portable home backup power station · checked 2026-09-03

Anker SOLIX F3000

Name: Anker SOLIX F3000
Brand: Anker SOLIX

portable home backup power station3.07 kWhno plug-inbackup

A 3 kWh backup box on wheels for keeping essentials running in a power cut, with strong solar charging. It powers appliances plugged into it. It cannot be wired into your fuse box or feed the grid.

Anker SOLIX F3000 portable power station

Usable capacity3.07 kWh^[1]

OutputRuns power tools and appliances from its own sockets; switches to backup in 20 milliseconds^[1]

Solar inputUp to 2,400W of solar panels: full recharge from sun in about 1.5 hours^[1]

ChemistryLFP lithium: long life, very stable (4,000 charges per Anker)^[1]

Backup powerYes. up to 5 days on standby, then powers plugged-in gear automatically^[1]

Plug-inNo. charges from wall, solar or car, but cannot feed home wiring or the grid^[1]

ExpandableYes. extra batteries plug into a dedicated port^[1]

Weight and size41.5 kg on wheels with a pull handle (about 65 × 30 × 38 cm)^[1]

Price£1,899 on Amazon UK (Sep 2026)^[1]

UK rules check

Rules checked. Portable backup box with its own sockets only: no home-wiring feed, so no grid approval applies.

Checked 2026-09-03

Price snapshot

£1,899

£1,899 on Amazon UK.

Source: Amazon UK Anker SOLIX F3000 listing · checked 2026-09-03

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Charges from a wall cable, an EV charger plug (up to 3,600W), solar panels, or an extra battery on the dedicated port.

Who it suits

Backup for essentials: a fridge runs about 42 hours on one charge (Anker's figures)
Garden and DIY jobs needing hungry tools (1,200–2,200W)
Anyone who wants storage that can move: wheels and handle included

Who should skip it

Cutting bills through your home wiring: no grid feed
A fixed outdoor install: no stated weatherproof rating
Earning from cheap-tariff shifting at any scale

Good points

Biggest solar input in Anker's portable range: fast sun recharges
Long-life battery (4,000 charges per Anker)
Quiet in normal use
Wheels and handle despite the weight

Watch out for

No home-battery functions: no feed into house wiring
41.5 kg: movable, not portable in any casual sense
Backup switchover (20 ms) is slower than the smaller Gen 2 models (10 ms)

Common questions

Is the F3000 a fixed home battery?

No. It is a portable backup box. It runs appliances plugged into it during a power cut, but it cannot be wired into your fuse box or feed power to the grid the way a fixed or plug-in battery can.

Worth comparing with

Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 →Anker SOLIX Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro →

Sources

Anker SOLIX UK — F3000 product page (size, solar input, backup, weight)checked 2026-09-03

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