Power outages · whole home
Blackout Kit
Two lanterns, four headlamps, a 20,000 mAh power bank, an AM/FM crank radio, a battery CO alarm and lithium batteries in one drawer-sized case.
$159
2Capacity
2AC output
LiFePO4Chemistry
- 2,000 Wh · 200 W solar
Power 2000 + Solar
A fridge for about a day or more, and a way to refill without the grid.
$2,399CAD, plus GST/HST
Ships free by ground in Canada.
- About 2,000 Wh LiFePO4 battery
- 2,400 W AC output (4,800 W surge)
- 200 W folding solar panel included
- Expandable with an add-on battery
- Certified to Canadian electrical safety standards
- Ships separately by ground, usually in 3 to 7 business days. No PO boxes or fly-in communities.
- 30-day returns on unopened items.
- Secure checkout by Square.
- Every item listed below, with quantities.
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Overview
About Power 2000 + Solar
Power 2000 + Solar is for households that want to ride out a multi-day outage with a working fridge, a few lights, charged devices and a CPAP. Two kilowatt-hours gives a full-size fridge roughly 21 to 34 hours of continuous run time, and the included 200 W panel puts back roughly 0.6 to 1.0 kWh on a clear summer day in southern Ontario.
Be realistic about winter: the same panel yields perhaps 0.1 to 0.3 kWh on a typical December day. For long winter outages with a furnace or sump pump to run, a professionally installed generator or transfer switch is the right tool, and this unit is the quiet, indoor-safe complement.
What it does not do
We would sooner you knew now.
- Runtimes are estimates from rated capacity × 0.85 ÷ load. Your appliances will differ; check their wattage.
- Solar output in a Canadian winter is a small fraction of the panel's rating.
- Not a furnace or sump-pump solution on its own. Running a hard-wired furnace needs a transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician.
- Lithium batteries must not be charged below 0 °C. Store and charge indoors.
- Ships separately by ground as regulated lithium-battery freight. Delivery is not available to PO boxes or to some remote and fly-in communities.
Every item, with quantities
What's inside
In the box
- Power station, about 2,000 Wh1
- Folding solar panel, 200 W, with kickstands and cable1
- AC wall and 12 V car charging cables1 each
- Runtime and safety card1
What it runs (estimates)
- Phone110–140 charges
- CPAP without heated humidifier42–57 hours (5–7 nights)
- Full-size fridge21–34 hours
- Chest freezer34–57 hours
- Gas furnace blowerRequires an electrician-installed transfer switch3–6 hours of run time
- 1/3 hp sump pumpAbout 2 hours of pumping
Specifications
| Capacity | About 2,000 Wh (about 1,700 Wh usable through the inverter) |
|---|---|
| AC output | 2,400 W continuous, 4,800 W surge, pure sine wave |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4, about 3,000 cycles to 80% (manufacturer rating) |
| Weight | About 23 kg (station), 7 kg (panel) |
| Solar | 200 W panel included; input up to 1,000 W |
| Upkeep | Top up every 3 to 6 months |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty, 5 years |
Helps you prepare for
Questions
Can solar keep it charged through a winter outage?
Only partly. A 200 W panel in southern Ontario produces roughly 0.6 to 1.0 kWh on a clear summer day but perhaps 0.1 to 0.3 kWh on a typical December day. In winter, treat solar as a way to keep phones and lights going, and plan another way to recharge for larger loads.
Power station or gas generator?
A generator stores far more energy in its fuel and can run a furnace or sump pump for days, but it is loud, needs maintenance, and must run outdoors at least 6 metres from any building because of carbon monoxide. A power station is silent and safe indoors but holds a fixed amount of energy. Many households use a power station for electronics and a fridge, and a generator for heavy loads.
How does a power station ship?
Power stations hold more than 100 Wh of lithium battery, which makes them regulated dangerous goods. They ship separately by ground courier from our Canadian distributor, usually within 3 to 7 business days, and cannot be delivered to PO boxes or fly-in communities.
Can I return it?
Yes. Unopened kits can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund. See the Shipping & Returns page for the details.
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