Craftstrom

Shield Series panels

Affordable Solar, Complete System

The Eco Line pairs our affordable Shield Series solar panels with the same smart inverters, Load Guard and app as every CraftStrom kit. A complete system at our lowest price.

Load Guard included

Smart Control in Every Kit

Load Guard measures your home’s electricity use and manages solar output, so your system powers your home first and helps keep your circuits safe.

Plug in and go

Set It Up Yourself

Mounting systems, connector cables and the AC cable are included. Plug the system into a standard outlet, pair it in the free app and watch your production.

Everything included

More Than Panels and an Inverter

Many plug-in solar products are sold as a panel-and-inverter bundle. A complete, safe household system needs more: mounting, cabling, power monitoring, output control and support. Every CraftStrom kit includes all of it, so there is nothing extra to buy before you plug in.

Component	CraftStrom Eco Line kit	Typical panel + inverter bundle
Solar panels	✓	✓
Microinverters	✓	✓
Mounting system for every panel	✓	Often sold separately
Inverter connector cables	✓	Often sold separately
AC cable to connect to any outlet	✓	Often sold separately
Load Guard smart power meter	✓	✗
Zero-export control (no back-feed to the grid)	✓	✗
Circuit-aware protection for your wiring	✓	✗
Device-to-device communication, even without Wi-Fi	✓	✗
Free monitoring app	✓	Varies
Expandable with Load Shifter battery storage	✓	Varies
U.S.-based support team	✓	Varies

Typical bundle: what many plug-in solar products sold online include. Contents vary by seller and model; check the exact product before you buy.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Solar panel: Glass Eco Panel, 200 W

Designed for the everyday homeowner or renter who doesn’t want to be susceptible to unstable energy economies. Generate your own clean energy from the sun for free with solar. Add our Power meter to store your energy for use anytime you need it.

Design

Dimensions: 59 x 28 x 1.5 in.
Weight: 25 lbs.
Materials: High transmission, AR (anti-reflective) coated tempered glass, Certified to withstand challenging environmental conditions (2400 Pa wind load, 5400 Pa snow load, 35 mm hail stones at 97 km/h), and lightweight anodized aluminum frame.

Features

Wattage: 400W/800W/ 1200W/1600W/2000W
Operating Temperature: -40°F up to +185°F
Certification: CE | RoHS

Warranty

Warranty: 10 years

Download manual / data sheet (PDF)

Smart micro inverter

In a solar power system, an inverter is a crucial component that converts the direct current (DC) electricity generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC) electricity. AC electricity is the standard form of electrical power used by homes and businesses, and it is what most household appliances and electronics require to operate. In the case that the home needs less power than the Solar kit can produce, we simply throttle the output of the inverters! Our Smart Inverter also uses our patented communication method through WIFI & mHz Communication in parallel. Our Inverters communicate with the Power Meter even if the WIFI is down or spotty.

Design

Dimensions: 6x 6.5 x 1.5 in | 15.2 x 16.5 x 3.8 cm
Weight: 3 lbs
Ports: 2 MC4 Ports · 1 AC Port · 2 Communication Antennas

Features

Wattage: 350W
Operating Temperature: -40°F up to +185°F
Certification: UL 1741

Warranty

Warranty: 20 years

Download manual / data sheet (PDF)

Load Guard smart power meter

Measure your appliances’ power usage with Power Meter. Keeps your solar system permit-free by balancing solar production and appliances’ power consumption. Our Power Meter Measures the Usage of the home and allows the panels to lower that amount of bought electricity. In the case the home needs less power than the Solar kit can produce we simply throttle the output of the inverters or tell the Smart Battery to initiate a charge to store power for later. This refined balancing act of communication is ensured at all times! All of our products use our patented communication method through wifi & mHz Communication in parallel. Our products communicate with each other even if the wifi is down or spotty.

Design

Dimensions: 35.4 x 28.3 x 25.5 in | 90 x 72 x 65 cm
Weight: 1 lbs

Features

Communication: WiFi 2,4 GHz & MHz
Operating Temperature: -40°F up to +185°F
Certification: CE | FCC

Warranty

Warranty: 20 years

Download manual / data sheet (PDF)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it work with my outlet and circuit?

Most homes use a standard outdoor or indoor outlet on a circuit without heavy loads. Load Guard watches your home’s use and turns output down to stay within the safe circuit limit. Run our 5-point outlet check before you buy.

Will it save enough to be worth it?

Tell us your bill and we’ll show three numbers: conservative, typical and best-case. Savings come from using the power at home during the day.

Where can I put it?

Anywhere with 4+ hours of direct sun near an outlet: balcony, fence, deck, porch, shed or yard. The kit finder asks about your spot and cable run.

Will it run my house in an outage?

Solar alone lowers your bill but doesn’t power your home when the grid is down. Add a battery kit to keep essentials like the fridge, lights and Wi-Fi running.

Is it allowed where I live?

Yes. CraftStrom works in all 50 states. Load Guard keeps every watt in your home, so nothing flows back to the grid.

What happens to extra power?

Your home uses solar first. If you’re making more than you use, Load Guard turns the panels down, or a battery stores it for later.

What will I pay and when will it arrive?

See your full price, shipping and delivery window before checkout. No surprise accessories.

Can I take it with me?

Yes. It unplugs and moves with you, and it works in all 50 states.

Can I trust the equipment?

UL-certified inverters, NEC compliant, tested by Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and NREL, with warranties of up to 20 years.

What if I get stuck?

Our Houston team can walk you through Load Guard setup or Wi-Fi by appointment, and our FAQ covers the rest. Call (832) 850-3832.

Customer reviews

What Our Customers Say

★★★★★
“I’ve been interested in plug and play solar for a few years now and when Craftstrom came out with their system I was happy to purchase a 2000 watt set-up. No utility involvement, no permits required, just a DIY installation. I’m really pleased with how it turned out and the production we’re already getting.”
**Chris** · CA

★★★★★
“Overall it was very easy to install, and is a great “point of entry” system for anyone interested in solar. And yes, it works surprisingly well in snow thanks to the bifacial panels!”
**Dave** · PA

★★★★★
“Craftstrom makes clean energy cheap and easy. No permitting. No electricians. But note that some assembly is required! About as difficult/easy as an Ikea bookshelf. The app tells me how much I’m generating each day, from each of the panels. Easy peasy.”
**Steve** · CA

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