Power outages caused by severe storms can often last for hours, or days – and extreme heat just compounds the issue, making it harder to keep food and medicine safe when you need it. With summer heatwaves and hurricane season arriving at the same time, the question for many households isn’t if they should prepare for outages, it’s how. Whether you’re looking for a cleaner alternative to a gas generator, or simply want enough reliable power to stay connected to the rest of the world during an extended outage, choosing the right backup power solution can be challenging. Before spending thousands on the wrong system – or settling for one that doesn’t actually meet your needs – check out BLUETTI’s scenario-based guide to finding the right portable power solution for you. To help separate real needs from marketing hype, BLUETTI has put together a scenario-based guide for Electrek readers ahead of the brand’s Prime Day 2026 sale that runs through June 26 on Amazon and the Bluetti Official Store, with an exclusive offer for Electrek readers available at the end of this article. (!) How can I keep my refrigerator running when the power goes out? CONSIDER: FridgePower Advertisement - scroll for more content BLUETTI FridgePower A prolonged power outage could ruin hundreds of dollars of groceries, spoil valuable stores of breast milk, or degrade essential medications like Enbrel, Insulin, or Prednisone, making the right battery backup a literal must-have for many. The good news? You probably don’t need a massive (and massively expensive) whole-home backup system to protect one appliance – even if it’s the one appliance that matters most. That’s exactly where BLUETTI’s new FridgePower Battery Backup comes in. Fresh off a $2.2 million Kickstarter campaign and now making its retail debut, FridgePower was specifically designed to keep refrigerators running 24/7, switching on automatically when the grid goes down. Intelligent convenience BLUETTI FridgePower. While sized similarly to BLUETTI’s popular 2 kWh Elite 200 V2 – compact portable power station that remains one of the best consumer values on the market – FridgePower adds a number of intelligent features that make it more suited to its specialized task. A conventional portable power station requires someone to be awake, aware, and healthy enough to plug the refrigerator into it. But when power fails at 2:00AM or the only person home is too elderly or infirm to pull the refrigerator away from the wall to connect everything manually, the system’s specs won’t matter. BLUETTI FridgePower takes a different approach. With an ultra-slim 2.95″ profile (about the width of a human palm) it slides into the unused space beside or behind a refrigerator and stays connected. There, FridgePower acts like a dedicated 24/7 backup, switching over to battery power automatically whenever it loses grid connection and keeping your fridge running seamlessly. What’s more, FridgePower’s separate access panel gives you live status updates on the unit’s battery capacity, the interior temperatures of your fridge and freezer, and more – so you don’t have lose precious cold by opening the refrigerator to see if it’s “working.” FridgePower also includes an Extreme Weather Alert feature that automatically tops the battery up to 100% when severe weather is forecast for your area, along with native Home Assistant integration for smart-home users. Built-in scalability Multiple batteries work together, via BLUETTI. For homes or businesses with bigger refrigeration needs, FridgePower can easily support more power by connecting the system’s battery packs in series (above), for days of safe food and medications. FridgePower has thought of everything when it comes to battery-backed refrigeration, and that specialized approach appears to be paying off, with FridgePower earning a 4.5/5 review score from TechRadar and quickly becoming one of the more talked-about refrigerator backup solutions in 2026. FridgePower is available now for $849 on the BLUETTI Store and Amazon. What about a home backup solution that I can take on camping trips? Consider: Elite 300 BLUETTI Elite 300. If you’e drawn to the versatility and absolute reliability of the Elite 200 V2 but need more capacity to handle both your home backup and extended off-grid recreation needs, consider stepping up to the 3 kWh class that was recognized as the “Best Overall” by WIRED on its curated Best Portable Power Station List: the Elite 300 portable power station. The Elite 300 delivers 2,400W of continuous output through 11 different outlets, making it perfectly suited for use in travel trailers and truck campers. On the road, Elite 300’s dedicated TT-30R RV port functions as a silent, mobile shore power source to keep your house batteries topped up without the