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170 products compared, ordered by what they are for rather than by who made them or what they cost.

Portable power stations

9

  • Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, 1024 Wh, 2000 W with a 3000 W peak

    1024 Wh nominal · 2000 W continuous, 3000 W peak · 4000 cycles to 80 % · full in 49 min at 1600 W · 600 W solar at 60 V max · 10 ms UPS · 9 ports

    A 1024 Wh station rated 2000 W continuous and 3000 W peak, charged in a stated 49 minutes at 1600 W, with a 600 W solar input capped at 60 V and a 10 ms switchover.

    Best for: A household that will pair the station with panels and wants the input window published rather than guessed.

    ≈ $599 / £499 / €600

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  • ECOGREAT PowerMax 1800SE, 1024 Wh, 1800 W

    1024 Wh nominal · 1800 W · LiFePO4, 3500+ cycles · 0–80 % in 1 h at 800 W · 11 outputs · 14 kg · app control

    A 1024 Wh LiFePO4 station rated 1800 W with eleven outputs, charged from 0 to 80 % in a stated hour at 800 W, and controllable from a phone application.

    Best for: A household that wants three mains sockets and app monitoring rather than the lightest unit on the shelf.

    ≈ €439

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  • DJI Power 1000 V2, 1024 Wh, 2600 W

    1024 Wh nominal LFP · 2600 W · 0–80 % in 37 min · 10 ms UPS switchover · 26 dB stated · 2× 140 W USB-C · 5-year warranty

    A 1024 Wh LFP station rated 2600 W that reaches 80 % in a stated 37 minutes, switches to battery in 10 ms, and carries two 140 W USB-C ports and a five-year warranty.

    Best for: Someone already inside the DJI ecosystem, or anyone who needs the shortest recharge and a documented switchover time.

    ≈ €539

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  • Jackery Explorer 300D, 288 Wh, 300 W DC output

    288 Wh nominal · 300 W DC · LiFePO4, 4000 cycles · 80 % in about 70 min on USB-C plus solar · 5 outputs · about 2.5 kg

    A 288 Wh LiFePO4 station rated 300 W, charged over USB-C, solar or a car socket, with three USB-C ports of which two are rated 140 W and an integrated cable that doubles as the handle.

    Best for: Someone charging laptops and cameras rather than running mains appliances, who wants a published temperature range.

    ≈ £149 / €159

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  • OUPES Exodus 2400, 2232 Wh, 2400 W with a 4500 W peak

    2232 Wh nominal · 2400 W continuous, 2600 W boost, 4500 W peak · LiFePO4, 3500 cycles to 80 % · 0–80 % in 50 min · 13 outputs · two charge rates

    A 2232 Wh LiFePO4 station rated 2400 W continuous with a 4500 W peak, thirteen outputs, a 20 ms uninterruptible switchover and a choice of fast or slow charging.

    Best for: A household backup where several mains appliances have to run at once and the unit will spend most of its life waiting.

    ≈ €594

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  • NECESPOW 1024 Wh, 1800 W continuous

    1024 Wh nominal · 1800 W continuous · LiFePO4, 3000+ cycles · full in 65 min at 1300 W · 8 outputs

    A 1024 Wh LiFePO4 station rated 1800 W continuous, charged to full in a stated 65 minutes from a 1300 W mains input, with eight outputs including two 100 W USB-C ports.

    Best for: Someone who wants the fastest mains recharge in this price band and can live without a published surge figure.

    ≈ €439

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  • OUKITEL P800E, 512 Wh, 800 W with a 1600 W peak

    512 Wh nominal · 800 W continuous, 1600 W peak · LiFePO4, 4000+ cycles · 100 % in 60 min at 500 W · 8 outputs · 6.2 kg

    A 512 Wh LiFePO4 station rated 800 W continuous and 1600 W peak, charged to full in a stated 60 minutes at 500 W, with an uninterruptible switchover quoted under 10 ms.

    Best for: A weekend away or a short outage where a fridge and a few mains appliances have to keep running.

    ≈ €239

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  • SinKeu R150, 97.68 Wh, 150 W AC maximum

    97.68 Wh nominal · 150 W AC max, 120 W DC max · chemistry not stated · MPPT input · full in 5.5–6 h · 1.87 kg

    A 97.68 Wh station with a 150 W maximum mains output and a built-in MPPT solar input, weighing a stated 1.87 kg, whose listing says plainly that it will not run a heater or a motor.

    Best for: A camping trip where the load list is phones, a tablet, a light and nothing that heats.

    ≈ €133

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  • VTOMAN FlashSpeed 300, 230 Wh, 300 W with a 600 W peak

    230 Wh nominal · 300 W continuous, 600 W peak · LiFePO4 · 3000 cycles to 80 % · full in 2.5 h · 6 outputs

    A 230 Wh LiFePO4 station rated 300 W continuous with a 600 W peak, charged in a stated 2.5 hours from the mains and offering six outputs including a 100 W USB-C port.

    Best for: Someone who wants a light station for a laptop, phones and lights rather than for anything that heats.

    ≈ €100

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Solar generator kits

5

  • OSCAL PowerMax 1800SE, 1024 Wh, with a 100 W panel

    1024 Wh station · 100 W panel, no test conditions stated · 1800 W rated · 800 W solar input, full in 1.5 h · 11 outputs · 14 kg · 7-year warranty

    A 1024 Wh LiFePO4 station bundled with a 100 W panel, rated 1800 W across eleven outputs, with an 800 W solar input ceiling and a stated seven-year warranty.

    Best for: A household backup where the 100 W panel is a starting point and more panels will follow.

    ≈ €579

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  • Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 with a 100 W folding panel

    1024 Wh station · 100 W folding panel, no test conditions stated · 2000 W continuous, 3000 W peak · 600 W solar at 60 V max · 4000 cycles to 80 % · 10 ms UPS

    The SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 sold with a 100 W folding panel: 1024 Wh, 2000 W continuous, a 600 W solar ceiling capped at 60 V, and 4000 cycles to 80 % capacity.

    Best for: Someone buying the station for household backup who wants one panel now and the option of five more later.

    ≈ €870

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  • FF FLASHFISH 144.3 Wh station with a 60 W folding panel

    144.3 Wh station · 60 W monocrystalline panel, 21.5–23.5 % IPCE · 200 W continuous, 400 W peak · 4–5 h solar charge · −10 °C to 45 °C · 3.9 kg total

    A 144.3 Wh station bundled with a 60 W monocrystalline panel quoted at 21.5 to 23.5 % efficiency, rated 200 W continuous with a 400 W peak and a published operating range.

    Best for: A camping setup where the station is charged during the day and used in the evening, never both at once.

    ≈ €180

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  • Jackery Explorer 2000 v2, 2042 Wh, with a 200 W panel

    2042 Wh station · 200 W panel, no test conditions stated · 2200 W across 2 AC outlets · 80 % in 52 min · 5.5 h solar at 400 W · 20 ms UPS · 17.5 kg · under 30 dB

    A 2042 Wh LiFePO4 station bundled with a 200 W panel, rated 2200 W across two mains outlets, reaching 80 % in a stated 52 minutes and offering a 20 ms uninterruptible switchover.

    Best for: A household that wants 2 kWh of backup and expects to add a second panel before the first winter.

    ≈ €1099

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  • powkey 97.68 Wh station with a 40 W folding panel

    97.68 Wh station · 40 W folding panel, no test conditions stated · 100 W AC max · MPPT named · 6 outputs · 1.3 kg station, 1.45 kg panel

    A 97.68 Wh station sold with a 40 W folding panel, six outputs and a 100 W mains ceiling, whose own listing warns that the panel may charge considerably more slowly than expected.

    Best for: A weekend where the load is phones, a light and a tablet, and where slow solar topping-up is acceptable.

    ≈ €174

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Home battery storage

7

  • ALLWEI BM1600-2, 1.6 kWh expandable to 8 kWh, 1600 W output

    1600 Wh base, up to 8 kWh · 1600 W output · 3 MPPT, 2700 Wp solar · LiFePO4 · IP65 · AC-coupled · smart meter and tariff integration

    An AC-coupled all-in-one balcony storage system with three MPPT trackers taking 2700 Wp, a 1600 W output, expansion to four packs, and integration with dynamic electricity pricing.

    Best for: A household on a dynamic electricity tariff that already has roof PV and wants to stop exporting surplus.

    ≈ €448

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  • EF ECOFLOW STREAM Ultra, 1.92 kWh, 2800 W solar input

    1.92 kWh nominal · 2800 W solar across 4 MPPT · 1200–2300 W on two AC ports · LFP, 6000 cycles · IP65 · down to −20 °C · 26 cm wide

    An AC-coupled 1.92 kWh LFP unit with four MPPT trackers taking 2800 W of solar, two mains ports rated 1200 to 2300 W, IP65 and stated operation to −20 °C.

    Best for: A narrow indoor space beside an existing balcony installation, where four panel groups need managing separately.

    ≈ €549

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  • Hoymiles HiBattery AC, 1.92 kWh, expandable to 11.52 kWh

    1.92 kWh nominal, up to 11.52 kWh · AC-coupled · bidirectional DC/AC efficiency 96.5 % · AC round-trip efficiency 86 % · app control

    An AC-coupled 1.92 kWh battery expandable to 11.52 kWh whose listing publishes both a conversion efficiency and a round-trip efficiency — the only one in this family that does.

    Best for: Someone comparing storage on what a stored kilowatt-hour costs rather than on headline capacity.

    ≈ €545

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  • Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 Plus, expandable to 9.6 kWh

    1600 Wh base, expandable to 9.6 kWh · 2 MPPT, 1200 W solar (600 W per tracker) · 6000 cycles · IP65 · down to −20 °C · 10-year warranty

    A balcony storage unit with two MPPT trackers taking 1200 W of solar, expandable to 9.6 kWh with five further packs, rated IP65 and stated to operate down to −20 °C.

    Best for: A balcony with panels facing two different directions, where per-tracker limits matter more than total capacity.

    ≈ €399

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  • MARSTEK B2500-D, 2240 Wh, IP65

    2240 Wh nominal · LiFePO4, 6000 cycles · expandable · IP65 · AC-coupled via a micro-inverter · smart meter optional

    A 2240 Wh LiFePO4 balcony storage unit rated IP65, coupled through a micro-inverter, expandable, and installed without an electrician according to its listing.

    Best for: A balcony installation that already has a micro-inverter and wants storage added without rewiring.

    ≈ €311

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  • Growatt NOAH 2000, 2.048 kWh, IP66

    2.048 kWh nominal · IP66 · stackable to 4 modules · WiFi and Bluetooth · for Growatt balcony systems

    A 2.048 kWh balcony battery rated IP66 that stacks to four modules, carries WiFi and Bluetooth, and is sold as a companion to a Growatt balcony system.

    Best for: An existing Growatt balcony installation whose owner wants storage from the same maker.

    ≈ €388

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  • XORO SOLAR ATLAS-F, 7.2 kWh, with a Pro 3EM smart meter

    7.2 kWh nominal, up to 12 kWh · 2400 W charge and discharge, limitable to 800 W · LiFePO4 · −20 °C to +55 °C · IP65 · backup socket · smart meter included

    A 7.2 kWh AC-coupled system supplied with a Pro 3EM smart meter, rated 2400 W in both directions with an 800 W limit available, and carrying a backup socket for outages.

    Best for: An existing roof installation whose owner wants to stop exporting and keep a few circuits alive through an outage.

