About

Power Station Weekly is an independent, reader-supported publication: honest, data-driven advice on home backup power and portable power stations.

Who it's for: US homeowners and renters who want backup power for outages, storms, RVs or camping, and are comparing portable power stations, home batteries and solar generators, usually spending $300 to $5,000.

How we make each guide

• We research from primary sources first: manufacturer spec sheets and manuals, government agencies, universities and standards bodies.
• Articles are researched and drafted with the help of AI tools, then checked claim by claim against the sources they cite.
• An editor reviews every article before it's published. Anything we can't support with a source is cut.
• We show our math, so you can check the numbers against your own appliances.
• For anything wired into a home, such as transfer switches or home circuits, we tell you to hire a licensed electrician.

How we make money

Power Station Weekly is free to read. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes our recommendations. Any sponsorship will always be clearly labeled.

Corrections

If you spot a mistake, please tell us. We fix errors quickly and note significant corrections in the article.