When lightning strikes

Finding dependable electrical power during a blackout is certainly critical, especially if your needs exceed the ordinary. Portable generators are a proven method that when used safely can provide electricity while others are scrambling just to keep up with the essentials until primary power can be restored. Honda generators have a reputation for dependability and quality, with features such low noise levels and easy starting that make them appealing for average temporary use by homeowners following an event where power lines may have been taken out by falling trees, for instance.

But no matter how efficient a traditional generator is it still runs on fuel that may be hard to come by following a storm and certainly would not qualify as running on a renewable resource. So what GreenZoneSolutions can be found that will provide a reliable redundant source of power and is built on a sustainable platform with ease of use and clever integrated features?

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable and mobile power markets. The company’s products convert and control raw electrical power from any central, distributed, renewable, or backup power source into high-quality power required by electronic equipment and the electricity grid. In August 2009, Xantrex announced it was chosen to build the largest solar installation in Canada. But Xantex also makes a whole line of portable charging units with applications ranging from charging your cell phone to powering your home that could be an interesting alternative to the gasoline or diesel generator.

The XPower Powerpack Solar is the first portable power pack that incorporates solar power in a compact, portable power source. It’s completely self-renewing, which means the detachable 5-watt solar panel has the ability to recharge the power pack’s 10 amp-hour battery. The 5-watt solar panel captures, stores and converts the sun’s renewable energy, replenishes the XPower Powerpack Solar’s battery, and extends the runtime of many devices by up to 25 percent.

The XPower Powerpack 1500 is a backup power system that can supply up to 1500 W of household electricity and is an excellent alternative to a generator. It’s quiet and has no fumes, fuel or moving parts, making it safe for indoor use. This mobile workhorse can also be used outdoors, and operates a wide variety of electronics including communication devices, power tools, full-size appliances and more.

The PowerHub 1800 converts power stored in your deep cycle batteries to 1800 watts of household power to operate your essential applications. It provides an affordable, high output, primary power solution for an off-grid cottage or cabin, as well as backup power for grid-connected homes when the power goes out. Setting up this power system is simple and hassle-free with built-in fuses, breakers, and cables. The PowerHub is designed to be part of a system that allows you to easily connect to and charge your batteries with solar and wind inputs, and allows for pass-through generator output or generator charging of the batteries as well. And, its advanced automatic power transfer switching ensures your essential applications keep running in your grid-connected home should the power go out.

Note: The GreenZoneSolution does recieve any compensation for calling these products to your attention and I have not personally had the opportunity to put any of the units to a test (not that I'm opposed to it, they just haven't offered!). These just seem like products that are renewable, reliable and remarkable.