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by Hunter Kissam May 13, 2022 2 min read
If you’re looking to buy your first solar generator, then you’ve probably noticed that the Nature’s Generator is one of the most affordable on the market for its value. It’s one of the only systems available with both wind and solar charging options.
However, you may still have some questions about the system that you can’t find answers to, but we can help you with that. Let’s do a brief overview of each of the features of a Nature’s Generator so you know if it’s right for you!
The Nature’s Generator uses a lead-acid battery similar to what you’d find in a gas-powered car. The battery is geared for 1.2 kilowatt-hours, which is quite a lot for its small size.
However, it can still take a little while to charge. In terms of input, you have the option to use any of the following:
Input | Time to Fully Charge |
---|---|
100W Solar Panel | 10 to 15 hours |
100W Solar Panel x 2 | 5 to 10 hours |
Wind Turbines | 10 hours @ 27 mph |
Wind Turbine + 100W Solar Panel | 4 to 6 hours @ 10 mph |
AC Charger (wall outlet) | 10 to 15 hours (overnight) |
Car Charger | ~10 hours |
The battery is designed to last for up to 800 full charges, known as lifecycles. If you’re using the system for camping or for backup power in case of an outage, then the system should last for at least five years. Combining charging methods (wind and solar, etc.) will not cause overcharging as the system has built-in safety measures to prevent this from occurring!
For output, the Nature’s Generator uses a pure sine wave inverter, allowing you to power up to 1800W continuously using:
All of this comes with a built-in charge controller and an LCD display screen to allow you to track energy consumption. While in use, here’s what to expect with one charge:
Output | Energy Consumption | Duration/Charges |
---|---|---|
iPhone | 5.45 to 10 Watt-hours | 100+ charges |
LED Lightbulb | 10 running watts | 120 hours |
Refrigerator | 120 running watts | ~8 hours |
Camping Refrigerator/Cooler | <60 running watts | 20+ hours |
Laptop (MacBook Pro) | 60 watt-hours | ~20 charges |
Toaster Oven/Air Fryer | 1500 watts | 45 minutes |
Electric Chainsaw (or equivalent) | 1100 watts | >1 hour |
CPAP Machine | 30 to 60 running watts | 20 to 40 hours |
Cochlear Implants | Minimal | 100+ charges |
Of course, if you’re using solar panels or wind turbines while powering these items, they will run for significantly longer. If you intend to use your system for home backup, you willneed wind turbines, as the sun will be unreliable in a weather emergency. As you can see, one charge won’t last very long for a refrigerator.
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