    ≈ €1535

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LiFePO4 batteries

6

  • ECO-WORTHY 12 V 100 Ah LiFePO4 with Bluetooth and low-temperature cut-off

    100 Ah at 12 V · 100 A BMS, 100 A continuous charge and discharge · charge stops at −7 °C, resumes at ≥0 °C, discharge stops below −20 °C · 15000 cycles · Bluetooth · 10.5 kg

    A 12 V 100 Ah LiFePO4 battery with a 100 A BMS, Bluetooth monitoring, and published low-temperature thresholds for both charging and discharging.

    Best for: A van or boat that will see freezing mornings, where the charging threshold is the specification that matters.

    ≈ €200

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  • Exakt EXL100, 12.8 V 100 Ah LiFePO4

    100 Ah at 12.8 V · up to 1C charge and discharge · BMS with balancing · 8500 cycles at 30 % DoD · M8 internal thread · 260 × 168 × 209 mm

    A 12.8 V 100 Ah LiFePO4 battery with an integrated BMS, quoted at up to 1C charge and discharge, with dimensions and terminal type published in full.

    Best for: Replacing a lead-acid leisure battery in an existing tray, where the physical fit has to be checked first.

    ≈ €167

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  • FEENCE 12 V 170 Ah LiFePO4, 2176 Wh, Bluetooth

    170 Ah at 12 V, 2176 Wh · 150 A BMS · charge stops below 0 °C, resumes at 5 °C; discharge stops below −20 °C · up to 15000 cycles · Bluetooth 5.0 · 352 × 174 × 190 mm · 14.5 kg

    A 12 V 170 Ah LiFePO4 battery with a 150 A BMS and Bluetooth 5.0, published with charging and discharging temperature thresholds and stated not to be suitable as a starter battery.

    Best for: A converted van or a fishing boat where the battery goes in sideways and the state of charge needs checking from a phone.

    ≈ €271

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  • LANGZEIT Batterien LZ100-L-A, 12.8 V 100 Ah LiFePO4, 10 kg

    100 Ah at 12.8 V · 100 A maximum charge current · 15000 cycles at 10 % DoD, 8500 at 30 % · 12-year design life · M8 internal thread · 260 × 168 × 217 mm · 10 kg

    A 12.8 V 100 Ah LiFePO4 battery published with two cycle figures at two depths, a maximum charge current in amps, and a stated 12-year design life.

    Best for: A shallow-cycling installation — a balcony store or a standby bank — where the 15000-cycle figure is the relevant one.

    ≈ €172

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  • Mehrpow 12 V 330 Ah LiFePO4, 4224 Wh, Bluetooth

    330 Ah at 12 V, 4224 Wh · 200 A BMS · low-temperature cut-off named without a figure · over 80 % capacity after 2000 cycles · expandable to 67.58 kWh · app monitoring

    A 12 V 330 Ah LiFePO4 battery with a 200 A BMS and app monitoring, published as retaining over 80 % of capacity after 2000 cycles and expandable to a 51.2 V bank.

    Best for: A fixed off-grid bank where capacity per case matters more than knowing exactly what fits.

    ≈ €355

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  • Husgw 12 V 200 Ah LiFePO4, 2560 Wh

    200 Ah at 12.8 V, 2560 Wh · 100 A BMS, 100 A continuous charge and discharge · 1280 W maximum charge power · 5000–15000 cycles at 100 % DoD · 24 kg · 4S4P expandable

    A 12.8 V 200 Ah LiFePO4 battery with a 100 A BMS, published as 2560 Wh, rated for full-depth cycling and expandable to a 51.2 V 800 Ah arrangement.

    Best for: A fixed off-grid installation where the bank will be built up over time and physical fit is not constrained.

    ≈ €250

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Leisure batteries

4

  • ECTIVE DC80, 12 V 80 Ah AGM, up to 55 % usable

    80 Ah at 12 V · AGM, maintenance-free · up to 55 % usable capacity · up to 700 cycles · low internal resistance · sealed and vibration-resistant

    A 12 V 80 Ah AGM deep-cycle battery rated for up to 700 cycles, and the only battery in this catalogue whose listing publishes a usable capacity figure.

    Best for: A van fit-out where the working capacity, rather than the rated one, is what the budget is built on.

    ≈ €128

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  • Electronicx Caravan 12 V 100 Ah AGM, 278 × 175 × 190 mm

    100 Ah at 12 V · AGM, sealed · terminal clamps, positive on the right, plus 19.5 mm / minus 17.9 mm · supplied filled and charged · 2-year warranty · 278 × 175 × 190 mm · 21.5 kg

    A 12 V 100 Ah sealed AGM leisure battery supplied filled and charged, published with terminal post diameters and polarity, and explicitly stated not to be a starter battery.

    Best for: A direct replacement in a caravan tray where the existing clamps must fit the new posts.

    ≈ €130

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  • EnergyTank 12 V 140 Ah AGM, 850 A

    140 Ah at 12 V · AGM with glass fibre mats · 850 A (EN) · deep-discharge protection named · positive on the right · dimensions published with a unit error in the listing

    A 12 V 140 Ah AGM leisure battery quoted at 850 A to EN, described as gas-tight and suitable for indoor use, with a deep-discharge protection named.

    Best for: A motorhome with a mover, where the high current figure is the relevant one.

    ≈ €183

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  • EXTRALINK 12 V 100 Ah AGM, deep cycle

    100 Ah at 12 V · AGM, sealed and maintenance-free · over 600 cycles at 50 % DoD · self-discharge under 3 % a month · −20 °C to +50 °C · M8 terminals · 330 × 172 × 217 mm · 22.5 kg

    A 12 V 100 Ah sealed AGM leisure battery rated for over 600 cycles at 50 % depth of discharge, with a published temperature range and a self-discharge figure.

    Best for: A garden building or a standby installation where the battery sits for long periods between uses.

    ≈ €120

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Motorhome batteries

3

  • Electronicx Caravan Edition 12 V 120 Ah C100 AGM

    120 Ah C100 at 12 V · AGM, sealed and gas-tight · over 600 cycles · suitable indoors · vibration-resistant · named for inverters and movers

    A 12 V 120 Ah sealed AGM battery rated at the C100 hour rate and for over 600 cycles, described as gas-tight and therefore suitable for installation inside a vehicle.

    Best for: A caravan needing more capacity than 100 Ah, where the tray has already been measured.

    ≈ €160

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  • Exakt EX100AGM, 12 V 100 Ah C100 AGM VRLA

    100 Ah C100 at 12 V · AGM VRLA, valve-regulated and maintenance-free · deep-cycle construction · round standard posts, positive on the right · 278 × 175 × 190 mm · supplied ready to use

    A 12 V 100 Ah valve-regulated AGM battery rated at the C100 hour rate, published with dimensions, post type and polarity, and supplied ready to use.

    Best for: A straight AGM replacement in a motorhome where the existing charger profile already suits lead-acid.

    ≈ €120

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  • SOLIS SB100SMF, 12 V 100 Ah C100 sealed

    100 Ah C100 at 12 V · sealed maintenance-free lead · 24 A maximum charge current · float 13.6–13.8 V, maximum charge 14.7–14.8 V · over 600 cycles to DIN · positive on the right · 278 × 175 × 190 mm

    A 12 V 100 Ah sealed lead battery rated at the C100 hour rate, published with a maximum charge current and both float and charge voltages — the only battery in this catalogue to give them.

    Best for: Anyone setting up a charger properly, because it is the one battery here whose voltages are published.

    ≈ €95

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Folding solar panels

4

  • ECO-WORTHY 200 W ETFE folding panel, 7.8 kg

    200 W peak · conditions not stated · ETFE laminate · up to 23 % cell efficiency, 95 % light transmission · no voltage published · XT60, DC7909, DC8020 and MC4 · 64 × 53.2 × 5 cm folded · 7.8 kg · −20 °C to 80 °C

    A 200 W ETFE folding panel with a three-in-one output cable and an integrated stand, published with folded dimensions, weight and an operating temperature range.

    Best for: A fixed camp or a garden where the panel is carried once and left, rather than moved daily.

    ≈ £194 / €170

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  • Ecosonique Technology 100 W folding panel, 2.75 kg, six-panel design

    100 W peak · conditions not stated · CPC A+ monocrystalline · 23.5 % surface efficiency · 20 V DC output · QC3.0 24 W and PD3.0 45 W · XT60, Anderson, DC7909, DC5525, DC35135, DC8020 · 39.8 × 26.5 × 7.5 cm folded · 2.75 kg

    A 100 W folding panel supplied with six DC adapters and a 3 m extension lead, weighing 2.75 kg folded, with a 20 V DC output alongside USB-A and USB-C.

    Best for: Someone with an existing power station who does not yet know which connector it takes.

    ≈ €99

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  • Husgw 100 W folding panel with two USB outputs

    100 W peak · conditions not stated · monocrystalline · up to 23 % · no voltage published · USB-A 5 V 2.4 A and USB-C 5 V 3 A · folded size not published · no ingress rating

    A 100 W monocrystalline folding panel with one USB-A and one USB-C output, quoted at up to 23 % efficiency, whose listing publishes no voltage, no dimensions and no ingress rating.

    Best for: Charging phones, tablets and cameras directly, away from any power station.

    ≈ €70

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  • Yinleader 200 W fabric folding panel, IP67, six carabiners

    200 W peak · conditions not stated · 22 % cells · no voltage published · 1 m lead with MC4 adapter set · DC5521, DC7909, Anderson, XT60 · IP67 · frameless fabric construction

    A 200 W frameless fabric folding panel rated IP67 that hangs from six carabiners instead of standing on a frame, supplied with a 1 m lead and an MC4 adapter set.

    Best for: A van or a tent pitch where the panel must hang rather than stand.

    ≈ £132 / €119

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Rigid solar panels

5

  • ECO-WORTHY 2 × 200 W flexible ETFE panels, 24 V, 18BB

    2 × 200 W peak · N-type 18-busbar cells, 25 % stated · voltages not published · temperature coefficient not published · frameless flexible · ETFE with 95 % transmission · dimensions not published · bypass diodes fitted

    A pair of 200 W flexible ETFE panels with 18-busbar N-type cells and integrated bypass diodes, fitted with six stainless eyelets and six straps each.

    Best for: A van roof or a curved cabin top where a framed module cannot sit flat.

    ≈ £203 / €210

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  • NAHUI 2 × 450 W bifacial N-type 16BB, glass-glass

    2 × 450 W peak · N-type half-cell 16BB SMBB · voltages not published · temperature coefficient not published · reinforced aluminium frame · 1.6 + 1.6 mm tempered double glass · 5400 Pa front, 2400 Pa rear · German fire class A · 30-year warranty · EL tested

    A pair of 450 W bifacial N-type modules with 16 busbars and half cells, published with front and rear mechanical loads, a German fire class and a thirty-year warranty.

    Best for: A snowy or windy site where the mechanical load figures are the deciding specification.

    ≈ €200

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  • Solarway 460 W bifacial glass-glass N-TOPCon, 1762 × 1134 × 30 mm

    460 W peak with a 0–5 W positive tolerance · N-TOPCon · voltages not published · optimised coefficient, figure not given · 1762 × 1134 × 30 mm · glass-glass · 0.40 % annual degradation, 87.4 % after 30 years · 25-year product and 30-year linear performance warranty

    A 460 W bifacial N-TOPCon module published with dimensions, an annual degradation rate, a thirty-year performance warranty and certification to IEC 61215, IEC 61730 and IEC 61701.

    Best for: A balcony or roof installation where the module will still be there in twenty years and the warranty terms are part of the purchase.

    ≈ €200

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  • SUNNIVA 460 W bifacial glass-glass N-type, full black

    460 W peak · N-type TOPCon · voltages not published · temperature coefficient named but not given · black frame · double tempered glass · dimensions not published · IP68

    A 460 W bifacial glass-glass module using N-type TOPCon cells in a full black finish, rated IP68, whose listing claims up to 30 % extra yield from the rear face.

