The numbers
| SOLIX C1000 | |
|---|---|
| Battery | 1,056 WhLiFePO4 |
| Output | 1,800 W2,400 W surge |
| Starts it? | Yesneeds about 1,500 W |
| Runs it? | Yesdraws up to 1,500 W |
| A typical day's use | 3–9 days |
| Nonstop at full power | about 35 minutes |
On a full charge, with no other loads. A microwave uses 0.1–0.3 kWh a day and draws 1,000–1,500 W while heating; about 85% of the battery reaches the outlet after the inverter's losses. Big draw, short time. It needs an inverter or station that can supply its full wattage.
Make it last longer
Folding solar panels refill it on sunny days. Add the rest of what you would run to see the whole picture.
Running it every day, off grid? How much power a microwave uses sizes the solar for it.
Other questions like this
Sources
- Anker SOLIX C1000 product page the maker's specs
- How much power a microwave uses US Department of Energy estimates, nameplate ratings and owner measurements
Runtimes are calculated from these numbers, not measured. Your microwave's label or a plug-in meter gives your exact draw. Spotted something out of date? Tell me.