Your channel was influential in this decision. Please keep up the great work.

This was the best overall explanation of anything I’ve seen and have looked around for a LONG TIME. Great job!

Yes, I love the way yours give us the prices instead of saying the prices is down below that looks for our prices ourselves. You give us the price on screen. I appreciate that LA la channels don't do that.

I bought a Grecell 1000 with a 100W solar panel for about $ 650.00 on Amazon. I imagine prices have gone up some, but the units in the test are extremely expensive but maybe with higher capacities and solar input wattage. My Grecell does everthing I need in an power outage for emergency lights, fans and powerbank/cellphone charging for many days.

lots of good info. I did a ton of research before i bought a jackery1000 two years ago and after using it camping and on hunting trips with my camper i discovered three things are important to me.....1. How much the inverter can handle, turns out i want it to mimic a house circuit of about 1800w so it can run usual counter appliances while camping. 2. Can i recharge a depleted unit in a day say 5 full solar hours so a 2kwh battery needs to accept at least 400w. And 3. how heavy is it so that i can move it without risking injury. Personally i dont like the apps and have noticed at a well attended camping area that there are multiple signals which i feel ups the risk of some tech savy nurd messing with my system. For me the Bluetti 180 is a good fit and so far love it.

Just got a Bluetti AC180 plus an expansion battery, Love it!

Thx for doing this, filming it and sharing it with us.

The amount of time you put in on the excel its extraordinary. Its really comprehensive and easy to use. Makes it easy to understand what you need. Enjoy your content, thanks!

Thank you, I used this video to finalize my selection for a set up that we could use for short term power loss at home, and also be able to be taken on the road in our camper. I selected the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max with 220W solar panels and the Wave 2 portable AC in a recent 40% bundle sale on the EcoFlow website. I can take my time expending for longer power outages knowing I can add two extra batteries and an extra 220W panel set.

I bought a Jackery last year when it was on sale and have been happy so far. Based on the reviews i might buy another and the spreadsheet is very helpful.

I want to thank you for the time and effort that you put into getting all the info. I’ve been falling your channel for more than a year now and last year I bought a Delta Max 2 and it’s great to see that is still recommended one of the best.

I'm pretty sold on the Ecoflow Delta II Max. Really appreciate all of the work that goes into your solar generator videos. Very helpful. Thank you.

Bought that 2000w jackery and used it in a blackout last night. Worked great. Very nice to have this. Before I moved to town I had a whole house gas generator. You had to run it once a month for maintenance. Keeping gas with sta-bil on hand sucked… rotating it out etc. None of that with solar.

I got a Delta 2 Max in January and love it so far. I got it for house backup and for camping in our squaredrop RV trailer. I'm also very intrigued with Ecoflow's new alternator charge controller thing.

Thanks Kris - I subscribe because you have a lot of very practical reviews and information and I have come to trust your content.

I bought an AllPower R1500 and a 200W panel and so far love it. Camping and hunting working great.

Thank you for the well thought out reviews. We are looking for a solar generator right now. This was perfect timing!

I also own a Ecoflow Delta Pro and the EV charging option came in really handy when my neighborhood power went out but I was still able to drive to a EV charging station a few miles away to recharge it. It was also raining so my solar panels were useless.

We purchased an Ecoflow Delta 2 and battery for powering field test equipment at work. It has been a powerhouse and is so easy to use. One of the best pieces of equipment we’ve purchased in quite some time.

Fantastic reviews and spreadsheet! Thanks for all your efforts! Very much appreciated! Have a blessed day...

Kris, another outstanding job in explaining a fairly complex subject.

I have been shopping for a solar generator for some time. Thank you for creating this spread sheet to make comparing them to each other so much easier. Also thank you to all who have commented with your experiences with the units you purchased because I do not know anyone who has purchased any kind of generator.

So glad to see this update. Sharing with my husband. 😃 Thank you, Kris!