    Best for: A balcony rail or a flat roof where the rear face sees reflected light and the module will be bought on appearance.

    ≈ €109

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  • VALE 450 Wp bifacial glass-glass, full black

    450 Wp peak · bifacial glass-glass · voltages not published · temperature coefficient not published · frame not described · glass-glass · dimensions not published · warranty not stated

    A 450 Wp bifacial glass-glass module in a full black finish, described as waterproof and fire-resistant, with a listing of two technical bullets.

    Best for: A price-led balcony purchase where the module will be paired with an inverter someone else has already chosen.

    ≈ €119

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Balcony solar kits

6

  • Kleines Kraftwerk 450 Wp flexible kit, 2 × 225 W, with an 800 W inverter

    2 × 225 W flexible, 115.9 × 100.9 × 0.3 cm each · 800 W micro-inverter · cap not stated · 5 m connection cable, socket type not named · metal cable ties supplied, no drilling · app-readable inverter · registration duties not stated

    A 450 Wp flexible balcony kit with two ultra-thin modules fixed by metal cable ties rather than brackets, and an 800 W micro-inverter readable from an application.

    Best for: A rented balcony with an unusual shape, where nothing may be drilled and the fixings have to come in the box.

    ≈ €299

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  • SUNNIVA 1000 W bifacial kit with a DEYE 800 W inverter

    2 × 500 Wp bifacial glass-glass · 800 W DEYE micro-inverter · limited to 800 W under German Solarpaket 1 · plug-ready, socket type not named · NO mounting hardware supplied · monitoring not described · NA protection integrated

    A 1000 Wp bifacial balcony kit with a DEYE 800 W micro-inverter limited to the German 800 W ceiling, supplied with cables but explicitly without mounting hardware.

    Best for: A German installation where the buyer has already chosen a mounting system and wants glass-glass modules.

    ≈ €212

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  • Solarway 1000 Wp kit with an EcoFlow Stream 800 W micro-inverter

    2 × 500 W bifacial glass-glass N-type · EcoFlow Stream 800 W micro-inverter · set to 800 W output, described as approval-free in Germany · 5 m socket cable, plug type not named · 4 MC4 extension leads, no brackets · EcoFlow app over WiFi · registration duties not stated

    A 1000 Wp bifacial kit with an EcoFlow Stream 800 W micro-inverter, four MC4 extension leads and a 5 m mains cable, monitored through the EcoFlow application.

    Best for: A German balcony where the panels should keep the inverter at its ceiling through a cloudy morning.

    ≈ €380

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  • VALE 900 Wp bifacial kit with an EcoFlow Stream inverter

    2 × 450 Wp bifacial · EcoFlow Stream, up to 800 W · cap not stated as a rule · 5 m AC cable, socket type not named · cable supplied, brackets not mentioned · WiFi and Bluetooth · registration duties not stated

    A 900 Wp bifacial balcony kit built around an EcoFlow Stream micro-inverter with two MPPT trackers, IP67 and wireless monitoring, supplied with a 5 m AC cable.

    Best for: A balcony where the two modules will face different directions and the owner wants wireless monitoring out of the box.

    ≈ €299

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  • CALEX 220 W semi-flexible kit with a 400 W micro-inverter

    220 W panels · 400 W micro-inverter · cap not stated · plug type not named · fixed mounting to railings, no hardware listed · app monitoring · registration duties not stated

    A 220 W semi-flexible balcony kit with a 400 W micro-inverter, rated IP67 for permanent outdoor use, with app monitoring and a stated average of 150 kWh a year.

    Best for: A curved balcony railing where a rigid module will not sit flat, in a country whose rules the buyer has already checked.

    ≈ €120

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  • VESKA 1000 W bifacial kit with an 800 W WiFi inverter

    1000 W bifacial glass-glass · 800 W micro-inverter · described as approval-free in Germany · plug and play, socket type not named · mounting hardware not listed · WiFi module with app · registration duties not stated

    A 1000 W bifacial glass-glass balcony kit with an 800 W WiFi micro-inverter, described as connectable in minutes and monitored in real time from a phone.

    Best for: A German balcony where the owner wants monitoring built in and will source brackets separately.

    ≈ €299

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Solar bags

6

  • DOKIO 160 W folding monocrystalline panel with a controller

    160 W peak · folding monocrystalline · integrated 12 V charge controller with 2 USB ports · USB outputs · controller protects against overload, short circuit, over-voltage and reverse polarity · folded size not published · weight not published · weather resistance not rated

    A 160 W folding monocrystalline panel supplied with a 12 V charge controller carrying two USB ports and four named protections.

    Best for: A 12 V battery on a boat or in a garden shed, where the supplied controller is the whole point.

    ≈ £100 / €110

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  • enjoy solar Helios 200 W 12 V, 182 mm cells, 10 busbars

    200 W Pmax · 182 mm cells, 10 busbars · polymer composite, hail tested · MC4 with 4 mm² double-insulated cable · no integrated controller · 6.54 kg · Vmp 17.40 V, Imp 11.50 A, Voc 20.40 V, Isc 12.07 A · IP67 junction box · −10 °C to +60 °C · IEC 61215 and IEC 61730

    A 200 W folding panel that publishes all five of its electrical figures — Pmax, Vmp, Imp, Voc and Isc — together with an operating range and two IEC certifications.

    Best for: Anyone building a real system, because it is the one folding panel whose string can be calculated before it is bought.

    ≈ £213 / €160

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  • FlexSolar 60 W folding charger, six panels, 2.9 kg

    60 W peak · six-fold · PET surface over monocrystalline A+ cells · 3 USB and 1 DC output · no integrated controller · 35 × 23 × 5.6 cm folded · about 2.9 kg · waterproof, no rating code

    A 60 W six-fold solar charger with three USB outputs and a DC output, whose listing states plainly that it delivers 30 to 40 W under light cloud.

    Best for: Charging phones, a tablet and a small station directly, where honesty about cloudy-day output matters more than peak wattage.

    ≈ $76 / £66 / €80

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  • Renogy 200 W solar blanket, eight-fold, 4 kg

    200 W peak · eight-fold · ETFE laminate · 2 m cable, 1 USB-C and 2 USB-A · no integrated controller · folds to rucksack size · 4 kg · IP65, −10 °C to 65 °C

    A 200 W eight-fold solar blanket weighing 4 kg, with a 2 m lead for stations and 12 V or 24 V batteries plus three USB ports, rated IP65.

    Best for: Anyone carrying a 200 W panel any distance, where every kilogram counts.

    ≈ €189

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  • Watt2Go 110 W folding panel with carrying bag

    110 W peak · folding · material thickness described, not specified · connectors not named · no integrated controller · folded size not published · weight not published · weather resistance not stated

    A 110 W folding panel supplied with a carrying bag, whose listing describes German manufacturing standards and customer service without publishing a single technical figure beyond the wattage.

    Best for: Nothing this page can identify from the listing, which is the finding rather than a criticism of the product.

    ≈ €198

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  • WATTSTUNDE WS140SF SunFolder+ 140 Wp with a Victron MPPT 75/15

    140 Wp peak · folding solar bag · Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 included · Anderson connector on a 5 m lead · integrated MPPT controller for 12 V and 24 V · folded size not published · weight not published · weather resistance not stated

    A 140 Wp folding solar bag supplied as a complete set with a Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 controller, battery cables and a 5 m Anderson lead.

    Best for: A van that wants a complete, named, documented charging chain rather than a panel and a question.

    ≈ €384

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Micro-inverters

7

  • CNCOB 800 W grid-tied micro-inverter, 2 × 400 W MPPT

    800 W · 2 independent MPPT at 400 W each · limits not published · 2 MPPT · VDE and EMC certified · app monitoring · IP67 · warranty not stated

    An 800 W grid-tied micro-inverter with two 400 W MPPT channels, VDE and EMC certification, lightning protection and an 800 V supercapacitor, at a stated 96 % conversion efficiency.

    Best for: A two-panel installation where each panel is around 400 W and the per-channel limit is the deciding figure.

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  • APsystems EZ1-M 800 W, two MPPT, 16–60 V input

    800 W maximum output · 2 input channels · 16–60 V operating, 60 V maximum, 2 × 20 A maximum input · 2 independent MPPT · VDE certified with an integrated relay · WiFi and Bluetooth · ingress rating not published · warranty not stated

    An 800 W APsystems micro-inverter and the only one in this family to publish its input window: 28 to 45 V at the maximum power point, 16 to 60 V operating, 60 V maximum.

    Best for: Anyone who wants to check their panels against the inverter before buying either.

    ≈ €126

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  • MARSTEK 800 W micro-inverter, 2026 revision

    800 W · 2 MPPT inputs · limits not published · MPPT efficiency 99.8 %, peak 96.5 % · grid standard not named · monitoring not described · IP67 · MC4 plug and play

    An 800 W micro-inverter with two independent MPPT channels quoted at 99.8 % tracking efficiency and 96.5 % peak conversion, with MC4 connectors and IP67 protection.

    Best for: A straightforward two-panel balcony where monitoring is not wanted and MC4 is what the panels have.

    ≈ €90

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  • Marstek M2-800, 800 W, two MPPT, with a 5 m lead

    800 W maximum output at 230 V · 2 inputs · limits not published · 2 MPPT · grid standard not named · Bluetooth and WiFi · IP67 · warranty not stated

    An 800 W micro-inverter supplied with a 5 m Schuko lead, rated IP67, with two MPPT inputs and both Bluetooth and WiFi monitoring.

    Best for: A buyer who wants the lead in the box and will get the datasheet from Marstek separately.

    ≈ €87

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  • EcoFlow Stream micro-inverter, 800 W, two MPPT

    800 W · 2 panel inputs · limits not published · 2 MPPT · grid standard not named · WiFi with the EcoFlow app · ingress rating not published · 15-year manufacturer warranty

    An 800 W EcoFlow Stream micro-inverter for two panels with WiFi monitoring through the EcoFlow application and a stated fifteen-year manufacturer warranty.

    Best for: A balcony already using EcoFlow equipment, where one application covers the inverter and the battery.

    ≈ €110

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  • Hoymiles HMS-800W-2T, 800 W, two MPPT, with a 5 m lead

    800 W · 2 PV modules · 6000 V surge protection · 2 MPPT at 99.8 % · VDE conform · integrated WiFi DTU · IP67 (NEMA 6) · warranty not stated

    An 800 W Hoymiles micro-inverter for two modules with an integrated WiFi data unit, 6000 V surge protection, an IP67 NEMA 6 housing and stated VDE conformity.

    Best for: A German or Austrian balcony where VDE conformity is the deciding line, and the 5 m cable is wanted in the box.

    ≈ €120

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  • DEYE SUN-M80G4-EU-Q0, 800 W, two MPPT

    800 W rated AC · 2 inputs · limits not published · 2 independent MPPT · grid standard not named · WiFi 2.4 GHz · IP67 · warranty not stated

    An 800 W micro-inverter with two independent MPPT inputs, a stated peak efficiency of 96.5 % and MPPT efficiency above 99 %, in an IP67 fanless housing.

    Best for: A buyer who already knows their panels suit the unit and wants the DEYE at the lowest price.

    ≈ €64

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Hybrid inverters

4

  • Anjfylque 6200 W hybrid, 48 V, 120 A MPPT, 500 V PV maximum

    6200 W continuous, surge not stated · PV up to 500 V, 6500 W array · 120 A MPPT · 48 V lithium · transfer time not published · BMS compatibility named without protocol · efficiency not published

    A 6200 W pure sine hybrid inverter for 48 V lithium banks with a 120 A MPPT controller, a 6500 W PV ceiling, grid feed-in and eight named protections.

