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OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jackery, a global leader in home backup and portable battery solutions, today announces HomePower 1000 Plus V2, an 1800W power station built to support high-output tasks while enabling easy expansion as energy needs increase. Following the recent introduction of HomePower 1000 V2 and HomePower 2000 Plus V2 in Canada, Jackery’s latest modular power solution provides dependable energy across three core deployment cases: home backup during outages, outdoor work including film shoots and job sites, and electricity-equipped camping.
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As the latest entry in the carefully tailored Canadian HomePower lineup, HomePower 1000 Plus V2 bridges the gap between portable outdoor power and expandable residential energy storage, redefining how households and professionals manage electrical independence. Available for pre-order starting today, with a limited-time early-bird discount, it represents a practical step forward in versatile, high-output battery systems—ensuring access to simple, clean, and reliable power that keeps life running, no matter how unpredictable the environment becomes.
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Versatile Energy Independence in an Unpredictable Reality
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Canadian communities face an increasing number of severe weather events, with grid disruptions stemming from July 2026 heatwaves and windstorms across Ontario and Quebec, a major March ice storm in Eastern Ontario, and extensive wildfires forcing the evacuation of thousands of British Columbia residents. This growing reality underscores the vital importance of emergency preparedness through self-contained backup power. More than ever, Canadians need reliable, responsive energy solutions with the output and capacity to safeguard homes, job sites, and recreation without relying on intrusive, high-maintenance gas generators.
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Constructed from high-end components and backed by Jackery’s 5-year warranty, HomePower 1000 Plus V2 combines an 11 kWh maximum expanded capacity with a versatile feature set and the high output needed to drive nearly any everyday tool or appliance.
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High-Powered Performance with Modular Scalability
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Prioritizing one critical appliance over another can be a tall order, but permanent whole-home backup systems pose prohibitive cost and installation challenges. HomePower 1000 Plus V2 alleviates those challenges by providing suitable output for a massive range of applications, along with a low barrier to entry thanks to straightforward scalability. Starting from a 1024 Wh base capacity, its modular architecture supports a maximum capacity of up to 11 kWh using Jackery’s 2 kWh expansion batteries.
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The variable design lets users start with a single main unit and increase capacity as energy needs grow, reducing upfront costs and overall complexity without sacrificing critical functionality. Its 1800W-rated sustained output and peak 3600W surge capability, distributed across four pure sine-wave AC outlets, can drive roughly 80% of standard household appliances and heavy-duty power tools. To accommodate the growing diversity of home electricity demands, HomePower 1000 Plus V2 also incorporates extensive DC output options, including 140W and 30W USB-C Power Delivery ports, an 18W USB-A port, and a 12V/10A automotive-type power socket.

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