My Bluetti died after 7 months, and they will not honor their warranty, so I would avoid Bluetti.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

I’m in the market for a solar generator and this video has been incredibly helpful. Thank you for all the time you put in to testing and filming. I love your channel.

Thank you so much for explaining this throughly.

I just purchased the Ecoflow Delta 2 as a portable backup to my ICE gas/ propane generator…Love it so far!

My Mom uses Ecoflow and it's been amazing for her so far. She travels around in a bus and has really never needed anything else. The have pretty good sales so you can get even more bang for your buck from time to time. :). Also, thanks for all the time and effort you put into these resources...that spreadsheet is great!

I agree with the other viewers. This was one of the best-done videos explaining any topic I've seen on RU-vid. I also immediately subscribed . Such an honest and well done video which shows a lot of work was put into making it. Will now go back and watch all his videos. thanks for all the info.

Thank you so much for the spreadsheet you created! I have been trying to find that kind of information for a while now.

I was glad I found this video. Others just really didn’t go through things as well.

Darn, looks like you just missed the release of Pecron's E3600LFP model. It would have been a good addition to all of your testing. Thanks for the good overview of these products.

Next time please include Country Of Manufacture. Awesome video though.. love the time stamps

Our 200 watt jackery panels have been absolute headaches. The small screws come out allowing the wiring to come loose. We used the warranty and sent one back but the repair didn’t last long. The panels still work to a certain extent but have to be handled very carefully… We have difficulty pairing two panels to charge the generator and usually just have to use one which takes forever for a 2000 watt generator recharge. The panels are fairly efficient regardless of all the durability issues.

I like the Jackery, for quality, reliability, efficiency, ease to use, and customer support.

Excellent video, very informative for anyone considering a Portable Power Station/Solar Generator, Solar Panels or Solar Blankets.

Here in Arizona solar is a great way to go. For me the Pecron E600LFP is my sweet spot for price vs watts vs capacity. At 1200 watts it can easily power my coffee maker and 614 watt hours is more than enough to power my refrigerator (it pulls 125 watts when running) while I charge my second one. The only caveat is needing to get a high voltage solar panel to charge the unit. The 36 volt/200 watt Edostory panel works well and is budget friendly. I have videos on my RU-vid channel if anyone wants to take a look.

Good video, I was more interested in the units plug in capabilities, ie. 110/120v or 30/50 amp receptacles. I noticed that not all appear to be RV plug in ready. That is one thing I would probably include in your presentations. However I found this to be very helpful for my next project purchase! Thank you.

As someone who just bought a delta 2 max with 2 x 220w solar panels from costco, this only reinforces my decision to go with them!

Been using an EcoFlow Delta for a few months now and I'd loved it as well.

I appreciate all of the information your video has provided, it was easy to understand and well presented thank you. I have signed up for your spread sheet and will look at the more in-depth information before purchasing any unit.

Great timing on this video. Some friends and I were talking about generators just this past Monday.

This is the stuff I can only dream about, in Australia the Bluetti Ac 200L costs $2800 and the Ecoflow delta 2 max is $3000, and on a disability pension that’s unobtainable.

For me the pecron e1500lfp is the winner for my small apartment use & the price is the cheapest if you look at the specs & features.. the packaging also includes almost all accessories you might need..

I have a Bluetti EB200. I charge it solely from 4 small solar panels. This works fine. However, I may be at 100% sometime in the afternoon. However, the percent of storage has dropped to 90% or 70% by morning. There is no load on the EB200. Also, the display is very hard to use. I have to make sure there is no sunlight on the screen and still I can barely read it. It doesn't like the very back background screen you see.

Thanks for the awesome education. You explain it very well, now I just got to come up with money to buy one

This is the kind of education with need in high school.

Excellent commentary and break down of how and what ? Has helped me in making my selection was on the fence until Now!