    Best for: A 48 V lithium bank where the inverter must also work on days the battery is disconnected.

    ≈ €269

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  • VEVOR 6 kW hybrid, 48 V, 120 A MPPT

    6000 W pure sine continuous, surge not stated · MPPT range not published · 120 A charging · 48 V lithium, lead-acid and others · transfer time not published · WiFi monitoring, protocol not named · efficiency described, not published

    A 6000 W two-in-one hybrid inverter and controller for 48 V systems, charging at up to 120 A and supporting lithium, lead-acid and other battery types, with WiFi monitoring.

    Best for: A 48 V installation whose array is already sized and whose owner will obtain the datasheet before wiring.

    ≈ $396 / £307 / €279

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  • DATOUBOSS 6200 W hybrid, 48 V, 120 A MPPT, 8500 W array

    6200 W battery output, 6500 W PV inverter power, 8500 W array supported, surge not stated · PV open-circuit ceiling published · 120 A MPPT · 48 V · transfer time not published · protocols not published · efficiency not published

    A 6200 W hybrid inverter for 48 V systems rated for a 6500 W PV inverter power and an 8500 W array, with integrated surge and lightning protection and an LCD diagnostic display.

    Best for: A large off-grid array where oversizing the panels against the inverter is deliberate.

    ≈ €328

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  • Y&H 3200 W hybrid, 24 V, 80 A MPPT, 450 V PV maximum

    3200 W / 3200 VA continuous, surge not stated · PV 55–450 V, start above 60 V · 80 A MPPT charge, AC charger included · 24 V battery · transfer time not published · protocols not published · efficiency not published

    A 3200 W pure sine hybrid inverter for 24 V systems with an 80 A MPPT controller, a 3000 W PV input rated to 450 V, and four charging modes.

    Best for: A 24 V off-grid installation where the PV string voltage is already known and needs an inverter to match.

    ≈ £244 / €209

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Pure sine wave inverters

8

  • BESTEK 300 W pure sine, 12 V to 230 V, 700 W peak

    pure sine · 300 W continuous, 700 W peak, duration not stated · idle consumption not published · efficiency not published · 12 V input with a 40 A fuse · short circuit, temperature, under and over-voltage · variable-speed cooling fan

    A 300 W pure sine inverter with a 700 W peak, a built-in 40 A fuse, a 38 W USB-C fast-charging port and a variable-speed cooling fan.

    Best for: A car where the load is a laptop and phones, and where the cigarette lighter socket rating has been checked first.

    ≈ €66

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  • ETREPOW 1000 W pure sine, 12 V to 230 V, 2000 W peak, with remote

    pure sine · 1000 W continuous, 2000 W peak, duration not stated · idle consumption not published · efficiency not published · 12 V input · eight protections named · fan starts above 40 °C, metal case

    A 1000 W pure sine inverter with a wired remote control, dual displays showing input voltage and output power, and a fan that starts only above 40 °C.

    Best for: An installation where the inverter lives under a seat or in a locker and has to be switched from the cabin.

    ≈ £144 / €144

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  • Green Cell 300 W pure sine, 12 V to 230 V, 600 W peak

    pure sine · 300 W continuous, 600 W peak, duration not stated · idle consumption not published · efficiency not published · 12 V input · protections named without a list · cooling not described

    A 300 W pure sine inverter with a 600 W short-term peak, mains sockets and a USB port for small devices, sold with safety certifications named but not identified.

    Best for: Occasional use from a car battery where the loads are small and the inverter is switched off between them.

    ≈ €49

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  • JIGUUN 500 W pure sine, 12 V to 230 V, 1000 W peak

    pure sine · 500 W continuous, 1000 W peak, duration not stated · idle consumption not published · conversion efficiency above 92 % · 12 V input · overload, over-voltage, under-voltage, short circuit, over-heating · quiet high-speed fan, soft start

    A 500 W pure sine inverter with a 1000 W peak, two 30 W USB-C PD ports and two QC 3.0 ports, quoted at above 92 % conversion efficiency with soft-start technology.

    Best for: A van or a car where laptops and phones are the main loads and the USB ports do most of the work.

    ≈ €60

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  • TAGEEBLU 400 W pure sine, 12 V to 230 V, 700 W peak

    pure sine · 400 W continuous, 700 W peak, duration not stated · idle consumption not published · efficiency not published · 12 V input · under and over-voltage, over-temperature, overload, short circuit, earth fault · intelligent cooling in an aluminium case

    A 400 W pure sine inverter with a 700 W starting peak, an aluminium case and an earth fault indicator, whose listing contains a contradictory output voltage.

    Best for: A vehicle installation where an earth fault indicator is wanted and the output voltage has been confirmed with the seller.

    ≈ €43

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  • Renogy 2000 W pure sine, 12 V to 230 V, 4000 W peak, with mains priority

    pure sine · 2000 W continuous, 4000 W peak, duration not stated · idle consumption not published · efficiency not published · 12 V input · under and over-voltage, over-temperature, overload, short circuit, self-diagnosis · cooling fan · 48.2 × 22 × 9.2 cm, 4.8 kg

    A 2000 W pure sine inverter with a built-in mains priority changeover, two European sockets, a self-diagnosis system and published dimensions and weight.

    Best for: A motorhome on a hookup that should switch to battery without the fridge noticing.

    ≈ €209

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  • technaxx 2000 W pure sine, 12 V to 230 V, 4000 W peak, TÜV Rheinland

    pure sine · 2000 W continuous, 4000 W peak, duration not stated · idle consumption not published · efficiency not published · 12 V input with automatic low-voltage shutdown · TÜV Rheinland certified, multiple protections · integrated fan

    A 2000 W pure sine inverter certified by TÜV Rheinland, with two mains sockets, USB-A QC 3.0 and USB-C, an LCD display and automatic shutdown at low battery voltage.

    Best for: A motorhome running a coffee machine or a small fridge, where a named certification body matters.

    ≈ $286 / €166

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  • Victron Energy 500 VA pure sine, 12 V to 230 V, 900 W peak

    pure sine · 500 VA continuous, 900 W peak, duration not stated · 1 W in zero-load ECO mode · high efficiency, figure not published · 12 V input · protections not listed · Hybrid HF technology, cooling not described

    A 500 VA pure sine inverter drawing a stated 1 W in zero-load ECO mode, with a VE.Direct communication port and a high starting capability for motor loads.

    Best for: A van or boat where the inverter stays switched on and the idle draw is the deciding specification.

    ≈ £134 / €120

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12 V to 230 V converters

7

  • Green Cell 500 W pure sine, 12 V to 230 V, 1000 W peak

    500 W continuous, 1000 W peak · PURE sine, unusually for this family · input current not published · cable not specified · fusing not published · no mounting described · no remote · protections claimed without a list

    A 500 W pure sine converter with a 1000 W short-term peak and a USB port — a true sine unit sold under the general converter term rather than in the sine wave family.

    Best for: Someone who wants a true sine output at converter money and will accept an unspecified sheet.

    ≈ €37

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  • Halorin 900 W continuous, 2000 W peak, 12 V or 24 V

    900 W continuous, 2000 W peak · modified sine · input current not published · cable not specified · fusing not published · battery clamps or cigarette lighter · no remote · over-heating, overload, over and under-voltage, over-current, short circuit, over-charge

    A converter titled 2000 W that delivers 900 W continuously, accepting both 12 V and 24 V input, connectable by battery clamps or a cigarette lighter plug.

    Best for: A 24 V vehicle where the clamps go straight to the battery and the socket lead stays in the box.

    ≈ €53

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  • Odoga 300 W modified sine, 12 V to 230 V, with USB-C

    300 W output · modified sine · input current not published · cable not specified · internal and external fuses · no mounting described · no remote · short circuit, overload, over and under-voltage, over-temperature

    A 300 W modified sine converter with a 230 V socket and 3 A USB-C and USB-A ports, whose listing states in capitals which appliances it must not run.

    Best for: A car where a laptop and phones are the whole load and the limits have been read.

    ≈ €35

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  • solartronics NM1500, 1500 W, 12 V, 3000 W peak for at least 20 ms

    1500 W continuous, 3000 W peak held for at least 20 ms · modified sine · input current not published · connection cables included · fusing not published · no mounting described · remote NOT fitted · overload, short circuit, reverse polarity, over and under-voltage

    A 1500 W modified sine converter for lead, AGM and gel batteries, and the only product in this catalogue to publish the duration of its peak — at least 20 ms.

    Best for: Starting a motor load from a lead-acid or AGM bank, where the peak duration is the deciding figure.

    ≈ €78

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  • technaxx TE16, 1200 W, 12 V to 230 V, TÜV certified

    1200 W continuous · waveform not stated · input current not published · cable not specified · fusing not published · fixed device bracket for permanent mounting · no remote · overload, short circuit, over-heating with a fan, over and under-voltage

    A 1200 W converter with two Schuko sockets, two USB outputs totalling 3.1 A, a fixed mounting bracket for permanent installation and TÜV certification.

    Best for: A van fit-out where the converter is bolted down once and switched from its own panel.

    ≈ €76

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  • HOSPAOP 1000 W continuous, 2000 W peak, 12 V or 24 V

    1000 W continuous, 2000 W peak · modified sine · input current not published · cable not specified · fusing not published · direct battery connection · no remote · eight protections including reverse polarity

    A converter accepting 12 V or 24 V and delivering 1000 W continuously with a 2000 W peak, with eight protections including reverse polarity and a voltage-monitoring LCD.

    Best for: A van with a 24 V system where reverse polarity protection is wanted on a clamp connection.

    ≈ €57

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  • Yinleader 2000 W continuous, 4000 W peak, 12 V to 230 V

    2000 W continuous, 4000 W peak · modified sine · input current not published · cable not specified · fusing not published · no mounting described · no remote · LCD with fault codes

    A 2000 W modified sine converter with two EU sockets, two USB ports and an LCD showing input and output voltage, load, frequency and fault codes.

    Best for: A camper running two ordinary appliances at once, where a modified sine output is acceptable.

    ≈ €110

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MPPT charge controllers

5

  • Fuhuihe 100 A, 12/24/36/48 V, waterproof, LCD

    100 A charge · maximum PV voltage not published · tracking efficiency not less than 99 % · sealed, gel, flooded and LiFePO4 · LCD with single-touch settings and seven modes · wiring sizes not published · described as waterproof without a rating

    A 100 A controller for 12 to 48 V systems with dual 5 V USB ports, single-touch settings and protection against over-voltage, over-current, over-charge and deep discharge.

    Best for: An outdoor or semi-exposed installation where the protections list is the deciding factor.

    ≈ £45 / €49

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  • POWLSOJX 100 A selectable, 12/24/36/48 V, seven modes

    60/80/100 A selectable · maximum PV voltage not published · MPPT algorithm named, efficiency not published · lead-acid and lithium · backlit LCD with live data and fault codes · wiring sizes not published · three-layer protection

    A controller selectable at 60, 80 or 100 A for 12 to 48 V systems, with seven intelligent modes including dusk-to-dawn operation for street lighting.

    Best for: A street lighting or garden installation where the timing modes do most of the work.

    ≈ £43 / €38

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  • SOGTICPS 100 A, 12/24/36/48 V, 100 V PV maximum

    100 A charge · 100 V maximum PV input · tracking efficiency not less than 99.5 % · sealed, gel, flooded and LiFePO4 · LCD with clock and seven modes · wiring sizes not published · enclosure not rated

    A 100 A controller for 12 to 48 V systems with a published 100 V PV input ceiling, whose listing describes it as combining MPPT and PWM charging technology.

    Best for: A 48 V off-grid array whose string voltage is already known to sit under 100 V.

