Backup power 2026
Keep the lights on when the grid goes down
Power stations, home backup batteries and solar generators: we compare spec sheets, published lab tests and owner feedback to tell you what to buy for your home, your RV or your campsite.
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Our most-read guides to stay powered through the next outage.
The best portable power stations of 2026: our picks for outages, camping and RVsWhich portable power station should you buy in 2026? We compare the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, EcoFlow…Read the guide →The best power stations for home backup in 2026Which battery can run your fridge, sump pump or well pump through an outage? We compare the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3, Anker SOLIX…Read the guide →EcoFlow vs Jackery: which portable power station should you buy?EcoFlow or Jackery? We compare the DELTA 3 Plus and Explorer 1000 v2 head to head, plus each brand's range, apps, expandability…Read the guide →What size power station do I need? A simple guide with real appliance numbersHow many watt-hours do you need to run a fridge, CPAP, sump pump or space heater during an outage? Simple runtime math, typical…Read the guide →
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What size power station do I need? A simple guide with real appliance numbersHow many watt-hours do you need to run a fridge, CPAP, sump pump or space heater during an outage? Simple runtime math, typical…Read the guide →EcoFlow vs Jackery: which portable power station should you buy?EcoFlow or Jackery? We compare the DELTA 3 Plus and Explorer 1000 v2 head to head, plus each brand's range, apps, expandability…Read the guide →The best power stations for home backup in 2026Which battery can run your fridge, sump pump or well pump through an outage? We compare the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3, Anker SOLIX…Read the guide →The best portable power stations of 2026: our picks for outages, camping and RVsWhich portable power station should you buy in 2026? We compare the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, EcoFlow…Read the guide →