With almost twice the capacity of its competitors, the Bluetti is the Alpha.
This unit has all the features you want, with many output options.
There’s no doubt that it’s bulky.
The Bluetti portable power generator weighs in at just over 60 lbs. And it measures 16.5 x 11 x 15.2 inches, so it will take some effort to haul it around, but boy, is it worth it.
This unit has no problems running larger items, such as:
fridges
air conditioners
electric grills
microwave
power tools
etc.
Heck, you can even give a Tesla a bit of a charge if you have one.
There are 17 options for plugging your devices in with USB-A and C and several AC ports. It also has wireless charging on the top, which is handy.
An LCD touchscreen shows the current, power temp, voltage, and charging status. It can be a little hard to read outdoors in the sun as it isn’t that bright.
This portable power station includes handlebars mounted on the sides to help carry it around. But you’re NOT lugging this unit on your trail walks. You bring it to your campsite or an off-grid cabin.
That’s where you will be recharging and powering most of your items.
Now let’s talk about its recharging options. You have 5; the unit can recharge with:
Battery
Generator
Car
AC plugin
Solar
Having all these options is great because you’re not out of luck if it’s a cloudy day.
PROS
Incredible 2000WH battery capacity
Several recharging options
17 output charging ports plus wireless charging
CONS
Heavy, as it weighs over 60 lbs
LCD isn’t bright enough for outdoors
It’s a vast-capacity portable power station for all your extended trips or blackouts.
The Zero Point Titan is one of the most versatile solar generators on the market.
This solar generator is built with the most efficient, quality component making The Titan an extremely reliable solar backup for any situation.
The Titan solar generator can adapt to any situation with Zero Point's intuitive technology.
This innovative approach will give you greater portability without compromising power.
It separates the battery from the other components. That way, you can add or replace batteries quickly and easily to expand your individual power needs.
Here's a list of Titan features:
A removable and expandable lithium-ion battery allows you to add or replace batteries quickly and easily.
Large battery capacity with a life span of up to 10 years.
Large efficient inverter with a no-load power draw of as low as 5 watts and efficiencies up to 92%.
AN oversized MPPT charge controller allows you to add up to 2000 watts of solar.
A powerful AC charger will charge your battery pack in around 4 hours, with an option to add a second charger for faster charge times.
MC4 to SAE connections for jump-starting with a solar panel
Cigarette to SAE connections for charging from a car
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Note: This solar-powered generator doesn’t come with a solar panel (sold separately).
What Is A Solar Generator & How Do They Work?
Before we can discuss solar generators in a meaningful way, we must first learn the basics.
It’s crucial you understand what a solar generator is and how it works.
Because a solar generator is different than a fuel-based generator.
Yes, both convert raw energy into a usable energy source. But, instead of using fuel as raw energy, solar generators harness the power of the sun.
So, let’s talk about the components that make up a solar generator and how they work.
A solar generator consists of 2 main components:
Solar panel
Portable power generator
1. Solar Panels
Solar panels are the technology that converts sunlight into electricity.
They do this by using sunlight to knock electrons free from atoms. This knocking free of electrons generates a flow of electricity.
Or, more simply put, the sun’s energy excites molecules, creating a flow of electricity. If you get that, that’s all the technical understanding you need.
The bottom line is solar panels turn sunlight into DC power.
Here’s a short video explaining how solar panels convert the sun’s rays into electricity.
↓ How Do Solar Panels Work? ↓
2. Portable Power Generator
A portable solar power generator is also made up of two main components
Inverter
Battery
The inverter turns the DC power from the panel into more usable AC power.
Solar generators also include a storage battery. That way, if any of the power captured by the panels is not being used, you don’t lose that power.
Instead, it becomes potential energy stored in the battery for later use.
The battery ensures there’s power available in an emergency.
Solar generators also include various power outlets. These are like power outlets in your home.
They allow you to plug electrical cords, power tools, or appliances into the generator.
