Jackery Finds A Partner in the Red Cross — CleanTechnica Field Trip

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Jackery has been building portable power stations for consumers and businesses alike for years now. When we visited them at their Shenzhen, China headquarters, it was exciting to see their full and ever-expanding product lineup in person.

Disclaimer: the author’s travel and accommodations were paid for by iMpact PR as part of a tour of companies they work with in China.

One of the areas they showcased was their work with the Red Cross. It’s a part of Jackery’s “Power The Rescuers” campaign that puts their specialized HomePower Emergency Pro power stations front and center in the middle of rescue efforts by organizations like the Red Cross.

The uncertainty of access to power in the event of a disaster is a key concern. Electricity is needed to power radios and internet services for communication, to keep the lights on at night, to keep medical equipment running, and so much more. The ability to bring in portable power stations with meaningful output capacity and scalable storage capacity can be critical.

Just add solar

Pairing these with portable solar systems, a 12-volt automotive outlet, or worst case, a portable generator further extends that utility. Being by definition portable means the power can be brought to wherever the need is and moved around after the fact as needed. It’s what Jackery has done since the beginning and it’s exciting to see them actively working to help first responders do their jobs better with modern clean technologies.

It is those first few hours after a disaster when access to electricity can matter the most. People are trying to communicate with loved ones, cook food, find clothes, and keep their cell phones charged.

When the wildfires burned through the area where I live back in 2017, the most frustrating thing was not having consistent lighting, not being able to open the garage door, and not being able to charge cell phones when the power kept going on and off. The need for power changes completely when structures are destroyed and people are displaced.

Overall

Portable power stations are a clear opportunity for disaster and emergency response scenarios. They make it easier and faster than ever before to deliver meaningful, high amounts of electricity in emergency situations almost immediately.

It’s exciting to see Jackery leaning into the space, and I expect many others to follow. Jackery is also donating 10% of the sales of all of its branded Red Cross Edition power stations to frontline organizations.

For more information about Jackery and its partnership with the Red Cross, check out the company’s official website.