sunboxlabs
self-contained solar systems with off-the-shelf parts
sunboxlabs launched on November 24, 2017 with 6 votes. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.
What it does
sunboxlabs helps you build DIY self-contained solar + battery systems from off-the-shelf parts. Parts currently $224 off Amazon or71 Ether directly from us (US-only). Like the drone movement started with how-to guides on the web, we think solar and batteries are at a point where it's now feasible to build your own.
Sunboxlabs - Premium Solar Kits for self-install clean energy, and batteries for backup, off-grid & outdoors.
Backup (and savings) with self-install solar & batteries. Works with condos, rooftops, balconies or yards. 1.2kW solar panels removably placed on the apartment's roof & "sunbox" downstairs: 3kW controller/inverter/UPS & 2.5kWh battery powering the apartment Stored sunlight runs the kitchen, dining & living room, organized into strings of devices - carefully picked devices plugged into a right-sized extension cord. Each string is designed to never draw more than 1000W so as to not warm the extension cables, and in aggregate not max out the inverter. It doesn't run my lights - it's a pain to get an alternate power system to everywhere lights are required. But LEDs nowadays are in the 2-5 watt…from sunboxlabs.com
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