PowerCutReady: portable power stations and backup power (UK)

PowerCutReady is a practical UK guide to power cuts, portable power stations, and simple backup setups that keep the essentials running.

We focus on what real households need: keeping phones charged, staying warm, protecting food in the fridge/freezer, and (when possible) keeping Wi‑Fi running during a power cut.

What we cover

• Portable power stations (UK) — what’s worth buying, and what’s marketing fluff
• Power cut checklist (UK) — what to prep beforehand and what to do when the lights go out
• Backup power basics — sizing (Wh vs watts), safe indoor use, and realistic runtimes

Start here

• Power cut checklist (UK) — the quick, printable plan (includes a free PDF)
• Best portable power stations UK — top picks and a comparison table
• Keep Wi‑Fi running in a power cut — router + ONT backup, sizing, and simplest setups
• Best power stations under £500 — the best-value picks for most UK homes
• Power station sizing: Wh vs watts — how to work out exactly what you need
• Can a power station run a fridge? — realistic answer with UK fridge data