Backyarder LV3 is a pre-made solar power kit for use anywhere

The Backyarder LV3 is a complete solar power kit with everything you need to setup off-grid or remote outlet-based power. It has solar panels, a junction box, and an outlet box all powered via renewable energy. Power up to 400 watt devices anywhere.

Let’s say for a moment you have a gazebo in your backyard, a small off-grid home, a shed or garage, or some space where you want to install solar power. There is no shortage of options. But if you want to install a modular system, outside of building your own custom setup, you’ll want to use an electric generator or power station and the appropriate components. Sunbolt’s Backyarder LV3 is a standalone alternative that significantly simplifies the solar power installation. It is a pre-assembled kit, offering enough power for devices up to 400 watts, via USB, USB-C, and 120 volt outlets.

The system includes two 50 watt solar panels, 46 amp-hour battery banks, and the outlet box to take advantage of it all. The USB-C, USB-A, and 120 volt outlets are all integrated into the outlet box, you just open the front cover and plug in what you need to. The battery meter is also connected to the box. Meanwhile, the charge controller, battery, and other critical components are in the junction box. How do you install it? Well, that’s pretty straightforward. You hang the solar panels so they get enough sunlight, and hang the junction box, outlet box, and meter somewhere nearby

What can the Backyarder LV3 actually power or charge?

This video review (not mine) covers the Sunbolt Backyarder LV2 kit, a similar solar-panel DIY setup.

For standard use, the system can power devices up to 400 watts, via the 120 volt GFCI outlet, plus the two USB and two USB-C ports. During charging, energy is stored in one of the two LiFePO4 batteries tucked into the junction box. It doesn’t need fuel and doesn’t produce any noise. It can work anywhere as long as there’s sunlight available for the two panels. Of course, it won’t run a home or large appliances but that’s not what it’s designed for, anyway.

It can power a 5 watt cell phone charger for up to 110 hours, keep LED lighting at 10 watts going for up to 55 hours, and keep you cool with a portable fan (at 30 watts) for up to 18 hours. In emergencies, you can power a CPAP machine at 40 watts for up to 13 hours, keep a 100 watt mini fridge going for 5.5 hours, and run a portable oxygen concentrator at 120 watts for up to 13 hours. Granted, these are estimates and real world capabilities may vary.

But basically, instead of keeping a power station near your outdoor area or in your extended shelter you can set up one of these. It includes everything you need, so you don’t have to buy panels, backup batteries, or any of the power boxes separately. It’s not the only solution for something like this, and you’re always going to have more freedom from something you build yourself. However, it is a relatively convenient way to put a power box together.