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Did a search, but everything is dated and battery tech keeps getting better.
Want to get more into solar. Debating if there is a good "off the shelf" solar generator, or go down the path of building my own. Looking for recommendations from the experts out there that do this. Jackery 500, 1000, inergy, Baldr, GoalZero?
Some of my parameters and questions:
* Portability would be nice, but not primary. Capacity is more important. 500Wh min. 1000 better.
*Price/value sweet spot? Don't mind adding panels etc later or expanding system. Want the best bang for buck. Love to keep it under $1000 but if something is way better, I'm open.
*Noise and op sec is a primary reason for solar. Want to have power available at quiet times and be able to keep it inside. (If I run the gen set, I can plug in to recharge as well)
*Can it recharge in a day in typical WA weather with panels?
*How long do they last? Is this a ten year deal or major rebuild/trash after a few?
*Are say two Jackery 500 better than one 1000?
Thanks for your input. I watch a bunch of YouTube, but it's hard for me to figure the unbiased views vs those vested interest ones.
Want to get more into solar. Debating if there is a good "off the shelf" solar generator, or go down the path of building my own. Looking for recommendations from the experts out there that do this. Jackery 500, 1000, inergy, Baldr, GoalZero?
Some of my parameters and questions:
* Portability would be nice, but not primary. Capacity is more important. 500Wh min. 1000 better.
*Price/value sweet spot? Don't mind adding panels etc later or expanding system. Want the best bang for buck. Love to keep it under $1000 but if something is way better, I'm open.
*Noise and op sec is a primary reason for solar. Want to have power available at quiet times and be able to keep it inside. (If I run the gen set, I can plug in to recharge as well)
*Can it recharge in a day in typical WA weather with panels?
*How long do they last? Is this a ten year deal or major rebuild/trash after a few?
*Are say two Jackery 500 better than one 1000?
Thanks for your input. I watch a bunch of YouTube, but it's hard for me to figure the unbiased views vs those vested interest ones.