This expandable energy storage system will never let your home go dark ever again

There has been an increase in the need for emergency or portable sources of power in light of many natural and man-made disasters in recent years. Unsurprisingly, the consumer market was quick to answer the need, producing multiple classes of portable power generators that stretch what the word “portable” means. There’s almost one such giant battery in a box for every size or need; some can even power a few home appliances in a pinch. Few, however, can really claim to power an entire house for days or even a week just on batteries that have been charged for a little over three hours at most. That’s the enticing proposition that the SuperBase V is making, offering a convenient and stress-free solution to power a house during an emergency or, better yet, provide completely green energy to an entire household.

Designer: Zendure

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At the heart of the SuperBase V’s promise is its 6.4kWh Semi-Solid State Battery or SSB, a type of battery that offers 42% more energy per pound compared to the Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery used in almost all portable power stations today. In addition to a higher energy capacity in the same battery size, SSBs are also regarded to be safer, even when the battery is damaged. Alone, the SuperBase V (V6400 model) is already capable of enough power at 3,800W for a wide variety of appliances, especially with its plethora of ports and sockets that can support both 120V and 240V output at the same time. But, as they say, that is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.

You can easily attach a 6.4kWh Satellite Battery on top of the SuperBase V to double its capacity, but if that’s still not enough, you can connect two base units and up to eight Satellite Batteries for a whopping capacity of 64kWh with 7,600W of output. Depending on your household’s use, that can last you a little over a week without ever connecting to the power grid. This much power opens up a lot of possibilities, including being able to charge a single Tesla Model 3 for a range of 272 miles. Or you can use Zendure’s dual EV outlet home panel to keep two EVs juiced up at the same time.

With such a big battery, you might worry about how long it will take to actually charge the SuperBase V, and you might be shocked at the figures. With a regular AC outlet, the energy storage can draw a maximum of 3,600W and charge the SuperBase V fully in about two hours. You can even charge it from a standard 3,600W Level 2 EV charger at charging stations for a little over two hours. You can go completely green with 3,000W solar power only, and you’ll only wait around three hours before you’re ready to use the SuperBase V again. If you’re really pressed for time, though, you can combine that solar charging with AC or EV charging for a 6,600W total input, nearly having the charging time.

Despite its large battery capacity and powerful features, the SuperBase V is designed to be easy to use and surprisingly easy to move around. The Semi-Solid State SuperBase V6400, specifically, has motorized rear wheels so that you won’t have to strain your body pulling the power station. SuperBase V also brings back the “plug-and-play” slogan of yesteryears, getting you up and running quickly with little fuss or worry. And when you’ve finally finished your setup, you can rely on the SuperBase V to be your uninterruptible power supply (UPS), so you won’t have to worry about critical work or games getting cut off when the power disappears.

More than just an emergency backup power, the SuperBase V is also an intelligent energy management system that lets you monitor, manage, and customize your energy use to help reduce your energy bill. You can also easily connect to Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa for hands-free control of the power station. Starting at just $3,799 for a single SuperBase V6400 base station ($2,499 for the LiFePO4 model), you will be able to rest easy knowing that you and your loved ones won’t have to spend a stressful night in the dark during a power outage.

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This Portable Energy Storage Power Supply is ready to juice up from the sun

Portable Energy Storage Power Supply Concept

Almost everything we know is essential to survive must be improved. In life or death situations, essential tools should work. A portable power station may not save a person, but it can help in challenging times.

This Portable Energy Storage Power Supply is designed for outdoor activities. It’s ideal for travel, hunting, or even home emergency use. This 600Wh power station offers several ports that support most gadgets and appliances. This thing comes with solar panels, so you know it’s very eco-efficient.

Designer: ShenZhen XingShiWeiLai Technology

Portable Energy Storage Power Supply Functions

Fully charging the Portable Energy Storage Power Supply with the 30watt solar panels take 30 hours with full sunlight. The power supply station is compact and durable that you can bring it anywhere. It has reached the iF Design Awards 2022 under the Sports/Outdoor/Bicycles category.

We have seen similar power stations before designed with the primary goal of bringing extra power to people who love the outdoors. There were the Flexsolar Powerleaf+ and those EnerVision Power Stations. The SOUL Power station was said to be strong enough to jumpstart your car while charging your smartphone. Of course, we also can’t forget the Generark HomePower 2, a powerful backup battery for the home.

Portable Energy Storage Power Supply Design

The Portable Energy Storage Power Supply appears like a rugged toolbox you usually bring for outdoor adventures. The case comes with a handle that makes it portable and easy to carry. It doesn’t open but the solar panels fold out to start charging. It has a pullout kickstand that makes charging easy as it allows the solar panels to be in the correct position and ready to soak up the sun. Once fully charged, you can plug most gadgets to charge and get some extra juice to last you a whole day.

There are several ports available on the side. We see USB ports, a USB-C port, AC and DC ports, and standard round charging ports. These ports have a rubber cover, so water and dust can’t get in. There is also a small display that shows the battery status or level.

Portable Energy Storage Power Supply

Even the input and output wattage levels can be shown. There are some vents at the bottom we’re assuming are for the heat to escape. The choice of lime green is a perfect and cozier contrast to the black that gives a rugged look and feel. This Portable Energy Storage Power Supply is definitely a “greener” choice since it can charge via solar panels.

Portable Energy Storage Power Supply Features

Portable Energy Storage Power Supply Product

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By using solar energy, these smartbenches give you charging ports and public WiFi throughout the year!

How many different ways can you say, “Do you have WiFi?” It’s my most-asked question when visiting new cities. In today’s world, having access to WiFi is essential if you plan on making the most of any trip abroad. But far too often have I thrown my money down the drain for a tiny cup of espresso just to use a cafe’s WiFi and charging port. Replacing this costly exchange with their interpretation of a city hub, the makers behind Kuube designed a smartbench for city centers, equipped with all the necessities that a modern-day traveler might need to comfortably move through any city. Moreover, given the fragile nature of our climate and our energy grid, these smartbenches could prove to be a highly valuable public utility during blackouts by providing free charging and WiFi to everyone.

Kuube comes in three different sizes, each of which offers the same services to varying degrees. The Kuube Nano, their mid-sized bench, is solar-powered and accommodates up to four people, complete with a WiFi hotspot, two USB chargers, two wireless Qi chargers, and a single display screen, which provides environmental information like weather, air quality, and UV index. For the makers behind Kuube, adapting their conceptual design process to help mitigate the current global climate crisis in micro mobile ways (i.e.; city bikes, electric scooters) was their top priority. On the choice to generate each smartbench with solar power, the designers behind Kuube say, “Living in the times of climate crisis we believe it is very important to achieve sustainability in as many ways as possible…Our goal is to achieve sustainable smart cities [through] micro-mobility.”

By collecting solar energy for Kuube’s operation, each smartbench is able to provide modern necessities like WiFi and charging ports for the traveler new to the city or resident in need of a ride home. In addition to its solar-powered operation, Kuube smartbenches are entirely constructed out of ethically sourced materials, like its easy-to-clean, recyclable aluminum body, tempered safety glass, and ash wood accents. The Kuube’s larger bench, called Plus, functions even more like a city meeting place, accommodating up to eight people. While their smallest bench, the Kuube Eco accommodates three people and could operate more like a portable WiFi-ready traveling companion.

Designer: Kuube

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