Solar Generator at Costco

Question

Saw the Wagen Tech Solar E for $699.About the same size of a medium Gen.Very heavy.On wheels, and had 5 each 16 Watt solar panels that unfold.Has built in battery and inverter.Kinda a neat gizmo.... just wondering what you all think?

hitchup · Answer

More affordable than some of the other options also on the market.link

bill_satellite · Answer

80 watts (0.7 amps) for $700?

2oldman · Answer

"Green" for the gullible.  Pass.

pigman1 · Answer

2oldman wrote:"Green" for the gullible.  Pass.Boy, you bet. 1200 watts out of a 135w panel? You must measure the "on" time with a very quick stopwatch. Anyone considering this stuff needs to do a LOT of reading on the internet solar sites.

rexlion · Answer

Kinda heavy, kinda expensive, kinda ridiculous.  Makes my $150 investment (75W panel, Morningstar controller, wire and connector) look pretty good!

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