How to buy solar power generation equipment

What equipment do I need to go solar?

We'll break down everything you need to know about solar equipment to prepare you. You need solar panels, inverters, racking equipment, and performance monitoring equipment to go solar. You also might want an energy storage system (aka solar battery), especially if you live in an area that doesn't have net metering.

Can you store solar energy with a solar generator?

Storing solar energy with a solar generator has limitations when it comes to energy capacity. If you're looking to power your entire house on a backup generator system, solar may not be the way to go.

How do I choose a portable solar generator?

Since solar generators rely on the sun, you'll get the best charge quality during sunny days. As with any generator, you need to make sure the portable solar generator system you purchase will give you the power you need. There are several measurements that'll help.

Which solar generator should I buy?

A quick scroll to the comparison table above and the generator you need is the Bluetti AC500 + B300S. Of course, if you need less power, you don’t need to splurge with such a big battery. Tells you the total wattage the solar generator can deliver at the same time until the battery runs out.

Where can I get a quote for a solar energy system?

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Are solar panels a generator?

Solar panels can’t act as generators on their own – the electricity they generate needs to be stored somewhere. So, solar generators typically consist of two main products: solar panels and a battery storage system. When you place your solar panels out in the sun, they generate direct current (DC) electricity.