Kris thank you for making this extensive video..I know it took alot of time and effort to put together..Just letting you know it's appreciated and as far as I'm concerned it's hands down one of the best you tube videos on solar generators that has ever been done and I will be sharing with many friends that are interested in these power sources. Thanks again!!

This video was so helpful, I can't explain to you how much relief and confidence this and some of your other material has brought me. Particularly this video. God bless you

Your videos are the most informative. Thank you for all of the research you do to keep us informed. 😊

The amount of research, testing and time that went into this video is amazing. Learnt a lot. Great job!!!

That was a great review. But the problem is you say it should be stored at 50%, which doesn't make sense to me. I bought the AC 200 Max with two batteries as an emergency power source. But if they are stored at 50% and the lights go out suddenly, then you only have a 50% charge. So what's the use of spending all this money and get 50% of what you paid for.

Haven't viewed your youtube channel in a little while. Like the new you. Thanks for the video and info. Makes my life easier.

This video was so well explained, I was able to fully understand everything and for that I applaud you. I just experienced hurricane beryl here in Jamaica and I realize now more than ever I really need a generator.

Thank you very much! You put so much work in this video and gave very helpful information. The spreadsheet was also very helpful. I really appreciate it. You helped me to find what I need.

Perfect, so comprehensive yet concise🏅

really appreciate how you organized this info! thank you ! I subscribed quite naturally as you offered great intel, taught me more than most, and the obvious integrity is a no brainer! Im doing my due diligence toward a bus build, this was very helpful!!!

With all do respect Sir, you have great detailed information, but it’s all very complicated for someone that knows nothing about any of this. All I want to know is what unit do I need to run my refrigerator effectively if my electricity was to go out for two weeks? Does my refrigerator need to run continuously for 24 hours like it is on my electricity system? What unit best serves that purpose?

Thanks for all the hard work and dedication you put into your videos!! This really takes the headache out of choosing one of these units for our home.

Thanks Kris, great information. I've been saving for one, getting there. This helped a lot. ❤

Thanks for the update. Probably gonna buy a Pecron as a backup for the Bluetti i already have. God bless.

I've been really researching these solar generators for 2 years now. Your video was very informative but still considering my options. It's nice there is some good competition in this market

thank you for your help in understanding more about the different units. i just purchased an eco flow and i am overwhelmed in what to do next when it comes out of the box. there are many things to consider and I will need to watch more of your videos to try and figure it all out. your style of delivery of information was comfortable for me, as i know i needed this, but not a clue what or how this all worked. thank you.

I've been putting off a solar generator for too long. 2024 is the year I make it happen.

Great Presentation! I'm shopping solar generators for over-landing and home use. I learned a lot from your video. Thanks and keep 'em coming.

Solar is an excellent option. I wish the batteries weren't so expensive

I have to say that many of the prepper items I buy I check with your channel. I don’t just buy them because you said good things about but from your intake I check out things that will work for me. Thank you for your info 👍👏

i have bluetti AC200 max and bluetti EB55 and love them both

(First time viewer) It's great that each chapter is labeled with its corresponding time

Thank you for breaking down all the aspects of the generators. I love how you clearly explain everything.

Kris thank you for the thorough research information on the different brand generators.

I design and build custom Small Solar setups. "Will it run my fridge' IS THE NUMBER ONE QUESTION I GET. LOL!

Thanks for the video, very informative.....I just installed a solar system to my house, but I did not choose options with battery. I figured I want a mobile system seperately. this video really helps...

im saving up for one!! have been for a while...

You are a genius for electrically challenged!! I can follow your explanations❤

The ecoflow delta pros seem nice and support was kind of decent, but 3 out of 4 failed beyond revival after only a few days in a desert environment. They were shaded and had the dust covers on them. The 4th one was showing signs of premature failure and we had to return them all.

Many thanks for posting from here on the island of Phuket in SW Thailand.

I can't thank you enough for doing these videos. I have a brain clog when it comes to understanding these things, and can actually figure it out given the way you explain it.