Backup
Portable Power Station
Runs a fridge, lights, laptops and phones during an outage, then recharges from the wall, your car or a solar panel.
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Home Energy & Backup Power Picks for Australian Homes
Between blackouts, camping trips and power bills that keep climbing, having a bit of backup power and a way to see what is chewing electricity is worth real money. Here is a practical starting kit.
Updated 2026-10-23 | Good Trades AU
Save money
Smart Energy Monitor Plug
Plug it in and see exactly what each appliance costs you. The fastest way to find the bill-killer in your house.
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Blackout
Rechargeable Camping Fan
Moves air when the power is out and the house is hot. Also handy in the tent and the shed.
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Outdoors
Solar Garden Lights
Free light every night with no wiring and no power bill. Simple, cheap and they just work.
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Camping and outages
Portable Power Station
LFP battery, 1000W output, so it runs a fridge, lights and a laptop through a blackout or a weekend off grid. Charges off the car, mains or a solar panel.
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Solar ready
Power Station with Solar Panel
512Wh plus a folding 110W panel in one buy. The simplest way to get a working solar setup without working out which panel matches which battery.
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Top rated
12V Power Inverter
Turns a car or 4WD outlet into mains power for chargers, lights and small tools on the road.
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Top rated
AstroAI Jump Starter Pack 7L
Starts a flat car battery without another car or a set of leads. Keep it in the boot, charge it twice a year.
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Top rated
FlexSolar Folding Solar Panel
Packs down flat and charges a power station or battery off grid. For camping, the ute and blackouts.
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Top rated
DJI Portable Power Station
Runs a fridge, lights, laptop and phone during an outage, and works as a silent generator outdoors.
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Popular
12V Power Inverter
Turns a car or 4WD outlet into mains power for chargers, lights and small tools on the road.
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Popular
TREKURE Jump Starter Pack 9.0L
Starts a flat car battery without another car or a set of leads. Keep it in the boot, charge it twice a year.
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Top rated
FlexSolar Folding Solar Panel
Packs down flat and charges a power station or battery off grid. For camping, the ute and blackouts.
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Top rated
Portable Power Station 1800W
Runs a fridge, lights, laptop and phone during an outage, and works as a silent generator outdoors.
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Top rated
12V Power Inverter
Turns a car or 4WD outlet into mains power for chargers, lights and small tools on the road.
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Budget pick
Folding Solar Panel
Packs down flat and charges a power station or battery off grid. For camping, the ute and blackouts.
Check price on AmazonHow we pick
- We look at what is actually selling and rating well on Amazon AU right now, not what a brand pays us to push.
- We favour gear that suits Australian conditions: 230V/240V, local warranties where offered, and parts you can actually get here.
- We keep prices honest. Every link goes to a live Amazon AU listing so you always see the current price, not a stale one we typed in.
- If a product stops being worth recommending, it comes off the page.
Common questions
How long will a portable power station run my fridge?
It depends on the size of the station and the fridge. Larger stations run a full-size fridge far longer than a small camping unit. Check the watt-hour figure and your fridge's running watts.
Are these safe to use indoors?
Battery stations have no fumes, unlike a petrol generator. Still follow the manufacturer's instructions and keep vents clear.
Will a smart plug save me money?
The plug itself does not, but what it shows you will. Most people find at least one appliance they can run differently and save on.
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