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It's not just a RAM crisis — Panasonic says data center batteries are also selling out months in advance (www.techradar.com)
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Panasonic has said demand for backup batteries is rising quickly, and it is largely driven by the expansion of AI infrastructure that requires stable, continuous power. It has already allocated around 80% of its planned output to existing customers, leaving only a limited share for new buyers attempting to scale systems.

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[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (1 children)

Hey just FYI, if you do decide to get something, the AC180 is last years model and is upgraded by the Elite 100v2 even though they still sell the AC180.

There's a comparison on the elite 100 page about half way down, but if space is one of your concerns, it's smaller, and 12lbs lighter for only 130wh less. It also chargers faster from solar than the AC180, but a little slower from wall power.

With 1800 watt output power (3600 surge) it can run anything a normal 120v outlet can run before tripping a circuit breaker, which will include any coffee machine, however if the coffee machine uses the whole 15amps while the heater is on, it'll only run for around 45 minutes.

I have the 100 and really like it

https://www.bluettipower.ca/products/elite-100-v2-portable-power-station

Edit: oh and I wall charge mine. I have 200w of solar as backup for emergencies but I haven't used it to power it beyond testing.

[–] titanicx@lemmy.zip 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Solar is important for my use. I Boondock so I'm away from power for up to a week at a time. I would love to stop bringing my generator.

[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

One day I'll own something that can tow, and be able to do things like this.

How much solar capacity do you usually take with you?

[–] titanicx@lemmy.zip 1 points 5 hours ago

The last 2 years only 100w, but I can increase it up this year.