Power outages are nothing new, they have always happened and will probably happen again and again. This is because electricity does not simply come out of the socket, but a large number of components such as lines, transformer stations, substations and even power stations have to work together.

However, the complexity is hidden from most users.
In countries with unstable power grids, people have learnt to deal with this, so many important facilities have back-up generators to continue supplying cooling systems or medical facilities with energy. Private individuals are more likely to rely on torches or candles.

However, as our world has become massively "electrified" and almost everything we do on a daily basis is based on the availability of electricity, power cuts are making us increasingly nervous.

We have made ourselves dependent on it to some extent. Central heating systems, such as the latest heat pumps, but also oil heating systems do not work without electricity. We use electricity to cook and do the washing up, and our fridges and freezers can't run without this invisible energy. We should not forget the water supply, which can hardly be maintained without electricity.

In comparison, the consumption of light, mobile phones and TV is negligible.


This results in a wide range of possibilities for which scenario one wants to equip oneself.

Basically, one should consider that many of us earn our daily bread by keeping this infrastructure running.
They will probably continue to do so in the future, as our stomachs growl every evening.


If you still want to prepare for shorter or longer power outages, you first need to be aware of which of the above-mentioned energy consumers you want to operate with your backup system. Then you need to determine the duration of independent operation.

As you can see, no simple and conclusive recommendations can be made here, as an analysis of individual energy requirements must be carried out.


There are sophisticated "all-in-one" battery generators in various performance classes for lighting, TV, mobile phones and the like, which provide you with a basic level of energy. These can be easily recharged via solar panels, your vehicle or via the power grid.
The larger boxes can also supply refrigerators and small hand tools with energy.

In future, however, we will focus on integrated and customised systems that make your house, boat or motorhome self-sufficient.


We are happy to be there for you and advise you on all aspects of independent power supply. Please contact us without obligation.