For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we recommend a power station with a capacity of at least 5,000 watt-hours (Wh) or more and a solar panel array that can output at least 500 to ...

It can accept power from a gas generator (up to 6,000 watts), AC input (1,800 watts) or solar input (up to 3,200 watts). The power station starts at $4,799, but it's currently on sale for $2,799.

AC200L Expandable Power Station. For home backup, Bluetti’s AC200L is a powerful solar generator that allows you to stay off-grid while keeping appliances running.

The Lycan's solar capabilities are definitely more on par with a system designed for heavier or more consistent use than your average portable power station. The Lycan will allow up to 4,400 W of ...

Bluetti has a great portable power station with the AC180 Solar. It has good port selection, decent capacity, and is light enough to carry with one hand. But there's space to improve.

Multiple Devices at the Same Time. This Jackery portable power station can support up to 8 devices simultaneously. There's a DC input (double to 22A/800W Max), AC input (120V, 15A Max), 2x USB-C ...

There are also two input slots for charging: one for a typical DC input that you can use with a wall outlet or a car, which should take eight and 14 hours, respectively, and a solar panel input.

A single Delta Pro Ultra from EcoFlow costs $5,799 and scales up to 90kWh of battery capacity, 16.8kW of solar input, and 21.6kW of AC output, which is enough to power central air conditioners.

For an average day of basic backup power, you might need to recharge your power station twice—that’s only 3 hours of noisy generator operation and the rest of the day in peace.

Many buyers seek a portable solar generator for camping, van life, or RV use. That means they want it to be able to charge via solar with relative speed and ease. The Delta 2 delivers on both.