It takes money to get oil out of the ground and transport it to oil refineries.
It costs money for refineries to convert oil into fuel and distribute it to your local gas station.
And, of course, gas stations have operating costs as well.
Those costs – plus profit taken at each step – plus taxes – are what make up the price you pay at the pump.
And as we all know, those prices go up and down depending on hundreds of variables.
But when you fill up your vehicle, it’s definitely not free.
And if you’re serious about preparing for a future disaster, these costs will add up. You’ll need to stock up if you want to run your fuel generator for more than just a few days.
That’s when the cost of choosing a fuel generator starts to add up.
And if you think, “I’ll store a small amount today and stockpile more later,” – think again. Bad idea.
So they are not something you want to store in bulk anywhere near your home.
Sure, storing a small gas can or two in your garage for your lawnmower is fine. But not several large barrels of the stuff. For that, you’ll want to keep it far away from where you eat, sleep, and live.
Instead, you’ll need to store these fuels in a backyard shed or a fuel tank on a rack.
Doing this adds even more hassles and more costs.
Plus, backyard sheds are not known to be air-conditioned spaces. So now you’re exposing combustible fuels to extreme hot and cold temperatures – not good.
And even if you could, you still have the issue of fuels having a limited shelf life.
So now you’ll have to treat the fuel every so often with a fuel stabilizer. Or you could put a fuel rotation plan in place to use old fuel and replace it with new fuel.
The bottom line is storing a lot of fuel for a long-term backup plan is one big ol’ headache!
But with a solar generator, you avoid this entire issue.
You can safely store a solar generator almost anywhere. In your basement, garage, portable garage, bedroom, bathroom, wherever….
It’s there for when you need it, safely tucked away wherever it makes sense.
The sun is “storing” your fuel for you. You capture that fuel as it passes by, day in and day out.
Fuel Stockpiles Eventually Run Out
Another fatal flaw with fuel generators is that fossil fuels are not renewable.
Once you use up all your fuel, you’ll have to get more. And if you can’t get more, your backup power generator becomes a big expensive paperweight.
Your plan B just came to an end.
You’re dead in the water.
You’re up a creek without a paddle.
But the sun’s rays (from our perspective) are an infinite power source. Sure, the sun will stop shining someday; it technically has a finite amount of fuel.
But we’re talking billions of years from now (5 billion to be exact). So for all intents and purposes, it will never run out.
With a solar-powered generator, you’re never completely dead in the water, even if you run short of power today. There’s always more energy to capture and convert tomorrow.
It gives a whole new meaning to the lyrics “The sun will come up tomorrow…”.
Of course, cloudy days will “rain on your parade.” But in time, those will pass as well.
There’s a reason why campgrounds restrict generator usage times. Noisy camping generators can wake an entire campsite.
But, with a solar generator, you can throw those restrictions out the window.
You can quietly generate power whenever the sun is shining without making a peep.
And this no-noise setup is not only handy for campgrounds. It’s strategic in the event of a prolonged widespread disaster.
In a long-term power outage, the last thing you want is to notify your neighbors you have a generator.
You don’t want those who don’t have power (but would love some) to start snooping around. If someone knows you’ve got a generator, you can bet someone will want it.
This goes double for a situation where power is out indefinitely.
But with a solar generator, you avoid this entire racket altogether.
Fuel Generators Create Fumes
Finally, you have to deal with the fumes of traditional fuel generators.
The way fuel generators work is with lots of mini-explosions. These small explosions create a lot of energy. But they also produce a nasty byproduct – poisonous fumes.
These fumes are harmful to breathe.
That’s why you should never let your car warm up in an enclosed garage. These poisonous fumes can kill in dense amounts.
Usually, these fumes release into the atmosphere, where they can do less immediate harm. The poisonous fumes become diluted in the atmosphere.
But solar creates zero fumes. It’s a zero-emission technology.
Making solar generator’s a “green” technology as well.
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