Yes, you can. You can use Powerness power station to charge devices, while it’s being re-charged at the same time.

It depends on the capacity of your power station and the charging method. A rough calculation would be the capacity of the power station /(the input voltage * input amperage). You can charge a Powerness power station through a wall plug, a car charger, or a solar panel.

The larger capacity of the power station, the higher-wattage appliances it can handle. For example, the Hiker U300 has a continuous AC output of 300 watts, while the Hiker U1000 has a continuous AC output of 1000 watts, meaning you can plug an appliance up to 1000W with the Hiker U1000. Some research on your side may require to determine the power of your device. (Look at the User’s Manual or website should help.)  

Here are some common terms to get familiar with to better understand what size power station you will need for your power requirements.

Rated / Continuous Output – this is the power that a power station can produce for a long period. This corresponds to appliances’ Running Load Requirement. 

Maximum Output – is the maximum output that a power station can produce. Maximum power is usually available for a very brief period to cater to the start-up wattage of appliances. This corresponds to appliances’ Starting Load Requirement.

For example, the Powerness Hiker U300 has an AC continues output of 300W, and the peak or maximum output is 600W. 

When using the AC outlets, there is a loss from the inverter. The loss is around 15%.

They are different in the following ways. 

1)The capacity of the battery. Hiker U300 has 296Wh, while Hiker U1000 has 1166.4Wh. The larger the capacity, the longer it can power your devices and appliances. 

2)The AC output wattage. The Hiker U300 can handle appliances up to 300W, while the Hiker U1000 can handle appliances up to 1000W. 

3)Input voltage and amperage. (This is important when matching a solar panel.) 

4)The number of input and output ports. 

Yes, you can use solar panels with a power station. When picking the panel, make sure you look at 2 things, the input voltage, amperage, and the input connector size. The output voltage and amperage of the solar panel have to be lower than the input voltage of the power station. As long as the voltage and amperage match, pick the solar panel with higher wattage for better efficiency. 

We recommend using Powerness solar panel with your power station for a trouble-free connection.

Powerness Hiker U300 & SolarX S80 or SolarX S120 

Powerness Hiker U500 & SolarX S80 or SolarX S120 

Powerness Hiker U1000 & SolarX S120 

Powerness Hiker U1500 & SolarX S200

No. According to FAA regulations, you are not allowed to take any battery exceeding 100Wh on a plane. Visit FAA Pack Safe for the most up to date information. 

Turn the USB button & AC button off. Make sure there is no USB and AC indicator on the LCD screen. The screen and machine will shut off automatically after 2 minutes. 

A solar generator consists of two parts: one or more solar panels, and a power station. Solar panels absorb solar enery and turn it into electricity. Electricity is stored in the power station for later used. It is a emission free and eco-friendly.  

We recommend the following solar generator combinations: 

Mini set: Powerness Hiker U36 & SolarX S40 

Light duty:  Powerness Hiker U300 & SolarX S80 or SolarX S120 

                    Powerness Hiker U500 & SolarX S80 or SolarX S120 

Medium duty: Powerness Hiker U1000 & SolarX S120 

Heavy duty: Powerness Hiker U1500 & SolarX S200