roar of a gas generator, wile its high-current 12V/30A DC output directly powers heavy loads like diesel heaters, eliminating energy conversion losses. The Elite 300 can be paired seamlessly with two 200W solar panels and the 1,200W Charger 2 solar/alternator charger for rapid on-the-go recharging, and an Elite 300 + 2× 200W solar panel bundle is available for $1,449 for Prime Day on BLUETTI / Amazon. What if I need serious energy capacity without sacrificing mobility? Consider: Elite 400 BLUETTI Elite 400. If you need a backup battery that offers substantial, heavy-duty capacity to run high-demand appliances, power tools, or essential medical gear during a multi-day storm, but still need the flexibility to move that power around your property without throwing out your back, consider the BLUETTI Elite 400 portable power station. Designed around portability from the start and packing nearly 4 kWh of battery energy storage and offering up to 2,600W of output, the Elite 400 can comfortably handle refrigerators, power tools, medical equipment, and other high-demand loads during extended outages. For homeowners looking for a flexible home battery backup solution without committing to a permanently installed system, it strikes an appealing balance between capacity and mobility. Instead of asking users to lift a massive battery every time they need it, the Elite 400 includes integrated wheels and a retractable handle, making it far easier to move around a home, garage, workshop, or campsite. The Elite 400 + 350W solar panel bundle is available for $1,599 on BLUETTI / Amazon. What if I need to be able to switch between 120V and 240V heavy-duty home appliances? Consider: Apex 300 For larger or more rural homes that frequently encounter severe wind storms and hurricanes where heavy-duty, high-voltage critical loads like well pumps, central air conditioners, and space heaters can’t be easily ignored, the BLUETTI Apex 300 deserves a look. The Apex 300 home battery backup features a native 120V/240V split-phase output directly from the unit, making it capable of supporting larger home systems during extended outages without the need for inverters or adapters. On its own, the Apex 300 provides 2,764.8 Wh (~2.8 kWh) of capacity and 3,840 W of output – but its real strength is scalability. For households preparing for multi-day outages, the system can be expand with additional B300K battery packs all the way up to a whopping 58 kWh of storage and 11.5 kW of output. The Apex 300 + B300K expansion battery bundle starts at $2,349 on BLUETTI / Amazon. What if I just want an everyday portable power station to keep me connected in an emergency, or off the grid? Consider: Elite 200 V2, Elite 30 V2, or Elite 10 If you don’t need a massive emergency rig and just want compact, reliable options tailored for mobile devices, laptops, light weekend camping, or very short-term outages. Elite 200 V2 portable power station: The all-rounder champion. Boasting a massive 17-year LiFePO₄ lifespan and operating at a whisper-quiet 16dB (literally-quieter than a soft library hum), it remains the ultimate baseline for everyday 2kWh versatility. Available for $749 on Amazon / BLUETTI. Elite 30 V2 & Elite 10: For lighter-duty users, the compact Elite 30 V2 handles weekend travel and essential devices with ease, while the pocket-sized Elite 10 is designed for phones, tablets, laptops, and everyday carry charging needs. The Elite 30 V2 is down to $199, and the ultra-compact Elite 10 is sitting at just $107. Don’t Wait Until the Next Storm Warning! Summer outages don’t usually arrive with much notice. Whether your priority is protecting a refrigerator, keeping an RV powered off-grid, or preparing for a multi-day hurricane outage, BLUETTI’s Prime Day event offers one of the better opportunities of the season to lock in backup power before you actually need it. Electrek readers can use code ELECTREK5OFF on Amazon and the Bluetti Official Store for additional savings across most of BLUETTI’s lineup. About BLUETTI Established in 2013, BLUETTI has evolved into a pioneer in the clean energy sector. Driven by robust in-house R&D and sustainable innovation, the brand empowers millions across 120+ countries to stay safe and prepared. Its portfolio of solar generators and home battery backup solutions ensures reliable power for emergency preparedness, RV travel, and off-grid lifestyles. Stay up to date with the latest content by subscribing to Electrek on Google News. You’re reading Electrek— experts who break news about Tesla, electric vehicles, and green energy, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow Electrek on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our YouTube channel for the latest reviews.
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