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Portable power station

1kWh portable power station

A battery, an inverter and a row of sockets in one carry-case. Charge it from a wall socket, a car or its own folding panel, then plug in what you need. Coming soon.

1.0kWhstored. About 850Wh reaches the sockets.

Not for use with a plug-in solar kitIt charges from a wall socket, a car or its own folding panel. It never connects to a plug-in solar kit, and a plug-in kit must never be used with a battery.

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1kWh unit specification

We haven't picked the model yet, so we won't guess its figures. Every row below gets the maker's own number before it goes on sale. The right-hand column says what each one tells you.

SpecThis itemWhat it tells you
Stored capacity1kWh class (about 1,000Wh)How much energy it holds. More watt-hours, longer running.
Energy at the socketsAbout 850Wh (our planning figure)Some energy is lost turning battery power into mains power. The model's own tested figure will replace ours.
Continuous outputListed when stockedThe most it can power at once, in watts. It decides whether a kettle or microwave will run at all.
Surge outputListed when stockedA short burst for motors starting, such as a fridge-freezer's compressor.
Battery chemistryListed when stockedLiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) is the usual choice for a long working life.
Rated cyclesListed when stockedHow many full charges until capacity falls to a stated level, usually 80%.
Mains chargingListed when stockedHow fast it fills from a wall socket.
Solar inputListed when stockedThe panel watts and voltage it accepts. A bigger panel than this won't charge it any faster.
Car chargingListed when stockedFrom a 12V car socket while you drive.
Sockets and portsListed when stockedUK 3-pin sockets, USB-C, USB-A and 12V outlets.
Weight and sizeListed when stockedWhat you're lifting in and out of the car.
Working and charging temperaturesListed when stockedLithium batteries usually won't charge below freezing.
WarrantyListed when stockedHow long, and who handles a claim.

The capacity class is the one fixed point. Everything else is checked against the maker's datasheet first.

What it keeps running in a power cut

Hours from about 850Wh at the sockets, with typical appliance figures. Your own appliances may draw more or less: the rating label tells you, or measure one with a plug-in energy monitor.

Tap a heading to sort. Swipe the table sideways on a phone.

Appliance
Wi-Fi router1085
Two LED lamps1653
Fridge-freezer (average over a day)4021
Laptop in use5017
TV, 43-inch LED6014
Electric blanket6014

Figures are rounded down. Running times shorten if you use several things at once.

Together, a router, two lamps and a fridge-freezer average about 66W, so roughly 12 hours. That's an evening and a night with the essentials on. It's also about 56 full phone charges.

It won't run an electric heater or an oven for long, and many 1kWh units can't start a 3kW kettle at all. Check the continuous output on the listing.

Most gas boilers are wired into the house rather than plugged in, so a power station can't run one as it is. Don't rewire anything yourself: an electrician can tell you what's possible.

After Storm Arwen in November 2021, some homes across the North East were without power for days. To report a cut, call 105, the free national power cut number.

Charging it three ways

  • From a wall socket. The quickest way. Top it up whenever a storm is forecast.
  • From a car. A 12V car socket gives roughly 100 to 120W, so treat it as a top-up on a long drive rather than a full charge.
  • From its own folding panel. Open the panel on the grass in the sun, with the station in the shade. On a bright summer day a 200W panel puts in roughly 130W, so a full charge takes about seven sunny hours.

Never from a plug-in solar kitA plug-in kit plugs into your home's wiring and must never be used with a battery. This station is kept completely separate from it.

Carry, store and look after it

The exact weight goes on the listing. Lift it with two hands and use the handles.

  • Keep it indoors, somewhere dry and at room temperature.
  • Top it up every few months so it's ready when the lights go out.
  • Charge it on a hard surface, away from anything that could burn, and not at the bottom of the stairs or in a hallway you'd use to get out.
  • Lithium batteries usually can't charge below 0°C, so don't leave it charging in a freezing garage or car.

It makes no fumes, so unlike a petrol generator it's fine to use indoors.

Questions on this model

Can I charge it from my plug-in solar kit?

No. A plug-in kit must never be used with a battery, and this station never connects to one. Charge it from a wall socket, a car or its own folding panel.

Will it run my fridge-freezer?

Usually, for around 21 hours on average figures, as long as the continuous output and surge cover your fridge-freezer's start-up. Check the label on your appliance against the listing.

Is it safe to use indoors?

Yes. It makes no exhaust, unlike a petrol generator. Keep it on a hard surface, away from heat and out of escape routes.

When can I order one?

Once we've chosen the model and checked every figure. Join the list on this page and we'll email you when ordering opens.

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