EMERGENCY
SOLAR KITS
Grid-down ready. Power stations paired with solar panels for blackouts, hurricanes, winter storms, and long-term preparedness.
Grid-down ready. Power stations paired with solar panels for blackouts, hurricanes, winter storms, and long-term preparedness.
When the grid goes down, a charged power station buys you hours. A power station plus a solar panel buys you indefinite runtime — as long as the sun comes up, you have power. These kits pair a LiFePO4 power station with a compatible solar panel to keep your fridge, phones, medical devices, and lights running through any outage. Our top pick for emergency prep is the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 for its balance of capacity, portability, and dead-simple setup when you are stressed and the lights are off.
Jackery packages the Explorer 1000 v2 with one or two SolarSaga 200W panels for a grab-and-go emergency kit. The magnetic panel pads snap together in seconds — critical when you are setting up in the dark during a storm. 1,070Wh keeps a fridge running for 12+ hours. LiFePO4 chemistry means it holds charge for months in storage without degradation. One-hour wall charge before the storm hits.
If you forgot to charge before the storm (no judgment), the DELTA 2 is your savior — 50 minutes from wall outlet to 80%. Pair it with the EcoFlow 220W bifacial panel for solar recharging during extended outages. The app lets you monitor and control remotely. UPS mode (20ms switchover) means you can leave it plugged in between your wall outlet and your fridge — when power cuts, it seamlessly takes over.
When the power stays out for days, capacity is king. The AC200L at 2,048Wh runs a full-size fridge for 24+ hours on a single charge, and with the PV200 panel replenishing during daylight, you can sustain that indefinitely. Expandable to 8,192Wh with add-on batteries if you want whole-home emergency coverage. The 30A RV outlet is a bonus for generator transfer scenarios.
Goal Zero has been in the portable solar game longer than anyone. The Yeti 1000 Core is their streamlined emergency offering — 983Wh, 1,500W output, and compatibility with their extensive panel ecosystem including the Boulder and Nomad series. Goal Zero panels are built to survive — IP67 rated, aluminum-framed, and ruggedized for actual field use. Premium price, premium reliability.