What are solar portable generators?

Have you thought about purchasing a portable solar generator to protect yourself and your loved ones during power blackouts? Make sure to do your research on solar portable generators. Some backup generators may over promise and under deliver. Some people have made energy security purchases for tough times, to then later discover they’ve invested in an over priced, short shelf life solar backup generator. Since solar energy is the new craze, why would anyone be surprised? Although portable solar generators have outstanding benefits, no two solar backup generators are created the same. We’ll look at the standard design limitations and unverified claims about the characteristics of these inventions that are growing in popularity. After reading more about solar generators, you’ll be more informed about how to choose the best energy protection product you need.

What can a portable solar generator actually do?

The power of portable solar generators varies. Some solar generators claim 1800 watts of output, which isn’t much power for its intended usage. For example, a standard coffee maker needs approximately 1800 watt output, while a toaster oven uses 1500 watts. An 1800 watt rating doesn’t necessarily disclose the length of time a generator can provide power. Reports have been noted that some solar generators can’t sustain their rated maximum output for more than 30 minutes. During an extensive power outage, its best to use a solar generator with over 1800 watts that provides a time range that you’re not unpleasantly surprised about. The length of time to fully recharge a solar generator is crucial factor to consider when making your decision. It takes nine to ten hours under direct sunlight to be fully charged. A few ready-made solar generators take up to 15 times at minimum to recharge, as they do to deplete. The solution to this issue is to purchase off shelf components to customize a true performance system to your satisfaction.

What is a portable solar generator made of?

A majority of portable solar generators cost significantly more than the parts they’re made of. Solar generator marketers promote these products as a black box without elaborating into the details of its contents. At the end of the day, solar generators are merely a combination of four separate parts that have existed for a long time. The parts are as follows: 

• Battery to store electricity generated by the panel.
• Photovoltaic panel that converts sunlight into electricity.
• Inverter to convert the DC power from the battery into AC power.  
• Charge controller to ensure the battery doesn’t get overcharged.

The huge perk of DIY solar portable generators is that you can assemble the best quality parts. Keep extra parts on hand just in case part must be replaced. A majority of ready-made portable solar generators can be difficult to repair. When you build the solar generator, you’ll fully understand the system inside and out. It’ll take more effort to break the generator if high-quality parts are used. If the generator does falter, you’ll have a better understanding of how to fix it because you built it. We all need some kind of power backup to cover unexpected circumstances to maintain our safety and security. Investing in the knowledge of the inner workings of solar portable generators is a wise choice to get the best product for you.

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