Understand the numbers.
You deserve explanations of capacity, output, and charging limits that connect to everyday questions: Will it run my fridge? For how long? Can I use the panels I already have?
About Grid Getaway
Before we knew our way around solar and backup power, we were trying to make sense of it all. That experience still shapes Grid Getaway.
Get to know usWhere we started
A page full of specifications can leave you with more questions than answers. We’ve been there.
Before gaining practical experience with solar and backup power, we were learning the basics ourselves: what the numbers meant, how much power we needed, and which pieces would work together. With so many options, feeling sure about a purchase wasn’t easy.
Grid Getaway grew out of wanting to make that experience easier. We’re a small business with practical experience and a curiosity that keeps us asking questions. As products and technology change, we keep learning, too.
Why we’re here
Useful information is often spread across product listings, manuals, and other resources. Our purpose is to bring it together and explain it clearly, so you can make informed decisions and take practical steps toward greater energy independence.
You deserve explanations of capacity, output, and charging limits that connect to everyday questions: Will it run my fridge? For how long? Can I use the panels I already have?
Portable power for a weekend away, backup for an outage, and a larger installed system have different requirements. Size, weight, cost, and room to expand all involve tradeoffs.
You don’t need the technical vocabulary to get in touch. Tell us what you want to power, or share the models you’re considering, and we can work through the next questions together.
What we offer today
We bring together power stations, solar panels, batteries, inverters, and components. Alongside the equipment, we’re making space to learn and plan before you choose.
These resources give you a place to start, whether you’re exploring your first setup or looking more closely at a system you already own.
Explore topics from watts and watt-hours to battery sizing, solar arrays, wiring, and compatibility. Follow learning paths for home backup, RVs, and off-grid cabins, or browse by brand.
Explore the Learning CenterRead practical guides on choosing an RV battery, comparing flexible and rigid solar panels, and troubleshooting charging problems. Our articles connect product details to decisions you might be facing.
Read our news & articlesStart with your appliances and how long you want them to run. Explore estimates for battery capacity, output, and solar needs as a starting point for your plan.
Try the Power PlannerWhat we’re building toward
Our ambition extends beyond equipment. We want to keep building useful resources and connections that help people understand and plan their systems.
That includes a solar installer network. It’s still in development, with no installer listings published yet. Our installer page currently welcomes project inquiries and installer applications as we work toward connecting customers with local installation help.
See how the network is taking shapeYou’re welcome here
Spend some time with our guides, or contact us with what’s on your mind. Whether you have a detailed plan or a first question, we’d like to hear from you.