What is Outdoor Power?
Portable power station is a multifunctional power supply with built-in lithium-ion battery and can store electric energy, also known as portable energy storage power supply. The portable power station is equivalent to a small portable charging station, which has the characteristics of light weight, large capacity, high power, long life and strong stability. It can also output DC, AC and other common power interfaces, which can supply power for laptops, drones, photography lights, projectors, rice cookers, electric fans, kettles, cars and other equipment. It is suitable for outdoor camping, outdoor live broadcast, outdoor construction, Scenes that consume a lot of power, such as location shooting and household emergency power consumption.
In this article, we will explain in detail how the portable power station works, usage scenarios, key points for product selection, etc.
What is the difference between portable power station and mobile power?
There is a big difference between the output of portable power station and mobile power bank.
The power bank can provide about 10,000 to 30,000mAh of power by connecting to a smartphone through a type-c data cable, etc.
The portable power station supports the AC output of the household socket, and can support electrical appliances with a power consumption of more than a kilowatt, while the mobile power supply cannot supply power for large electrical appliances. The portable power station has a wide range of applications. It can be used not only at home, but also in various outdoor scenes. It can be connected to high-power appliances such as electric ovens, electric fans, mobile refrigerators, and mobile air conditioners.
What is the difference between portable power station and generator?
Compared with portable power stations, generators have many differences in terms of fuel, electric energy, and noise. What looks like the same device, both for power purposes, is actually a completely different device, so let's take a closer look at the differences between them.
1. The power of the portable power station is the electric energy stored in the battery cell, while the generator usually uses gasoline as fuel to generate electricity. The portable power station can charge the built-in lithium battery through solar energy, while the generator does not have the charging function.
Second, the power of the generator is relatively large. In general, generators tend to be more powerful than portable power stations. However, since specifications vary from product to product, a high-performance portable power station can also provide power as powerful as a generator.
3. The noise of the portable power station is low. Due to the structure of the portable power station, there is not much noise when charging and supplying power, but the noise of the generator is quite loud.
4. With the portable power station, you can operate with peace of mind without worrying about the surrounding environment. Since no exhaust gas is emitted during operation, it can be used safely both indoors and outdoors. The generator uses gasoline as fuel, and it will emit exhaust gas when generating electricity, so it is not suitable for indoor use.
5. The portable power station is easier to save and maintain. For the energy storage power supply, it is recommended to charge it every six months, keep the power at 60% to 80%, and put it in a well-ventilated place, away from high temperature and humidity. If it is a generator, not used for more than 30 days, you need to remove all gasoline, if left in it, it may clog due to fuel deterioration.
How the portable power station works
The portable power station consists of a control board, a battery pack, an inverter, and a BMS system. It can convert direct current (DC) through the inverter into alternating current (AC) that can be used by other electrical appliances. It also supports multiple interface DC outputs. Charge various electrical equipment.
Portable power station usage scenarios
The portable power station can be used in various indoor and outdoor situations, we will introduce some typical usage scenarios as a reference.
1. You can use electricity in your RV
If you put a portable power station in your RV, you can use most household appliances in the car. For example, a rice cooker or electric kettle.
By connecting to the car's outlet, electricity can be stored in a portable power station that can run for a long time.
2. Use electricity in camping and outdoors
Many people encounter the problem of running out of power when camping or outdoor activities. If you use a portable power station, you can use your electrical appliances with confidence.
For example, in camping/outdoor scenes, it can be used in this way: charge mobile phones, cook with rice cookers, play music with audio equipment, etc.; can be connected to electric ovens, electric fans, mobile refrigerators, mobile air conditioners, and outdoor photography; for adventure lovers in the wild For electricity, you can connect SLR, lighting, drones, etc.; for outdoor stall lighting, you can connect flashlights, lamps, etc.; for outdoor live broadcast, you can connect cameras, audio, microphones, etc.; for outdoor construction, such as mines , oil fields, geological exploration, geological disaster rescue and telecommunications departments field maintenance emergency power, etc.;
3. Become an emergency power supply during a power outage
By storing electricity in a portable power station, it can be used as an emergency power source during a power outage.
For example, in the event of a power outage in winter, you can use a portable power station and continue to use lights or electric blankets for heating. In summer, the power outage can also use fans or air conditioners to cool off. You can also use an electric kettle to boil water, and use a microwave oven to heat food. In an emergency, you can still use electricity normally.
4. Can be combined with solar panels to save electricity
By connecting the portable power station and solar panels, the electricity generated by solar power can be stored in the portable power station. The energy storage power supply is used to power the electrical appliances, and the solar panel is used to supply power to the portable power station. partastar has launched a foldable solar panel that can achieve an astonishing 400W output from a single panel.
The conversion efficiency of this product is as high as 22.6%, which is the highest level in solar panel power generation. The panel is wrapped with a high-performance fluororesin film, which is dustproof and waterproof, and the IP68 dustproof and waterproof standard makes it safe to use in camping and outdoors. If you use it with a portable power station, it can be charged stably.
