Power cuts in Ukraine: how to choose a charging station for your flat

With frequent power outages, Ukrainians are increasingly thinking about how to ensure light and communication in their homes. Portable charging stations are becoming a reliable solution, allowing you to power household appliances and gadgets even during blackouts. Learn how to choose the best charging station for your flat

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With frequent power outages, Ukrainians are increasingly considering purchasing portable charging stations. Such devices have become a real lifesaver for apartments where it is important to maintain lighting, communication and the operation of household appliances when the central power supply is unavailable.

Modern portable stations are compact batteries that can power a laptop, router, refrigerator or even a television. During rolling blackouts, they become a source of stability: they help you stay connected, work and perform household tasks without stress.

How to choose a charging station?

The main parameters when choosing a station are capacity and power. The higher these indicators are, the longer it will be able to power your devices. For gadgets such as smartphones and laptops, 300-1000 W·h is sufficient, while for a refrigerator and lighting, it is better to focus on 1500-2000 W·h.

It is equally important to consider the number of outputs so that you can connect several devices at the same time, as well as the availability of fast charging and support for solar panels. Pay attention to the type of battery: lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries last several times longer than traditional lithium-ion batteries.

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Popular models on the Ukrainian market

Among the proven brands, EcoFlow, Bluetti, Anker and Zendure stand out — according to experts, they combine reliability, fast charging and the ability to connect additional batteries.

EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 is suitable for large apartments — its power is sufficient to power a refrigerator and a TV.

Bluetti AC180P is a versatile option for the home, ensuring stable operation of a laptop and router.

Anker SOLIX F2600 — this station is sufficient for a TV, refrigerator, recharging gadgets, and other household appliances with a corresponding level of consumption.

EcoFlow River 2 Pro — a compact model, convenient for small spaces and travel.

Some of these stations can be charged from both the mains and solar panels, which is especially convenient during prolonged power outages.

How to calculate the needs of an apartment

Before buying, it is worth calculating the total consumption of the appliances you want to connect. For example: a laptop consumes about 100 W, a router — 20 W, a refrigerator — up to 400 W, a lamp consumes about 10–15 W, a TV consumes up to 250–300 W Based on this, you can figure out what battery capacity you will need to survive without electricity for at least a few hours.

More powerful household appliances will require more powerful charging stations that can cover almost all of your daily needs. Their prices, of course, differ from those of the above-mentioned stations.

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