3 Great Reasons to GO GREEN this Holiday Season!


Why is winter the best season to go solar?  Let us count the reasons…
  1. BUNDLE up and save now!  Over the next couple of weeks, you’ll find some of the lowest prices of the year on many of Renogy’s most popular components from now until December 9th – unlock MEGA discounts of UP TO 70% OFF during their Black Friday and Cyber Monday events!
  2. Turn your GREEN dreams into reality now, save later!  There’s never been a better time to take charge of your energy consumption and find your energy freedom. You’ll not only save money on those outrageous electric bills, you can reduce your tax liability by writing off up to 30% of the total cost of the solar equipment that you purchase and install this year on your U.S. federal taxes next year.
  3. Chase away the WINTER blues!  Digging into a fun and challenging DIY solar installation is a great way to brighten your outlook during the cold, dark, winter months ahead.  You’ll be ready for that January ski trip at your off-grid cabin this winter or an early spring RV road trip!

This blog contains affiliate links.  If you purchase with our links and use our promo code CANLIFE at renogy.com, YOU will get up to 10% off (even on sale prices) and WE get a bit of money to put gas in our tank.  Thanks for your support!  Check out our other deals and discounts from our favorite brands on our website.

                         Keep your eyes peeled for these SPECIAL OFFERS at renogy.com:
  • Spend $1500 for a FREE Welcome Kit and $3500 for a FREE Solar Kit! 

  • Buy One, Get the Second 50% OFF!

  • Get an EXTRA 10% off when you bundle specific components!

  • New members get SURPRISE extra discounts!



Check out Renogy’s Best Buys this Holiday Season!


3000W 12V Pro Pure Sine Wave Inverter with EcoSleep Mode

If you’ve been looking for an inverter that’ll give you the BIG power you need, while still being super energy efficient, this Renogy 3000W Pro Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter is your golden ticket to off-grid freedom – whether you’re camping, boating, or living off-grid, this inverter delivers reliable, efficient power, empowering you to fully embrace the life of adventure and self-sufficiency that you’ve been dreaming about.

  • Effortlessly handles those big energy loads created by refrigerators, air conditioners, and other large appliances with a continuous power output @ 3000W and peak power output @ 6000W for those inductive loads (THD < 2%)

  • Offers smart pre-charging which safeguards your inverter and battery bank from peak current surges during start-up.

  • Dual-polarity reverse connection (RC) protection safeguards the equipment and gives DIYers more confidence – just in case something gets wired improperly the first time around.

  • Intelligent ecosleep mode conserves energy with idle consumption <10W, allowing you to keep your inverter on all the time without the worry of it draining down your battery bank. Compared to other brands that typically consume 20W or more, you could save 480-720Wh of energy on a 2-3 day off-grid trip!

  • Built-in Bluetooth (w/ Renogy ONE Core) & RV-C (w/ Renogy ONE M1) for real-time monitoring makes tracking your energy load and battery SOC easy and efficient – and you can even adjust settings right from your smartphone.  

  • All of these great features come with a 3-year warranty!



320 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel

Got some BIG appliances to power and LOTS of roof space?  This Renogy 320 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel is equivalent to most residential and commercial PV panels, but is lighter weight because it includes PERC cell technology. Whether you are installing it on the roof of your house, cabin, or have a large rig that can accommodate large panels (e.g., Class A and C motorhomes, bus conversions, and skoolies), this larger module will allow you to optimize your roof space and speed up installation time.


  • PERC cell technology produces high power, high efficiency, and smoother output performance.

  • Enhanced anti-corrosion aluminum frame gives you the confidence that your investment will last for many years.

  • Apply for that federal Clean Energy Credit  – allowing you up to 30% back on your next tax bill!

  • This panel has a 25-year warranty on power output to 80%!



400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase

Weighing in at a mere 30.2 lbs and featuring a compact solar cell layout, this innovative panel offers BIG power and EASY portability in the same module. Perfect for smaller vehicles with less roof space, like small travel trailers or vans, as it easily fits in the back of a pick-up truck inside of its protective case when not in use; then, can be set up in a couple of minutes.  


Adding this 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase into our existing 200W flexible roof top system allows us to triple our solar collection in our small travel trailer and charges our battery bank with ease – helping us keep up with our Starlink and computer usage during work hours.  On those hot, summer days when we want to park our rig in the shade, we can still collect the solar we need to to keep up with energy demands.  Check out our installation and review video for details!




The durable aluminum alloy construction, ≥IP67 protection and ETFE coating, and solid foldable kickstands provides you the confidence that you can leave it out in all types of weather, though we suggest weighing down the kickstands in high winds so it doesn’t blow over.  While perfect for camping, it’s also ideal for home use during a power outage as you can connect it to a portable power station with its IP68 solar connectors.

 

  • Easy portability at 30.2 lbs – compact, foldable, and lightweight.

  • Superior fiberglass material with ≥IP67 protection & ETFE coating offers decades of reliability and performance.

  • Set-up and power up in minutes with IP68 solar connectors and aluminum kickstands.

