2026 Will Prowse Approved Solar Products: Which Ones Survived?!

DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse Mar 20, 2026 175 Thousand views
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*Affiliate links for 2026 Will Prowse Approved Products:* *48V Batteries* EG4 and Ruixu: https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/48v-code-compliant-batteries.html deye 10kWh; https://bestsolarbundle.com/products/deye-rw-f10-2-b-battery?ref=WILLIAMPROWSEIV\u0026variant=43680544194602 Ecoworthy UL Listed Server Rack Battery: https://amzn.to/4sWs6Nt Vatrer Server Rack Battery: https://amzn.to/4snv0uN Yixiang 16kWh Horizontal Battery: https://yixiangpower.com/products/pre-sale-yixiang-pre-assembled-stacked-15kw-diy-lithium-battery-box-kitus-stock-estimated-shipping-time-aug-28th-16pcs-eve-314ah-brand-new-grade-a-lifepo4-battery-cellchina-stock?sca_ref=9207522.jYuzmwEjUpH Yixiang 32kWh Horizontal Battery: https://yixiangpower.com/products/pre-sale-yixiang-us-stock-eve-mb56-finished-battery-pack-32kwh-51-2v-16s-628ah-eve-lifepo4-cell-lithium-battery-estimated-shipping-date-dec-20th?sca_ref=9207522.jYuzmwEjUpH *12V Batteries* 314Ah Wattcycle Battery: https://www.wattcycle.com/products/12v-300ah-mini-lifepo4-battery?ref=aaezwkkc Amazon link for battery above: https://amzn.to/3IONCm5 Ecoworthy 280Ah Smart Battery: https://amzn.to/4njNHwy Vatrer 300Ah and 300A Performance Battery: https://amzn.to/40Onn4u Wattcycle Mini: https://amzn.to/4t06cZP Dyness 100Ah: https://amzn.to/4bBh1KB *48V Inverters* 12000XP: https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-12000xp-off-grid-inverter-v2?ref=cPwLcVc0SW-BjN SRNE 5K: https://amzn.to/4lh2o33 SRNE 10K: https://amzn.to/3J9Oyl2 EG4 Flexboss and Gridboss: https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/code-compliant-48v-offgrid-system.html 6000XP: https://www.currentconnected.com/product/eg4-6000xp-inverter/?ref=wp *12V Inverters* Victron Multiplus 2: https://www.currentconnected.com/product/pmp122305100/?ref=wp Or on Amazon (better to buy with current connected above): https://amzn.to/40Jza44 3000W Giandel: https://amzn.to/3LK4vj9 *12V Solar Panels* Callsun 100W N Type Bifacial: https://amzn.to/3VZLM4t Callsun 200W N Type Bifacial: https://amzn.to/3VijWjT Renogy Shadowflux: https://amzn.to/48nJnbl *48V Solar Panels* Aptos 410W: https://www.currentconnected.com/product-category/solar-panels/?ref=wp Callsun 400W: https://amzn.to/4gomNRO *Ground and Roof Solar Racking* https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/ground-mount-racks.html *Solar Carport* https://signaturesolar.com/chiko-usa-premier-residential-steel-carport-black-solar-pergola-solar-gazebo/?ref=cPwLcVc0SW-BjN *Solar Generators* Anker: https://amzn.to/4gjRKGQ Anker Large: https://amzn.to/4d1t3iT Hysolis: https://hysolis.com/?ref=h-cvbzfahsek Jackery Large: https://amzn.to/4sq4LEf *My Personal Home Systems* EP Cube Home Backup: https://signaturesolar.com/kits-bundles/ep-cube-energy-storage-systems/?ref=cPwLcVc0SW-BjN High Voltage Solark 3 phase 480V system: https://bestsolarbundle.com/products/sol-ark-60kw-inverter-deye-ge-fl60-ge-fh60-cabinet-ul-9540-closed-loop-bundle-60-120-180-240-300-360kwh?ref=WILLIAMPROWSEIV\u0026variant=43645878468650 Goodwe Shop System: https://bestsolarbundle.com/products/goodwe-es-us-11-4kw-inverter-with-abd-ev-charger-12-8-38-4kwh-battery?ref=WILLIAMPROWSEIV\u0026variant=43677775855658 *Mini Split Heat Pumps* https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/solar-friendly-air-conditioners.html *PV Disconnect* https://amzn.to/4syGGej *Fluke Meter* https://amzn.to/4rKtmm0 If you need help with selecting any other solar products, check out my website below: https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/ If you have problems with any of the products above, let me know about it on the forum at tag me anytime: https://diysolarforum.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 0:00 Intro 0:42 48V Batteries 5:37 12V Batteries 8:59 48V Inverters 13:59 12V Inverters 15:18 Small Solar Panels 17:15 Large Solar Panels 18:51 Flexible Solar?? 19:51 Ground and Roof Solar Racking 20:53 Solar Generators 22:21 My Current Home Systems 24:45 Mini Split Heat Pumps 25:22 Table Lift 25:33 PV Disconnects 25:53 Fluke Meters ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Contact Information:* I am NOT available for personal solar system consult! If you wish to contact me, this is my direct email: williamprowsediysolar@gmail.com *FTC Disclosure Statement and Disclaimers:* Every video includes paid promotion or sponsorship (such as free products for review). Some links on this YouTube channel may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these. My videos are for educational purposes only. Information is subject to change/update at any time. Electricity is DANGEROUS and can kill. Be smart and use common sense :) DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, An affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

Products Reviewed (24)

Winner

Yixiang

Horizontal Battery Pack

$1,400.00

#1 4.1

Best Value - Most popular on website, not UL listed. Build quality matches UL listed batteries but cheaper. 32kWh in space of one server rack. $1400 cheaper than Ruixu. Heavy (600lb) and requires assembly.

