Power Station Runtime Calculator

How This Tool Works

Pick a power station, add the devices you will run, and see hours of runtime — with optional solar input so you can tell whether the battery dies overnight or makes it to morning sun.

Bottom line: watt-hours on the box are not hours of fridge. This math is why people return 300W stations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will a 1000Wh power station last?

A 50W load is about 16–18 hours after inverter loss. A household fridge cycling at 100–150W average may get one night, not a weekend. Run the numbers for your actual devices.

Can solar keep a power station topped up?

If your daily watt-hours are less than what the panels produce in your region's peak sun, yes. Cloudy weeks need a bigger battery or a generator assist.

Power station or generator?

Power stations are quiet and indoor-safer for electronics and CPAP. Generators win on cheap kWh and well pumps. Many homes want a station for night and a generator to recharge it.

What size station for a 12V fridge?

Budget 400–800Wh per day for the fridge alone. A 1000Wh class station is the practical minimum if you also want lights and phones.