Zareba 30 Mile Solar ESP30M-Z
For remote pastures where a small solar unit is too weak: it runs a long cattle fence from its own panel and battery.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
The Zareba 30 Mile Solar ESP30M-Z rates 3.4 among battery and solar electric fence energizers; the Zareba 10 Mile AC EAC10M-Z rates 2.5 among plug-in ones. The Zareba 10 Mile AC EAC10M-Z costs $200.01 less ($99.98 vs $299.99).
Zareba 10 Mile AC EAC10M-Z
#13 in Plug-inFull review
A low cost plug-in charger for a small pasture, horse paddock or garden fence near the barn. Step up to a bigger unit for long or weedy fence lines.
Amazon $99.98$99.98
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 | Zareba 30 Mile Solar ESP30M-Z | Zareba 10 Mile AC EAC10M-Z |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 37 $599.98 per joule ($299.99, 0.5 J output) | 26 $199.96 per joule ($99.98, 0.5 J output) |
| Output 25% | 53 0.5 J output | 21 0.5 J output |
| Warranty 25% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Lightning cover 15% | 100 warranty covers lightning damage | 100 warranty covers lightning damage |
Specifications
| Zareba 30 Mile Solar ESP30M-Z | Zareba 10 Mile AC EAC10M-Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Power | Solar | Plug-in (110 V) |
| Output energy | 0.5 J | 0.5 J |
| Rated fence length | 30 miles | 10 miles |
| Peak voltage | 7.8 kV | 10.5 kV |
| Low impedance | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Battery | 12 V | - |
| Solar panel | 5 W | - |
| Lightning cover | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |