Portable Off-Grid Solar Electricity System

Brand: BioLite
Model: SHX1101
EAN: 0853290004704
Category: #242050 in Kitchen (Solar Panels)
Price: n/a  (39 customer reviews)
Dimension: 2.68 x 7.87 x 6.06 inches
Shipping Wt: 5.20 pounds. FREE Shipping (Details)
Availability: In Stock
Average Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
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Product Description

The SolarHome 620 brings modern lighting, energy, and entertainment to transform any structure into an off-grid home. The easy-to-install solar panel captures daily sun to charge up a central control box which powers 3 hanging lights, USB charge-out, and an MP3/FM radio system. BioLite's first-crossover product, theĀ SolarHome 620 is currently in use in over 40,000 homes across western Kenya. Perfect for vans, sheds, or the next power outage, the system comes packed in a kit the size of a shoebox.

Features

  • Kit includes a 6 watt solar panel, screws, the control box, three individual string lights with individual switches, including one with a motion sensor
  • Lighting includes 3 over-head lights with their own switches: 2 100-lumen string lights and 1 motion sensor light
  • Control box includes 20-watt hour rechargeable battery to store solar energy, 2 USB device charging ports, digital display for feedback on power availability, and speaker control
  • Enjoy the built-in FM radio and speaker or use the SD card reader to play your MP3 music
  • Perfect for cabins, sheds, backyards, camping, RV's, and power outages

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Top Reviews

Don't buy this setup
by Harvey Sylvestre (2 out of 5 stars)
June 12, 2018

I was so excited to get this system from BioLite I ordered 2 complete systems from them. I felt they had a great concept and I am a prepper so this was a good start until I could afford a much more expensive solar system I'm sending them both back. One doesn't work & the other I ran three trial tests on. With 4 lights on at one time it is supposed to run for 4.5 hours. In no test could I get 4 hours out of it In 2 trials it ran 3.25 hrs & one trial 3.5 hrs. I was very disappointed because I was hoping to write a glowing report . What made it even worse was I could not get a BioLite rep to call me back even though I called 3 Times
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Excellent price for product that truly enhances quality of life if you're living off the grid.
by Robert C. DiGennaro (5 out of 5 stars)
July 19, 2018

This is one terrific product. My Grandson moved to a cabin in Vermont that is "off the grid". This system turned his comfort level in living in the cabin from difficult to very easy. He installed the system himself (approx 1hr). The motion detector fixture is installed outside by the entry door. It turns on at night when anything approaches including his vehicle when he comes home at night. He has plenty of power to run the lighting on the highest setting, play the FM radio which gets excellent reception and charge his cell phone. And as the ad says, "all this packed in a shoebox size box".

Excellent especially for the price.
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Great system, easy set up, terrible color!
by rev (4 out of 5 stars)
July 19, 2018

This is one of the 2 best systems for off grid lighting that I know of and I own both. Green light Planet is the other one. What I liked about this system is the light and the sd card reader in the main unit which the GLP does not have. I didn't like the wire clips that came with it because they dont secure the wire like the GLP does. I also didn't like how the product hangs on the wall because the metal bracket is an eyesore and good luck with the radio unless you like different static tones. It is definitely nice and easy to set up and use and one light actually has a motion sensor which comes in handy.
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It's a very cool setup and works really well
by Brandon (5 out of 5 stars)
March 19, 2018

I have this set up in a 10x10 canopy in my back yard. I have the base station in a yardstash soft shed near the canopy and the solar panel tied up on one side of the shed. It's a very cool setup and works really well. The mp3 playback is definitely not a selling point, which is no big deal for me. It ignores track names and folder structures and just plays all tracks one at a time without any metadata (just says track 1, track 2, etc.). The speaker is not great either. But still, 5-star review because I don't think that's a big reason anyone is buying this.
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Slow to Charge -- If Ever
by CKDV (3 out of 5 stars)
April 29, 2018

Love the concept, but it hasn't quite lived up to the billing. We've struggled to get the panel to fully charge, even when mounted on a shade-free building. When it has enough charge to turn on, the lights themselves are plenty bright -- I love the different levels of light. The radio is cheesy-sounding, but expected and not a concern. All I can say is that if the system won't fully charge on obstruction-free partly sunny/partly cloudy days, it's not very useful. So I'm hoping that somehow, this situation rectifies itself if it ever gets a full charge (been waiting a week now). I worry that once summer comes and the trees are full that the panel won't capture any light at all.

Updated: Summer is now here, and the system won't charge at all . . . even though it's getting filtered sunlight. We're now taking it off our shed and leaving it in full, bright sunlight to charge.
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Great light source that doesn't generate an electric bill
by Wade (5 out of 5 stars)
April 4, 2018

Great light source that doesn't generate an electric bill. Used mainly to light up a 25' x 15' patio during the night for pets without any problems so far. I'm unsure how long the internal battery will last but have run all 3 lights on high for approximately 3 hours and with radio running without having to recharge. This would also be ideal for those who like to camp, but remember to keep the solar panel in direct sunlight.
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Does what it says, but only for small structures
by ZipK (4 out of 5 stars)
March 26, 2018

Nicely packaged, it all went together easily if you follow the directions. Am please with everything in it except the motion sensor light is intermittent in sensing motion. Would like longer cables, but was able to meet my needs with careful positioning. I would recommend it to anyone with a small structure to light without running power.
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Solar powered.. never buy batteries again to have lighting at home or camping. Even has a radio and
by Frederick M Garver (5 out of 5 stars)
June 6, 2018

Fantastic product! I mean ...come on, it even has a radio. I bought 3 and gave the other two to friends building tiny homes. I even use the motion sensor light on my home now. Works perfectly when folks show up at the door.... and it is FREE lighting.. powered by the sun. Each of the 4 lights has separate switches with low, medium and high intensity. Comes as a complete kit: solar panel and ALL wiring / plug and play/ lights.
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This solar package is also great for your bug out bag
by Pat Patterson (5 out of 5 stars)
March 5, 2018

finally I have a complete kit for camping! This solar package is also great for your bug out bag!
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Good kit for outages
by Al G (4 out of 5 stars)
July 4, 2019

This nice little kit seems to be best for providing lighting when power is out. I have it installed in a shed for use in the evenings when it's cool enough to work out there. This lights are functional but not really all that bright. Also the radio doesn't work if it gets too hot. I just hear loud static. The motion light is again fine, but not very bright. You would be able to make out a critter in the cone of light, but not fine details.

As far as working by the other 3 lights in the kit, I have to turn them all on full power to have sufficient light for fine work. I really wish they were about 50% brighter per light.

Overall this kit is nice and easy to install. It provides light to places you might not otherwise have it. Just don't think you'll be lighting up your whole house with super bright light with this set.

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