A Beginners Guide to Solar Generators

A Beginners Guide

Solar Edge UK

11/5/20245 min read

brown and white concrete house
brown and white concrete house

Whilst there are a variety of sustainability sources which utilise solar, this post will focus on the role that solar generators can play in providing homeowners and small businesses more autonomy when it comes to energy consumption.

But first, we must ask ourselves: what is a solar generator, and how might it benefit households across the UK?

A solar generator is a portable power station that harnesses energy from the sun using solar panels and converts it into electricity. It typically consists of a solar panel, a battery, and an inverter. The solar panel absorbs sunlight and converts it into direct current (DC) electricity. This DC electricity is then stored in the battery. When needed, the inverter converts the stored DC electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity, which can be used to power various electronic devices and appliances. Solar generators are ideal for outdoor activities, camping, RVs, and as emergency backup power sources for the home. They offer a clean, renewable, and sustainable alternative to traditional gas or diesel generators. For more information on solar generators, you can consult resources such as the Renewable Energy Association (REA) or the Solar Energy UK website who offer a wealth of knowledge and reading material that can aid you on your solar journey.

Solar Power Generators on the Market

In this section we will focus on some of the solar generators that are currently on the market, ranging from those that are more budget friendly, and those with enough power to run the power a household. 

Disclaimer:  Please note that the products outlined below have not been tested by Solar Edge UK. The details provided are based on information supplied by the respective companies and do not constitute advice. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and due diligence before making any purchasing decisions. This list represents a small sample of some of the popular power stations available on the market.

(More) Budget Friendly 

  1. VTOMAN Jump 600X Portable Power Station - Currently on offer for £219.29 on Amazon and £299 on Vtoman.com

    Ideal User: Outdoor, camping, Travel, RV/van life, blackout, home backup.

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  2. Jackery Solar Generator 240 v2 with 40Wmini Solar Panel - Available on Jackery.com for £259 and £389 with includes a mini portable solar panel. Also available for £258 on Amazon and also available without the solar panel for £169 on Amazon

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  3. Anker SOLIX C800 Portable Power Station 1200W (Peak 1600W) Solar Generator - Available on Anker.com for £549 and currently on offer for £449 on Amazon

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More Power

  1. Jackery Explorer 1000 v2+ 100W Solar Panel Portable Power Station - Available on Jackery.com for £899 or £1,199 with a 100w solarsaga panel. Also available on Amazon for £899 and £1,149 with 100w solar panel.

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  2. EcoFlow Delta 2 Portable Power Station - Available on EcoFlow.com and Amazon for £1,599

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Even More Power

  1. Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station - Available on Jackery.com for £1,999. Also available on Amazon for £1,559.

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  2. EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 Portable Power Station - Available on EcoFlow.com for £2,799 and £3,399 including a 400W Portable Solar Panel

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  3. Anker Solid F3800 Portable Power Station - Available on Anker.com for £2,699 and Amazon for £2,899 (further £200 reduction available via a voucher on Amazon bringing the price down to £2,699).

    Key Features:

    • 3.8kWh which can be expanded to 26.9kWh Power Station

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