Why do you need a Bess power supply?

In off-grid locations, during emergencies, or at large events, BESS offers a dependable power source where a stable supply is essential. It reduces reliance on unpredictable energy sources and helps keep operations running without interruption.

Do you need a portable battery or power bank?

Watching your phone or tablet steadily run out of power when you're nowhere near an outlet is stressful. But there's an easy solution: a portable battery or power bank. They are available in many sizes and capacities and can include handy features like fast charging and multiple ports.

How does Bess work?

BESS work by soaking up power from an energy source, such as a power grid or a wind turbine, then storing that power until it is discharged as needed. Can the system be integrated with existing power structures like solar panels or generators?

Which power bank should I buy?

The Nimble Champ is our top recommendation for most folks, but we have all sorts of alternatives here. Read our Best MagSafe Power Banks guide for Apple-specific portable chargers, and our Best Portable Power Stations guide if you need more power. Updated June 2025: We've added power banks from Redmagic and Statik, and added a new FAQ.

Which battery is best for power banks?

Anker is the best in part because it packs more power into its batteries at a lower weight. Its batteries charge faster than competitors. Its small Anker Nano battery has the best power-to-weight ratio of any battery on our list. Which brand is best for power banks in 2025? Anker is making some the best power banks right.

How much power does a power bank give a phone?

Our testing shows that a power bank can offer your phone about 70% of the power it contains. It loses the rest due to the inefficiency of the power transfer. That means a 5,000 mAh battery can fully charge a phone with a 3,500 mAh battery, like an iPhone 16.