Portable Solar Generator

What you'll need:


1. A solar panel.


Do a search for solar stores online and you'll find a huge array of sizes and wattage panels. For an emergency kit, you'll only need about 13 watts. You are not powering your entire house, just a few basic needs.


2. A battery.


Not a car battery. You'll need a marine battery or perhaps a golf cart battery. These are built to withstand charging and draining over and over and over while car batteries are not designed for such usage.


3. An inverter.


These also come in so many sizes that it can be confusing. For a radio and perhaps a 13 inch television 400-800 watts is appropriate. Ideally, an inverter with standard plug ins and a 12 volt plug in is best if you have any 12 volt appliances.