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Portable Power Stations & Solar

This page has portable power stations and solar power for off-grid and backup use. The EZVIZ PS1300 stores 1,324 Wh in a LiFePO4 battery and gives up to 2,000 W of AC output, and the compact PS300 holds 313 Wh; both recharge from AC or solar input and suit camping and home emergency backup. For a remote camera with no mains supply, the Comnet NWKSP4/NB is a NetWave solar power kit with a PoE+ injector.

Choosing Portable Power Stations & Solar

Size a power station by battery capacity and continuous AC output, then check how it recharges.

High-capacity power station

The EZVIZ PS1300 (CS-CN066) holds 1,324 Wh in a LiFePO4 battery rated for up to about 3,000 cycles. The PS1300 gives up to 2,000 W continuous through two AC outlets, plus USB-C PD up to 100 W and three USB-A ports at 5 V / 2.4 A. The PS1300's AC input and solar input each take up to 1,300 W, with solar accepted at 13–60 V, and its UPS function has a transfer time of about 15 ms to protect sensitive equipment during a mains interruption.

Compact power station

The EZVIZ PS300 (CS-CN032) is a 313 Wh NCM lithium-ion unit rated for about 1,000 cycles to around 80% capacity. Its AC output is about 300 W continuous with a surge of about 500 W, so it is not for high-wattage appliances. The PS300 has two AC outlets, three USB-A ports, a USB-C PD port of up to 60 W and a 12 V car outlet, and it recharges by USB-C, AC adapter, car port or a solar panel at DC 12–24 V.

Solar power for a remote camera

The Comnet NWKSP4/NB NetWave solar kit is designed for sites where a remote camera or wireless repeater is needed but there is no power supply, or running one costs too much. It brings together multicrystalline photovoltaic panels, a powder coated steel enclosure that meets NEMA 4X/IP65 with two key-operated tamper proof locks, a 30A solar charge controller with an LCD and intelligent PWM charging, and a Gigabit PoE+ injector. The enclosure mounts on a two to four inch pole or a wall, and the panels have a top of pole mount for a 4 inch pole.

ProductStorageOutputRecharge or supply
EZVIZ PS13001,324 Wh LiFePO42,000 W AC, 100 W USB-CAC or solar, up to 1,300 W each
EZVIZ PS300313 Wh NCMAbout 300 W AC, 60 W USB-CUSB-C, AC adapter, car or solar
Comnet NWKSP4/NB–Gigabit PoE+ injectorSolar panels, 30A charge controller

Related categories

Camera panels and power station panels are in EZVIZ solar panels, and the full brand range is in EZVIZ products. See also batteries and power supplies and electrical meters and monitoring.

Brands we stock in Portable Power Stations & Solar

Comnet, Dahua Technology and EZVIZ.

Frequently asked questions

Can a portable power station work as a UPS?

The PS1300 can: it has a UPS function with a transfer time of about 15 ms to protect sensitive equipment during a mains interruption. It holds 1,324 Wh in a LiFePO4 battery and supplies up to 2,000 W continuously through its two AC outlets, with USB-C PD up to 100 W for laptops and phones.

What is the difference between a LiFePO4 and an NCM power station?

Of the EZVIZ power stations here, the PS1300 uses a LiFePO4 battery rated for up to about 3,000 cycles and holds 1,324 Wh, and the PS300 uses an NCM lithium-ion battery rated for about 1,000 cycles to around 80% capacity and holds 313 Wh. Both have a battery management system with over-current, over-voltage, short-circuit and over-temperature protection.

Can the PS1300 and PS300 be charged by solar panels?

Yes, both accept solar input. The PS1300 takes solar at 13–60 V up to 1,300 W, the same maximum as its AC input, which gives a rapid recharge. The PS300 accepts a compatible solar panel at DC 12–24 V, and it can also recharge by USB-C, AC adapter or car port.

Will the PS300 run high-wattage appliances?

No, the PS300 is not intended for high-wattage appliances. Its AC output is about 300 W continuous with a surge of about 500 W, which suits phones, tablets, laptops and small appliances. For heavier loads, the PS1300 gives up to 2,000 W continuously and suits tools, events and emergency home backup.

How can I power a camera where there is no mains supply?

Use an off-grid solar kit such as the Comnet NWKSP4/NB. It is designed for a remote camera or wireless repeater where there is no power supply or running one costs too much, and it combines photovoltaic solar panels, a 30A solar charge controller, a Gigabit PoE+ injector and a NEMA 4X/IP65 steel enclosure for a pole or wall.

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