Portable Power Stations & Generators for Reliable Backup Power

A portable power station stores electricity in a rechargeable battery and delivers it silently, with no fuel, fumes, or engine maintenance, so it's safe to use indoors. A gas generator burns fuel to produce power, offering long run times and high output for heavy-demand equipment, but it must only be used outdoors. Many homeowners choose a power station for indoor backup and quiet use, and a generator for extended outages or job sites.

Watts measure how much power a unit can deliver at one time, which determines which devices it can run. Watt-hours measure how much total energy the battery stores, which determines how long it can run them. For example, a larger-capacity station like a 5,000Wh unit will run the same appliance much longer than a 2,000Wh unit. Add up the wattage of the devices you plan to use to find the right size.

High-capacity power stations can run home essentials like refrigerators, lights, Wi-Fi routers, phones, laptops, CPAP machines, and small appliances during an outage. How long they last depends on battery capacity and what you're powering. Some models can connect to a home transfer switch or panel for whole-circuit backup, so check each product page for compatibility.

Many of our power stations support solar charging, and some are offered as kits with solar panels included. Solar charging lets you recharge off-grid and during extended outages, with no fuel required. Check each product page for compatible panels and solar input ratings.

An inverter generator produces clean, stable electricity that's safe for sensitive electronics like laptops, TVs, and medical devices. Inverter generators also run quieter and more fuel-efficiently than traditional generators because the engine adjusts its speed to match the power demand.

No. Gas generators produce carbon monoxide, a deadly, odorless gas. Only run them outdoors, well away from windows, doors, and vents, and never in a garage, basement, or enclosed space, even with the door open. Battery power stations produce no emissions and are safe for indoor use.

For power stations, store them in a cool, dry place and recharge them every few months to keep the battery healthy, even when you're not using them. For gas generators, follow the manufacturer's schedule for oil changes, air filter and spark plug service, and fuel stabilization, and run the generator periodically so it's ready when you need it.

We offer Free Shipping on Most Orders Within the Continental U.S. (Excludes AK/HI), so your power station or generator ships to your door at no added cost in most cases. If something isn't right, our 30-Day Return policy has you covered. Visit our Return Policy page for full details on how to start a return.