  • All of these great features come with a 5-year warranty on materials and workmanship!



12V 300Ah Core Mini Battery

The Core Mini series of batteries offers small, lightweight, energy dense batteries that can be installed in a variety of configurations and used in various environments from RVs to boats to off-grid home use. 


Weighing in at just 55 lbs, this powerful 300Ah high capacity battery provides a usable 3072Wh (@80% DOD) in a footprint about the size of two 12-pack cans of soda.  For an equivalent battery bank in solid lead acid (SLA) you would need five 100Ah batteries (@50% DOD) with each weighing 64 lbs.  That’s a weight savings of 265 lbs over the typical 12V AGM lead acid battery bank!


We have a 100Ah version of this Core Mini which serves as a dedicated battery for our 12V refrigerator that lives in the back of our truck.  For over 3500 miles, including some pretty rough roads traveling from Oregon to North Carolina, this battery has been a rockstar with keeping our food cold and safe.  Check out our recent review for details!




Flexibility is the name of the game with the entire Core Mini battery series as they can be mounted upright or on their side to fit the space needed, and can be connected in series or parallel.  With low-temperature protection, this battery is well-suited for safe wintertime use. While it will still discharge down to -4°F, the low temperature protection ensures that it will not begin charging until above 32°F, thereby safeguarding the internal components of the battery and keeping them healthy for many years to come.  Along with all of these great features, this battery has the potential of lasting 12-14 years of full time use due to its 5000+ cycles!  Pairs perfectly with the Battery Shunt 300 and Renogy ONE Core for easy off-grid monitoring.


  • Incredibly lightweight in a small footprint at just 55.1 lbs.

  • Low-temperature protection ensures safety of internal components (charge <32°F, discharge < -4°F).

  • Flexible installation – upright or on its side, whatever you need to fit the space.

  • The compact design is 31% smaller than other 12V 300Ah LFP batteries.

  • High quality, grade-A prismatic LiFePO4 cells offer 5000+ cycles at 80% DOD.

  • Energy dense, offering 3840Wh capacity (3072 @ 80% DOD) with a max 4 parallel or 4 series connection, making it expandable up to 61.44kWh. 

  • All of these great features come with a full 5-year warranty!


12V 200Ah Pro Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery w/ Bluetooth & Self-Heating
With Pro in the name, this 12V 200Ah LiFePO4 Pro battery is designed for those folks, like us, who live off-grid full-time!  It may be possible that they thought of everything when they designed this battery as it includes both built-in Bluetooth and automatic self-heating – features not often combined in the same battery.  It is made of high quality components that are built to last 12-14 years of full-time use (5000+ cycles) while also being absolutely perfect for off-grid, rough off-road travel or boating as it is designed to protect against anything that Mother Nature throws its way – from water to fire and dust to vibration.  Pairs perfectly with the Renogy ONE Core for easy off-grid monitoring.




We put the 100Ah version of this LiFePO4 Pro battery through its paces last spring and have traveled nearly 10,000 miles since that time.  Prior to installing it in our travel trailer, we tried to light it on fire, drown it, shake it apart over some rough terrain, and freeze it solid.  None of these common scenarios seemed to phase it.  Even after all this abuse, the battery has kept on performing perfectly, and has run our lives for the past 9 months of full-time use.  Check out our extreme testing for details!

  • Built-in Bluetooth for easy monitoring with the DC Home app or Renogy ONE Core monitor.

  • Automatic self-heating function makes it a “no brainer” for winter camping, ski trips, or even ice fishing as it begins to self-heat when the internal battery temperature drops below 41°F.

  • High-quality EV-grade components and equipped with 60+ EV-grade BMS protection to help monitor voltage, temperature, and current more accurately.  

  • Active back-up protection, so there’s a second line of defense to ensure the safety of battery, system, and users, even if other key components fail in the battery.  

  • Components are enveloped in a fire-retardant casing which is ALSO waterproof, dust-proof, and corrosion resistant.

  • Vibration proof for those bumpy roads you’ll encounter while overlanding and boondocking in off-grid locations.

  • Equipped with mounting holes for brackets (sold separately) so that you can easily secure it to any surface in your RV, van, or truck.

  • All future firmware changes can be downloaded via the DC Home app using the OTA (over the air) feature, so you’ll always have the most updated version.

  • Supports parallel connections (up to 8 batteries) for a total of 8.19kWh (@80% DOD).


No matter whether you are planning to live off-grid in a cabin, an RV, or a boat, this line-up of Renogy’s latest and greatest components are perfect for diving into a fun, challenging, and rewarding DIY off-grid build this winter season!  



Learn more about our full-time, solar powered adventures on our website at freedominacan.com.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as “Freedom in a Can.” 


This blog contains affiliate links.  If you purchase with our links and use our promo code CANLIFE at renogy.com, YOU will get up to 10% off (even on sale prices) and WE get a bit of money to put gas in our tank.  Thanks for your support!  Check out our other deals and discounts from our favorite brands on our website.





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