Solar Generator for Home Office: UPS, Runtime, and What You Actually Need

Short answer: A home office solar generator needs UPS under 20ms (for NAS and desktop PC), at least 1,000Wh capacity, and 2,000W+ continuous output. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max ($749) covers 95% of home office setups — 1,800Wh, UPS under 30ms, 2,400W continuous. For NAS servers, the Anker SOLIX F3800 ($2,999) or Bluetti AC500 ($3,999) offer UPS under 20ms.

Home Office Power Requirements

Device	Running W	Daily Wh	UPS required?
Desktop PC (gaming)	300-500W	600-1000Wh	✓ Yes (<20ms)
Desktop PC (work)	100-200W	200-400Wh	✓ Yes (<30ms)
NAS server	30-80W	72-192Wh	✓ Yes (<20ms)
Monitor (27″)	30-50W	60-100Wh	✓ Recommended
Laptop charger	45-100W	90-200Wh	✗ Not needed
Starlink	65W	156Wh	✗ Not critical
Router / switch	15-25W	36-60Wh	✗ Not critical

The NAS Problem

NAS (Network Attached Storage) servers require UPS under 20ms to prevent filesystem corruption during unexpected shutdowns. The EcoFlow DELTA series at under 30ms covers most NAS units, but for enterprise-grade protection the Anker SOLIX F3800 (under 20ms verified) or Bluetti AC200L (under 20ms verified) are safer choices.

Our Pick: EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max for Most Home Offices

A typical work-from-home setup (laptop + monitor + router + Starlink + desk lamp) uses about 250W and 2,000Wh per 8-hour day. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max runs this setup for approximately 7.5 hours on a single charge. With 800W solar input, it recharges enough during a lunch break to extend into the evening. UPS under 30ms protects the laptop and monitor from corruption.