    ≈ £40 / €36

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  • Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100/20, 20 A, 100 V PV maximum, 12/24/48 V

    20 A charge · 100 V maximum PV input, in the model name · multi-stage adaptive algorithm · presets for common types plus fully custom profiles · Bluetooth with VictronConnect and GX compatibility · wiring sizes not published · enclosure not rated

    A 20 A SmartSolar controller whose model number states its limits — 100 V input, 20 A output — with a multi-stage adaptive algorithm, battery presets and integrated Bluetooth.

    Best for: A system that will grow, where the controller has to fit into a wider monitoring installation later.

    ≈ $79 / £70 / €71

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  • Y&H 40 A, 12 V/24 V, dual USB, LCD

    40 A charge · maximum PV voltage not published · efficiency not published · lead-acid only, described also as suitable for NiMH and Li-ion · LCD with dual USB · wiring sizes not published · enclosure not rated

    A 40 A controller for 12 V and 24 V systems with an LCD and two USB ports, whose own listing describes its MPPT technology as detecting maximum charge current rather than tracking a power point.

    Best for: Nothing this page can recommend with confidence, given the contradiction on its own first line.

    ≈ €18

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PWM charge controllers

4

  • Fuhuihe 20 A PWM, 12 V/24 V, Bluetooth, charge statistics

    20 A charge · 12 V/24 V lead-acid · five standard battery types including LiFePO4 · USB output · Bluetooth with mobile application · display present · over-voltage, over-current, charge short circuit, short circuit · terminals not described

    A 20 A PWM controller with Bluetooth and charge statistics, offering five standard battery types including lithium iron phosphate, with a named iOS application.

    Best for: A small lithium bank on a PWM budget, where the statistics matter more than the current.

    ≈ £30 / €24

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  • Depvko 30 A PWM, 12 V/24 V, with timer

    30 A charge · automatic 12 V/24 V matching · lead-acid ONLY, lithium explicitly excluded · load output with timer · industrial microcontroller · LCD · over-current, short circuit, open circuit, reverse, low voltage, over-charge · terminals not described

    A 30 A PWM controller for 12 V and 24 V systems with a timer, whose third bullet states in capitals that it must NOT be used with lithium or nickel batteries.

    Best for: A small lead-acid installation — a shed, a gate, a caravan — where simplicity is the point.

    ≈ $10 / £10 / €12

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  • Thlevel 30 A PWM, 12 V/24 V, 133 × 70 × 35 mm

    30 A charge · automatic 12 V/24 V identification · lead-acid only · USB output 5 V/2 A · industrial microcontroller with adjustable charge and discharge parameters · no display stated · short circuit, open circuit, reverse, overload · dual MOS reverse-current protection

    A 30 A PWM controller with published dimensions and weight, a 5 V 2 A USB output, adjustable charge and discharge parameters and three-stage PWM management.

    Best for: A tight enclosure where the controller has to fit a measured space and nobody will be reading a screen.

    ≈ €12

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  • YIWUTRADE 80 A, 12 V/24 V, LCD

    80 A charge · 12 V/24 V · battery profiles not published · load output not described · control not described · LCD display · protections not published · terminals not described

    An 80 A solar charge controller for 12 V and 24 V systems with an LCD display, whose listing consists of a single bullet repeating the title.

    Best for: Nothing this page can identify, which is the finding rather than a judgement on the product.

    ≈ £48 / €50

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Connected charge controllers

2

  • ECO-WORTHY 30 A PWM, 12 V/24 V, Bluetooth to 30 m

    30 A charge · PV voltage not published · Bluetooth to a stated 30 m · app monitoring and control · shuts down below 8 V · dual USB 5 V/2.5 A · two weeks of stored data · firmware support not stated

    A 30 A PWM controller with Bluetooth to a stated 30 metres, three-stage charge management, a low-voltage shutdown at 8 V and two weeks of stored performance data.

    Best for: A garden or shed installation where the controller is out of reach and the stored data replaces a visit.

    ≈ £43 / €35

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  • Y&H LTW 30 A PWM, 12/24/36 V, 80 V PV maximum

    30 A rated, 20 A operating · 80 V maximum PV · Bluetooth and WiFi · mobile app monitoring · offline behaviour not described · USB 5 V/1 A · firmware support not stated

    A 30 A PWM controller with both Bluetooth and WiFi, a published 80 V PV ceiling, and separate rated and operating currents of 30 A and 20 A.

    Best for: A 36 V bank where the PV ceiling is the constraint and remote monitoring is wanted over two protocols.

    ≈ £39 / €30

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DC-DC chargers

6

  • ECO-WORTHY 40 A DC-DC with dual input and MPPT, IP65

    40 A output · 12 V dual input · engine detection not described · multi-stage with charge memory · MPPT solar input at 99 % tracking · cable not specified · fuse requirements not published · IP65

    A 40 A DC-DC charger with two inputs — alternator and solar — an integrated MPPT controller at 99 % tracking efficiency, and an IP65 housing.

    Best for: A motorhome locker where the charger will be exposed to damp and has to handle both the alternator and a roof panel.

    ≈ £121 / €130

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  • ECTIVE BB 20C PRO, 20 A adjustable, 12 V to 12 V

    5, 10, 15 or 20 A selectable · 12 V to 12 V · engine detection not described · AGM, gel, flooded and LiFePO4, for 10–200 Ah banks · no solar input · cable not specified · fuse requirements not published · Bluetooth, CI-Bus and CAN-Bus

    A 20 A DC-DC charger with the output current selectable at 5, 10, 15 or 20 A, Bluetooth monitoring and both CI-Bus and CAN-Bus interfaces for integration into a caravan system.

    Best for: A caravan with an existing bus system, where the charger should report into it rather than stand alone.

    ≈ €199

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  • Litime 12 V 40 A, 14.6 V output, MPPT, ACC cable

    40 A output · 14.6 V output voltage published · ACC cable for smart and conventional alternators · LiFePO4, AGM, gel, SLA and calcium · MPPT solar at 99 % tracking · cable not specified · fuse requirements not published · NOT waterproof, stated

    A 40 A DC-DC charger with a published 14.6 V output, an ACC cable for both smart and conventional alternators, an integrated MPPT input, and a warning that it is not waterproof.

    Best for: A van with a recent engine, where the alternator is variable and the unit will live inside the habitation space.

    ≈ £165 / €180

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  • Renogy 50 A DC-DC with three-stage MPPT, 12 V

    50 A output · dual charging from alternator or solar · engine detection not described · LiFePO4 named · three-stage MPPT solar input · cable not specified · fuse requirements not published · removable side cover over the terminals

    A 50 A DC-DC charger with three-stage MPPT solar charging, CE, FCC and RoHS certification, and a removable side cover that shields the terminals in transit.

    Best for: A large lithium bank that has to fill quickly on a short drive.

    ≈ £190 / €222

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  • VEVOR 40 A, 520 W, dual input, four voltage modes

    40 A at 520 W, efficiency up to 94 % · four modes: 12→12, 12→24, 24→12, 24→24 V · engine detection not described · LiFePO4, lead-acid, gel, AGM and calcium · solar or alternator dual input · cable not specified · fuse requirements not published · DIP switches for configuration

    A 40 A dual-input charger at a stated 94 % efficiency, supporting four input and output voltage combinations set by DIP switches, with emergency reverse charging.

    Best for: A mixed 12 V and 24 V installation, or a van charging a power station from the alternator.

    ≈ $122

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  • Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart 12/12 V 18 A 220 W, isolated

    18 A output, 220 W · 12 V to 12 V, isolated · engine detection not described · adaptive three-stage, lead-acid and lithium · no solar input · cable not specified · fuse requirements not published · unlimited parallel units

    An isolated 18 A DC-DC charger with an adaptive three-stage algorithm and integrated Bluetooth, which can be paralleled without limit to raise the output.

    Best for: A boat or a vehicle where the two circuits must be electrically separate.

    ≈ $138 / £120 / €127

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LiFePO4 chargers

5

  • CTEK Lithium XS, 12 V 5 A, LiFePO4 5–60 Ah

    5 A charge · absorption not published · float not published, a patented maintenance stage is named · LiFePO4 only, 5–60 Ah charging and up to 120 Ah maintenance · low-temperature behaviour not published · connectors not described · test sequence before charging

    A 5 A charger dedicated to 12 V LiFePO4 batteries, charging packs from 5 to 60 Ah and maintaining up to 120 Ah, with a test sequence that assesses the battery before charging.

    Best for: A motorcycle, a classic car or a small leisure pack that spends months unused.

    ≈ €100

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  • Guanlan 14.6 V 10 A, LiFePO4 only, three-stage

    10 A charge · 14.6 V constant voltage published · float not published · LiFePO4 only, 12 V/12.8 V · low-temperature behaviour not published · connectors not described · over-temperature, output over-voltage, over-current, reverse polarity, output short circuit, overload

    A 14.6 V 10 A charger built only for 12 V LiFePO4 batteries, using a three-stage constant current, constant voltage and full charge sequence with a side cooling fan.

    Best for: A 12 V LiFePO4 bank that wants a charger doing one thing correctly.

    ≈ €40

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  • ECO-WORTHY 12 V/24 V 20 A, automatic detection, 0 V activation

    5, 10, 15 or 20 A selectable · absorption not published · float not published · LiFePO4, AGM, gel and lead-acid with automatic voltage detection · 0 V activation for LiFePO4, low-temperature lead charging named · connectors not described · reconditioning mode for lead

    A 20 A charger for 12 V and 24 V systems with four selectable currents, automatic voltage detection, a 0 V activation function for lithium packs and a lead reconditioning mode.

    Best for: A workshop dealing with both chemistries, and with lithium packs that have been left too long.

    ≈ £87 / €90

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  • Victron Energy Blue Smart 12 V 15 A, IP65, seven-stage

    15 A charge · seven-stage algorithm from bulk to float, voltages not published · float named as a stage · lead-acid and lithium-ion, 12 V and 24 V · low-temperature behaviour not published · CEE 7/17 mains lead · IP65 · forced charge and desulfation for deeply discharged batteries

    A 15 A IP65 charger with a seven-stage algorithm, integrated Bluetooth, and a forced charge function with a built-in desulfator for reviving deeply discharged batteries.

    Best for: A boat or a van locker where the charger lives permanently and is checked from a phone.

    ≈ £145 / €116

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  • YDBAO 10 A, 12 V, LiFePO4 and AGM selectable

    10 A charge · absorption not published · float not published · LiFePO4 and AGM selectable, with summer and winter modes · low-temperature behaviour not published · connectors not described · eight protections including spark prevention

    A 10 A vehicle battery charger with selectable LiFePO4 and AGM modes, an LCD showing voltage, current, progress and temperature, and a pulse repair mode for sulphated lead batteries.

    Best for: A garage where one charger has to serve a lead starter battery and a lithium leisure battery.

    ≈ €20

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Inverter generators

6

  • Güde ISG 1200-1 inverter, 1200 W, 2.8 l tank

    1200 W rated · maximum output not published separately · inverter, waveform not named · 2.8 l tank · up to 6.5 h runtime, load not stated · noise not published · 12.9 kg · 1× 230 V · emissions class not published

    A 12.9 kg inverter generator rated 1200 W with a 2.8 litre tank and a stated runtime of up to 6.5 hours, with low-oil protection and an ECO mode.

    Best for: A campsite or a small site where the generator has to be carried by one person.

    ≈ €241

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  • HYUNDAI HY2300Si, 2.0 kW continuous, 2.2 kW maximum, 21 kg

    2.0 kW continuous · 2.2 kW maximum · pure 230 V sine · tank not published · runtime not published · noise not published · about 21 kg · 2× 230 V 16 A, 12 V DC 5 A, USB · emissions class not published

    A 21 kg inverter generator with 2.0 kW continuous and 2.2 kW maximum output, two mains sockets, a 12 V DC outlet at 5 A and a USB port.

