Description
The Kelpie Portable is an Australian made portable power station built as a genuine generator alternative. Silent, fuel-free power you can move to wherever it is needed – a worksite, an event, a remote job, or the house when the grid goes down. Four 240 V outlets, USB charging, an inbuilt touchscreen, and generator auto-start if you ever need a top-up. No fuel to carry, no fumes, no noise.
3 kWInverter output
5 kWhLithium battery (expandable)
3,520 WMaximum solar input
89 kgTransportable unit
Key Features of This Portable Solar Battery Unit
- Built-in touchscreen for monitoring, control and configuration
- Four 10 A / 230 VAC outlets plus 2 x USB-A and 2 x USB-C
- Charges from solar (dual MPPT), mains AC or a generator
- Generator auto-start interface – substitute a generator, or minimise its runtime
- Silent, fuel-free and emission-free – safe for indoor and public use
- IP55 rated with active cooling
- Optional 12-month 4G cellular data pack for remote monitoring
- Pairs with the Quick Panel Mount System and Flexible Solar Panels for charging anywhere
Why Choose This over a Generator
No fuel run, everA generator needs someone to buy, carry and pour fuel – every day. This one recharges itself from the sun.
SilentNo drone, no vibration. Use it where a generator is banned: quiet hours, events, indoors, near neighbours and sleeping people.
Zero emissionsNo fumes and no carbon monoxide risk – it can run inside a shed, marquee or building.
Or keep the generator, running lessThe auto-start interface means your generator only fires when it is genuinely needed, cutting runtime, fuel and servicing.
Nothing to maintainNo oil, no filters, no pull-start that will not start. Charge it and it works.
You can see what it is doingThe inbuilt touchscreen shows generation, usage and charge in real time – no app or coverage needed.
Technical Specifications
| Output | |
|---|---|
| Nominal output | 3,000 VA (1,600 VA at 40°C), 230 VAC |
| Peak power | 4,000 W (10 seconds) |
| Power outlets | 4 x 10 A, 230 VAC (AU) |
| USB | 2 x USB Type-A, 2 x USB Type-C |
| Power inlet | 1 x 10 A, 240 VAC (AU), C13 |
| Battery | |
| Battery capacity | 5 kWh (1 x 5 kWh module), expandable |
| Usable capacity | 4.49 kWh |
| Runtime at 0.8 kVA | 6 hours |
| Runtime at 0.4 kVA | 10 hours |
| Solar | |
| Recommended panels | 6 (up to 510 W each, 3S2P) |
| Maximum solar input | 3,520 W, dual MPPT |
| General | |
| Typical usage average | Sun: 0.7 kW · Night: 0.3 kW |
| Dimensions | W 431 x H 683 x L 718 mm |
| Weight | 89 kg |
Industries and Applications We Power
Worksites & tradesSilent tool power where a generator is restricted or unwelcome. Construction power.
Emergency & disaster responseRapid, one-person deployable power when the grid is down – and no fuel run required. Emergency & disaster response.
Home emergency backupKeep the fridge, lights, internet and phones alive through an outage, silently.
Events & marketsClean power for stalls, staging and sound with no fumes and no noise.
Camping & glampingReal 240 V power off the beaten track, recharged by the sun each day.
Boosting a Maxxiom systemAdd capability to an existing PowerBox, or power an outbuilding the wiring never reached.
For Government, Councils, Emergency Services and Large Organisations
The Kelpie Portable is the unit you stage before you need it. One person can deploy it, it makes no noise in an evacuation centre, and – critically – it does not need a fuel truck to reach it.The fuel supply is what breaks firstAfter a flood or cyclone the roads are cut, the service stations have no power to pump, and fuel is rationed to emergency services. A generator without fuel is scrap metal. This recharges itself from the sun, every day, with nobody driving anywhere.
Silent in an evacuation centrePeople sleep in these buildings. Generator noise is a welfare problem; this is a welfare solution – lighting, phone charging and cold chain without the drone.
Deploy several, not oneSmall modular units cover several sites independently. If one is serviced, the others keep running – no single point of failure.
Fleet visibilityWith the 4G data pack you can see each unit’s location and state of charge before dispatching it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Kelpie Portable really replace a generator?
For most jobs under 3 kW, yes – and with none of the fuel, noise or fumes. It runs tools, lighting, fridges, computers and comms. For very heavy continuous loads a generator still has a place, which is why the Kelpie includes an auto-start interface so it can drive one only when needed.
What can it run, and for how long?
4.49 kWh usable, 3 kW output. Roughly: a work site’s lights, laptops and phone charging all day; a home fridge, lights, modem and TV overnight (about 10 hours at 0.4 kVA); or heavier tools for around 6 hours at 0.8 kVA. Recharges from solar during the day.
How does it recharge?
Three ways: solar (up to 3,520 W across dual MPPT), 240 V mains via the 10 A C13 inlet, or a generator. Pair it with our Quick Panel Mount System or Flexible Solar Panels to charge anywhere.
How portable is it really?
It is a transportable power station rather than a suitcase – 89 kg, W 431 x H 683 x L 718 mm. It moves on a trolley, in a ute or van, and one person can position it on site. It is built for repeated relocation, not carrying by hand.
Can I use it indoors?
Yes. There is no fuel, no exhaust and no carbon monoxide, so it is safe inside a shed, marquee, hall or home – somewhere a petrol or diesel generator must never go.
Is it suitable for emergency and disaster response?
It is one of the best fits. It is silent for evacuation centres, needs no fuel resupply when roads are cut, deploys in minutes, and its touchscreen works with no internet or mobile coverage. Councils and agencies stage them before cyclone season for exactly this reason.
Does it work without internet or mobile coverage?
Yes. The inbuilt touchscreen gives full monitoring and control on the unit itself, with no connection required. The 4G data pack is optional and only needed if you want remote visibility.
Can it charge an electric vehicle?
Only trickle charging via a standard 10 A outlet, which is slow. For proper off-grid EV charging see the Maxxiom Smart EV Charger paired with a PowerBox or trailer system.
Can I expand the battery?
The 5 kWh battery module is expandable. For a bigger fixed installation, look at the Kelpie MK II or Blue Heeler MK II; for a bigger transportable system, the Dash 5 solar trailer.
What warranty does it come with?
Five years on the power equipment and ten years on the battery, supported from our Brisbane workshop.
About Maxxiom Power Solutions
Maxxiom Power Solutions Australia designs and manufactures off-grid solar and battery systems in Brisbane, Queensland. Every system is engineered for remote and harsh environments, built on proven Victron power electronics with compliant lithium battery storage, delivered with full documentation and supported by our own technicians. All works comply with AS/NZS 3000, 3001, 4509 and 5033, backed by a 5-year equipment and 10-year battery warranty.Service Areas
Maxxiom systems are designed and manufactured in Brisbane and supplied Australia-wide for regional and remote applications. Our licensed electrical team delivers installation, commissioning and ongoing support across Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory – including Brisbane, Logan, the Gold Coast, Ipswich, the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, regional Queensland, the Northern Rivers of NSW and the NT. Outside these areas we supply Australia-wide – ask us about delivery to your site.5-year power equipment warranty · 10-year battery warranty · Australian made in Brisbane
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Need more capacity on the move? See the Dash 5 solar trailer. Sizing a fixed install instead? Try our system sizing calculator.
