Best Solar Generators Updated December 2024

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2024 Buyer's GuideUpdated December 2024
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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

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Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Dimensions: 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Dimensions: 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

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Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 2x100W Solar Panel(2024 New),1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W U...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 12.8" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

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Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 2x100W Solar Panel(2024 New),1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W U...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 12.8" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 500, 518Wh Outdoor Solar Generator Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 110V/500W AC Outlet...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 1000 peak, 500 running
Outlets: AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 13 lbs
Dimensions: 11.8" wide x 7.6" deep x 9.2" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances

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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 500, 518Wh Outdoor Solar Generator Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 110V/500W AC Outlet...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 1000 peak, 500 running
Outlets: AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 13 lbs
Dimensions: 11.8" wide x 7.6" deep x 9.2" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances

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Jackery 1000 Plus Solar Generator, 1264Wh Portable Power Station with 2xSolarSaga 100W Solar Panels, 2000W Output Expandable Ho...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Outlets: 3x AC, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 32 lbs
Dimensions: 10.2" wide x 14" deep x 11.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery 1000 Plus Solar Generator, 1264Wh Portable Power Station with 2xSolarSaga 100W Solar Panels, 2000W Output Expandable Ho...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Outlets: 3x AC, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 32 lbs
Dimensions: 10.2" wide x 14" deep x 11.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

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Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus 200W, 2042Wh LiFePO4 Battery 3000W Output, Portable Power Station with 1X200W Solar Panel, Fa...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Outlets: 5x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 79.1 lbs
Dimensions: 18.7" wide x 13.9" deep x 14.6" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

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Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus 200W, 2042Wh LiFePO4 Battery 3000W Output, Portable Power Station with 1X200W Solar Panel, Fa...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Outlets: 5x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 79.1 lbs
Dimensions: 18.7" wide x 13.9" deep x 14.6" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

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Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500, 518Wh Portable Power Station Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 1xSolarSaga 100 for RV Road...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 1000 peak, 500 running
Outlets: AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 19.3 lbs
Dimensions: 7.5" wide x 11.8" deep x 9.2" tall
Ideal For: Camping, personal devices

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Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500, 518Wh Portable Power Station Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 1xSolarSaga 100 for RV Road...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 1000 peak, 500 running
Outlets: AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 19.3 lbs
Dimensions: 7.5" wide x 11.8" deep x 9.2" tall
Ideal For: Camping, personal devices

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Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel(2024 New),1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel(2024 New),1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

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Anker SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station, PowerHouse 767, 2400W Solar Generator, GaNPrime Battery Generators for Home Use, LiFe...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3600 peak, 2400 running
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 3x USB-C, 2x 12V car, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 67.3 lbs
Dimensions: 20.7" wide x 9.8" deep x 15.6" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Anker SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station, PowerHouse 767, 2400W Solar Generator, GaNPrime Battery Generators for Home Use, LiFe...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3600 peak, 2400 running
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 3x USB-C, 2x 12V car, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 67.3 lbs
Dimensions: 20.7" wide x 9.8" deep x 15.6" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

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Jackery Solar Generator 240 v2 and 40W Mini Solar Panel 2024 New Version, 256Wh LiFePO4 Battery, 300W AC & 100W USB-C Output, U...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 600 peak, 300 running
Outlets: AC, 12V, USB, 2x USB-C
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 7.9 lbs
Dimensions: 9.1" wide x 6" deep x 6.6" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances

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Jackery Solar Generator 240 v2 and 40W Mini Solar Panel 2024 New Version, 256Wh LiFePO4 Battery, 300W AC & 100W USB-C Output, U...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 600 peak, 300 running
Outlets: AC, 12V, USB, 2x USB-C
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 7.9 lbs
Dimensions: 9.1" wide x 6" deep x 6.6" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances

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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Picked by 152 people today!
Picked by 152 people today!

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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

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3. Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station
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Output Power Wattage
4000 peak, 2000 running 6000 peak, 3000 running 3000 peak, 1500 running 1000 peak, 500 running 4000 peak, 2000 running 6000 peak, 3000 running 1000 peak, 500 running 3000 peak, 1500 running 3600 peak, 2400 running 600 peak, 300 running
Output Power Wattage
4000 peak, 2000 running 6000 peak, 3000 running 3000 peak, 1500 running 1000 peak, 500 running 4000 peak, 2000 running 6000 peak, 3000 running 1000 peak, 500 running 3000 peak, 1500 running 3600 peak, 2400 running 600 peak, 300 running
Outlets
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car 3x AC, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C, 12V car 5x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC 4x AC, 2x USB, 3x USB-C, 2x 12V car, TT-30R RV AC, 12V, USB, 2x USB-C
Outlets
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car 3x AC, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C, 12V car 5x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC 4x AC, 2x USB, 3x USB-C, 2x 12V car, TT-30R RV AC, 12V, USB, 2x USB-C
Parallel Capable
Yes No Yes No Not indicated Yes No No No No
Parallel Capable
Yes No Yes No Not indicated Yes No No No No
Weight
60 lbs 99.2 lbs 23.8 lbs 13 lbs 32 lbs 79.1 lbs 19.3 lbs 23.8 lbs 67.3 lbs 7.9 lbs
Weight
60 lbs 99.2 lbs 23.8 lbs 13 lbs 32 lbs 79.1 lbs 19.3 lbs 23.8 lbs 67.3 lbs 7.9 lbs
Dimensions
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall 12.8" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall 11.8" wide x 7.6" deep x 9.2" tall 10.2" wide x 14" deep x 11.1" tall 18.7" wide x 13.9" deep x 14.6" tall 7.5" wide x 11.8" deep x 9.2" tall 12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall 20.7" wide x 9.8" deep x 15.6" tall 9.1" wide x 6" deep x 6.6" tall
Dimensions
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall 12.8" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall 11.8" wide x 7.6" deep x 9.2" tall 10.2" wide x 14" deep x 11.1" tall 18.7" wide x 13.9" deep x 14.6" tall 7.5" wide x 11.8" deep x 9.2" tall 12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall 20.7" wide x 9.8" deep x 15.6" tall 9.1" wide x 6" deep x 6.6" tall
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