We Test Solar Gear So You Don't Have To
Data-driven reviews for the off-grid generation.
The Truth About Portable Power
The solar market is flooded with cheap knockoffs and exaggerated marketing specs. Companies claim "2000 Cycles" or "Fast Charging," but real-world performance often tells a different story.
SolarTechReport was founded with one simple rule: If we haven't tested it, we don't recommend it. We combine electrical engineering precision with real-world van-life durability testing to give you the unvarnished truth.
Meet The Experts
Luka Dadiani
Founder & Lead EditorEnergy Systems Engineer with a passion for renewables. He oversees all testing protocols and ensures technical accuracy.
View Profile โAlex Morgan
Lead Systems EngineerFormer EV battery specialist. Alex handles the lab tests, tearing down units to inspect inverters and BMS safety.
View Profile โSarah Jenkins
Gear Editor & Van-LiferLiving full-time in her solar-powered van. She tests gear durability in the desert, rain, and snow.
View Profile โHow We Test
Load Testing
We push inverters to their limit with heat guns and AC units to see if they overheat.
Capacity Verification
We discharge batteries from 100% to 0% to measure the actual Watt-Hours vs advertised specs.
Solar Input
We test MPPT controllers in varying weather conditions to find maximum charging speeds.