High-capacity power station a boost for campers

More than ever, we depend on power to keep our essential devices running when camping off-grid.

Camping without the Nespresso machine, the microwave, the telly and our phones is just unthinkable, right?

If this sounds like your kind of camping, there is news from Anker, which has just announced the release of a new ultra-high-capacity power station.

Anker’s PowerHouse 767 can power up to 10 devices, and the company claims it is the world’s most efficient and long-lasting power station. It will power everything from phones to camping equipment and power tools.

With 2300W AC power, it can power nearly all essential electronic equipment for days, including home appliances, camping equipment, power tools and mobile devices. Smart AC sockets intelligently detect whether a plug is inserted and automatically turn off if none is detected within 15 minutes.

The company says its GaNPrime technology delivers a more efficient and longer-lasting power station. It keeps the device’s electronic components up to 30C cooler than power stations with non-GaN.

GaN, (gallium nitride) is a very hard, mechanically stable wide bandgap semiconductor. It has higher breakdown strength, faster switching speed, higher thermal conductivity and lower on-resistance — and power devices based on GaN significantly outperform silicon-based ones.

The efficiency achieved by the GaNPrime technology reduces energy loss by 60 per cent and protects both the connected devices and the power station itself, resulting in a longer lifespan.

The batteries are rated to maintain 100 per cent capacity for up to 3000 full charging cycles, equating to about 10 years of daily use.

The industrial-grade electronic components are designed to last up to 50,000 hours and a smart temperature-control system monitors the temperature 100 times a second to prolong the power station and the connected devices.

Although it is powerful, the Anker 767 is designed to be portable. It is about the size of a small esky and has wheels and a handle so it’s easy to move around.

Heavy users can double the capacity to 4096Wh with the 760 expansion battery or pair it with up to five 531 solar panels (200W) for 1000W maximum solar output, capable of recharging the Anker 767 to 100 per cent capacity in as little as 2½ hours. The 531 panels are designed with a unique stand that can be adjusted at three different angles to capture direct rays for an optimised charge.

Users can control the Anker 767 from a distance with the Anker app. It allows them to see real-time input and output visual and battery health status, and other features including the ability to set customised recharging speeds and recharge reminders. And because it’s Bluetooth-enabled, users don’t need to worry about spotty or non-existent wi-fi connectivity.

The Anker Powerhouse 767 sells for $3699.

Anker 767 Product Specifications:

● 3x AC outlets (Total 2300W max output power/2048Wh capacity)

● 3x USB C 100W PD

● 2x USB A ports (12W each)

● 2x carport (120W each)

● AC input 1440W

● Max solar power 1000W

● Dimensions/weight: 52.5cm x 25cm x 39.5cm/30.5kg

For more information, head to myanker.com.au