The Explorer 100 can be a handy source of portable power if all your equipment can run from USB-C PD. These days that includes a lot of cell phones and laptop computers. It the maximum capacity allowed on airlines – 99.2 watt-hours, so it can be taken with you almost anywhere.
The Cerbo-S GX is a network device that collects and stores data from other Victron devices and uploads it to Victron’s cloud based servers when an internet connection is available. It also allows you to remotely control many of the settings. The data uploaded is minimal and it works well over intermittent or expensive internet connections.
The EasySolar & EasySolar-II are only available as 230 V AC output. The EasySolar Inverters are described as the “all in one” power solution with sinewave Inverter / charger and AC output distribution. These can be purchased in 12V or 24V DC.
The Quattro inverters can operate on a variety of DC Voltages from 12 Volt, 24 Volt and 48 Volt battery systems. They can also be ordered for either 120 V AC or 230 V AC output. Power output ranges from as low as 3 kVA to 15 kVA. The advantage of using the Quattro is that is accommodates two inputs and will automatically connect with the active source of power. Typically this is either Grid power and a Generator, or it could be two generators.
The VE.Direct inverter is a compact sinewave inverter and can be purchased in 12, 24 or 48 Volt DC models. The inverter outputs range from 250, 375, 500, 800 and 1200 VA. Continue reading