Nature’s Generator Battery Life & Performance

More and more, customers are looking for green energy alternatives to fossil fuels, even for portable energy. Believe it or not, the solar generator market is expected to grow 16.9% each year from now until 2030.

If you’re interested in purchasing a solar-powered generator, then you’ve probably looked at Nature’s Generator, which is one of the most affordable and portable options on the market. Well, here’s what you need to know about Nature’s Generator battery performance!

Nature’s Generator Battery Guide

Nature’s Generators use lead-acid batteries, which are the same type used in most gas-powered cars. Lead-acid batteries are not as efficient as LFP batteries, but they are far less expensive, making Nature’s Generator a small investment compared to some other portable power stations on the market.

Charging Time

When using the AC charger, you can expect to fully charge your Nature’s Generator (from empty) within 10 to 15 hours. If you use your system for work or other daily activities, you can easily plug it in overnight and use it during the day.

With solar panels or wind turbines, the amount of time varies widely depending on access to sunlight, how many panels you use, and their wattage. However, with the right circumstances, you should be able to fully charge it within a day.

Like most batteries, charging from 0% to 80% is much quicker than charging from 20% to 100%, so if you’re looking to charge your system tonearcapacity, it may only take 5 hours from 0%.

Output

The battery is set for 720 watt-hours. That’s more than enough for most electronics, but certainly not enough for large appliances like a dryer. With one system, you should be able to charge a new iPhone over 60 times and run power tools for up to 8 hours.

To extend the life of your system, you can compound your generator with an extra battery or keep a wind turbine or solar panel plugged in. With the additional power coming from the sun or wind, you’ll greatly extend the life of your battery.

Lifecycles

Lifecycles are important to understanding a battery’s performance. No battery exists that doesn’t lose capacity after a certain number of lifecycles.

Because the lead-acid battery on Nature’s Generators is far more affordable than LFP batteries on other power pods, they are also easier to replace. Luckily, you should be able to use your system for 600 to 800 lifecycles before seeing a significant drop in battery capacity. This means you can use them daily for two years before noticing a decline, which is even better than most smartphones!

Nature’s Generator Elite Battery Performance

Nature’s Generator Elite model is comparable to the original model, both using lead-acid batteries. The only significant difference is that the Elite has an output of 1,200Wh instead of 720, meaning it will last longer on each charge.

Other than that, the Elite model should also see a similar number of lifecycles (600 to 800) and take slightly longer to bring to a full charge. For more information, you can read our full review of both models to see how they compare!

Is Nature’s Generator Worth It?

If you’re looking for a strong system for home backup or to help you transition to off-grid living, then the Nature’s Generator battery may underwhelm you. However, if you’re looking for portable power to take on the go, Nature’s Generator (and the Elite version) is the most affordable way to get your hands on a solar generator, and one of the only options that allow for wind charging.