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Where to buy a solar generator: Amazon for selection, the maker's store for new models and bundles, Costco for low prices on a few units, Home Depot for parts.

Who makes solar generators? EcoFlow, Jackery, BLUETTI, Anker and DJI are Chinese companies; Goal Zero is in Utah. The few US-assembled options, explained.

Discontinued solar generators and their replacements: DELTA 2 to DELTA 3, AC200L to AC200PL, F2000 to C2000 Gen 2 and 10 more, with specs and prices.

EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max review: 2048Wh, 2400W, 6 outlets, 1000W solar, 6kWh max for $1,049. Why the DELTA 3 Max Plus is the better buy for most in 2026.

EcoFlow power stations compared: all 18 US models from the $209 RIVER 2 to the DELTA Pro Ultra X, with capacity, output, solar, weight and fridge runtime.

DELTA 3 Max Plus review: 2048Wh, 3000W, 1000W solar and expansion to 10kWh for $1,199. Worth $300 over the Max if you will add batteries or solar.

EcoFlow Smart Generator 4000 review: 3,200W gas or 2,900W propane, 3,200W DC charging, auto-start with the DELTA Pro 3, $1,259. Not sold in California.

EcoFlow DELTA 3 series compared: 7 models from the $499 Classic (1024Wh) to the $1,599 Ultra Plus (3072Wh, up to 11kWh). Specs, runtimes and picks.

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus review: 1024Wh, 1800W, 1000W of solar over two inputs and 140W USB-C for $719. Worth $90 over the DELTA 3 only if you run big solar.

EcoFlow DELTA 3 review: 1024Wh LiFePO4, 1800W, 6 AC outlets, 56-minute AC charge and expansion to 5kWh for $629. How it compares to the Anker C1000 Gen 2.

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic review: 1024Wh LiFePO4, 1800W output, 500W solar and a 60-minute AC charge for $499. Not expandable. Who should buy it.

DELTA 3 Plus vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: the EcoFlow wins on output, solar input and expansion; the Jackery is cheaper and 3.8 lb lighter.

DELTA Pro 3 vs Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus: the DELTA Pro 3 wins on UPS, UL 9540 and weight; the F3800 Plus on 6,000W output, solar and expansion.

Most reliable solar generator brands: BLUETTI, Anker SOLIX and EcoFlow lead on 5-year warranties and CPSC recall records. Jackery, Goal Zero compared.

Solar generators for home use: most homes need 2-4 kWh and 1,800W+. Runtime math for fridges, sump pumps and AC, plus 8 picks from 1 to 6 kWh.

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro review: 768Wh LiFePO4, 800W, 70-minute wall charge and 18.2 lb for about $389. How it compares to the RIVER 3 Plus and RIVER 3 Max.

EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus review: 286Wh, 600W, sub-10ms UPS, 10.4 lb, $299. The RIVER 3 Max adds a second 286Wh battery for $20 more; the RIVER 3 is 245Wh.

EcoFlow DELTA 2 vs DELTA 3: the DELTA 2 is discontinued. DELTA 3 ($629) adds 3600W surge and 10ms UPS; DELTA 3 Plus ($719) doubles solar to 1000W.

EcoFlow vs Jackery vs Bluetti, plus each head-to-head: EcoFlow wins on charging and expansion, Jackery on weight, BLUETTI on solar input and value.

Solar generator runtime: rated Wh x 0.85 / average watts. A 1,024Wh unit runs a modern fridge about 14 hours. Six units, ten appliances, sourced draws.

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra: 3072Wh LFP, 3600W AC, TT-30 RV outlet, 800W solar, about $1,299. Runtimes, specs and Ultra vs Ultra Plus.

The best solar generator under $1000 is the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2: 2,048Wh, 2,400W and 800W solar for $999.99. Plus DELTA 3 Max and Elite 200 V2.

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max: 2048Wh LiFePO4, 2400W AC (4800W surge), 500W solar, 0-80% in 68 min, about $899. Specs, runtimes and Max vs Max Plus.

EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3: 4096Wh LiFePO4, 4000W at 120/240V, 2600W solar, 12kWh expansion, about $2,799. Runtimes, 240V loads and how it compares.

Best solar panels for portable power stations: Jackery SolarSaga 200W, EcoFlow 220W Bifacial, Anker PS200 and BLUETTI PV200, plus how many you need.

Best solar generators for camping: Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (1,024Wh, 2,000W, 24.9 lb) for car camping, Jackery Explorer 300 (7.5 lb) for carry-in sites.

Anker SOLIX vs EcoFlow: Anker wins on output and solar at 1-2kWh and on price at 1kWh (C1000 Gen 2, C2000 Gen 2); EcoFlow on compact value and expansion.

The best solar generator under $500 is the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2: 1,024Wh LFP, 1,800W and 1,000W solar for about $499. Plus DELTA 3 Classic and Anker C1000.

Best high-capacity solar generators: the EcoFlow DELTA Pro (3,600Wh, 25kWh expandable) leads six picks from 2,042Wh to the scalable BLUETTI Apex 300.

The best portable solar generator for most people is the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus: 1,024Wh, 1,800W, 1,000W solar, about $719. Six picks from $259 to $1,000.

Best budget solar generator: the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 (1,024Wh, about $499). Seven LiFePO4 units under $600 compared on capacity, output and solar.

EcoFlow DELTA Pro: 3600Wh LiFePO4, 3600W at 120V, 1600W solar, expandable, now about $1,799. Runtimes, 240V options and DELTA Pro vs DELTA Pro 3.

The best solar generator under $400 is the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro: 768Wh LFP and 800W for about $389. Plus RIVER 3 Max, Jackery Explorer 300 and RIVER 2.

EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra: 6144Wh per battery, 7200W native 240V, 5600W solar, 30kWh per inverter, about $4,199. Runtimes, specs and who needs it.

Bluetti Apex 300 vs EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra: 3,840W at 120V/240V for about $1,499, or 7,200W for $4,199. Plus the DELTA Pro 3 and DELTA Pro.

EcoFlow DELTA Pro vs DELTA Pro Ultra: the $1,799 DELTA Pro wins for 120V backup. The $4,199 Ultra is worth it for 240V at 7200W or big solar.

The best solar generator under $2000 is the BLUETTI Elite 400: 3,840Wh and 2,600W for about $1,499. Plus DELTA 3 Ultra, Anker F3000 and 240V F3800.

EcoFlow DELTA 2 review: 1024Wh LiFePO4, 1800W AC, 500W solar. Now discontinued in the US; the $629 DELTA 3 replaces it. Specs, runtimes, what to buy.

Best expandable solar generators: cost-per-Wh math for the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus and DELTA Pro, BLUETTI Apex 300, Jackery 2000 Plus and Anker F3000.

Anker SOLIX F3000 vs EcoFlow DELTA Pro: the F3000 wins on price (about $1,700 vs $1,799) and solar input (2,400W vs 1,600W); the DELTA Pro on capacity.

Best new solar generators of 2026: the IP65 Jackery 1500 Ultra (1,536Wh) leads, with the BLUETTI Elite 300, Yeti 1500 6G and HomePower 1000 Plus v2.

Solar generator warranty by brand: most current units get 5 years, but registration, where you buy and model matter. Coverage covers the original buyer.

Pass-through charging on solar generators: switchover times by model (0 to 30 ms), which devices need under 10 ms, bypass limits and battery care.

Zendure SuperBase V vs EcoFlow DELTA Pro: buy the DELTA Pro (3,600Wh, about $1,799). The SuperBase V has more solar input but no current US listing.