Gallagher S30 Lithium Solar
A portable lithium solar charger for netting, small pastures and keeping wildlife out of crops.
Amazon $339.99$339.99
The Gallagher S30 Lithium Solar rates 2.8 among battery and solar electric fence energizers; the Patriot PE10 rates 2.1 among plug-in ones. The Patriot PE10 costs $263.99 less ($76 vs $339.99).
Patriot PE10
#14 in Plug-inFull review
A low cost plug-in unit for small paddocks and hobby farms where a few joules would be overkill.
Amazon $76$76
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different power source classes (battery and solar and plug-in), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power source peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Gallagher S30 Lithium Solar | Patriot PE10 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 14 $1,619 per joule ($339.99, 0.2 J output) | 19 $253.33 per joule ($76, 0.3 J output) |
| Output 25% | 33 0.2 J output | 9 0.3 J output |
| Warranty 25% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Lightning cover 15% | 0 lightning damage not covered | 50 lightning cover not stated (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Gallagher S30 Lithium Solar | Patriot PE10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Power | Solar | Plug-in (110 V) |
| Output energy | 0.2 J | 0.3 J |
| Stored energy | 0.3 J | 0.5 J |
| Rated fence length | 20 miles | 10 miles |
| Rated area | 60 acres | 40 acres |
| Peak voltage | 9.3 kV | 5 kV |
| Low impedance | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Solar panel | 3.8 W | - |
| Lightning cover | No | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |