Gas generators are great as alternative power sources for disaster preparation, but won't always be the most practical option for some, especially if you want something that can potentially charge through renewable sources of energy such as a solar panel and/or need a solution to 
run indoors.
This is where the battery backup comes in handy! Here I have a Bluetti EB3A with one of their solar panels to keep it running. It can put out 600 watts, has a number of useful output plugs, and can be charged through a standard wall plug, car cigarette lighter port,
This is where the battery backup comes in handy! Here I have a Bluetti EB3A with one of their solar panels to keep it running. It can put out 600 watts, has a number of useful output plugs, and can be charged through a standard wall plug, car cigarette lighter port,
other generators, and solar panels. The LiFePO4 battery is also much safer than traditional lithium-ion cells.
If you get such a unit, be sure to add up the total wattage and usage (in watt hours) for the devices you plan to potentially power with this to select the battery
If you get such a unit, be sure to add up the total wattage and usage (in watt hours) for the devices you plan to potentially power with this to select the battery
output and capacity right for you. If you're looking to charge such a unit with solar panels, the rule of thumb to make sure it can charge in one day of good weather is to take the unit's maximum solar input in watts, multiply that by 5, and make sure it's greater than or equal
to the battery capacity.
It's definitely a solid consideration for your backup plan when the lights go out.
It's definitely a solid consideration for your backup plan when the lights go out.
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