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Today's best value panels
Jinko 575W Bifacial N-Type
$0.24/W
Werchtay 300W Mono
$0.49/W
ECO-WORTHY 200W Mono
$0.60/W
Renogy 100W 12V
$0.70/W
Rich Solar 200W Mono
$0.72/W
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Jinko 575W Tiger Neo Bifacial
N-Type · 25% efficiency · eBay
$140
$0.24/W
✓ Best value
LiTime 12V 100Ah LiFePO4
Built-in BMS · 4000 cycles
$159
$1.59/Ah
🆕 New
EcoFlow RIVER 2 256Wh
X-Stream charge · 1hr to full
$199
$0.78/Wh
What we compare
Every piece of your off-grid system
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Solar Panels
Mono, bifacial, flexible, portable. Sorted by $/W — the only metric that matters.
60+ panels
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Batteries
LiFePO4 and AGM from Battle Born, Renogy, SOK, LiTime, Dakota Lithium.
25+ products
Power Stations
Jackery, EcoFlow, Bluetti, Anker SOLIX. Compared by $/Wh output.
20+ stations
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Charge Controllers
MPPT and PWM. Victron SmartSolar, Renogy Rover, EPever Tracer.
15+ controllers
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Inverters
Pure sine wave only. AIMS, Giandel, Renogy, Victron. 1000W–5000W.
15+ inverters
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Mounting Hardware
Roof mounts, tilt racks, Z-brackets, ground mounts for all setups.
12+ products
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Cables & Accessories
MC4 connectors, wire kits, battery monitors, breakers, busbars.
15+ products
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Complete Kits
Everything bundled — panels, controller, hardware. Perfect for beginners.
8+ kits
Common questions
Before you buy solar
How do I compare solar panels fairly?
Use $/W (price divided by watts). A 400W panel at $240 ($0.60/W) is worse value than a 200W panel at $100 ($0.50/W). Our tables sort by this metric automatically.
How many panels does my RV need?
Add up your appliances' watt-hours per day, divide by 80% derate, divide by your region's peak sun hours. Or use our free System Designer — it does all this automatically.
LiFePO4 vs AGM — which should I buy?
LiFePO4 for virtually everyone. It gives 80% usable capacity (vs 50% for AGM), lasts 5–10× longer, and weighs 60% less. AGM only wins on upfront cost — it's more expensive per cycle over its life.
Do I need an MPPT or PWM controller?
MPPT for any system over 200W. PWM is fine for small 12V systems under $300 total. MPPT recovers 10–30% more energy and pays for itself in 1–2 years on medium+ systems.
Do I need a pure sine wave inverter?
Yes, for most appliances. Pure sine wave is required for CPAP machines, variable-speed motors, induction cooktops, and any sensitive electronics. Modified sine wave will damage these devices.
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Enter electricity rate, system cost, location, and incentives. Get exact payback year, lifetime savings, and annual chart with degradation.

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Battery Bank Sizer

Calculate exact Ah needed. LiFePO4 vs AGM comparison with real DoD math, cycle life cost comparison, and specific product picks.

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Bundle Builder

Pick any panel, auto-match compatible charge controller, battery, inverter, and wiring — all electrically verified and affiliate-linked.

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Enter system voltage and amps. Get NEC-compliant wire gauge, breaker size, and fuse rating. Prevents fires from undersized wiring.

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Set a target $/W for any panel. Get emailed the instant it drops below your threshold on Amazon or any tracked retailer.

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Enter any US zip code and get real NREL irradiance data — exact peak sun hours per day and month. Know before you size.

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Enter dimensions, get maximum panel count, total wattage capacity, and estimated daily output for your specific location.

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25-Year Solar ROI Calculator

See your exact payback year, lifetime savings, and year-by-year performance — adjusted for panel degradation and electricity rate increases.

Your inputs
System cost $3,500
Monthly electricity bill $150
% of bill solar covers 80%
Annual rate increase 3%
Federal tax credit 30%
Panel degradation/yr 0.5%
Tip: Use the System Designer first to get your exact system cost, then plug it in here.
Your results
Net cost after tax credit
$2,450
Annual savings (year 1)
$1,440
Payback period
1.7 yrs
25-year net profit
$46,800
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Renogy
Panels · Batteries · Controllers · Inverters
ECO-WORTHY
Panels · Batteries · Kits
BougeRV
Panels · Batteries
Jackery
Power Stations · Panels
EcoFlow
Power Stations · Panels
Bluetti
Power Stations · Batteries
Battle Born
LiFePO4 Batteries
LiTime
LiFePO4 Batteries
Dakota Lithium
LiFePO4 Batteries
SOK Battery
LiFePO4 Batteries
Victron Energy
Controllers · Inverters
EPever
MPPT Controllers
Jinko Solar
Commercial Panels
Rich Solar
Panels · Kits
AIMS Power
Inverters
Giandel
Pure Sine Inverters
Anker SOLIX
Power Stations
Werchtay
Budget Panels
Reference
Solar & off-grid glossary
25 terms every buyer should know.
10-Year Lifecycle Cost Comparison
Chemistry Price (100Ah 12V) Usable Cap. Cycle Life Batteries in 10yr 10yr Total Cost
LiFePO4 (LiTime) $159 960Wh (80%) 4,000 cycles $159 ✓ Best
AGM (Weize) $89 600Wh (50%) 300 cycles 13× $1,157
LiFePO4 (Battle Born) $949 960Wh (80%) 3,000 cycles $949
Assumes 1 cycle/day × 365 days/year × 10 years = 3,650 cycles. AGM at 300 cycle life requires replacement every ~10 months. Costs exclude maintenance, shipping, and disposal.
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