TIME's Pick: The Most ‘Powerful’ Christmas Gifts from Jackery

This article was originally published on TIME.

It’s the holiday season again, and you want to find something that checks the boxes for your loved ones. 

As we search for gifts to show friends and loved ones how much we care, many are also focusing on sustainable gift-giving. Minimizing waste and providing a sustainable energy solution as a Christmas present would be a creative yet practical idea – clean power from Jackery. With Jackery, you can share the warmth, share the power.

Jackery believes that solar power, as a renewable and clean energy source, is the solution to today's energy crisis. The need for a more user-friendly way of generating electricity gave rise to photovoltaic power, as opposed to traditional generators that are noisy, heavy and powered by diesel. Jackery’s products weigh less, and their energy is more efficient. And every single safety feature we can think of has been added. That’s why Jackery is now the top portable solar-generator brand in global retail sales, with more than two million units sold worldwide since 2018.

Featuring a stylish and silent design, Jackery’s most popular Explorer series and Solar Generator series have achieved huge success in the global market. Check out the four most popular models from Jackery.

Compact in size but packed with a full range of functions, the Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station is the perfect power station for a short camping trip or when the electricity goes out at home. Its 293Wh can power small appliances and charge up to six smart devices at once. Portable and durable, the Explorer 300 is designed to be lightweight, stylish and easy to carry.

The Explorer 300’s MPPT technology provides faster solar recharging. The unit takes just 5.5 hours for a full recharge using a SolarSaga 100W solar panel, only 2.5 hours using a 90W wall charger and can achieve 80% recharge in a mere 2 hours. 

With clean lithium-ion technology, the Explorer 300 is safe and eco-friendly. The built-in Battery Management System (BMS) and pure sine wave inverter protect your sensitive devices from damage.

When you’re on the road or off the grid, sometimes you need an even faster charge and longer life. That’s where the Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station proves invaluable. Almost as light, compact and sleek as the 300 model, the Explorer 1000 can reach full solar charge in lightening quick time: With an AC input of up to 800W, pairing with 4*200W Solar Panels, the Explorer 1000 Pro takes just 1.8 hours for full solar or wall charge. And it is designed to be compatible with all Jackery solar panels, making it ideal for longer camping and outages.

The Explorer 1000 has an innovative smart-screen display that shows 18 functioning modes with crystal-clear viewing. It supports eight devices simultaneously at a capacity of 1002Wh and multiple charging methods. Its pure sine wave inverter delivers stable power that protects against equipment damage. Causing no noise (46dB), the product also features a battery management system (BMS) for ultra-long battery life. The Explorer 1000 lasts 10 years for one usage per week. The low self-discharge rate allows it to last 365 days from an 80% battery level, making it excellent for off-grid living or if the power goes out at home.

For the eco-conscious among us, portability alone isn’t enough when it comes to power – the source of that power must be renewable The Jackery Solar Generator 1000 meets that demand. It combines the Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station and SolarSaga 100 Solar Panels. 

Unlock true solar power potential that matches your needs when on your favorite road trips, camping trips, RV, and over-land adventures. To satisfy a range of needs and tastes,Jackery offers three Solar Generator bundles that vary in the number and appearance of solar panels.

Green, quiet and easy to use, the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 provides solar power with zero emissions and is nearly silent while operating. Simply connect the solar panels with the power station, and you can enjoy reliable power when you go RV camping or fishing.

No destination is too far or too remote if you have a Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Pro. This great piece of gear delivers colossal charging capacity at 2,160 Wh, 2,200W AC power and 4,400W peak power. Whether camping on a mountain peak or coping with a home emergency outage, this top-of-the-line unit can power pellet smokers, mini coolers, e-bikes, refrigerators, air conditioners and more.

It also facilitates the fastest solar recharging yet for Jackery. The Solar Generator 2000 Pro can reach full charge in under 2.5 hours with six SolarSaga 200W solar panels, and in just 2 hours by AC wall outlet. The unit can also be charged through a carport. And it’s clean and green, emitting no toxic gases and causing no harm to the environment.

The Solar Generator 2000 Pro supports pass-through charging. This means you can charge your power station with essential devices still plugged in. That way you can charge on the go in no time while off the grid. Anytime. Anywhere. Any way you choose.

Solar Power Jackery

In 2012, a group of adventure-loving engineers founded Jackery with the mission of making electricity portable, clean, and outdoors-oriented. The California-based brand pioneered portable solar generators, offering green energy to everyone, everywhere. 

Jackery’s portable green generators meet all outdoor needs – from charging a cellphone or laptop to powering large devices such as electric cooking equipment, heaters and lights. It’s no wonder that Jackery generators consistently make Amazon’s Best Seller and Choice lists. Jackery has garnered 25 international design awards, including the CES Innovation Award and the Life Saving Solution of the Year Award.

Jackery has donated hundreds of generators to families in California, Florida and Kentucky affected by natural disasters. Beyond America, Jackery launched the "JackeryCare" initiative which works to strengthen local disaster prevention measures in Japan. 

As portable solar generators evolved from camping products to daily necessities and emergency backup equipment, Jackery has stayed true to its mission of doing what’s right for people and the environment. That’s why the company is partnering with the National Forest Foundation to plant 10,000 trees. Jackery will continue to empower more people to live low-carbon lifestyles and enable them to enjoy the benefits of clean energy.