Buyer's guides
Comparison-led guides for every category we cover. Each one ranks our picks, explains why, and tells you which model to skip.
components
Best LiFePO4 Batteries for Off-Grid Solar 2026
The best LiFePO4 batteries for off-grid solar in 2026, from 48V server-rack banks to 12V RV batteries, with capacity, price per kWh, and who each suits.
off grid
Best Off-Grid Solar Kits 2026: Homes, Cabins & Homesteads
The best off-grid solar kits for 2026 for homes, cabins, and homesteads, from plug-and-play all-in-one systems to budget DIY component kits, with specs and who each suits.
van rv
Best RV Solar Panels & Kits 2026
The best RV solar panels and kits for 2026, from full roof-mount kits to single panels, portable solar, and LiFePO4 batteries, with specs and who each is for.
off grid
How Many Solar Panels to Run a House (and a Refrigerator) 2026
How many solar panels it takes to run a refrigerator, your essentials, or a whole house off-grid in 2026, with worked examples and a free sizing calculator.
home backup
Best Home Battery Backup Systems for Power Outages (2026)
The best home battery backup systems to ride out a power outage, from plug-and-play power stations to whole-home all-in-one inverters.
home backup
Best Portable Power Station 2026: Picks for Home Backup, RV & Camping
The best portable power stations for home backup, RVs, and camping in 2026, from compact units to 4 kWh machines, with capacity, output, and who each is for.
home backup
Best Solar Generator for Home Backup 2026
The best solar generators for home backup in 2026, station-plus-panel kits from EcoFlow, Jackery, Bluetti, and Anker, with capacity, output, and who each suits.
home backup
EcoFlow vs Bluetti vs Jackery 2026: Which Power Station Brand to Buy
EcoFlow vs Bluetti vs Jackery in 2026: how the big three power station brands compare on app, capacity, weight, and value, and which to buy for your needs.
off grid
How Many Solar Panels & Batteries Do You Need? Off-Grid & Backup Sizing (2026)
How many solar panels and batteries do you need? Size your battery bank, solar array, charge controller, and inverter, plus a free off-grid solar calculator.