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When you need to store the power you generate for later use, and need it to be portable, these are some of the best options available on the market.
We test it. We use it. So we can recommend it.

We're currently re-configuring this department for 2010, and currently have a selection of power equipment on special clearance. Check it out, especially if you don't see an active link on this page for a particular item. Stock is limited, so order today.

Compact Options
- Best for small electronics

Solo 3.4
by Brunton
Lots of capacity &accessories

Voltaic Battery Pack
by Voltaic
11 connectors, 3 voltages

R-12
by Zap!
Pocket lithium battery pack. Best for Blackberry

R-7
by Zap!
Mini universal lithium pack, with wide range of adaptors

R-3
by Zap!
Mini USB power pack

RX4
by Zap!
Replaceable NiMh format

myPowerGo 1550
by Tekkeon
Replaceable NiMh format

Big Capacity Lithium
- Best for laptops

Solo 15
by Brunton
The most advanced lithium pack for laptops & most small electronics, includes AC output

Solo 7.5
by Brunton
Smaller, lighter version
of the advanced Solo unit

Voltaic Generator Battery Pack
by Voltaic
Supports everything up to & including laptops. Including Apple MacBooks with MagSafe!

myPower All 3300
by Tekkeon
External laptop battery & more

+++++

New for Spring '10
We just couldn't wait...

Inspire
by Brunton
Sustain
by Brunton
Impel
by Brunton
Sync
by Brunton

Sealed Lead-Acid
- Best for reliability

AC-Capable
Choose sealed lead acid for pass-through power needs, and the ability to operate an AC inverter (Kit 7 & up only). Customizable.

4.5 Amp-Hour : 25WHr
7.5 Amp-Hour : 45WHr
12 Amp-Hour : 75WHr
18 Amp-Hour : 110WHr
26 Amp-Hour : 160WHr

Utility Packs

These are all-in-one kits, including 12V DC power, air compressor, & household AC power on some models.
by Wagan

Power Depot 2-Way
Power Depot Extreme

+ Store your solar power

+ Pack back-up power

The battery packs we feature charge easily from solar, AC at home, DC in the car, and sometimes even USB from your computer.

Which one?
Lightweight people go with Lithium, while base camps needing household AC power choose the Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA).

AC power from Lithium?
Sort of...
Brunton's Solo units are the first lithium packs to contain circuitry that will support a small 60 Watt AC inverter. This is enough to charge a typical laptop computer. Lithium batteries cannot be charged or discharged too quickly, so inverters are best used with SLA batteries that dont care much.

Do I need a battery?
Most solar applications will use one. Mainly so that you store as much power from the sun as possible, but also so that you can operate equipment that needs more power than your panel can put out. A 10 watt solar panel cannot run a 30 watt laptop. Unless there is a battery in between to make up the difference.

Want more information?
We recommend the Battery University for everything you would ever want to know about battery technology... click here