Rocky Broad Solar LLC

09/28/2026

⚡ Real power, real test — no marketing fluff.

We took the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus out to Chris's travel trailer, hooked it up to a single 400W solar panel, and put it through an honest off-grid test — real appliances, real numbers, no script. We also lined it up against the standard Anker SOLIX F3800 so you can see exactly where the two differ before you spend a dollar.

New video is live now 🎥 https://youtu.be/iO9JlYZEM4A

The Anker SOLIX Prime Day Sale kicks off in early October — both the F3800 Plus and F3800 are part of it, with full pricing linked in the video description.

Appalachian storms don't wait for perfect timing. Worth knowing what's actually in your corner before the next one hits.

Anker SOLIX Early Prime Day is here — check out the discounted powe...

09/13/2026

New gear day at Rocky Broad Solar! 🔋⛰️

We just got our hands on the new OutBack Power EnergyCell 5 battery modules and paired them with our EG4 12000XP off-grid inverter to build out a stackable 48V lithium bank — and of course, we filmed the whole thing.

From unboxing to install to putting real load on the system, we wanted to show you exactly how this setup performs before we'd ever recommend it to a neighbor here in WNC. Storm season doesn't wait around, and having a battery bank you can actually trust to carry your home matters more out here in the mountains than just about anywhere.

Full unboxing, install, and testing video is up on YouTube now — link in the comments. Let us know what you think, and if you've got questions about whether a setup like this makes sense for your place, just ask.

Harnessing the sun from the shadows of Appalachia. ☀️

We're unboxing, installing, and stress-testing the new OutBack Powe...

09/06/2026

Which EG4 inverter actually fits your setup — the 12000XP or the FlexBoss21? In the new video I go head-to-head on power output, PV/MPPT capacity, and generator handling, then dig into the GridBoss MID: what it adds when you pair it with the FlexBoss21 (smart load management, AC coupling, whole-home backup) and whether it's worth the upgrade over a standalone 12000XP setup. Full breakdown here:

EG4's 12000XP has been the go-to workhorse inverter for off-grid an...

08/27/2026

🔋 New video is up — This is Part 3 of our series on the E10 and Power Dock, and it's the full technical walkthrough — rapid shutdown compliance, disconnect placement, load shedding, and the code details that most reviewers never touch. I'm going through it the way an installer and an inspector actually look at it, including what I really like about this system and where I think Anker still has work to do.

If you've been considering battery backup for your home — or you're an installer sizing this system up for a client — this is the video that actually gets into the weeds.

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/6G6lTXFVxeg

Got questions about the E10 or Power Dock? Drop them in the comments — happy to answer.

08/20/2026

New video is up! 🎥 Take a look at this new construction home install in Western NC — Aptos 460W monofacial panels on SnapNrack Ultra Rail with S-5! S-5-NH1.5 seam clamps (zero roof penetrations on that standing seam metal roof). We tied it all together with a Tigo rapid shutdown transmitter and TS4-A-F RSD modules, an Anker E10 battery system, and an Anker Power Dock smart panel for whole-home backup with smart energy management.

Solar, storage, and smart backup — built in from day one. Check out the full video to see it come together!

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Full install walkthrough of a solar + battery backup system on a ne...

08/01/2026

New build, new solar system! ☀️ This new construction home just got outfitted with an Anker E10 solar and battery backup system — Aptos 460W all-black panels on all-black SnapNrack UR-45 racking, mounted clean on a standing seam metal roof. Sleek look, reliable backup power. Proud of how this one turned out.

Ready to power your new build with solar? Give Rocky Broad Solar a call at 828-231-8359.

07/25/2026

New install video is up! ⚡ Full breakdown of an EG4 GridBoss + FlexBOSS21 system with 2 EG4 AllWeather WallMount batteries, paired with Peimar solar panels on SnapNrack Ultra Rail racking and S-5! Solarfoot attachments — all on a metal exposed-fastener roof. Whole home backup power. Watch the full install here:

Full install walkthrough: EG4 GridBoss, FlexBOSS21 all-in-one inver...

07/23/2026

Whole-home backup, built to handle the long outages. 🔆

We just wrapped an install featuring an IronRidge XR1000 ground mount system with 550W bifacial panels, an EG4 GridBOSS, FlexBOSS21, and three 16kWh indoor battery units — 48kWh of storage total. The system also integrates with a whole-home generator, so if solar production ever can't keep pace during an extended outage, the generator automatically steps in to keep the batteries charged.

Watch the full install here: https://youtu.be/Yc-mt20ehIU

Thinking about solar + battery backup for your home? Give us a call at 828-231-8359 — we'd love to walk you through what's possible.

Full install walkthrough of a ground-mounted IronRidge XR1000 racki...

07/19/2026

EG4 GridBOSS vs Sol-Ark

Sol-Ark 18K owners aren't going to like this one.

I just put the EG4 GridBOSS head to head against the Sol-Ark All-In-One solution....same 200A capability, but one costs thousands less and lets you scale without tearing your system apart.

Is the "all-in-one" really worth the premium anymore? New video breaks down the wiring, the cost, and which system actually wins. Link in comments — let me know which side you're on. 👇

EG4's GridBOSS is splitting the solar community in half — and I'm t...

07/18/2026