Zareba 5 Mile Solar ESP5M-Z
#11 in Battery and solarFull review
A simple post mounted solar charger for a small paddock, rotational grazing strip or garden fence away from power.
Amazon $129.99$129.99
2.6/5
A good value self contained solar charger for a remote pasture or rotational grazing paddock with clean fence lines.
- 0.1 JOutput
- 10 milesRated fence
- SolarPower
- 9.5 kVPeak voltage
Check price at Amazon$149.75
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Panel, battery and charger in one post mounted box: nothing to wire up but the fence
- Higher voltage than the 5 mile model on the same output
- Lightning damage covered under Zareba’s energizer warranty
Cons
- Warranty length not stated
- Not rated for heavy weeds
- Needs about three days in the sun, switched off, before first use
The Zareba Solar M-Z family
Every Zareba Solar M-Z model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own power source.
| Model | Output | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zareba 5 Mile Solar ESP5M-Z | 0.1 J | 2.6/5 | $129.99 |
| Zareba 10 Mile Solar ESP10M-Z (this one) | 0.1 J | 2.6/5 | $149.75 |
| Zareba 15 Mile Solar ESP15M-Z | 0.2 J | 2.6/5 | $199.99 |
| Zareba 30 Mile Solar ESP30M-Z | 0.5 J | 3.4/5 | $299.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | ESP10M-Z |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Power | Solar |
| Output energy | 0.1 J |
| Stored energy | 0.3 J |
| Rated fence length | 10 miles |
| Peak voltage | 9.5 kV |
| Low impedance | Yes |
| Build | |
| Battery | 6 V |
| Lightning cover | Yes |
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