Apartments
Start with phones, Wi-Fi, lights, and the essentials you can’t go without. Look for manageable weight, quiet operation, and a practical place to recharge.
Size your essential loads →
A little planning. A lot more peace of mind.
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Find power for your setup
Explore your setupStart with where you’ll use it: an apartment, house, campsite, or RV.
Where do you need power?
Your setup is a better starting point than the biggest battery.
Houses
List the appliances you want to keep running, then check their starting watts and daily energy use. Consider expandable capacity if you need longer backup.
Compare home backup options →Camping
Choose around your cooler, lights, and devices—and how far you’ll carry the battery. Check solar input compatibility if you’ll recharge away from an outlet.
Work out your camping power needs →RVs & van travel
Balance your daily power use with the space available. Check appliance demand, charging options, and outlet compatibility before choosing a station.
Estimate your travel power needs →These guides focus on battery power stations. Fuel-burning generators must never be used indoors.
Two options worth a closer look
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BLUETTI Elite 200 V2
2,073.6 Wh · 2,600 W continuous AC output
Essential-device backup when you want roughly 2 kWh in one unit.
Tradeoff: At 53.4 lb, it takes some effort to move.
Read the buying guide
Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2
2,048 Wh · 2,400 W continuous AC output
Households planning to add compatible battery capacity later.
Tradeoff: Expansion costs extra; the older Battery Pack 2000 Plus is not compatible.
Read the buying guide