Energy & Backup Power
Portable power stations, home backup batteries and solar panels.
The energy layer of a modern home. Browse portable power stations, home backup batteries, expansion batteries, 5kWh power kits and solar panels from our partners — the gear that keeps the house running through a blackout and shaves expensive peak-tariff bills. Live pricing, bought direct from the retailer.
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EcoFlow Solar Tracker
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EcoFlow DELTA Pro Solar Generator (PV400W）
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EcoFlow 100W Rigid Solar Panel
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EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel
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EcoFlow LFP Battery
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EcoFlow LFP Battery
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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max Portable Power Station
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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station
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EcoFlow DELTA Pro Portable Power Station
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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station
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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max Portable Power Station
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EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station
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EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station
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EcoFlow 100W Flexible Solar Blanket
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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max Portable Power Station
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EcoFlow DELTA 2 Solar Generator (PV220W)
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EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station
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EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max Solar Generator (PV220W)
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EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max Smart Extra Battery
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EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max Solar Generator（PV400W）
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EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station
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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max Solar Generator (PV110W)
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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max Portable Power Station
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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max Solar Generator (PV110W)
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Buying energy & backup power online: an independent guide
Portable power station or home battery?
A portable power station is a plug-and-play battery with inverter and outlets you can move around — ideal for keeping the fridge, modem and a few lights running through a blackout, powering tools on a build site, or camping. A fixed home battery is wired into your switchboard and solar, stores far more, and can run circuits automatically during an outage. Many households start with a portable unit and add a fixed battery when they install or expand solar. Size the capacity (watt-hours) to what you actually need to run and for how long.
Match solar panels and expansion to your needs
If you are pairing panels with a power station, check the panel wattage and connector match the unit's solar input, and that the total stays within its charge limit. Foldable panels suit portable setups and camping; rigid panels suit a permanent install. For backup that lasts longer, look for a system that takes expansion batteries so you can add capacity later rather than buying a bigger unit up front.
Plan it into the build while the walls are open
The energy layer is cheapest to plan during a build or renovation. Decide where a battery or power station will live, which circuits matter most in a blackout (fridge, internet, a few lights, medical equipment), and leave room in the switchboard. Even if you fit a portable unit after moving in, making the placement and cabling decisions early avoids rework — and positions you to add solar and a fixed battery cleanly later.
Frequently asked questions
What can a portable power station actually run in a blackout?
It depends on the station's capacity (watt-hours) and output (watts). A mid-size unit comfortably keeps a fridge, modem, phones and some lights going for hours; larger units with expansion batteries can run more for longer. Check the continuous watt rating covers everything you plug in at once, and the watt-hours cover how long you need it.
Do I need solar panels with a power station?
Not to start — you can recharge most power stations from a wall socket or car. Adding solar panels lets you top the battery back up during a longer outage or off-grid, keeping it useful indefinitely. Make sure the panel wattage and connector suit the station's solar input and charge limit.
Portable power station versus a fixed home battery — which should I get?
A portable station is movable, plug-and-play and great for blackouts, tools and camping. A fixed home battery stores far more, is wired into your solar and switchboard, and can back up circuits automatically. Many homes begin with a portable unit and add a fixed battery when they install or grow solar.
Do you sell power stations and solar directly?
No — we match you to portable power stations, home backup batteries, expansion batteries and solar panels across Australian retailers with live pricing; you buy direct from the retailer.
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