Dirt-Cheap Solar Panel Setup - What Can It Power?

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I was honestly surprised by what you can build on such a tight budget! 🔋 PARTS USED IN THIS VIDEO • 20W solar panel kit - https://amzn.to/48jZXFj • 12V 18Ah battery - https://amzn.to/3SGheTs • 150W inverter - https://amzn.to/48sUWKG • Adapter cable - https://amzn.to/3woDlGw ☀️ SOLAR CALCULATOR - estimate savings for your home, get free online quotes https://www.solarreviews.com/solar-estimator?aff=162985&cam=861 ✏️ MY FREE SOLAR TOOLS • Solar Panel Tilt Angle Calculator ➔ https://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-tilt-angle-calculator • Solar Panel Azimuth Angle Calculator ➔ https://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-azimuth-angle-calculator • Peak Sun Hours Calculator ➔ https://footprinthero.com/peak-sun-hours-calculator 👋 CONNECT WITH FOOTPRINT HERO! • Blog ➔ https://footprinthero.com/ • TikTok ➔ https://www.tiktok.com/@footprinthero • Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/footprint.hero/ ~ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:22 - What can you get for $100? 1:44 - Unboxing! 5:10 - Setup! 5:53 - What can it power? (And for how long?) 6:45 - How fast does the solar panel charge the battery? 7:23 - What CAN'T it power? 8:10 - Worth it? ~ I decided to find out what sort of DIY solar panel setup you can build on an extreme budget of about $100. For context, most 100 watt solar panels cost around $100 each! A small solar panel setup like this consists of 4 main parts: solar panel, charge controller, battery, and inverter. ~ DISCLAIMERS Some of the links in this video description and in the comments below are affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on one, at no extra cost to you I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For general informational purposes only. Nothing in this video is intended to be professional solar or electrical advice. Please consult with a licensed professional in their field of expertise in your jurisdiction.