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Power & Solar
Whether you need to keep your devices charged on the go, power your home during an outage, or harness the sun's energy, Maplin has everything you need. We stock thousands of products across portable power, solar panels, batteries, travel adapters, and electrical supplies — all backed by free UK delivery on orders over £35.
Portable Power
Never run out of charge when it matters most. Our power banks range from compact everyday models to high-capacity units capable of charging laptops and multiple devices simultaneously. For more demanding applications — camping, off-grid living, or power cuts — explore our power stations, which deliver mains-equivalent output from a portable battery pack.
Solar Power
Generate your own electricity wherever you are. Our solar panels and kits include flexible solar panels ideal for campervans and boats, and fold-up solar panels perfect for hiking, festivals, and off-grid adventures. Pair them with a power station for a complete portable energy system, or add a power inverter to run mains appliances from a 12V source.
Batteries
We stock a comprehensive range of batteries for every device. Choose from AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V alkaline batteries, or cut costs long-term with our rechargeable batteries. Need something more specialist? Find coin cell batteries for watches, key fobs and remotes, or shop by device — from smoke alarms to cameras and Apple AirTags.
Travel Adapters & Electrical Supplies
Heading abroad? Our travel adapters include worldwide and European options so your devices stay charged wherever you are. Back home, our electrical supplies cover extension leads, sockets, and fuses for everyday household needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The capacity of power banks are commonly measured in milliampere hours (mAh). As a general rule, the bigger the number, the more energy charge the powerbank can store and the longer it will work before needing to be recharged.
Ideal for use in and around your home or to run electronics while you're out and about, power stations provide power for your off-grid activities.
They often feature multiple output options, such as USB and high-capacity 12V connectivity.
Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) provide emergency backup power when the main power source fails. This makes it ideal for protecting hardware such as computers to prevent a loss of data.
We've all tried rubbing batteries to try and get the last bit of life out of them, but we'd recommend using our Maplin Universal Battery Tester to see how much energy is left in your batteries.
The lifespan of a battery depends on whether they're Lithium or alkaline. Lithium batteries have a shelf life of around 10 years, whereas alkaline batteries typically last between 5 - 10 years.
We'd recommend that you try to avoid mixing different brands together. It could result in battery leakage or even reduce the performance of your device.
You should always make it your objective to recycle all of your used batteries. There are usually dedicated collection containers for them at retail outlets and other public buildings. Search online to find your nearest one!
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