(BPT) - Key takeaways
- Today's tech-dependent lifestyles, extreme weather events and aging power grids all mean one thing: Backup power is essential.
- Solar generators provide a noise-free, fume-free battery backup option for power outages.
- The HomePower Series from Jackery offers a range of power solutions to fit every home, every family and every budget. And yes, it's possible for a solar generator, even a portable power station, to power a house during an outage.
How homes are actually used has changed a lot in recent years. Between needing work-from-home options and the growing popularity of smart household appliances, home upgrades in 2026 reflect the demand for continual power without worry about outages, or the stress being placed on the aging power grid.
Why you need home backup power
Among today's remote-capable U.S. employees, over 27% work fully remote and over half (52%) work hybrid. That means the home office is a permanent fixture for most white collar or information workers. For others, a home office is convenient for performing work-related duties on occasion, or managing household tasks.
When you make upgrades in 2026, you're more likely to be increasing your computers or other electronic devices, adding a standing desk, buying high-tech appliances or installing a smart thermostat. All these needs are part of today's lifestyle, which further increases grid stress during the hot summer months.
But power interruptions have also become an expected occurrence. In 2024, U.S. electricity customers experienced an average of 11 hours of power interruptions, nearly twice the annual average of the prior decade. In the first half of last year alone, nearly half (45%) of U.S. utility customers experienced power outages.
Backup power solutions for every home
To help ensure your home's system can cope with increased energy needs uninterrupted, you've probably considered backup power. The good news is, backup power is more accessible than ever and with advancements in battery technology, a solar generator can power a house during an outage.
Home backup power used to be an unvaried product for just one type of household: storm-country homeowners with a generator and a garage. Not anymore. The Jackery HomePower Series offers customized solutions designed for remote workers in a one-bedroom apartment, families that want a backup power solution for keeping a refrigerator running, and homeowners wanting whole-house protection without a fuss. One series. Every home.
In the first half of last year alone, nearly half (45%) of U.S. utility customers experienced power outages.
What size solar generator do I need for home backup?
Understanding your energy needs can help you find a solar-powered home backup solution that's just the right choice for you. The new, next generation of solar generators within the HomePower Series are built on LiFePO4 battery technology, with 6,000 charge cycles and a 16-year design life. Even better, they're all indoor-safe, silent alternatives to gas generators - causing no fumes and no noise complaints. All of the models support solar, wall outlet and car port charging for greater ease of use.
Which HomePower is yours?
1. Renters and remote workers
If you work from home and have experienced the professional and personal disruption of losing power in the middle of a workday, you'll appreciate Jackery's HomePower 1000 v2, which can keep your laptop running up to 57 hours and keeps your refrigerator cold and running for up to 19 hours. Jackery Priority Routing™ prioritizes critical devices (like your desktop PC over your monitor), and provides Emergency Charging to full in under 50 minutes. The HomePower 1000 v2 provides 1024 Watt hours (Wh) and 1500 Watt output, as well as 3 kilovolts (kV) surge protection.
This model is a great option for apartments, and for modern households with modest emergency energy needs. Best yet, it's under 24 pounds and designed for portability, making it easy to move between rooms or pack with home office gear. It can also be bundled with Jackery's solar panels.
For a limited time, the HomePower 1000 v2 is available for $499, 41% off through Jackery and Jackery's Amazon Storefront.
2. Apartments and smaller homes with growing needs
For budget-conscious families who want a system that can grow with them, the HomePower 2000 Plus v2 provides a compact, smart, unobtrusive solution. A 2kWh capacity backup battery is ideal for a two-person household to get through an outage of up to 8 hours, while the 2400W rated output (4800W peak surge) can power essential appliances like refrigerators, electric ovens and microwaves. Its scalability - expandable up to 12kWh - ensures households are fully equipped to handle extended outages and more long-term backup power needs for up to 2.5 days with ease.
If you have children, aging parents or other members of your household who depend on refrigeration, medical devices or continuous connectivity, this system is a great investment for the long term and will pay off with every unexpected outage.
For a limited time, the HomePower 2000 Plus v2 is available for $899, 50% off through Jackery and Jackery's Amazon Storefront.
3. Homeowners seeking full protection
If your home is in a storm-prone region or area with an aging grid infrastructure, you may want comprehensive, automatic protection without the noise, fumes or complexity of traditional gas generators. This may be the perfect time to upgrade to the HomePower 3600 Pro Max, which offers 4000W rated output, 120V and 240V dual-voltage and is compatible with a Manual Transfer Switch (MTS) for automatic backup power during an outage, saving homeowners up to $3,000 and half the installation time required for traditional ATS installation. You can opt for a single portable power station unit + MTS for 4kW multi-room backup, or two paired units up to 8kW for larger homes or extended blackout coverage, scalable up to 43kWh.
The HomePower 3600 Pro Max is quieter and safer, thanks to sub-30 decibel operation and a UL 9540 fire-resistant certification and 5VA rating. This model has 8 charging methods, and app-controlled Time-of-Use (TOU) scheduling can save homeowners up to an additional $4,238 on their annual energy bills.
For a limited time, the HomePower 3600 Pro Max is available for $1699, 43% off through Jackery and Jackery's Amazon Storefront.
Whichever solution sounds right for your household, you can find it at Jackery.com and on Amazon.
