How long does a portable power station last?

Many people ask themselves this question use solar energy would like. In this article, we go into detail about exactly this question and tell you how long a portable power station can be used in one go. We also show you how many years the Power station with solar panel overall renders its services. Here we go!

How long can a portable power station be used at a time

There is no general answer to this question. Because how long one portable power station can now be used in one go depends on the battery capacity and the devices to be charged. 

By the way: In this article, we will show you in detail how to determine the required power of your power station.

Alright, back on topic. It is important that there are different types of portable power stations are available - each with different capacities. 

For example, let's look at the SOUOP 1800W Portable Power Station from our shop. How long the Powerstation in one piece depends heavily on which model of Bluetti Portable Power Station you are using and how it is used. 

In the list below you will find various consumers and the associated operating hours Powerstation:

• CPAP (40W): 40 hours
• Ceiling fan (50W): 30 hours
• Laptop (60W): 25 hours
• TV (110W): 13.5 hours
• Household refrigerator (200W): 6.5 hours
• Coffee machine (600W): 2 hours
• Microwave (900W): 1.5 hours
• Hair dryer (1600W): 0.9 hours

You now have a rough idea of how long a portable power station can power various devices. In the next section, we look at the durability of portable power sources. 

How many years does a portable power station last?

If you want to know how many years a portable power station holds, you must first understand the structure.

The lifespan of a portable energy source depends on two key factors: maintenance and use.

To find out how long a portable power station overall, it is best to always ask yourself the following questions as a first step:

• How good will she Powerstation waited?
• How often will the Powerstation used?

The cycle is the time you need to bring the power station from a full charge to zero.

A rule of thumb: The more charging cycles an energy source goes through, the higher the wear and tear. Intensive use therefore leads to a shorter service life for the power station.

Various factors affect product maintenance and product usage. For example, the age of the battery, the battery type and the size or number of in the Powerstation electronic components used. 

Would you like an example? ok one portable power station at 200 watt hours should be able to run a 1 watt device for around 200 hours. 

So, first, consider the wattage of the device you want to power. Then look at the watt hours that yours portable power station needed.

More details on the calculation can be found in this article.

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In terms of service life, as already mentioned, the capacity of the power station decreases after a certain number of charging cycles.

Let's take ours Powerstation 1200W. This is an excellent one portable power source with a power of 1200W and a capacity of up to 992Wh. So perfect for powering mini fridges, gas pumps, laptops and other devices. 

With a weight of 11 kg, the Powerstation a popular companion in the van or on mobile home trips. But perhaps the greatest advantage of the portable SOUOP Powerstation 1200W lies in its LiFePO4 battery, which is characterized by an exceptionally long service life. Because even after a whopping 2500 charging cycles, the portable power source still has a capacity of about 80%! 

To prolong battery life, it is recommended that you discharge the battery to 90% during use. The sophisticated technology of the SOUOP power station helps to effectively extend its service life.

How big does the replacement battery have to be?

To determine your individual emergency power needs, the first step should be to list all the devices that you want to keep running during a power outage. 

You just want to charge your smartphone and listen to the weather forecast on the radio? Then the emergency power supply is already possible with low power. 

If the operation of medical devices, household appliances or pellet stoves is to be ensured, a powerful backup system is the better choice.

Once you've compiled a list of devices, add up their voltage and wattage. How to determine the minimum performance your backup system should deliver.

sure: Better to be on the safe side and invest in a powerful backup system to be as well prepared as possible in the event of emergencies. Check out our bundles offers.

Generator vs Portable Power Station: What's the Difference?

Generators not only store electricity, but also generate it by burning gasoline or other fuels. In addition, conventional generators are usually quite large and correspondingly powerful. In this way, entire houses can be supplied with electricity. 

One portable power station is characterized by its high flexibility and is more suitable for small devices and electronics. For example smartphones, tablets, laptops or camping stoves.

Buying a portable power station: What you should definitely consider before buying

Although all portable power stations deliver electricity over long distances, the properties of the energy sources are very different. 

Thanks to the key criteria below, you will find the beste Powerstation for your individual needs.

Performance

A small portable power station is ideal for charging your smartphone or tablet. Besides, you can camping independently and cleverly supply your camping lamps with solar energy. 

Household appliances such as televisions, refrigerators and even power-hungry air conditioners can also be operated simultaneously for a certain period of time.

But how exactly do you know how much power is available? Well, available watts (W) represent the power output of the device. 

There are usually two interesting metrics here. For example: 1.000W/500W. 

The first number indicates the peak power, which corresponds to the peak values ​​that are reached at the first start-up. The second number is the power for normal operation. 

The watt-hour number (Wh) also indicates how long the portable power station can supply energy before it needs to be recharged. 

Important: Actual performance will of course depend on what type of devices you're charging and for how long. Learn more.

Even though all electrical devices have a certain power, you should make a conscious decision about which devices you want to combine with the Powerstation can operate. 

Professional manufacturer of portable power stations Incidentally, provide you with accurate information on how often a smartphone can be charged or how long a mini-fridge can operate. 

Would you like to delve deeper into the topic? Then take a look at our Powerbude Shop. Here you will find detailed information on the individual power stations.

Weight

Mobile use is the focus of portable power stations. A model designed for camping, for example, only weighs < 10 kg. 

At the other end of the scale, however, power stations can weigh up to 35 kg. However, these are no longer "portable" energy sources, as they are usually equipped with wheels.

Charging options

Basically it is one tragbaren Powerstation a large capacity battery backup. The best goes accordingly portable energy source run out of juice. This is certainly the main difference to a conventional generator. This is because generators constantly deliver the same amount of electricity as long as they are in operation. 

Now that could be construed as a downside of the portable power station - however, this is where the way the portable power source is charged comes into play. Because the faster the energy is restored, the more comfortable, right? 

The quickest way is to connect the power station to a normal household socket. Many portable power sources can also be charged via USB and a vehicle's 12V socket. 

At a Solar panel with power station the charging process takes place thanks to clean solar energy. This type of power station supplies energy independently. However, the loading process is slower in this case. In addition, you are dependent on the sun for charging.

battery type

Mostly in portable power stations Built-in lithium-ion batteries. Why? Well, this is proven technology. However, batteries based on lithium iron phosphate, also known as LiFePO4 or LFP batteries, are becoming increasingly popular. 

The main advantages of LiFePO4 batteries are certainly the ten-year lifespan (twice as long as that of Li-Ion) and the faster charging times. In addition, this type of battery is non-toxic, non-polluting and contains no rare metals.

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Cost

Portable power stations While not the cheapest option, they offer a number of benefits. The only alternative to the power station with a solar panel are conventional inverter generators. However, these consume fuel and are quite noisy when in operation. 

Our savings tip: Determine your exact power requirements and use this data to decide on a suitable power station. In this way, you can adapt your energy supply individually to your consumption and save money cleverly. 

Conclusion: How long a power station lasts depends on various factors

How long one portable power station your devices reliably supplied with energy depends, among other things, on the performance. Ideally, calculate the consumption of your devices in advance. In this way, you do not make your purchase decision based on gut feeling, but on the basis of individual data. 

If you still this year in an innovative portable power station If you want to invest, you should pay attention to 5 key criteria: Performance, weight, charging options, battery type and costs. Based on these factors, you are guaranteed to find the right portable power station for your individual application in our shop.