The US solar microinverter supplier introduced a 1500Wh portable battery bank.
Enphase Energy, a global leader in the manufacturing of solar microinverters, announced that it has released a portable battery bank that allows users to backup their devices during outages or transfer power to locations outside the electricity grid. It is available to customers in the US
The new product, the IQ PowerPack 1500, is a 1.5 kW portable energy system that can power small appliances at home, work or outdoors. It has built-in Enphase IQ8 microinverters, the same ones used for rooftop solar installations, to enable solar battery charging.
The battery provides backup power and charges small devices if the power grid goes out. It supports off-grid use and can be transported with an optional folding cart accessory.
The PowerPack 1500 can be charged in about 75 minutes from a wall socket, or in about four hours via two 200W portable solar panels, which are also sold separately from the battery. Charging can also be done via a 12 V charging cable.
The device can power up to 11 independent devices via its four 120 V ports, one 12 V output, four USB-A and two USB-C ports.
The Enphase website contains a tool that allows you to select different devices to see how long they run on the battery. Scroll down about halfway this page to communicate with the tool. For example, a 65W laptop and a 10W phone can both be powered by the battery for 15 hours, or a 400W refrigerator and a 100W television can be powered for up to 5 hours and 30 minutes on a full charge .
The device has an LCD touchscreen for managing the battery. It is equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular capabilities to connect to the cloud for operational software updates. Customers can monitor the device remotely through the Enphase app, similar to their solar energy storage devices and rooftop home batteries.
The portable battery is certified for system safety and temporary outdoor test requirements (UL 2743), battery pack safety (UL 1642), and thermal flood protection (UL 9540A). The product meets the certification standards of the Federal Communications Commission Electromagnetic Interference (FCC EMI) and wireless carriers.
The PowerPack 1500, portable solar panels and carrying case come with a five-year limited warranty. The products are expected to ship in December 2024.
Enphase Energy, based in Fremont, California, is the largest global supplier of solar microinverters, with more than 4.5 million Enphase-based solar panels in more than 160 countries.
“We are excited to expand into this fast-growing consumer market,” said Gokul Krishnan, senior vice president and general manager of the consumer business unit at Enphase Energy. “While portable power systems are not new, the IQ PowerPack 1500 sets a new standard. With unparalleled quality, reliability and ease of use, we are proud to offer the best solution to customers who want to meet their energy needs anytime, anywhere.”
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