The Bluetti AC200P is the top of the Bluetti range and can be recharged using up to 700W of solar panels .
Using a solar panel to recharge the Bluetti
EB55 .
That may not seem like a lot but consider that may not be a typical use for one of these power stations . A more realistic use may be to power a 40L car fridge . It will consume around 50W when the compressor is running but because it cycles on and off to maintain a set temperature , it may only consume around 25Wh per hour with a duty cycle of 50 per cent . At that rate , the Bluetti EB55 will power the fridge for around 21 hours before requiring recharging .
If you ’ re only using it to recharge low-power USB devices , the battery could last for several days .
If you find the battery capacity is not sufficient for your needs , some units can be expanded by the addition of a separate battery pack .
HOW DO THEY RECHARGE ?
These power stations will come with several recharging options . Using the Bluetti EB55 as an example , it comes with a 240V charger , a cigarette lighter lead and it has an inbuilt MPPT solar controller that is capable of using up to a 200W solar panel . In other words , you should have no problems finding a way to recharge one of these units .
CAN THEY DO EVERYTHING A GENERATOR DOES ?
These portable power stations can do everything a generator can do within their output and power capacity limits . What ’ s more , they do it without emitting any noise or fumes and without the need to carry fuel .
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