Honda EU22i Inverter Generator
4.8 / 5££££
Quiet 2200W inverter generator with clean sine wave output — safe for laptops and modern boilers. The long-outage choice.
Check price on AmazonBest Backup Power for Blackouts UK (2026)
For a UK blackout, a 1kWh LiFePO4 power station like the EcoFlow DELTA 2 runs a fridge, router and lights for a day and recharges from a 100W folding solar panel. A 24,000mAh power bank covers phones; only go generator if you need to power tools or heating.
| # | Product | Rating | Price | Best for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda EU22i Inverter Generator | 4.8 | ££££ | Quiet 2200W inverter generator with clean sine wave output | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | Anker 737 Power Bank 24,000mAh PD 140W | 4.8 | ££ | Triple-port 24Ah power bank with 140W USB-C PD | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 | EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station | 4.7 | £££ | 1024Wh LiFePO4 power station | Check price on Amazon |
| 4 | Goal Zero Lighthouse 600 Lantern | 4.7 | ££ | USB-rechargeable 600-lumen LED lantern with crank backup | Check price on Amazon |
| 5 | Jackery SolarSaga 100W Portable Solar Panel | 4.6 | ££ | Foldable monocrystalline 100W panel that pairs with any portable power station | Check price on Amazon |
Anker 737 Power Bank 24,000mAh PD 140W
4.8 / 5££
Triple-port 24Ah power bank with 140W USB-C PD — fast-charges laptops, phones, and tablets. The personal-power workhorse.
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EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station
4.7 / 5£££
1024Wh LiFePO4 power station — runs a fridge, charges laptops, keeps Wi-Fi alive through a power cut. The everyday-backup pick.
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Goal Zero Lighthouse 600 Lantern
4.7 / 5££
USB-rechargeable 600-lumen LED lantern with crank backup, phone charging port, and 320-hour low-mode runtime.
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Jackery SolarSaga 100W Portable Solar Panel
4.6 / 5££
Foldable monocrystalline 100W panel that pairs with any portable power station. 22% efficient, sets up in 30 seconds.
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We rank the products in our own 120-item UK catalogue by verified Amazon customer rating and real-world use in a UK power cut or supply disruption. We only link to UK listings we have checked ourselves.
Frequently asked questions
What size power station do I need?
Add up the watt-hours of what you must run; a fridge plus router plus lights is roughly 600–900Wh a day, so 1kWh is the practical minimum.
Can I run a power station indoors?
Yes, battery stations are safe indoors; petrol generators must never be run indoors or in a garage.
Do solar panels work in British winter?
Yes but expect 20–40% of rated output on overcast days, so size the panel above your daily need.
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