Portable power stations are simply portable battery powered power backup devices.
If you are looking at powering or recharging your electric devices beyond the availability of an AC socket, then a portable power station should be up in your list.
So why should a portable power station be next to petrol/diesel generator in your list of outdoor power sources?
They offer various advantages such as:
Safe and portable– They consist of components ideally matched and integrated in a compact enclosure. This ensures you get a safe and compact setup that is also lightweight compared to traditional generators or inverter-battery setups.
Clean power – No diesel or petrol and the associated costs needed when you are running your petrol or diesel generator. Need to recharge a portable power station? Just plug it in to your solar panel during the day and take advantage of free energy from the sun. No solar panel? No problem. You can also recharge from an AC wall socket.
Easy to operate– Portable power stations come as ‘plug-and-play’ units, taking the complexity of inverters, batteries and solar charge controllers away from the end user.
No noise – No noise. Ever run a petrol/diesel generator at night? because of the noise, most people have to limit how long they have to run their generator. With a portable power station, you can place it right next to your device and run it all night or all day when working form home.
AC and DC power – Portable power stations produce both AC and DC power. With both 240V AC and 12V DC power, the device is ready to power most of your daily use devices such as portable fridge, laptops, tablets and more.
These features make it a must have if:
You use outdoor appliances that requires power
A portable power station is ideal for camping, hiking and overlanding.
They make it possible to charge up your appliances and bring some extra comfort to your outdoor experiences
You use outdoor gear that requires power
Working outdoors and you have a lot of gear that needs power? A portable power station guarantees a clean power source when recharging your portable tools, powering your photography and videography gear or recharging your drone batteries.
You want a source of backup power for your home or small office
A blackout just when you are preparing that report. This leads to most users searching for the nearest power source, which mostly involves moving out of the house. With a portable power station, you can easily power your work-from-home office for an uninterrupted video chat or meeting that email deadline.
Looking for a reliable portable power station? Have a look at our selection
The FlashFish A201 Portable Power Station
The MP330W Portable Power Station
The MP500W Portable Power Station