Plan backup power for selected home circuits with the Nature's Generator Powerhouse Gen 2 Solar Generator & Transfer Switch bundle. Each configuration combines a Powerhouse battery system, 440W rigid solar panels, and a manual transfer switch. Choose your panel count and optional Power Pod configuration, then have a qualified electrician match the equipment to your household loads and installation requirements.
Why Customers Choose This Product
Product Highlights
Manual Circuit Switching
The included manual transfer switch is intended for a properly designed connection between selected circuits and backup power. Installation requires a qualified electrician; manual switching should not be confused with automatic outage transfer.
120V/240V Power
The product information lists a 7200W pure sine inverter. Check appliance running loads, startup demand, circuit requirements, and the supplied unit's output limits before deciding which equipment to support.
Choose Your Solar Bundle
Configurations offer two or four panels with the Powerhouse, or four or eight panels with a Powerhouse and Power Pod. Solar generation varies with sunlight, shading, orientation, temperature, and the approved electrical setup.
Battery Expansion Options
The Powerhouse is listed with 4800Wh of battery capacity, with a Power Pod included only in specified bundles. Confirm the Pod's capacity and the total usable energy of the chosen configuration before planning runtime.
Charging and Monitoring
The system supports solar, wind, and AC charging with compatible equipment, and an LED display provides system information. A wind turbine is not named in these selectable bundles and should not be assumed included.
Specifications
- Brand
- Nature's Generator
- System
- Powerhouse Gen 2 solar generator and transfer switch bundle
- Listed Powerhouse battery capacity
- 4800Wh; Power Pod capacity and combined bundle capacity require confirmation
- Listed inverter output
- 7200W, pure sine; confirm continuous and surge ratings
- Listed AC output
- 120V / 240V
- Included transfer equipment
- Manual transfer switch; confirm model, circuit count, and electrical ratings
- Solar panels
- 440W rigid panels; quantity depends on selection
- Listed maximum solar input
- Up to 2000W; confirm controller-specific limits
- Listed maximum wind input
- Up to 1000W with compatible equipment; turbine not named in these bundles
- Supported charging
- Solar, wind, and AC
- Listed UPS transfer time
- 10ms; confirm supported operating conditions and device compatibility
- Display
- LED system information display
Bundle Configurations
| Configuration | 440W panels | Power Pod | Transfer switch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerhouse + 2 panels + transfer switch | 2 | Not listed | Included |
| Powerhouse + 4 panels + transfer switch | 4 | Not listed | Included |
| Powerhouse + Power Pod + 4 panels + transfer switch | 4 | 1 | Included |
| Powerhouse + Power Pod + 8 panels + transfer switch | 8 | 1 | Included |
Eight 440W panels total 3520W of nameplate power, which exceeds the listed 2000W solar input for a single Powerhouse. Obtain the manufacturer's approved controller allocation, wiring layout, and any Power Pod charging provisions before installation. Panel ratings are not guaranteed charging output.
Confirm the exact package contents, battery chemistry, outlet types, transfer switch specifications, mounting hardware, cables, charging accessories, dimensions, weights, and installation requirements before purchase.
Ideal For
- Households planning professionally installed backup for selected circuits.
- Buyers who want solar panels and a manual transfer switch in the same bundle.
- Projects comparing panel counts and optional Power Pod battery expansion.
- Sites with suitable installation space and a verified load and charging plan.
Important Information
- Freight delivery is curbside only, subject to safe truck access. The buyer is responsible for moving the shipment from the carrier's delivery point to its final location. Inside, garage, and driveway delivery are not included.
- Confirm package dimensions and weights and arrange appropriate handling equipment and assistance before delivery.
- A qualified electrician must assess the circuit plan, transfer switch compatibility, system ratings, grounding, and installation requirements. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and applicable local requirements.
- Never backfeed a household wall outlet. Connect building circuits only through an appropriate professionally installed interconnection arrangement.
- The included switch is described as manual. The listed 10ms UPS feature does not establish automatic transfer of building circuits or compatibility with every device.
- Do not assume the system can run an entire home simultaneously. Keep connected running and startup loads within confirmed ratings and size stored energy for the required runtime.
- Confirm panel voltage, current, controller allocation, and wiring before connection, particularly for the eight-panel configuration. Do not design an array from wattage alone.
- Expansion batteries, additional Powerhouse units, and wind equipment require confirmed compatibility and appropriate hardware. Only the selected bundle's stated components are included.
- Follow manufacturer guidance for charging, battery handling, ventilation, storage, and operating conditions. No weatherproof rating or electrical safety certification is claimed here.
- Actual runtime and charging depend on load, usable capacity, battery condition, temperature, sunlight, and configuration. No fixed operating time or recharge time is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the transfer switch included?
Yes. Each listed configuration includes a transfer switch, described as manual in the product information. Confirm its model, circuit count, electrical ratings, and installation requirements with a qualified electrician before ordering.
Which bundles include a Power Pod?
A Power Pod is named in the four-panel and eight-panel configurations that expressly include it. The two-panel and four-panel Powerhouse-only configurations do not list a Power Pod. Confirm total battery capacity for your selection.
Can all eight panels connect to one Powerhouse solar input?
Do not assume so. Eight 440W panels total 3520W of nameplate power, while the listed solar input for a single Powerhouse is up to 2000W. Confirm approved controller allocation, wiring, and electrical limits for the exact bundle before installation.
Does the manual switch provide automatic outage backup?
A manual transfer switch requires manual operation according to its instructions. The Powerhouse's listed 10ms UPS feature is separate and does not establish automatic transfer of building circuits. Have an electrician confirm how your planned installation operates.
What freight delivery service is included?
Delivery is curbside only, subject to safe truck access. The buyer must move the shipment from the carrier's delivery point to its final location. Inside, garage, and driveway delivery are not included.
Choose the panel count and Power Pod configuration that suit your backup priorities, then confirm the circuit plan and installation requirements with your electrician. Plan freight handling at the same time so the selected bundle can be positioned appropriately on arrival.
