Product launches

Bluetti announced it will unveil three new products at IFA Berlin (September 4 to 8, 2026): Balco 500, a balcony solar storage system with smart AI-HEMS energy management and bidirectional grid integration; Pioneer 5000, a professional power station announced at 5 kW (18 kW surge), rated IP65 and IK10 impact resistant; and the Elite mini range (Elite 30, 100 and 200 mini), compact multi-port units with UPS backup function. Full specs and pricing are expected at the show.

HMD launches a Nokia-branded feature phone with a genuine built-in power bank function: 3700 mAh, 10W USB-C output via a dedicated button. Launched in the Philippines, European availability is not yet confirmed.

EcoFlow launches the STREAM 5000, a 5,024 Wh home battery with a built-in inverter, available for pre-order in the UK since August 21, 2026 (European rollout planned for September). Unlike the already-covered STREAM AC 5000, this model has its own inverter and can work standalone as a plug-in storage system. It can be combined with other STREAM batteries to reach up to 90 kWh in total.

Compact 20,000 mAh power bank with 55 W fast charging, a status display and a built-in USB-C cable, spotted on sale in France, Germany and the UK since mid-August, with no official press release. Not yet in our catalogue.

Jackery announces the upcoming reveal of a new generation at IFA Berlin: Explorer 1000 Plus v2, Explorer 2000 Plus v2, Explorer 3600 Plus, and a new FridgeGuard backup unit. Full specs and pricing expected on September 4, 2026.

EcoFlow opens early-bird sales for its new AC-coupled storage system, first shown at Intersolar Europe in June. Base capacity 5 kWh, no built-in inverter: it plugs in downstream of an existing solar inverter.

New small 100% DC power station in the Trail range, with no AC outlet: 288 Wh, two 140 W USB-C ports, and a real 12V car socket missing from the 200 DC model. Available since early August.

Solar storage battery announced by Allpowers, with stock arriving gradually through August depending on the market. Not yet in our catalogue, one to watch closely.

Bluetti launches its first balcony solar storage system: 2.56 kWh base capacity, 1200 W bidirectional inverter, 4-channel MPPT, expandable up to 15.36 kWh with additional batteries. Already on sale in France and Germany.

Jackery launches the new generation of its HomePower home backup station: 2048 Wh, 2400 W output, expandable up to 12 kWh, 34% lighter than the previous generation and rated at 30 dB.

Anker Solix launches a compact 2 kWh home backup station, TUV SUD certified for real-world power delivery: up to 35 hours of continuous refrigerator backup, thanks to standby power cut below 6 W. 400 W solar input.

Anker's latest Solarbank generation debuts: 5 kWh base capacity, built-in MPPT, expandable up to 30 kWh. Already in our catalogue.

Zendure expands its expansion battery range with the AB2000L, a new denser generation. Already in our catalogue.