Patriot SolarGuard 150
A small acreage solar charger with a long warranty, for goats, horses or a rotational grazing paddock.
Amazon $209$209
The Patriot SolarGuard 150 rates 3.1 among battery and solar electric fence energizers; the Patriot PE2 rates 1.9 among plug-in ones. The Patriot PE2 costs $172.51 less ($36.49 vs $209).
Patriot PE2
#15 in Plug-inFull review
A budget plug-in charger for gardens, pets and small poultry runs, not for livestock pastures.
Amazon $36.49$36.49
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 | Patriot SolarGuard 150 | Patriot PE2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 1.9/5 |
| Value 35% | 18 $1,393.33 per joule ($209, 0.1 J output) | 9 $364.90 per joule ($36.49, 0.1 J output) |
| Output 25% | 25 0.1 J output | 0 0.1 J output |
| Warranty 25% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Lightning cover 15% | 50 lightning cover not stated (neutral score used) | 50 lightning cover not stated (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Patriot SolarGuard 150 | Patriot PE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Power | Solar | Plug-in (110 V) |
| Output energy | 0.1 J | 0.1 J |
| Stored energy | 0.2 J | 0.2 J |
| Rated fence length | 10 miles | 2 miles |
| Rated area | 40 acres | 8 acres |
| Peak voltage | 9.3 kV | 5 kV |
| Low impedance | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Battery | 6 V | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |