Home Backup Power Kit
£300–£2,000 4 items
A portable power station is a big rechargeable battery with plug sockets. Unlike a petrol generator, it's silent, has no fumes and is safe indoors. It's the single biggest upgrade for long power cuts, home workers and anyone relying on medical devices.
| Item | How much | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small power station (~250–500Wh) Phones, router, lamps and a laptop for a day or two. |
1 | £200–£400 | Check price → |
| Mid power station (~1,000–2,000Wh) Adds a fridge for a while, CPAP overnight, or a small kettle. |
1 | £500–£1,200 | Check price → |
| Folding solar panel (100–200W) Recharge over days without mains power. |
1 | £120–£300 | Check price → |
| Extension lead (surge protected) | 1 | £10–£20 | Check price → |
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Tips
- Add up the watts of what you need to run, then multiply by the hours: that's the Wh capacity you need (plus ~20% headroom).
- Choose a 'pure sine wave' model for medical or sensitive electronics.
- Keep it charged to 60–80% and top it up every few months.
- Never run a petrol generator indoors or in a garage.