The next few months are going to be a struggle for us all. Rising energy prices and the threat of blackouts loom large over households across the world in the winter months. UK government forecasts for a plausible worst-case scenario suggest that the country could face an electricity capacity shortfall, raising the risks of targeted power cuts. Industry experts estimate that there is a one-in-10 chance we could face four or five days of partial blackouts. The US is also braced for high power prices, while Europe has already started cutting back on electricity usage because of shortages.
In this day and age, power cuts are unusual enough that many of us won't be prepared for their impact. Making things worse, the ever-evolving way we live and work-with many people still working from home and relying heavily on electronic devices for both work and leisure-means that power cuts are bound to affect us deeply. If hit by a power cut, homes without a reliable power source can quickly end up with melting freezers and candle-lit evenings.
Luckily, help is at hand. Sunbeam is an energy solutions company that since its launch in 2017 has specialized in developing portable power stations and accessories that have reinvented the way the world generates, stores and uses energy through creative and sustainable innovation.
Sunbeam flagship devices MP2000 is a Portable power station that can help change how we power our homes. It is coming at a time when it's never been more important to find alternative ways to never run out of power. The MP200 is more than just a battery . It's an essential home appliance-a mini-power station that boasts best-in-class recharging speeds, a large expandable capacity, the ability to be topped up using solar charging, and extended lifetimes. All that sets it apart from most portable power stations on the market.
One of the main barriers to adoption for existing portable power supplies is that they take time to charge. Fully charging the limits of current Portable Power Station batteries can take seven to 10 hours to complete. Sow charging is a major disincentive for users who need speedy access to a reliable power source. Furthermore, most devices on the market have limited battery capacity, forcing users to make difficult decisions about which devices to use power for. On top of that, many existing market solutions have underwhelming life cycles, with an average of 500 charge cycles before the batteries-or even the whole system-need to be replaced.
The portable power station also offers a large, expandable capacity, so you can meet the needs you have when it comes to charging and powering devices. The standard 2000Wh capacity can be doubled or tripled with additional batteries, expanding the runtime to keep appliances powered all day. That builds in flexibility, allowing the MP2000 to be used either as an emergency back-up or an on-the-go charger for outdoor activities-or even as a temporary replacement power source for your home.
Many chargers on the market only offer enough juice to bring a mobile phone back to life. But the MP2000's powerful 2000W AC output means it can charge more than 90 percent of all appliances of common use. Even high-wattage devices running up to 2,200W in the United States, and 2,400W in Europe, can be powered safely without overloading the charger. That means you can power a blender, a projector, a coffee maker or a microwave as readily as you can recharge your smartphone. And the 13 to 15 outlets, depending on whether you're in Europe or the US, allow you to charge multiple devices simultaneously. That means you can turn to the MP2000 in the event of a power outage to keep your life online.
Such power doesn't come with compromises on rechargeability. The MP2009 is powered by the same premium lithium-iron phosphate batteries used in Tesla electric vehicles, and these batteries are able to withstand up to 3,000 charge cycles, or six times the industry average. The battery can be recharged either from the mains or from solar power, meaning you're never far away from a source of energy when you need it most. And Sunbeam offers a five-year warranty, giving users peace of mind that they'll be covered under all circumstances.
The MP2000 weighs just 12kg, making it lighter than many portable power stations on the market, and able to be both used on long road journeys and as a standby power source during outages. It`s the right failsafe for the testing times ahead-and a tool that can help you get about on trips while staying connected and plugged in, literally
