Meet the Most Accessible Whole-Home Backup That Can Work with Your Existing Generator and Solar Panels

Even if you aren’t a camper who voluntarily goes off the grid every year, extreme weather events have the potential to knock out the power for days, leaving you vulnerable. While standard gas-powered generators have been the backup plan in the past, they require a steady fuel input to keep running and need to operate outdoors for proper ventilation. The evolving category of power stations boasts more flexibility, moving indoors or out to quietly route banked energy wherever it’s needed—even to the whole house.

Akin to large rechargeable batteries, many of today’s portable power stations have a limited capacity that may not be enough for extended outages. However, a leader in renewable energy sources, Anker SOLIX may have cracked the code with its newest line. The F3800 Plus solves this problem with its impressive battery capacity of 3,840 watt-hours (Wh) and 6,000 watts (W) of power—plus a few feature upgrades that open up the possibility of continuous charging, including higher solar input efficiency and compatibility with gas generators. Expandable by design, the F3800 Plus can be run in parallel with a second F3800 or F3800 Plus and up to 12 expansion batteries with a capacity of up to 53.8 kWh, enough to power a home for up to 2 weeks before needing a recharge. 

But you don’t need to wait for an outage to appreciate how the F3800 Plus gives you more options than the going rate for electricity. Keep reading to learn how Anker SOLIX can help you increase your control over your power supply.

Multiple Recharging Methods Mean You’re Less Likely to Go Without Power

Of course, you can recharge this portable power station at a standard electrical outlet before an off-grid outing. But its recharge options make off-grid living more accessible. Like the previous version (the F3800 portable power station), F3800 Plus can be connected to a grid-tied solar system for automatic recharging. It’s also equipped with two 165V solar inputs for up to 3,200W of input with eight 400W solar panel connections—two more than its predecessor. Through the connected solar panels (sold separately), the power station will achieve a 100 percent charge in only 90 minutes. 

One of our favorite new features of this power station is that you can recharge it using another backup solution you may already have: a 240V generator. When not supporting 240V/6,000W bypass, refueling the F3800 Plus takes as few as 1.5 hours from a generator. After, you can bring the Anker SOLIX unit indoors to power a few key appliances or connect the power station to your transfer switch to continuously (and quietly) run your household essentials. For an average day of basic backup power, you might need to recharge your power station twice—that’s only 3 hours of noisy generator operation and the rest of the day in peace. The option to recharge via a generator is a game changer for anyone who doesn’t have solar panels or who needs more energy than solar panels alone might provide. 

Powerful Enough to Back Up the Whole House During Extreme Weather

One day, you need power at the backyard shed for projects; and the next, you might need backup power to keep essential appliances running during a citywide outage. The Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus portable power station is so versatile that it can be used in three ways, meeting the needs of most consumers even as their needs change: 

1. Restore power to the home during an outage by connecting to the same transfer switch or inlet box that a gas generator would use. 
2. Utilize Anker SOLIX’s Home Power Panel to manage backup power and grid power. If you have a rooftop solar system (or are planning to install one), using the F3800 Plus with the Home Power Panel will help optimize when you use versus store power. And, rest assured, when the power goes out, the panel will automatically switch over to energy stored in the F3800 Plus.
3. Or, plug in your electronics directly. The Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus features numerous outlets, including six 120V-20A AC outlets, one NEMA L 14-30, one NEMA TT-30P, three USB-C, two USB-A, and one car cigarette lighter output. The range of outputs means you can use this power station to operate your power tools, run major appliances like the refrigerator or the air conditioner, or even recharge your electric vehicle. And since the power station is portable, you can wheel it from the garage to the driveway to charge the EV, move it to the backyard shed to power your corded tools, or pack it on your off-grid camping trips. 

Useful Modes Reduce Daily Electricity Bills

On its own, the F3800 Plus is a powerful energy backup (no pun intended). And while you don’t need a rooftop solar system for this power station to work for you, those with a grid-tied solar setup can reap efficiency benefits from utilizing the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus with the Home Power Panel and Anker’s mobile app. The system integrates power from the grid and rooftop solar with the F3800 Plus, taking the guesswork out of managing your energy consumption. App users can unlock opportunities for savings through everyday usage with a few useful modes: 

• The Local Energy Saver mode for daily use can ensure that 100 percent of the converted solar energy from the solar panels is utilized before leveraging the grid to power the home. 
• The Time-of-Use mode enables you to recharge the F3800 Plus during off-peak times—either from the grid or a connected solar system—and use that banked power during peak times.
• The Self-Consumption mode can monitor the power output from the grid, portable/rigid solar panels, or the rooftop solar system. It can then recharge the F3800 Plus when excess solar energy is available and help power the house during periods of low solar production.

Take Control of Your Energy Today

Join the waitlist starting February 26 for the new power station, set to launch on March 12. By signing up now, you’ll receive a code to access an exclusive discount, gifts including a free protective cover (a $99 value) and a free 400W solar panel (a $899 value), and special savings on a transfer switch and generator adapter.