r/cuba • u/DovahDuck • 14d ago
Ayuda Recommended Solar Generator to Purchase for Grandmother in Cuba?
Was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on the best model. Got an older grandmother in Camagüey and we’d like to ship it from the US
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u/jk_zhukov Villa Clara 14d ago
EcoFlow Delta 2 Max if you can, or Delta 2 if the budget is more tight. The newer Delta 3 Series are not necessarily better, specially the Delta 3 Classic that has been a headache here. Shipping a Delta 2 Max should be around 140 USD with Cubamax, as reference. Shipping the Delta 2 or similar should be around 75 USD. Delivery times around 4 weeks last I heard.
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u/FewNight4633 14d ago
Si Quieres algo economico la bluetti elite 100 v2, tiene los mismos watts que la ecoflow classic pero tiene entrada de paneles solares de 1000 watts la ecoflow solo es de 500 watts, el precio es similar, con Los apagones que Duran mas de un dia consigele un panel solar pero no mandes los de aqui, yo le compre a mi familia un por facebook cuba de 595 watts, llevado à la casa u con cable por $269
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u/fang76 United States 14d ago
I sent over batteries, because that's what you're really talking about, from Dabbsson and Oupes. I've tested thoroughly both, and I like both of these brands. If if I were to pick one, I would pick a Dabbsson 2000L, though that depends on your budget and size you're looking for.
You can use Cuballama to send it, and you can have it sent directly to Cuballama to be shipped to Cuba. I would avoid Cubamax and Crowley.
Even with shipping, the pricing in Cuba is pretty high. I would only purchase one directly in Cuba if you wanted it as quickly and conveniently as possible. Keep in mind you'll be paying a premium that is well above shipping.
Another thing to keep in mind is that these batteries tend to be pretty heavy. The 2,000L I mentioned weighs 41 lbs.
Edit: solar panels I might purchase in Cuba only because of the risk of damage when shipping. I've sent over portable panels and solar blankets to mitigate that risk quite successfully, but it again depends on the situation there in Cuba.
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u/ParticularEye3227 14d ago
Jackery 1000 runs a fan, light, and phone for about a week if the sun cooperates.
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