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Reliable & Affordable Backup Power for Every Household: 7 Days of Power | 99% of Home Appliances.

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Everything You Need to Know About The New Generark

The Generark Solar Generator is the first emergency power supply designed specifically for the modern home. It includes the HomePower 2 backup battery power station and the SolarPower 2 all-weather portable solar panels. The next generation of affordable backup power solutions designed for every household is here. Turn it on, plug in, and you have power.

Discover all the new features here.

 

Hear From the Creative Minds Behind the Innovative Modern Design

Watch as they explain their design for themselves.

 

Celebrity Support for Generark’s Solar Generator and Sustainability Mission

Find out why these stars are proud to be supporting Generark in their communities.

 

We can all relate to that moment of panic when the lights go out and the power is unexpectedly shut off. Having a powerful, reliable, and portable backup solution can be a lifesaver! The ability to rest assured that you can keep your fridge cold, mobile devices charged, and medical devices running can be absolutely essential for the entire family, and your community.

Generark is the emergency backup generator you need in any and every emergency situation. It gives portable, emergency power whenever and wherever is needed. With an emergency power supply lasting up to seven days, Generark is the reliable source of energy you can count on when disaster strikes by keeping vital home appliances and devices running without interruption. It also powers critical medical devices, power tools, and communication devices to stay connected during a power outage and time of recovery after disaster strikes.

 

 

How Does It Work?

The Generark Solar Generator includes a backup battery power station (HomePower 2) and all-weather portable solar panels (SolarPower 2). The solar panels collect the sun’s rays and convert them into energy, which is then stored in the backup battery power station. The backup battery power station can store and hold the electricity for at least a year. When the time comes, it then supplies electricity to other devices and appliances via the standard AC output (110V) and various DC outputs (USB-A, USB-C, and car outlet) when power is needed. 

Generark’s SolarPower 2 offers 50% higher solar power conversion efficiency than traditional solar panels, allowing you to harness and convert the sun’s rays in less time. Paired with our HomePower 2 backup battery power station, you have the ability to power a wide range of home appliances and devices.

If the sun is somehow unavailable, the HomePower 2 can also be charged from a variety of sources, including the AC outlets, the traditional gas generator, or directly with a car outlet. No matter the emergency situation, Generark Solar Generators are designed to give you reliable backup power that you can count on.

 

Supports 99% of Home Appliances with 2200-Watts of Power

Generark HomePower 2 comes with two models, choose the best fit for your family from Starter at 1566WH or Plus at 2060WH. The HomePower 2 – Plus offers a 2200W continuous high power output and 4400W of surge power at 110V/60Hz, which is able to power 99% of home appliances. With 20-amp AC outlets, you can power common kitchen and bathroom devices like a Crockpot and hairdryer.

The HomePower 2 has a Pure-Sine Wave inverter that is capable of producing a cleaner, smoother, quieter, and more reliable electricity to operate appliances and electronics more comfortably without interference. The energy output is regulated and changes smoothly, with the ability to power many commonly used devices like televisions, LED lights, microwaves, laser printers, variable speed tools, and more.

Watch the HomePower 2 powering up a high-power blender. 

 

High Compatibility with 9 Simultaneous Outputs

The HomePower 2 (Plus) has four 20-amp AC outlets, making it extremely powerful. You can power up multiple devices at one time such as a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, medical device, toaster, and more!

The HomePower 2 is equipped with two USB-C outlets with PD 100W and two USB-A outlets certified by Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 so it can connect and power up your Mac directly, and provide ultra fast recharge to your smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices.

There is also a car outlet with 12V/10A for easy and convenient supplying power for any automobile accessories. Connect and power your phone, portable GPS navigation system, sound system, and portable video players for kids to stay occupied while you’re on the road by car or RV!

 

Up to 7 Days of Essential Power

The Generark HomePower 2 offers up to 7 days of emergency power. A single charge will power your essential devices for up to one week including, but not limited to, Home Appliances, Communication Devices, Home Offices, Medical Devices, Lights, Power Tools, and more. 

* The chart above visualizes how you can best use your HomePower 2 when facing a power outage. Each line explains the average wattage range of a supported home device, and how long the HomePower 2 would be able to power that one device on a single charge, abiding by our assumed average usage times. Note, if you choose to power more than one device on a single charge of your HomePower 2, your battery supply will drain sooner than the noted total usage time frame. 

 

Continuous Coverage Enabled by Ultra-Fast Recharge

The Generark Solar Generator is reliable and ready to help you endure any natural disaster. It has a built-in Maximum-Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controller that enables the fastest and most efficient recharge by the solar panels. By the SolarPower 2 solar panels (800W), the HomePower 2 backup battery power station will be at 80% after 2 hours, and 100% fully charged within 3-4 hours. Out of the average 8 hours of sunlight a day, Generark Solar Generators only require 3-4 hours to recharge fully by solar power. This means you can have peace of mind, and there is no reason to worry about not having enough sunlight.

