Zamp Solar

Zamp Solar: American-Made Off-Grid Power for the Modern Adventurer

Zamp Solar has a founding story as authentic as the adventures it powers. The brand was born in 2010 in a small garage in Bend, Oregon, when founder John Yozamp was asked to turn off a noisy generator powering his sleep apnea machine during a camping trip — and discovered the quiet, transformative potential of solar energy. That moment sparked a mission: to make off-grid solar power accessible, reliable, and adventure-ready. With the help of co-founders Steve Nelson and Conor Miller, Zamp Solar quickly grew into a trusted name in the RV industry and beyond.

Proudly Manufactured in the USA

What separates Zamp Solar from the competition starts on the factory floor. In 2015, Zamp Solar made the significant decision to move all offshore solar panel manufacturing back to its hometown of Bend, Oregon, handcrafting every panel in Central Oregon as a reflection of its community, lifestyle, and sustainability-driven ethos. Zamp Solar panels provide dependable renewable energy for RVs, boats, cabins, and off-grid applications, with high-efficiency monocrystalline cells that convert more sunlight into usable electricity even in challenging light conditions.

Built to Perform in the Real World

Zamp Solar's engineering philosophy centers on durability and real-world performance. Each panel undergoes rigorous quality control and testing to withstand extreme weather conditions — from scorching desert heat to freezing mountain temperatures — with construction that includes tempered glass surfaces, reinforced aluminum frames, and waterproof junction boxes for exceptional longevity in outdoor environments. Monocrystalline solar cells with an anti-reflective coating maximize energy harvest across varying light conditions, and Zamp's proprietary multi-stage charge controller technology protects batteries from overcharging while maximizing energy harvest, extending the life of the entire power system.

A Full Ecosystem of Solar Power Solutions

Zamp Solar's products include solar panels, charge controllers, power boxes, and various solar kits — designed to work seamlessly together as a complete power ecosystem. Zamp Solar RV system kits are designed with expandability in mind; as power needs grow, additional panels can be easily added to increase the system's energy production, allowing flexibility when adding more appliances or extending off-grid adventures. From compact portable kits ideal for weekend overlanders to large multi-panel roof-mount systems for full-time RV living, there is a Zamp Solar solution for virtually every mobile power scenario.

Part of the Dometic Family

In May 2021, Dometic completed the acquisition of Zamp Solar, recognizing it as a leading North American manufacturer of innovative and high-quality mobile solar power solutions for the outdoor market. Today, Dometic Mobile Power US, formerly Zamp Solar, stands as the premier solar panel manufacturer in the United States, with patented technology and award-winning designs. Zamp Solar leads innovative solutions in the off-grid solar marketplace spanning outdoor, RV, overland, marine, tiny homes, commercial transportation, and first responder markets. Whether you are boondocking in the desert, cruising a lake, or building out a van for full-time travel, Zamp Solar delivers the clean, quiet energy independence to keep the adventure going.