Gallery View: Portable power stations in high demand

Supplying power on the go.

People miss the outdoors. And as global lockdowns gradually ease, while various levels of health measures and restrictions remain in place to combat the spread of the coronavirus, more and more consumers are now finding themselves more at ease with the idea of going out in public places and taking outdoor trips. What used to be an isolated weekend spent at home watching movies and catching up on other hobbies is slowly going back to beach getaways, camping in the woods and other outdoor leisure. Tentrr, an outdoor activity booking platform, saw a 900 percent growth in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the first, according to chief executive Anand Subramanian.

Consumers commonly bring their electronics such as smartphones, camcorders and tablets with them on their outdoor trips to record their activities and share on social media. And taking personal electronics off the grid often means having nowhere to charge. In these situations, having portable and multifunction power stations can keep several electronics – and even small appliances – up and running. As gradually easing lockdowns push more consumer outdoors and camping grounds see new activity, demand for portable power stations is on an upswing.

Marketandmarkets.com forecasts the global portable power station market to reach $474 million by 2025 at a CAGR of 7.5 percent. Growing emphasis on the use of electronic devices and the need for an uninterrupted power supply are cited as drivers of this robust growth. To better adapt to this demand, OEMs are adding fast charging capacities and USB-C ports needed by the latest smartphones and tablets. In case an extra charge is needed for the power station while outdoors, portable solar charging panels can do the job and are sold as an accessory.

As the market demand sustains an upward trend, now is the time to stock up your inventory with the latest portable power stations offered by trusted suppliers through Global Sources. Check out some of the standout models below.

Features Quick Charge 3.0

Company: Shenzhen EPT Battery Co. Ltd

The EPT-AS300-1 model from Shenzhen EPT Battery Co. Ltd is a portable power station with a maximum output power of 600W and a battery capacity of 319Wh. Output ports include an AC outlet with a 220V, 50Hz or 110V, 60Hz pure sine wave output, a 12V DC cigarette lighter socket and a DC outlet, one USB-A port with a 5V, 2A output, another USB-A port that supports Quick Charge 3.0 and a USB-C port. It charges for 5 to 6 hours from a 60W wall outlet charger or a 50W car charger, and for 6 to 8 hours from an optional 60W solar panel charger. It has a built-in LED work light with three modes. An LCD shows current battery level and the estimated time remaining before the generator needs to be charged.

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Peaks at 750W

Company: Sopray Solar Group Co. Ltd

The SRY1L12220-050-8285 model from Sopray Solar Group Co. Ltd is a portable power station with 750W peak power. It has a 12V, 444Wh battery that supplies power to one AC outlet with a 220V, 50Hz or 110V, 60Hz pure sine wave output, one USB-C port, one USB-A port that supports Quick Charge 3.0, two USB-A ports with a 5V, 2A output, two DC outlets with a 12V output and a cigarette lighter socket. Input charging can be from an 18V, 150W solar panel, a 12V car charger or the bundled AC power cord.

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Features a rugged design

Company: Mica Power Co. Ltd

Mica Power Co. Ltd's MC-500W-7068 model is a portable power station with a 3.7V, 499.5Wh battery and an LED work light. Output ports include a 110V, 60Hz or 220V, 50Hz pure sine wave output AC outlet, a 45W maximum output USB-C port, a Quick Charge 3.0-enabled USB-A port, two 5V, 2A output USB-A ports, a 14V, 8A cigarette lighter socket and a 14V, 4A DC outlet. The power station comes with a power adapter, car charger, cigarette lighter adapter and user manual.

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Prevents overcharging

Company: Shenzhen BetterPower Battery Co. Ltd

Having safety features such as protection from overcharging and short circuits, the BPI-OD300-1 model from Shenzhen BetterPower Battery Co. Ltd is a 288Wh power station with a built-in 3W LED work light. Output ports include one two-pronged and one three-pronged pure sine wave AC outlets, two USB-A ports, one USB-A port with Quick Charge 3.0, one USB-C port and three DC sockets. The AC and DC power supply can be turned off using the button switches.

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