314Ah Non-Smart Battery
Winner

Watt Cycle

314Ah Non-Smart Battery

#2 4.5

Best 12V Battery - 314 amp hours, 200 amp BMS, tested with 200 amps. Overcurrent protection works great, low/high temp disconnect works. Avoids Bluetooth and smart features.

Winner

EG4

12000XP Inverter

#3 4.7

Best Off-Grid Inverter - Current favorite for off-grid use. Runs in 120° metal building 24/7 without overheating. Tested with car lifts and EVs at max output. Running in lead acid mode for battery compatibility.

5K Off-Grid Inverter
Winner

SRNE

5K Off-Grid Inverter

#4 4.5

Best Small 48V Inverter - Number one for small 48V inverters. Can handle 5,500 watts of solar and output 5,000 watts. Single-phase 120V only. Incredible output for the price and very reliable.

Multiplus 2 3000W
Winner

Victron

Multiplus 2 3000W

#5 4.8

Best 12V Inverter - Fantastic inverters, favorite is 3000W Multiplus 2. Massive idle consumption energy savings for mobile systems. Hard to beat, they just work.

EG4

48V Lithium Battery

#6 4.0

UL listed, outdoor options, CEC approved, expensive but reliable. American company with good customer service despite being hard to work with on criticism.

Ruixu

48V Lithium Battery

#7 4.2

UL listed, outdoor options, CEC approved, more bang for your buck than EG4 with more capacity for less money. Compatible with most inverters.

48V Lithium Battery

Doya

48V Lithium Battery

#8 4.5

Best hardware build quality on the market by far. UL listed, usually cheaper than EG4 and Ruixu. Running for months with SR and inverter with no complaints. Buy from US distributor.

Server Rack Battery UL Listed

Ecoworthy

Server Rack Battery UL Listed

#9 4.3

Priced like a budget battery but UL listed. Company handles criticism better than most American and Chinese companies. Always coming out with new versions.

Server Rack Battery

Vatrer

Server Rack Battery

#10 4.4

Large terminals, screen, no communication, not UL listed but tested better than all other batteries. Kept out of 30 server rack batteries donated.

280Ah Smart Battery

Ecoworthy

280Ah Smart Battery

#11 4.2

Most reliable smart 12V battery. Did not have the current sharing issue that other smart batteries had. Only recommended smart battery.

300Ah Performance Battery

Vatrer

300Ah Performance Battery

#12 4.6

Can charge and discharge 300 amps all day. Pulled 314 amp hours at 300 amps - incredible performance. Expensive but best performing battery tested. Easy RV/van mounting.

Mini Battery

Watt Cycle

Mini Battery

#13 4.3

Only recommended mini battery. Super small, pulls 101 amp hours, overbuilt with huge copper bus bars, good overcurrent protection.

100Ah Battery

Dyness

100Ah Battery

#14 3.8

Not on website list yet but did well in testing. Has overcurrent protection, temperature disconnects, screw terminals. Good for money but may not make final list.

10K Off-Grid Inverter

SRNE

10K Off-Grid Inverter

#15 4.4

Best bang for your buck large inverter. 10,000W output, low idle consumption. Running 24/7 for over half a year. No breakers or PV disconnect included.

3000W Budget Inverter

Giandel

3000W Budget Inverter

#16 4.1

Budget 12V inverter option. Never been able to kill one, used to run 24 hours a day. Cheap and light. Good option if can't afford Victron.

100W N-Type Bifacial Panel

Callsun

100W N-Type Bifacial Panel

#17 4.3

N-type bifacial with good prices. Number one recommendation on website. Good packaging prevents shipping damage. Really good output.

200W N-Type Bifacial Panel

Callsun

200W N-Type Bifacial Panel

#18 4.3

N-type bifacial with good prices. Good packaging prevents shipping damage. Really good output for 12V systems.

Shadow Flux Panel

Renogy

Shadow Flux Panel

#19 4.0

Special panel that maintains output when partially shaded. Very expensive, double the cost of other panels. N-type solar cells with really good output in multi-day testing.

400W Large Panel

Callsun

400W Large Panel

#20 4.2

400-440W plastic-backed bifacials are fantastic. Easy to install, good warranties, lots of manufacturers making this size. Good all-around choice.

Solar Generator

Anker

Solar Generator

#21 4.4

Has gallium nitride transistors making it very quiet and efficient. All other solar generators are super loud and inefficient. Good option among solar generators.

Large Solar Generator

Anker

Large Solar Generator

#22 4.4

Has 240 volt outputs, NEMA 14-50 and generator connection. Gallium nitride makes it quiet and efficient. Limited PV input like other Ankers.

Hysolis

Solar Generator

#23 4.3

Expensive but only solar generator with high PV input. Best surge capacity inverter tested - 3000W output can run car lift. Usually needs 6000-10000W inverter for that.

Large Solar Generator

Jackery

Large Solar Generator

#24 4.0

Only Jackery that works well. Has 240 volt outputs, NEMA 14-50. Unit works well on its own but doesn't like expansion battery or transfer switch.