Your Generark can also be easily recharged by the AC wall outlet with 1000-Watts of ultra fast recharging speed. It will be at 80% after just 1.5 hours, and 100% in just a little over 2 hours.

If you have a gas generator already, you can easily connect, power, and recharge your Generark with it. This is a convenient way to use a device you already have, and then use your Generark indoors safely without emitting any harmful gas or loud noises.

Should solar, AC or wall, and gas generators not be available, you can always rely on your car as a last resort to charge your Generark.

You can recharge your Generark by solar and use it at the same time, so Generark has the ability to provide continuous power throughout the day and a full charge to get through the night! Being able to recharge quickly and still have continuous power while charging is crucial to get through a natural disaster and emergency situation. No matter the emergency situation, Generark Solar Generators are designed to give you reliable backup power that can be recharged quickly and easily from a variety of different sources. Generark Solar Generators make this not just possible, but easy.

 

All-Weather Portable Solar Panels

Each SolarPower 2 panel consists of 64 Monocrystalline solar cells (SunPower Maxeon Gen III), offering 50% higher solar power conversion efficiency compared to traditional solar panels. The SunPower solar cells were invented at Stanford University and are made in the USA.

The SolarPower 2 is lightweight and foldable. Its portable design allows for easy setup and transportation so you can move it conveniently through your home and easily take it with you on the go. With the adjustable kickstand, it takes 30 seconds or less to set up or take down for quick access during an emergency.

The SolarPower 2 is, perhaps, most importantly, an all-weather solar panel with IP67 waterproof rating. Natural disasters bring on any elements – storms, rain, heat, wind, and more. The SolarPower 2 allows you to confidently face any of these disaster elements and situations, and more.

 

Unprecedented Design by Renowned Designers

The Generark Solar Generator is designed right here in the United States out of San Francisco, California, by Bill Webb and Patrick Tufts, renowned designers behind many of the most iconic products (including Gopro, Sonos, Nike, etc.) used by millions of consumers across the globe.

 

Sleek Design for Your Modern Home

A lot of thought went into the design of the HomePower 2. We wanted a modern and iconic design that fits every home and every need, whether you’re enduring an emergency situation or hosting a house party. We created the exceptionally sleek design to not look like most portable generators. It is visually elevated and on-par with premium accessories that are commonplace in the modern home. 

 

Vertical Design with Minimal Footprint

We intentionally designed the HomePower 2 in a vertical format with a waist-level height. It is designed to just stand on the ground, and eliminates the need and effort of lifting it up to table tops and elevated surfaces. It is also more compact, taking up less space and leaving a smaller footprint no matter where you use it in or outside the home. We want you to be able to just stand it on the ground where and when you need it, then easily move the portable generator to either its next space for use or storage.  

 

Integrated Ergonomic Handle

We made the HomePower 2 with a top embedded waist-height handle making the device easy to carry and move from location to location. Easily take the device with you to neighbors’ houses or as you move from room to room in your own home. 

 

Magic Wheel Cart

The Magic Wheel Cart is designed with convenience in mind. It allows the HomePower 2 to be moved effortlessly by anyone, any age. The wheel cart is removable, and magnets help it snap back into place. The design of the wheel cart was something we really felt strongly about. During an unexpected blackout, we wanted the HomePower 2 to be able to move quickly and effortlessly. We felt it was an essential user benefit.

 

Intelligent Display

We integrated the HomePower 2 with a large LCD screen. It has an intuitive interface that gives real-time status on power input and output. It shows the input and output wattage, so you know the exact load of power going through the unit. The estimated hours to fully recharge the unit and the estimated remaining hours to use give you an intuitive and easy way to plan your usage without doing any math! 

 

360-Degree Ambient LED Light

We added an ambient LED light around the perimeter of the HomePower 2. It lights up in the dark to help you stay safe and avoid wire tripping. It is also color coded to inform you of battery and charge levels, with yellow indicating <10% and red, <5%.

In an emergency situation, the light will communicate the status and power level and can be seen from across the room. At a glance, you get the peace of mind knowing the device is fully powered and working properly. 

 

Why Generark?

Generark Solar Generators are reliable, durable, and portable. It is the perfect emergency power solution for all homes, offices, businesses, and everywhere that needs power to function. It produces a smoother, cleaner, quieter, and more reliable source of electricity compared to other generators on the market. It’s perfect for operating appliances, electronics, and medical equipment without interference.

The Most Affordable Backup Power Solution for Every Household

Generark Solar Generators were carefully and thoroughly designed not just in physical shape and capabilities, but in affordability and investment. Generark Solar Generators are the most affordable backup power supply for the modern home

A whole-house backup battery power system by Tesla or other suppliers will cost an average of $25k-$50k, for just the battery system. For installation of solar panels on the roof, on average is another $30-$50k. Installing this kind of system for your household can be anywhere from $50k-$100k, making it difficult for the majority of households to afford.

