Being able to supply your appliances with electricity from anywhere: this is the promise of Jackery solar generators. And for its 10th anniversary, the manufacturer is organizing a major competition.
Do you know Jackery? This Californian brand, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary today, is one of the leaders in the market for electrical stations and solar generators. Particularly interesting products for those looking for life in the great outdoors, but with enough to charge their smartphone and laptop.
On the occasion of this tenth anniversary, Jackery is providing generous support. With the key a solar generator worth 1,699 euros.
What can a Jackery electrical station be used for?
A simple battery should not be confused with a Jackery electric station. If the Californian manufacturer’s devices do have USB sockets, they do however have a much larger capacity (and size). They allow you to live in total autonomy, by connecting a fridge or a heater for example.
As you will have understood, electrical stations primarily target those who like to live in the open air, in a converted truck or at the campsite. But there are many other uses for it. With such a device, you can tinker from the back of your garden or your underground garage, or even feed a picnic outdoors on a summer evening. It is much more ecological and silent than a generator that runs on gasoline, since Jackery products can be recharged using solar panels.
Jackery has several references in its catalog. How do they differ? It is primarily a story of power and capacity.
Jackery Solar generator 1000: the compact
The Jackery 1000 solar generator is the right compromise between compactness and power. Sold with two SolarSaga 100 W solar panels, it is able to fully recharge in 8 hours with the energy of the sun.
This model is above all easily transportable. Its weight does not exceed 10 kilos, and the integrated handle allows it to be carried around rather easily. A featherweight for the genre therefore, which still carries a 1,000 watt battery. Jackery says his generator can run a mini-fridge for 17 hours, or a TV for 13 hours.
Devices that you can plug into the many outlets of the Jackery Solar Generator 1000. He understands :
- two 230V sockets (alternating current) for domestic appliances;
- two Quick Charge 3.0 compatible USB-A ports;
- two Power Delivery-enabled USB-C ports;
- a cigarette lighter socket.
The Solar Generator 1,000 is displayed at a price of 1,799 euros on Amazon.
Jackery 1000 Pro solar generator: the revisited version
As with smartphones, solar generators also have the right to their Pro version. What are the differences with the classic version? While the 1000 watt capacity and the different outputs are the same, the battery charging is not.
Plugged into a household outlet, the Solar Generator 1000 Pro needs just under two hours to be fully charged. Against 7 hours for the other version. The Pro version also comes with a choice of two 80 watt solar panels, or 4 200 watt panels. Count respectively 9 hours or 2 hours of recharge with these.
Finally, the 1000 Pro solar generator is also more durable. Jackery ensures that it can withstand 1000 recharge cycles without decreasing battery capacity. The warranty is also extended, and goes from 2 to 3 years.
Count 1,699 euros for the model with the two 80-watt solar panels. The one with the four 200 watt panels logically costs more, its price is set at 3,899 euros.
Jackery Solar generator 2000 Pro: the largest capacity
We guess it from its name, the Solar Generator 2000 Pro has a 2000 watt battery, twice as large as the previous models. A considerable gain that will easily power your devices during trips lasting several days.
Such a capacity can also have a domestic use in the event of a power failure. Jackery advertises that this generator can, for example, power a large refrigerator for just over three hours.
Twice as powerful, and therefore twice as heavy (19.5 kg) but not necessarily twice as long to recharge. On a domestic outlet, allow 2 hours to go from 0 to 100%.
The Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Pro is available in several configurations on Amazon. It is found with:
- 1 solar panel 200 watts at a price of 2,899 euros;
- 2 solar panels 200 watts at a price of 3,599 euros;
- 6 solar panels 200 watts at a price of 6,199 euros.
Logically, the more panels there are, the faster the generator recharges with the energy of the sun. Two and a half hours is enough when six are plugged in.
A solar generator of 1,699 euros to be won
For its 10th anniversary, and until November 9, Jackery is giving you the opportunity to win a 1000 Pro solar generator with two 80-watt solar panels and a Bosch electric heater.
How to participate ?
- Follow @jackery.fr on Instagram and like the pinned post;
- leave a comment by adding the hashtags #Jackery10ans and #UnHiverPlusChaud.
This competition is reserved for French residents. The names of the winners will be announced on November 9. You will then have 24 hours to report yourself and share your contact details. Good luck !
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