    Best for: A motorhome or a boat where the 12 V outlet is as useful as the mains sockets.

    ≈ €399

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  • K&S BASIC 33i S inverter, 3.3 kW, sound-insulated housing

    3.3 kW · maximum output not published separately · inverter, waveform not named · tank not published · runtime not published · noise not published · weight not published · outlets not listed · emissions class not published

    A 3.3 kW inverter generator in a sound-insulated housing, described as suitable for medical devices and sensitive electronics, with no numerical specification beyond its output.

    Best for: A residential area where the enclosure matters, and where the datasheet will be obtained before purchase.

    ≈ €449

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  • K&S Könner&Söhnen 3000iG S dual fuel, 3.0 kW continuous, 3.3 kW peak, ≤ 2 % THD

    3000 W continuous on petrol · 3300 W peak · pure sine at ≤ 2 % THD · tank not published · runtime not published · about 68 dB, distance not stated · weight not published · outlets not listed · emissions class not published

    A dual-fuel inverter generator running on petrol or LPG, delivering 3000 W continuous and 3300 W peak with a published total harmonic distortion of 2 % or less.

    Best for: A household backup that will sit for a year between uses, where bottled gas avoids stale petrol.

    ≈ €594

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  • Scheppach SG3500i, 3200 W maximum, 3500 W peak, 66 dB

    3200 W maximum · 3500 W peak · pure sine · tank not published · runtime not published · 66 dB, distance not stated · weight not published · 2× 230 V, 2× USB 2.1 A, 1× 12 V · emissions class not published

    A 3500 W peak inverter generator with a 141 cm³ four-stroke engine in an impact-resistant case, two mains sockets, two USB ports and a 12 V outlet, quoted at 66 dB.

    Best for: A workshop or site where 3200 W and a hard case matter more than knowing the fuel schedule.

    ≈ £499 / €523

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  • maXpeedingrods 1800 W running, 2300 W peak, 18.5 kg

    1800 W running · 2300 W peak · pure sine from inverter technology · tank not published · runtime not published · noise not published · 18.5 kg · outlets not listed · emissions class not published

    An 18.5 kg inverter generator delivering 1800 W running and 2300 W peak, with an ECO mode that follows engine speed to the load and a resettable overload breaker.

    Best for: A site where the pure sine output matters and the fuelling schedule is someone else’s problem.

    ≈ €366

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Home backup supplies

3

  • K&S Könner&Söhnen KS 3100iG S dual fuel, 3100 W, 63 dB Lpa at 7 m, parallel cables included

    tank not published · 3100 W, 230 V 50 Hz sine from a microprocessor-controlled inverter module · transfer time not applicable · 16 A socket, 2 USB at 5 V/1 A and 5 V/2.1 A · petrol or LPG, everything for gas supplied · 63 dB Lpa at 7 m, distance STATED · outdoor machine, manual governs

    A 3100 W dual-fuel inverter generator supplied with everything needed to run on LPG, quoted at 63 dB Lpa at 7 metres, with parallel cables included and an eco mode saving up to 50 % of fuel.

    Best for: A household backup kept for years between uses, where bottled gas avoids stale petrol.

    ≈ €699

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  • Kaltmann 2000 W peak, 1800 W continuous, 5.6 l tank, 45–50 dB at 7 m

    tank 5.6 l · 1800 W continuous, 2000 W peak, pure sine · transfer time not applicable — a generator, not a UPS · 230 V socket, USB-A, USB-C, 12 V DC · petrol, parallel operation with a second unit · 45–50 dB at about 7 m, distance STATED · outdoor machine, manual governs

    A 2000 W peak inverter generator with a 5.6 litre tank, up to six hours in eco mode, parallel operation with a second unit, and a noise figure published with its distance.

    Best for: A camping pitch or a garden where noise at the boundary is the constraint.

    ≈ €349

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  • NECESPOW 483.84 Wh LiFePO4, 700 W continuous, 1400 W peak

    483.84 Wh nominal · 700 W continuous, 1400 W peak · transfer time not published · 3 mains sockets, USB-C PD 100 W, USB PD 18 W, 2 USB-A QC3.0 · mains and 12–28 V solar to 180 W, full in 3.5 h · silent · indoor use implied, not stated

    A 483.84 Wh LiFePO4 station rated 700 W continuous with three mains sockets, a 100 W USB-C output and a solar input specified as 12 to 28 V up to 180 W.

    Best for: A flat or a house where the backup must run indoors and silently.

    ≈ €246

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Uninterruptible power supplies

6

  • Eaton 3P Ellipse 700 VA / 420 W, off-line, three backed outlets

    700 VA · 420 W · off-line topology, stated · waveform not stated · transfer time not published · runtime not published · 3 Schuko battery-backed plus 1 surge-only · USB · battery replaceability not stated

    A 700 VA off-line UPS rated 420 W with three battery-backed Schuko outlets, one surge-only outlet, USB and a USB charging port.

    Best for: A desk where knowing which socket is backed and which is not decides the wiring.

    ≈ €130

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  • APC Back-UPS BE850G2, 850 VA, eight Schuko outlets

    850 VA · watt rating not published in the listing · topology not stated · waveform not stated · transfer time not published · runtime not published · 8 Schuko with surge protection · software not mentioned · USB-C and USB-A charging ports

    An 850 VA Back-UPS with eight Schuko outlets, surge protection and USB-C and USB-A charging ports, described in a single bullet.

    Best for: A desk with several devices, where the maker’s own datasheet will be consulted before buying.

    ≈ €110

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  • Green Cell PowerProof 2000 VA / 1200 W, 2–6 ms transfer, IEC outlets

    2000 VA · 1200 W · topology not stated · waveform not stated · 2–6 ms transfer time, published · runtime not published as a figure · IEC outlets · software not named · 2× 12 V 9 Ah batteries named

    A 2000 VA UPS rated 1200 W with a published transfer time of 2 to 6 milliseconds, an LCD display and two 12 V 9 Ah batteries named in the listing.

    Best for: Computers and network equipment with IEC leads, where the battery will eventually be replaced rather than the unit.

    ≈ €169

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  • UGREEN NASync US3000, 120 W constant, 0 s switchover

    VA not published · 120 W constant output · topology not stated · waveform not stated · 0 seconds switchover, stated · runtime not published · outlets not listed · UGREEN app with automatic NAS shutdown · battery replaceability not stated

    A 120 W UPS designed around network storage, switching to battery in a stated zero seconds, with an application that shuts the NAS down automatically and restarts it.

    Best for: A UGREEN NAS that must shut down cleanly rather than lose a transfer.

    ≈ $118 / £100 / €110

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  • Legrand KEOR PDU, 800 VA / 480 W, 19-inch rack, 2U

    800 VA · 480 W · topology not stated · waveform not stated · transfer time not published · up to 15 minutes bridging · 8× Schuko CEE7/3 · Linux and Windows compatible software · battery replaceability not stated

    A combined rack power distribution unit and UPS occupying two rack units, rated 800 VA and 480 W, with eight outlets and up to fifteen minutes of bridging time.

    Best for: A small rack where two units of height are the constraint and distribution and backup must share them.

    ≈ £277 / €213

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  • Master U-Power 650 VA, 360 W, two Schuko outlets

    650 VA · 360 W · topology not stated · waveform not stated · transfer time not published · 10 min for a PC, 40 min for a modem-router · 2 Schuko · software not mentioned · battery described as easily replaceable

    A 650 VA UPS rated 360 W with two Schuko outlets, quoted at ten minutes for a PC or forty for a modem and router, with a battery described as easy to replace.

    Best for: A router and a modem that should survive a brief cut, where the ten-minute PC figure is a bonus.

    ≈ €42

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Power banks

9

  • Anker 20 000 mAh, 87 W total, 65 W on one port, integrated cable

    20 000 mAh · watt-hours not published · 87 W total, 65 W maximum on a single device · protocols not named · THREE devices at 87 W total with a 65 W per-device maximum — the only published sharing here · pass-through not stated · self-recharge in 1.5 hours with a 65 W supply · airline-approved, no figure given

    A 20 000 mAh power bank delivering 87 W across three devices with up to 65 W to one of them, recharging itself in a stated 1.5 hours from a 65 W supply.

    Best for: A laptop and two phones from one bank, where the split actually matters.

    ≈ $66 / £40 / €40

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  • Baseus FC11, 20 000 mAh, 45 W, two integrated USB-C cables

    20 000 mAh · watt-hours not published · 45 W · protocols not named individually · two integrated cables, sharing not published · pass-through not stated · recharge time not published · 10.9 × 6.6 × 3.0 cm, 363 g

    A 20 000 mAh power bank with two integrated USB-C cables at 45 W, published with its dimensions and weight, in a slim format for everyday carrying.

    Best for: Two USB-C devices carried daily, where the cables should be part of the bank.

    ≈ £34 / €33

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  • Intenso XS20000, 20 000 mAh, USB-C and USB-A

    20 000 mAh · watt-hours not published · output power not published · protocols not named · two outputs, sharing not published · pass-through not stated · recharge time not published · carriage limits not stated

    A 20 000 mAh power bank with USB-A, USB-C and micro-USB connections, charging two devices at once, from a maker with a long-established European presence.

    Best for: Older equipment with micro-USB, where the charge rate is not the point.

    ≈ €18

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  • INIU 45 W, 20 000 mAh, integrated USB-C cable

    20 000 mAh · watt-hours not published · 45 W · PD and QC · integrated cable plus ports, sharing not published · pass-through not stated · recharge time not published · carriage limits not stated

    A 20 000 mAh power bank delivering up to 45 W over PD and QC with an integrated USB-C cable, built on a cell technology the maker calls TinyCell.

    Best for: A phone and a small laptop, where 45 W is the difference between topping up and charging.

    ≈ £32 / €27

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  • sahesun 20 000 mAh, 22.5 W, one USB-C and two USB-A

    20 000 mAh · watt-hours not published · 22.5 W · fast charge protocols not named individually · three ports, sharing not published · pass-through not stated · recharge time not published · carriage limits not stated

    A 20 000 mAh power bank with one USB-C and two USB-A ports, a mirrored LCD showing charge from 0 to 100 %, and protection against over-charge, over-voltage and over-current.

    Best for: Charging three devices slowly from one bank in a bag.

    ≈ €13

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  • VRURC 20 000 mAh with four built-in cables, 22.5 W

    20 000 mAh · watt-hours not published · 22.5 W QC3.0 and 20 W PD · four built-in cables, sharing not published · pass-through not stated · recharge time not published · 9.5 × 8.9 × 2.6 cm, 310 g · carriage limits not stated

    A 20 000 mAh power bank with four integrated cables — USB-C, Lightning-compatible, USB-A and micro-USB — charging up to four devices without carrying anything else.

    Best for: A bag where cables get lost and four devices need charging at once.

    ≈ €24

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  • zhanyugo 20 000 mAh, 22.5 W, PD 3.0 and QC 4.0

    20 000 mAh · watt-hours not published · 22.5 W · PD 3.0 and QC 4.0 · port sharing not published · pass-through not stated · recharge time not published · carriage limits not stated

    A 20 000 mAh power bank rated 22.5 W with PD 3.0 and QC 4.0, an LCD charge display, and a listing that names a different brand in its own second bullet.

    Best for: A spare bank for a bag, where the price is the specification.

