Estimates use manufacturer specs; real runtime varies with your device and temperature.
| Load | Figure |
|---|---|
| Fridge while the compressor runs | 150 W, 52% of the time, so 78 W average |
| Fridge over a year | 78 × 24 × 365 ÷ 1,000, about 683 kWh |
| Wi-Fi router and modem | 20 W the whole time |
| Both | 98 W. 98 watts × 12 hours = 1,176 watt-hours |
How we calculate
Hours equal rated watt-hours × 0.9 × 0.85, divided by 98 W plus the watts the station uses itself. The BLUETTI AC180, at 1,152 Wh, uses 15 W itself and runs this load about 8 hours. A 1,024 Wh station, including the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, uses 10 W itself and runs it about 7 hours.
Stations that fit this
| Station | Runtime | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI AC180 | about 8 hours | $449 | We earn a commission on BLUETTI links. Doesn’t change the pick. Buy BLUETTI AC180Code Truewatt: 5% off at BLUETTI (not accessories or flash sales) Check price on Amazon |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | about 7 hours | $489 | Buy BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 Code Truewatt: 5% off at BLUETTI (not accessories or flash sales) Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | about 7 hours | $529.99 | Buy Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2Check price on Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | about 8 hours | $559 | Buy Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Check price on Amazon |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | about 7 hours | $669 | Buy EcoFlow DELTA 3 PlusCheck price on Amazon |
AC180 $449, checked Sep 29, 2026, BLUETTI. Other prices come from stations.json.
Check the fridge startup surge against the station surge rating.
- Wi-Fi and phones only: run that setup in the planner before you shop.
- More than 12 hours of fridge and Wi-Fi: the El Niño guide names the cheapest station that covers 12 hours.
- Medical devices: follow the maker’s backup instructions.
- A plug-in battery avoids permanent installation. This guide does not cover connecting a battery to apartment wiring.
The 1,024 Wh and 1,152 Wh examples are outside PG&E’s window. PG&E pays for 290–1,000 Wh and says 1,024 Wh is over. Check the rebate tracker before you count a rebate.