I tested this portable solar generator and it managed to bring power to places my home solar system couldn't reach
The author tested Anker's Solix C300 portable solar generator to bring power to their detached garage, which lacks electrical access. Despite having home solar panels for over six years, the garage's distance and infrastructure limitations made traditional wiring impractical. The portable generator provided a flexible solution with multiple output options and solar charging capability.
- ▪The author's garage is approximately 45 feet from their home and was not wired for electricity during construction in the 1980s.
- ▪Connecting the garage to the home's power grid would require costly excavation and permissions from multiple neighbors.
- ▪The Anker Solix C300 has a 288Wh battery, three AC outlets, a 12V car plug, USB ports, and supports up to 100W of solar input.
- ▪Installing traditional solar panels on the garage was deemed too expensive due to the inability to sell excess power back to the grid.
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Home I tested this portable solar generator and it managed to bring power to places my home solar system couldn't reach Hands-On By Tom Pritchard published 2 May 2026 Anker's Solix C300 finally let me use home electronics in my powerless garage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter There are a lot of benefits to owning solar panels, the least of which is the fact that you're harnessing energy from the sun that would otherwise go to waste. Or at the very least, the sun is doing more than just heating the roof of your home.
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