    ≈ €10

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  • UGREEN Nexode 20 000 mAh, 45 W, integrated USB-C cable

    20 000 mAh · watt-hours not published · 45 W · PD · three devices in parallel, sharing not published · pass-through not stated · self-recharge in 4 hours at 45 W · carriage limits not stated

    A 20 000 mAh power bank delivering 45 W with an integrated USB-C cable, and the only bank in this family to publish how long it takes to recharge itself.

    Best for: Someone who recharges the bank overnight and wants it ready again by lunchtime.

    ≈ $35 / £24 / €27

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  • NOBIS 20 000 mAh, 45 W, PD 3.0 and QC 4.0, four ports

    20 000 mAh · watt-hours not published · 45 W · PD 3.0 and QC 4.0 · four ports, two of them bidirectional, sharing not published · pass-through not stated · recharge time not published · airline-approved, no figure given

    A 20 000 mAh power bank at 45 W with two USB-A and two USB-C ports, both USB-C supporting input and output, charging four devices at once.

    Best for: A household or a family trip where four devices need charging from one bank.

    ≈ $30 / £31 / €28

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Solar power banks

5

  • A ADDTOP 20 000 mAh solar bank with wireless charging

    watt-hours not published · panel area not published · solar recharge time not published · 3 USB fast-charge ports plus wireless · ingress rating not published · torch not described · weight not published

    A 20 000 mAh solar power bank with wireless charging alongside three USB ports, charging up to four devices at once.

    Best for: A bedside or a tent where a phone is dropped onto the bank rather than plugged in.

    ≈ £34 / €30

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  • Bextoo 27 000 mAh solar bank with two cables, 22.5 W

    watt-hours not published · panel area not published · solar recharge time not published · 22.5 W on USB-A and USB-C · ingress rating not published · torch not described · weight not published

    A 27 000 mAh solar power bank supplied with a USB-C input-output cable and a USB-A input cable, charging at 22.5 W.

    Best for: A bag where the cables should come with the bank.

    ≈ €27

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  • JIGA 27 000 mAh solar bank, 22.5 W with PD 20 W

    watt-hours not published · panel area not published · solar recharge time not published · 22.5 W and PD 20 W · ingress rating not published · torch not described · weight not published

    A 27 000 mAh solar power bank with 22.5 W fast charging and PD 20 W, three outputs, and a stated three to five phone charges.

    Best for: A weekend outdoors where three devices need charging and the panel is incidental.

    ≈ €25

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  • elzle 26 800 mAh with four folding monocrystalline panels

    watt-hours not published · four folding monocrystalline panels, area not published · solar recharge time not published · USB-C 5 V/3 A in and out, two USB-A · ingress rating not published · torch not described · weight not published · 8 hours to recharge from mains

    A 26 800 mAh solar power bank with four folding monocrystalline panels, a bidirectional USB-C port at 5 V 3 A, and a stated eight-hour mains recharge.

    Best for: A long trip where the panels can be left unfolded in the sun all day.

    ≈ €36

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  • Vikeri 26 800 mAh solar bank, 55 W output

    watt-hours not published · panel area not published · solar recharge time not published · 55 W output · ingress rating not published · torch not described · weight not published

    A 26 800 mAh solar power bank with a 55 W output and automatic power regulation, whose integrated panel is described as a supplement rather than a charging method.

    Best for: A camping trip where the bank is charged from the mains and the panel is a slow top-up.

    ≈ €20

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USB-C power adapters

7

  • Anker 100 W GaN, three ports, smart display, 6.9 × 5.5 × 3.4 cm

    100 W total · 100 W on any USB-C port, stated · three ports with a 95 W + 5 W low-current mode · Power Delivery profiles not enumerated · PPS not stated · GaN with a folding plug and a smart display · 6.9 × 5.5 × 3.4 cm, 30 % smaller · A 1.5 m USB-C TO USB-C CABLE IS SUPPLIED

    A three-port 100 W GaN charger with a display showing charge state, temperature and per-port output, supplied with a 1.5 m USB-C cable.

    Best for: A bag where the charger, its cable and a look at what it is doing all matter.

    ≈ €46

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  • INIU 100 W, three ports, with a 1.5 m cable included

    100 W total · per-port wattage not published · three devices simultaneously, split not published · Power Delivery profiles not enumerated · PPS not stated · construction not described · 30 % smaller than the original, no dimensions · 100 W USB-C cable included

    A three-port 100 W charger supplied with a 1.5 m 100 W USB-C cable, described as 30 % smaller than an original laptop power supply.

    Best for: Someone who wants one box that works out of it, cable included, without reading a specification.

    ≈ €30

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  • Baseus Enerfill 100 W GaN, PD 3.0, QC 5.0 and PPS

    100 W total · strong single-port output, figure not published · sharing not published · PD 3.0 and QC 5.0 named · PPS supported · GaN with multi-stage protection · ultra-compact, no dimensions · cable not mentioned

    A compact 100 W GaN charger supporting PD 3.0, QC 5.0 and PPS, with a multi-stage protection system described as keeping the case cool under load.

    Best for: A traveller with a mixed set of devices spanning several charging standards.

    ≈ £38 / €34

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  • EF ECOFLOW Rapid Pro 100 W GaN, three ports, X-Guard

    100 W total · per-port wattage not published · shared intelligently, split not published · Power Delivery profiles not enumerated · PPS not stated · GaN with a gravity-lock plug tested to 25 000 insertions · dimensions not published · cable not mentioned

    A three-port 100 W GaN charger with a gravity-lock plug rated for 25 000 insertions and stated to hold 0.6 kg without slipping from the socket.

    Best for: A desk or a hotel room where the charger has to stay in a loose socket.

    ≈ £28 / €26

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  • Mukiya 100 W GaN, single USB-C, flat plug

    100 W total · 100 W on the single port · no sharing — one port only · Power Delivery profiles not enumerated · PPS not stated · GaN II, smaller than a credit card · dimensions not published · cable not included

    A single-port 100 W GaN charger described as smaller than a credit card, delivering its full output through one USB-C port with no sharing to consider.

    Best for: One laptop, carried, where the full 100 W should never be shared.

    ≈ £30 / €25

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  • TOPADRE 100 W GaN, four ports, LED display, PD and PPS

    100 W total · up to 100 W on C1, C2 or C3 used alone · four devices simultaneously, split not published · PD and PPS named · PPS supported · GaN with an LED display · dimensions not published · cable not mentioned

    A four-port GaN charger with three USB-C and one USB-A, an LED display, and up to 100 W on any single USB-C port used alone.

    Best for: A desk where four devices live and one of them occasionally needs everything.

    ≈ €27

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  • UGREEN Nexode 100 W GaN, four ports

    100 W total · 100 W maximum on a single port · four ports, split not published · Power Delivery profiles not enumerated · PPS not stated · GaN, Red Dot award named · dimensions not published · cable not mentioned

    A four-port 100 W GaN charger quoted as taking a 14-inch MacBook Pro from 0 to 50 % in 27 minutes, with a Red Dot design award named.

    Best for: A desk with four devices where the laptop occasionally needs the whole output.

    ≈ €34

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Compressor cool boxes

9

  • AAOBOSI 25 litres, −20 °C to 20 °C, IPX4, 57.2 × 34.5 × 37.8 cm

    −20 °C to 20 °C · daily consumption not published · compressor · battery protection not described · insulation not described · 25 litres, 34 cans, 57.2 × 34.5 × 37.8 cm · noise not published · IPX4 splash resistant

    A 25 litre compressor cool box rated IPX4 against splashing, with published external dimensions and a stated 34-can capacity.

    Best for: An open boat or a pickup bed where the box will be rained on.

    ≈ €199

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  • Arebos 47 litres on wheels, app and LCD touchscreen

    freezing capability stated, range not published · daily consumption not published · compressor · battery protection not described · insulation not described · 47 litres with wheels · noise not published

    A 47 litre compressor cool box on wheels with both app and LCD touchscreen control, more litres than anything else on this shelf.

    Best for: A campsite pitch or a party where the box is wheeled into position and left there.

    ≈ £171 / €220

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  • BELKO ArcticCore 30 litres, to −18 °C, USB power bank function

    down to −18 °C · daily consumption not published · compressor · battery protection mode named, thresholds not published · insulation not described · 30 litres, other sizes available · noise not published

    A 30 litre compressor cool box freezing to −18 °C with app and display control, an energy saving mode, a battery protection mode and a USB port for charging a phone.

    Best for: A camping trip where one cable fewer matters and the box can charge a phone.

    ≈ €180

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  • DOMETIC TropiCool TCX 21, 21 litres, cools 27 °C below ambient and heats to +65 °C

    cools up to 27 °C below ambient, heats to +65 °C · daily consumption not published · thermoelectric with battery protection · deep-discharge and reverse polarity protection named, thresholds not published · insulation not described · 21 litres · noise not published

    A 21 litre box that both cools to 27 °C below ambient and heats to +65 °C, with battery protection against deep discharge and reverse polarity.

    Best for: A journey where warm food matters as much as cold drinks, in a temperate climate.

    ≈ €179

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  • EUHOMY 10 litres, −20 °C to 20 °C, Bluetooth app, 7.2 kg

    −20 °C to 20 °C · daily consumption not published · compressor · battery protection not described · insulation not described · 10 litres, 7.2 kg · described as quiet, no figure

    A 10 litre compressor cool box reaching −20 °C, controlled over Bluetooth, weighing 7.2 kg, quoted at 15 minutes from 20 °C to 0 °C.

    Best for: A car where the box sits on the back seat and has to be carried in and out.

    ≈ €120

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  • KESSER 42 litres, 12/24/230 V, down to −20 °C, app control

    down to −20 °C · daily consumption not published · compressor · battery protection not described · insulation not described · 42 litres · noise not published

    A 42 litre compressor cool box operating on 12, 24 or 230 V, freezing to −20 °C, with app control and a power cooling mode.

    Best for: A lorry or a large van with a 24 V system, where capacity matters more than documentation.

    ≈ €149

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  • Igloo IH45 Hybrid, 43 litres, compressor and thermoelectric

    down to −10 °C on 230 V · daily consumption not published · hybrid compressor and thermoelectric · battery protection not described · insulation not described · 43 litres, 72 cans · noise not published

    A 43 litre hybrid cool box combining a compressor with a thermoelectric system, reaching −10 °C on mains power, holding up to 72 cans.

    Best for: A caravan pitch with a mains hookup, where the box runs on 230 V most of the time.

    ≈ €107

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  • Mobicool FR40, 38 litres, +10 °C to −10 °C, fully hermetic compressor

    +10 °C to −10 °C, adjustable · daily consumption not published · fully hermetic compact compressor · battery protection not described · insulation not described · 38 litres, 61 cans, 9 bottles of 1.5 l · noise not published

    A 38 litre compressor cool box with an adjustable range from +10 °C to −10 °C set on a digital display, using a fully hermetic compact compressor.

    Best for: A motorhome where precise chilling matters more than freezing.

    ≈ €270

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  • WANNYTON 18 litres, 100–240 V AC and 12 V DC

    cooling stated from 20 °C to 0 °C in 14 minutes, range not published · daily consumption not published · compressor · battery protection not described · insulation not described · 18 litres, two compartments · described as quiet, no figure

    An 18 litre compressor cool box with two separate compartments, quoted at 14 minutes from 20 °C to 0 °C, controlled by an LED touchscreen.

    Best for: A car boot where drinks and food should be kept separately.

    ≈ €110

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Solar water pumps

2

  • Marvellous 9 V 1.8 W solar pump, 200 l/h, 18 cm panel

    200 litres per hour · head not published · no curve published · 9 V 1.8 W PET panel, about 18 cm · dry-run protection not described · PET panel, pump material not stated · no fittings listed

    A 9 V 1.8 W solar pump rated at 200 litres per hour with a PET panel of about 18 cm, for fountains, ponds, aquariums and garden irrigation.

