With the summer already kicking off, this is now a suitable time to buy a portable power station if you haven’t picked up one yet. Amazon has the mid-tier Bluetti EB70S with solar charging on a giant sale, which gives you $100 savings (17 percent off). This is also the all-time low recorded price for the backup power supply.
In an exclusive interview with nextpit, Bluetti CMO Mark Yue announced several new products that fans of the brand have been waiting for a long time. Among them are, for the very first time ever, a total balcony power plant system with a grid-tie inverter and storage option and a powerful off-grid system for photovoltaic fans, known as the EP800. It is here where you can find an overview of the innovations and full interview.
The Xiaomi X10 is a robot vacuum cleaner with a docking station. In addition, the robot vacuum cleaner comes with a wiping function as part of its repertoire and has also been integrated into Xiaomi’s massive product ecosystem via the Xiaomi Home app. While the robot vacuum cleaner is unavailable in the US, it is priced at €499 for those residing in Europe. Nextpit has taken the Xiaomi X10 out for a spin to see whether it impresses as much in real-life as it does on paper.
Jackery presented the Explorer 2000 Plus solar generator, the first model in a new series. The power station not only relies on modular extensions but also on an output of 3,000 watts and a capacity of 2,042 watt-hours. Until June 19, you can secure the Early Bird offer, where you not only save money but also get a solar panel worth $499 for only $1.
Summer means more planned off-grid trips for most. So, if you’re in the market for a portable generator to bring with you or just a backup power supply at home, Bluetti has its latest AC180 power station on sale with a steep $300 price reduction.
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Anker introduced a power storage unit that can be retrofitted to balcony power plants under the Solix brand. The home solar battery system, aptly known as Solarbank, has a capacity of 1,600 to 3,200 Wh. Anker has yet to announce the pricing for its Solix battery in the US market. However, nextpit has all the details about the Solarbank just for you—as well as two other new Anker products from the energy sector.
The EcoFlow Glacier is a smart portable refrigerator that sells for $999 currently. Yes, it is expensive. However, it is a full-featured portable refrigerator that comes with a freezer compartment and even an integrated ice maker. I will share my honest opinion on the EcoFlow Glacier in this full review.
This year, Intersolar continues to attract more attention than ever before — something that we at nextpit also can feel. This is especially stark in the consumer sector, where there are more news, invitations, and pre-show briefings in 2023 than ever before. At this point, we can already form an early preview of what you can expect from Bluetti at the trade fair.
Power stations do not only come in handy during power blackouts. But these can be proven useful when you’re on an outdoor camping trip. The good thing is Amazon currently has the latest Anker PowerHouse 757 at a steep discount along with a $200 coupon code, which drops the battery block to $899 and ultimately saves you $500 (36% off).
Ecoflow’s 220 W solar panel has a unique feature—it is bifacial. What does this mean? The solar panels will be able to generate solar power on both sides. Thanks to its bifacial design, Ecoflow does not rely on stands for the panel. Instead, the carrying bag acts doubles up as the holder for the module whenever you are outdoors. In our review, nextpit will tell you whether these unique features are simply gimmicks or whether they are really useful in everyday use.