PORTABLE POWER: A DIY Hack to Slash Your Energy Costs.

The Portable Power Hack.

Have you ever thought of your home as one big power board? That’s exactly how your General Power Outlets (GPOs) work—they distribute energy to all your plugged-in devices, just like a power strip.

Most professionally installed home batteries, like Tesla Powerwalls, connect directly to your main supply to keep those outlets powered.

But here’s the thing: you don’t need a fancy (and pricey) system to achieve the same results. With a portable power station, you can hack your way to energy independence.

How Does It Work?

Instead of wiring a large battery to your home’s electrical system, a portable power station is a standalone unit that you can charge during the day when electricity is cheapest—or even free with solar.

Then, you use the battery to power your appliances and devices during peak pricing hours.

Use Multiple Small Batteries: Place portable batteries between your appliances and wall outlets for targeted energy use.

Go Bigger with One Battery: Use a single, larger portable battery and connect multiple devices via power boards and extension leads.

Why It Saves You Money.

South Australia, particularly Adelaide, has one of the most volatile electricity markets in the country. If you’re connected to energy retailers like Local Volts or Amber Electric, you get access to wholesale electricity prices.

These rates often drop significantly during the day and spike during peak evening hours.

Here’s how portable batteries make the most of this system:

Charge When It’s Cheap: Fill your batteries during the day when rates are low or solar energy is abundant.

Use When It’s Expensive: Avoid peak evening rates by running your home’s devices off the stored energy in your battery.

Cut Peak Charges: The savings can add up quickly, especially for high-consumption devices like fridges, TVs, and washing machines.

Popular Models.

BLUETTI AC50

^_from$599

700W Rated Power.
448Wh Capacity (0.44kWh).
Remote Control via BLUETTI App.
Power Up to 6 Devices.

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BLUETTI AC70

^_from$799

1,000W Rated Power.
768Wh Capacity (0.76kWh).
Remote Control via BLUETTI App.
Seamless UPS in 20ms.

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BLUETTI AC180

^_from$1,099

1800W Rated Power
1152Wh Capacity (1.15kWh)
Smart Control via BLUETTI App.
5yr Warranty

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Can I power my whole home with a portable battery?

No, portable batteries aren’t wired into your home’s main electrical system. Instead, you use them to power individual devices by connecting them directly to the battery or through a power board.

Question 2: What kinds of devices can I run?

Portable power stations can handle most home appliances, including refrigerators, TVs, computers, lights, and smaller kitchen appliances. Larger batteries can power multiple devices at once.