Which power station to buy for blackouts in Cuba (2026 guide)
How long it lasts, what it runs and which one fits what you want to keep on.
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With blackouts lasting many hours a day, a power station has become one of the most useful gifts for family in Cuba. It's a large battery with regular outlets: it charges when there's power (or from a solar panel) and, when the power goes out, keeps the fridge, fans, lights and phones running, with no noise, no fumes and no gasoline. This guide helps you choose the right one without overpaying.
The two numbers that matter
- Capacity (Wh): how much energy it stores. It decides how many hours it lasts. More Wh, more hours.
- Output power (W): how much it can deliver at once. It decides which appliances you can plug in. A fridge or a rice cooker needs high output.
How much each appliance uses
| Appliance | Approximate use | With 1,024 Wh it lasts… |
|---|---|---|
| LED bulb | 9 W | Over 90 hours |
| Wi-Fi router | 10 W | About 85 hours |
| Fan | 40 to 60 W | 15 to 20 hours |
| 32" TV | 50 W | About 17 hours |
| Small fridge | 80 to 150 W on average | 6 to 10 hours |
| Rice cooker | 500 to 700 W while cooking | Several meals |
These are estimates: every model differs and a fridge uses more at startup or when opened often.
Which one to choose for your needs
For lights, phones and a fan: 250 to 500 Wh
The budget option. Gets through the night with a fan, a couple of bulbs and phones. Ideal for one or two people or for sleeping through a blackout.
EcoFlow RIVER 2 (256 Wh, 300 W)
256 Wh portable power station with 300 W output. For blackouts: phones, lights, a fan and the router for several hours. Charges from the wall or a solar panel.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$199.92
BLUETTI EB3A (268 Wh, 600 W)
268 Wh portable power station with 600 W output. For blackouts: phones, lights, a fan and the router for several hours. Charges from the wall or a solar panel.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$199.92
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max (512 Wh, 500 W)
512 Wh portable power station with 500 W output. For blackouts: phones, lights, a fan and the router for several hours. Charges from the wall or a solar panel.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$313.25
Anker SOLIX C300 DC (288 Wh, 300 W)
288 Wh portable power station with 300 W output. For blackouts: phones, lights, a fan and the router for several hours. Charges from the wall or a solar panel.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$199.92
To keep the fridge running: about 1,000 Wh and 1,800 W
The most popular. With around 1,000 Wh and 1,800 W output it runs the fridge, fans, lights and TV during a blackout, and handles a rice cooker or coffee maker. It's the point where food stops spoiling.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic (1024 Wh, 1800 W)
1024 Wh portable power station with 1800 W output. Runs the fridge, fans, lights and TV during blackouts; handles a rice cooker and coffee maker. Charges from the wall or a solar panel.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$471.24
Anker SOLIX C1000 (1056 Wh, 1800 W)
1056 Wh portable power station with 1800 W output. Runs the fridge, fans, lights and TV during blackouts; handles a rice cooker and coffee maker. Charges from the wall or a solar panel.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$471.24
EcoFlow DELTA 2 (1024 Wh, 1800 W)
1024 Wh portable power station with 1800 W output. Runs the fridge, fans, lights and TV during blackouts; handles a rice cooker and coffee maker. Charges from the wall or a solar panel.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$539.50
BLUETTI AC180 (1152 Wh, 1800 W)
1152 Wh portable power station with 1800 W output. Runs the fridge, fans, lights and TV during blackouts; handles a rice cooker and coffee maker. Charges from the wall or a solar panel.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$699.86
For half a home: 2,000 Wh or more
If blackouts last 10 hours or more, or you want to run a small AC unit, go for 2,000 Wh or more. They can recharge with solar panels so you don't depend on grid hours.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max (2048 Wh, 2400 W)
2048 Wh portable power station with 2400 W output. Powers half a home: fridge, small AC, fans and lights for hours. Charges from the wall or a solar panel.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$795.20
Anker SOLIX F2000 (2048 Wh, 2400 W)
2048 Wh portable power station with 2400 W output. Powers half a home: fridge, small AC, fans and lights for hours. Charges from the wall or a solar panel.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$795.20
BLUETTI AC200L (2048 Wh, 2400 W)
2048 Wh portable power station with 2400 W output. Powers half a home: fridge, small AC, fans and lights for hours. Charges from the wall or a solar panel.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$795.20
EcoFlow DELTA Pro (3600 Wh, 3600 W)
3600 Wh portable power station with 3600 W output. Powers half a home: fridge, small AC, fans and lights for hours. Charges from the wall or a solar panel.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$1,617.70
Is a solar panel worth it?
If power only comes back for a few hours in your family's area, yes: the panel recharges the station by day so it's full for the night. To start, a station + panel bundle does the job, like the EcoFlow RIVER 2 with a 110 W panel.
Usage tips
- Charge it fully every time power returns; don't wait for it to run empty.
- Keep it somewhere cool and ventilated, away from direct sun and humidity.
- Use a voltage protector on home appliances: surges when power returns do more damage than the blackout.
- To use less, pair it with rechargeable fans and lamps that have their own battery.
Frequently asked questions
Can a power station run a fridge?
Yes, if it has at least about 1,000 Wh of capacity and 1,800 W of output. A small fridge lasts 6 to 10 hours on one that size.
How long does it take to charge?
EcoFlow DELTA and Anker SOLIX units of about 1,000 Wh charge in around an hour from the wall. With solar it depends on the sun and panel size.
Does it work with Cuba's power?
Yes. They charge on 110 V and supply 110 V to appliances, the most common in Cuban homes.
How long does delivery to Cuba take?
It depends on the province: 1 to 3 days in Havana and up to 5 to 7 days in the east.