Generark offers a solution that is one-tenth (1/10) of the cost of its industry competitors. Generark Solar Generators are an affordable, emergency backup power solution for every household in the United States. An investment in Generark products has no subsequent usage cost, meaning no additional gas or fuel is required.

 

Better, Safer, Easier Compared to Other Generators

Unlike gas generators, Generark Solar Generators do not emit gas or harmful substances. They are 100% safe for indoor use. They are quiet, running without noise. And, they are easy to use! Generark Solar Generators do not require installation or learning – simply take it out, turn it on, plug in your device and you have power!

 

Reliably Safe

Generark Solar Generators are reliably safe. Your Generark can hold its power for at least a year after it is fully charged, unlike a traditional battery that will lose power after 2-3 months. The HomePower 2 includes 6 built-in protection modules in the battery management system (BMS). They include: overcharge protection, overcurrent protection, over-voltage protection, short circuit protection, over-discharge protection, and temperature control.

Every Generark unit undergoes 52 reliability and safety tests and is covered by a 5-year warranty. All units undergo energy efficiency and safety testing certified by the U.S. Department of Energy, California Energy Commission, Federal Communications Commission, and the United Nations 38.3 Transport Safety Standard

 

5-Year Warranty

Generark is the only solar generator company on the market providing a 5-year warranty on its products. Others typically only offer a warranty of up to 2 years. We intentionally back and stand by our product, and are proud to extend such a long warranty to all of our customers. We recommend in general to never buy an emergency power supply that offers less than a 5-year warranty, instead,  only to buy an emergency power supply that offers at least a 5-year warranty

 

Choose The Best Fit For Your Family

Choose which Generark products you need based on your household’s size. With production on the Generark Solar Generator set to begin in June with products shipping out in September, now is your chance to back the industry’s first solar generator designed for the modern home! Choose your ideal pairing to enjoy a never-before-seen discount on Generark’s newest products, with the possibility to save from $400 to over $2000 and FREE shipping!

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Production & Shipping Timeline 

The production of the Generark Solar Generator has begun in June and shipping for Indiegogo orders will start in September.

An Inside Look Behind the Scenes of Our Design Process

Stage 1: Design & Innovation

We begin with the innovation phase. Our experts conduct research to better understand our consumers’ needs, and develop new features that can target these and any other potential problems or pain points.

Stage 2: Prototyping & Engineering

In this phase, our engineers go through many rounds of prototyping and designs to combat any rising problems before finalizing a design and features.

Stage 3: Validation & Testing

In this final stage, the finished product goes through various safety and reliability tests to validate if it’s ready for market.

 

About Generark

From wildfires to earthquakes, from hurricanes to winter storms, millions of people across the country have experienced many power outages as the result of a natural disaster, leading to feelings of shock and uncertainty. With climate change seemingly here to stay, these types of natural disasters and power outages will only continue to occur, leaving us all prone to facing more emergency situations.

The story goes that when the entire world flooded, only Noah’s Ark sustained life. Generark aims to be your ark, your source of security in any emergency situation, by providing a reliable source of power that will enable you to keep your home protected and running, allow you to stay connected to your loved ones, and encourages you to collaborate with your community by sharing resources.

Generark was founded in 2019 out of the devastating California wildfires that left thousands without power, and even homeless. With a newborn at home, our founder quickly realized the need for a working refrigerator to supply crucial nutrients to both baby and mother, regardless of the natural disaster and its aftermath unfolding around them. Beyond his own family, many of his friends and neighbors were left without a roof over their heads, seeking rest in cars or public shelters because their homes and belongings completely burned to the ground.

As a serial entrepreneur in the technology industry and energy sector, our founder has now taken the future into his own hands, developing a product that will help everyone take back control in the face of an emergency. Generark products are here to ensure anyone can stay prepared during emergency situations, and continue to evolve, develop, and change with the ever-changing climate and natural disaster-prone times we live in today.

Sustainability

Climate change is constant and only growing, posing an increased threat of new, worse, and more damaging natural disasters every year. With the uncertainty of climate change here to stay, Generark provides a reliable, durable, and portable solution to get through natural disasters when they strike.

At Generark, we are committed to making a positive impact on climate change in everything we do. The solar technology we have created allows you as the consumer to help leave a positive impact as well. Every time you use a Generark Solar Generator instead of another backup power source requiring gas or a worse stimulant, you leave a smaller carbon footprint.

The vision of Generark is centered around collaborating to provide protection and connection to our community. Part of protecting that community is educating one another about climate change and how we can make an impact with simple lifestyle changes like recycling, sustainable products, and using solar energy!

Our mission is to keep your beautiful life powered through any emergency situation. Generark Solar Generators provide a way and space to do just that, not just by keeping your beautiful life powered, but allowing you to embrace beauty as it is in its natural form, from the sun and solar power.

Join Generark on our mission to bring the most efficient, affordable, and sustainable emergency power to a world that’s never needed it more.

 

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