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Many of us are looking for ways to optimise our home energy use amid soaring energy price rises, and following National Grid’s warning of possible blackouts this winter, a portable power station could make sense for households for a number of reasons.
Portable power stations(opens in new tab)can power multiple electronic appliances using a rechargeable battery. They vary in shape, size and battery capacity, and can be charged in combination with either a mains adapter, car charger or withsolar panels(opens in new tab).
Power stations with large battery capacities can be used to supply your home with energy for several hours or even days, and portable stations are ideal for powering gadgets on remote camping holidays. And for off-grid homes with solar panels installed, portable power stations can be used to create a fully off-grid solution.
Here are three reasons why you should consider purchasing a portable power station.
They can provide backup for blackouts
Portable power stations can provide peace of mind by keeping your home’s essential appliances running during a power cut, a risk which can increase over winter as the weather worsens.
Larger capacity batteries can keep your fridge, freezer and any important medical equipment running for up to an entire day, while even shorter capacity batteries can keep your TV and lighting powered for a few hours.
They can charge multiple devices at once
The best portable power stations can charge multiple devices at the same time through AC, DC or USB outlets.
These stations can power most large and small home appliances, which can be very convenient for day-to-day use, helping you to charge multiple smartphones at the same time as running a coffee maker, for example.
And in the event of extended power outages lasting several hours or even days, being able to use multiple devices can help you keep your house running efficiently, such as heating hot water for a shower when mains power is not available.
They’re compact and lightweight
Portable power stations are designed to be easy to carry around, and being lightweight and compact will make them easy to move around the house or to take on journeys where they can be powered in the car.
As you’d expect, the stations with the lowest battery size and capacity will be the lightest, while larger capacity batteries will be heavier.
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