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Research-backed picks and explainers for portable power, solar and EV charging. Updated as products change.

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Best Portable EV Chargers for Home and Travel

Choose a portable EV charger by vehicle plug, outlet and current limit. Compare J1772 and NACS picks, included adapters, safety listings and travel pitfalls.

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Best Level 2 EV Chargers for Home (NACS and J1772) in 2026

Choose a home EV charger by your car's port, your circuit and your plug: 40A plug-in vs 48A hardwired, NACS or J1772, the GFCI trap, and the end of the 30C credit.

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Best Portable Power Stations and Solar Generators in 2026

Portable power stations sized by what you need to run, from a 286Wh gift to 4kWh home backup, with output, solar input and UPS figures from makers' specs.

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Home Battery Backup: The Power Stations That Can Back Up a House

Home backup batteries from EcoFlow, Anker SOLIX, Jackery and BLUETTI compared on 240V output, surge, expansion, solar input and safety listings.

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Comparison

EcoFlow vs Jackery vs Anker SOLIX vs BLUETTI: 1 kWh Power Stations Compared

Six 1 kWh power stations compared on output, recharge time, solar input, expansion and UPS switchover: EcoFlow, Jackery, Anker SOLIX, BLUETTI, Goal Zero and DJI.

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Buying guide

Best Battery Backup for a Sump Pump: Pumps, Batteries and Power Stations

Choose a sump pump battery backup that fits your pit, water flow and outage needs. Compare dedicated pumps, combo systems, batteries and a power station option.

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Buying guide

12V LiFePO4 Batteries and Solar Kits for RV & Off-Grid Power

Choose a 12V LiFePO4 battery and RV solar kit by daily energy, cold-weather charging and controller fit, with clear picks, kit contents and sizing examples.

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Buying guide

Appliance Wattage Chart: TVs, Microwaves and Backup Power

Find appliance running and starting watts, understand TV and microwave power labels, and choose a battery with enough output and energy for your outage plan.

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Buying guide

Portable Solar Panels for Power Stations: 100 W to 400 W

Choose a portable solar panel by your power station’s input limits, cable and packed size. Compare 100W to 400W panels, with a station compatibility matrix.

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Buying guide

Solar Charge Controllers: MPPT vs PWM, and What Size You Need

Choose a solar charge controller by battery voltage, panel watts and cold-weather Voc. Compare MPPT vs PWM, Victron and Renogy, plus key lithium checks.

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Buying guide

NACS and J1772 Adapters: Which One Your EV Needs

J1772 to NACS or NACS to J1772? Match your car's port to the charger's plug, choose a UL 2252 adapter, and check which Supercharger adapter your automaker approves.

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Explainers

Explainer

How Many Watts Does a Refrigerator Use? (And What Can Run It in an Outage)

A typical ENERGY STAR fridge averages about 30-75 watts over a day but surges at start-up. The math from official data, and the power stations that can run one.

Updated November 2, 2026Read