    Best for: A pond or an aquarium where water is circulated rather than lifted.

    ≈ €18

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  • Sprifityy 1.5 W solar fountain pump, six nozzles, 3 m cable

    flow not published · head not published · no curve published · runs directly from its own panel, no battery · dry-run protection not described · materials not described · six interchangeable nozzles, 3 m cable

    A 1.5 W solar fountain pump that runs directly from its own panel with no battery, supplied with six interchangeable nozzles and a 3 metre cable.

    Best for: A bird bath or a small ornamental fountain where intermittent operation is acceptable.

    ≈ €12

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Solar lights

7

  • Bowfar Twelve ground lights, 12 LEDs each, 800 mAh NiMH, 120 mAh panel, IP65

    brightness not published · run time not published · 800 mAh NiMH battery · replaceability not stated · 120 mAh panel · light sensor, no motion detection · IP65 · warm white, no figure

    A twelve-pack of solar ground lights with 12 LEDs each, an 800 mAh NiMH battery charged by a 120 mAh panel over six hours, in 304 stainless steel with IP65.

    Best for: A path that needs twelve lights and where the previous set failed at the switch.

    ≈ £32 / €25

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  • CNMTCCO Two stakes, 120 LEDs each on 60 copper wire branches

    brightness not published · run time not published · 800 mAh rechargeable battery · replaceability not stated · panel size not published · no motion detection · ingress rating not published · colour temperature not published

    A pair of decorative solar stakes with 120 LEDs each on 60 flexible copper wire branches, with eight lighting modes and a memory function.

    Best for: A summer party or a border where the effect matters and the specification does not.

    ≈ £10 / €11

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  • GIGALUMI Twelve path lights, 3500 K warm white, IP44, stainless steel and ABS

    brightness not published · run time not published · battery capacity not published · replaceability not stated · panel size not published · no motion detection · IP44 · 3500 K warm white

    A twelve-pack of solar path lights with integrated heads and transparent shades, 3500 K warm white LEDs, in stainless steel and ABS with an IP44 rating.

    Best for: A long path where twelve lights are needed and each one matters less.

    ≈ $24 / £19 / €22

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  • Linkind 800 lm solar spotlight, 22 LEDs, 3000 K, 90° beam, IP65

    800 lumens published · run time not published · battery capacity not published · replaceability not stated · panel size not published · three brightness levels, no motion detection · IP65 · 3000 K warm white

    A solar spotlight producing a stated 800 lumens from 22 LEDs over a 90 degree beam, at 3000 K, with three brightness levels and an IP65 rating.

    Best for: Lighting a wall, a sign or a tree where the light actually has to do something.

    ≈ £53 / €58

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  • ORHOMELIFE Lotus solar ground light, stainless steel and crackle glass, IP65

    brightness not published · run time not published · battery capacity not published · replaceability not stated · panel size not published · no motion detection · IP65 · colour temperature not published, described as amber

    A decorative lotus-shaped solar ground light in vintage stainless steel with amber crackle glass, rated IP65, with petals that can be shaped.

    Best for: A border or a patio where the object is looked at rather than relied on.

    ≈ £18 / €15

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  • Philips Four spotlights, 28 LEDs each, 7500 K cool white, polycrystalline panel

    brightness not published · run time not published · battery described as high capacity, no figure · replaceability not stated · polycrystalline panel, size not published · dusk-to-dawn, no motion detection · ingress rating not published in the bullets · 7500 K cool white

    A four-pack of solar spotlights with 28 LEDs each at 7500 K, using polycrystalline panels chosen for durability and corrosion resistance, switching automatically at dusk.

    Best for: Lighting a wall or a tree where a cool white is wanted rather than a warm one.

    ≈ €20

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  • SonPen Six path lights, warm white, 200 mAh, IP65, stainless stem

    brightness not published · run time not published · 200 mAh battery · replaceability not stated · panel charges in 6–8 hours of direct sun · no motion detection · IP65 · warm white, no figure

    A six-pack of solar path lights with diamond-cut heads, a 200 mAh battery charging in six to eight hours of direct sun, stainless steel stems and IP65.

    Best for: A path edge where six lights are wanted and each needs to survive a winter.

    ≈ £24 / €20

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EV wallboxes

8

  • AIMILER Mobile 11 kW with app, 8–16 A in four steps, 7.6 m, IP66, OLED

    11 kW at 400 V, 16 A · three-phase · 7.6 m Type 2 cable with CEE, portable or wall-mounted · four current steps, app control · no solar surplus charging · OLED display · over-voltage above 120 %, under-voltage below 80 %, over 32 A overload and over-temperature

    A portable or wall-mountable 11 kW charger with app control, four current steps, an OLED display and published protection thresholds for voltage, overload and temperature.

    Best for: A driveway where the supply voltage is known to wander and the thresholds matter.

    ≈ €184

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  • dé Mobile 11 kW, 3-phase CEE, 7 m cable, 6–16 A

    11 kW · three-phase · 7 m Type 2 cable with a CEE plug, not a fixed installation · load management not described · no solar surplus charging · metering not described · protection requirements not stated

    A portable 11 kW charger plugging into an existing CEE socket with a 7 metre Type 2 cable and an adjustable current from 6 to 16 A, supplied with a Schuko adapter.

    Best for: A driveway with an existing three-phase CEE socket and no appetite for an installation.

    ≈ €153

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  • GONEO 11 kW with app and RFID, 7 m cable, IP65, IEC 62196-2

    11 kW at 400 V, 16 A · single and three-phase supported · 7 m Type 2 cable · adjustable current with tariff scheduling · no solar surplus charging · app monitoring · CE and German TÜV, IP65

    An 11 kW charger supporting single and three-phase charging, compatible with all Type 2 vehicles under IEC 62196-2, with app control, RFID, a 7 metre cable and IP65.

    Best for: A property with only single-phase supply now and three phases later.

    ≈ £420 / €340

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  • Anker SOLIX V1 smart charger, 11 kW, solar surplus charging, IP65 and IK10

    11 kW · phases not stated · cable or socket not specified · AI scheduling against prices and solar surplus · solar surplus charging, stated · app consumption data · IP65 and IK10, −30 °C to +50 °C

    An 11 kW smart charger that schedules against electricity prices and solar surplus, rated IP65 and IK10, and specified from −30 °C to +50 °C.

    Best for: A household with its own solar generation and a dynamic tariff.

    ≈ €559

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  • Tera W01, 11 kW, 16 A, 400 V, integrated DC 6 mA protection, 7 m

    11 kW at 400 V, 16 A · three-phase · 7 m cable with a holder · manual or app-scheduled charging · no solar surplus charging · app and on-unit control · integrated DC 6 mA residual current protection with an external Type A breaker required

    An 11 kW charger with integrated 6 mA DC residual current detection and a stated requirement for an external Type A breaker, CE and TÜV certified, with a 7 metre cable and holder.

    Best for: An installation where the electrician needs to know what the charger expects upstream.

    ≈ €280

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  • HEIDELBERG Energy Control Plus, 11 kW, § 14a compliant, 7.5 m, no app

    11 kW · phases not stated · 7.5 m cable · load management across up to 16 networked units, § 14a EnWG compliant with two control options · no solar surplus charging · metering not described · stainless steel front, indoor and outdoor · 5-year warranty

    An 11 kW charger with a stainless steel front and no application, compliant with the German § 14a EnWG requirement for grid operator power reduction, networkable across sixteen units.

    Best for: A German installation subject to grid operator control, or a building with several charging points.

    ≈ €412

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  • VoltBox Mobile 11 kW, 6–16 A in five steps, 7 m cable, IP65

    11 kW at 400 V × 16 A · three-phase · 7 m Type 2 cable with CEE adapter, portable · delayed charging function · no solar surplus charging · metering not described · IP65, −30 °C to 50 °C

    A portable 11 kW charger with current selectable at 6, 8, 10, 13 or 16 A, a delayed charging function, a 7 metre TPU cable and an IP65 rating.

    Best for: A driveway on a time-of-use tariff, where charging should start in the night without anyone getting up.

    ≈ €153

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  • WityCharge 11 kW with app and RFID, 6–16 A, three-phase

    11 kW at 400 V, 16 A · three-phase CEE 16 A · cable or socket not specified in the bullets · current adjustable 6–16 A with scheduled charging · no solar surplus charging · metering not described · RFID access control

    An 11 kW charger with a WiFi antenna specified for garages and cellars, RFID access control, and a charging current adjustable from 6 to 16 A with scheduling.

    Best for: A shared driveway or a communal parking space where access has to be controlled.

    ≈ €254

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Battery monitors

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  • ECO-WORTHY 300 A shunt monitor, 3.5-inch colour touchscreen, 0.5 mA

    shunt-based counting · 300 A shunt · accuracy not published · chemistries not named, custom parameters supported · 3.5-inch colour touchscreen with adjustable brightness · no app named · voltage, current and temperature alarms · 0.5 mA self-consumption, PUBLISHED · installation requirements not described

    A 300 A shunt monitor with a 3.5-inch colour touchscreen and a published self-consumption of 0.5 mA — the only self-consumption figure in this catalogue.

    Best for: A system where the monitor itself must not be part of the standing drain.

    ≈ £61 / €60

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  • Redodo 500 A shunt monitor, 8–120 V, M8 terminals, backlit LCD

    shunt-based counting · 500 A shunt, M8 connection · accuracy not published · LiFePO4, lithium-ion, AGM, gel and lead-acid · backlit LCD · no app named · flashing display and buzzer every 10 seconds at a set threshold · self-consumption not published · 0–9999 Ah capacity range

    A 500 A shunt monitor for 8 to 120 V systems with M8 terminals, five named chemistries, a capacity range to 9999 Ah and a backlit LCD with a buzzer alarm.

    Best for: A large mixed-chemistry installation where the terminal size has to be known in advance.

    ≈ $88 / £81 / €83

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  • Renogy 500 A shunt monitor, 12/24/36/48 V, programmable alarm

    shunt-based counting · 500 A shunt · accuracy described as high, no figure · LiFePO4, AGM, sealed, gel and flooded · display included · no app named · programmable high and low voltage alarm · self-consumption not published · installation requirements not described

    A 500 A shunt battery monitor for 12 to 48 V systems with a programmable high and low capacity alarm, custom battery parameters and a memory that survives a power interruption.

    Best for: A bank whose chemistry is unusual enough to need custom parameters.

    ≈ £54 / €59

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  • Victron Energy SmartShunt 300 A 50 mV, Bluetooth, no display

    shunt-based counting · 300 A, 50 mV shunt · accuracy not published · chemistries not named · NO display — the phone is the display · VictronConnect over Bluetooth · alarms not described · self-consumption not published · VE.Direct plus a second connection for a second battery, midpoint or temperature sensor

    A 300 A shunt monitor with no display of its own, reading out over Bluetooth to VictronConnect, with a VE.Direct port and an input for a second battery or a temperature sensor.

    Best for: An installation already using Victron equipment, where one application covers everything.

    ≈ $70 / £60 / €67

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  • SENTORISE 0–500 A shunt monitor, 8–120 V, IP68, buzzer alarm

    shunt-based counting · 0–500 A shunt · accuracy not published · chemistries not named · LCD showing SOC, voltage, current, power and time remaining · no app named · buzzer alarm every 10 seconds at a user-set level · self-consumption not published · IP68 waterproof and dustproof

    A 0 to 500 A shunt monitor for 8 to 120 V systems rated IP68, with an LCD showing state of charge, voltage, current, power and time remaining, and a user-set low-capacity buzzer.

    Best for: A boat or an exposed locker where the display itself will get wet.

    ≈ $68 / £70 / €80

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