TheBluetti AC200MAX.

Winter is coming. A time for storms and power outages. And it seems like blackouts are in the cards for us in the UK.

What better time to invest in a battery power station, the modern answer to the noisy, smelly, dangerous gasoline generator.

Think of a battery power station as a big power bank. You charge up your power station while the power is on (or use a solar panel if the weather permits), and then use that stored power when you need it.

The bigger your power station, the more power you can store.

Also: The best extreme weather tech: Top gear for power outages

The Bluetti AC200MAX offers a lot of power in a -- sort of -- portable package. 

Bluetti AC200MAX

Bluetti AC200MAX tech specs

• Capacity: 2048Wh.
• Battery Type: LiFePO4 (good for 3500+ recharge cycles).
• AC Adapter Input: 400W Max.
• Solar Input: Voc 10-145V / 900W Max / 15A Max.
• AC Output: 4 x AC 100-120V, 1 x NEMA TT-30.
• DC Output: 1 x 12V/30A DC, 1 x 12V Car, 2 x 12V DC5521.
• USB Output: 1 x 100W PD, 2 x 18W, 2 x 5V/3A.
• Wireless Charging Pad: 2 x 15W.
• Charge Temperature: 32