I Bought Costco's CHEAPEST Solar Setup

Footprint Hero with Alex Beale October 30, 2025
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Is Costco's cheapest solar generator setup actually a bad deal? 🛒 PRODUCTS mentioned in the video • Costco's cheapest solar generator - https://www.costco.com/p/-/anker-solix-c800x-solar-generator-with-100w-foldable-solar-panel/4000320605 • Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen2 - https://amzn.to/3LdzpQq • Anker SOLIX C1000 (older model) - https://amzn.to/3WsjK25 • Renogy 100W Solar Panel - https://amzn.to/3LzzIVE • Renogy 200W Solar Panel - https://amzn.to/4qzzr5j • Solar charging cable - https://amzn.to/3LdBiN0 (not mentioned, but you'd need this if your power station doesn't come with one) • Solar extension cable - https://amzn.to/3WwVEDo (not mentioned, but always nice to have) ☀️ SOLAR CALCULATOR - estimate savings for your home, get free quotes from local solar companies https://www.solarreviews.com/solar-estimator?aff=162985&cam=741 🔢 MY FREE SOLAR TOOLS • Solar Panel Tilt Angle Calculator ➔ https://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-tilt-angle-calculator • Solar Panel Azimuth Angle Calculator ➔ https://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-azimuth-angle-calculator • Peak Sun Hours Calculator ➔ https://footprinthero.com/peak-sun-hours-calculator ~ Editor: Ilia Petrov Music from Epidemic Sound ~ DISCLAIMERS Some of the links in this video description and in the comments below are affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on one, I may earn a commission which will help fund more videos like this one. Thank you! 🙏 For general informational purposes only. Nothing in this video is intended to be professional solar or electrical advice. Please consult with a licensed professional in their field of expertise in your jurisdiction. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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