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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.

Jackery lineup explained: 15 current US models in one table, what Explorer, Plus, v2 and HomePower mean, which to buy by use, and what was discontinued.

Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 review: 1,024Wh LiFePO4, 1,800W, sub-10ms UPS and expansion to 11kWh for $699 at Jackery. Vs Explorer 1000 v2 and DELTA 3 Plus.

Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 review: 2,042Wh LiFePO4, 2,200W and 39.5 lb for about $999, but no expansion and 400W solar. Vs 2000 Plus, DELTA 3 Max and more.

Jackery Explorer 300 review: Amazon's is 292Wh LiFePO4 with 100W USB-C, not the 293Wh model Jackery sells at the same $259. How to check yours.

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.

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

Anker SOLIX vs Jackery: Anker's C1000 Gen 2 wins at 1kWh on output and solar; Jackery's Explorer 2000 Plus wins at 2kWh on 3,000W and 12kWh expansion.

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.

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.

Jackery HomePower 3000 review: 3,072Wh LiFePO4, 3,600W (7,200W surge), 20 ms UPS, 2.2-hour recharge, 120V only, not expandable. Runtimes inside.

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus review: 5,040Wh LiFePO4, 7,200W (14,400W surge), native 240V, 4,000W solar, expands to 60kWh. About $3,499 base.

Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus review: 2,042Wh LiFePO4, 3,000W, expands to 12kWh (24kWh and 240V in parallel), 62 lb. Sold new mainly in kits from Oct 2026.

Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus review: 3,584Wh LiFePO4, 3,600W, 6,000 cycles, expands to 21kWh, 240V with two units. About $1,899. Runtimes inside.

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 review: 1,070Wh LiFePO4, 1,500W (3,000W surge), 23.8 lb, 1-hour emergency charge, about $559. Runtimes and who should buy.

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.

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.

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.

Goal Zero vs Jackery: the Explorer 1500 Ultra ($1,079) beats the Yeti 1500 ($1,500) on value; the Yeti wins on IPX4 build, 1.1-hour charging and warranty.

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.

Jackery Explorer 300 Plus review: 288Wh LiFePO4, one 300W outlet, 8.3 lb, about 6 hours on a CPAP. Discontinued; the Explorer 300 replaces it.

Jackery Explorer 600 v2 review: 640Wh LiFePO4, 500W output (1,000W surge), 100W USB-C, 10 ms UPS, $499 when in stock. Runtimes and a better-value rival.

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.

Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 review: 1,536Wh LiFePO4, 2,000W, about 32 lb, $849 at Jackery (off Amazon US). How it compares with the 1500 Ultra.

Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus review: 1,264Wh, 2,000W (4,000W peak), 800W solar. Replaced by the HomePower 1000 Plus v2; here is which to buy.

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.