The AIMS Power 3.1kWh Portable Power Station Runs Tools, Appliances and Home Essentials on 3600W of Pure Sine Power With No Fuel
The AIMS Power 3.1kWh Portable Power Station (AIO-3KWH3600W) is an all-in-one unit that pairs a 3072Wh LiFePO4 prismatic battery with a 3600W pure sine inverter. It delivers 100 to 120VAC at 60 Hz, rated at 30 amps continuous and 7000W peak, and it recharges from solar panels at up to 2100W or from wall power at up to 1800W.
It's made for contractors, mobile businesses, campers and homeowners who want dependable power without the noise, fumes or fuel of a gas generator. Large 9-inch wheels and a folding handle let you roll it between job sites, campsites and emergency locations, and its EPS function switches to battery power when grid power is lost.
AIMS Power 3.1kWh Portable Power Station Features
3072Wh of LiFePO4 Storage in One Rolling Unit
The battery is rated at 3072Wh and 51.2VDC and is built with LiFePO4 prismatic cells. That gives you enough stored energy to run tools, lighting, appliances and electronics from a single station, with the battery, inverter and charging inputs already built into one case. The LCD shows battery level, input and output power, and remaining run time.
3600W Continuous Output for Job Site Loads
The pure sine, high frequency inverter delivers 3600W (30 amps AC) continuously and 7000W (58 amps) at peak. AIMS's own estimates put a drill at 700W, a hand grinder at 450W, two LED contractor lights at 100W and a jackhammer at 1350W, so you can run more than one load at a time as long as the total stays under 3600W.
Fast Wall Charging and 2100W Solar Input
The AC charging input takes 90 to 140VAC at up to 16 amps from a 15A outlet. A Slow and Fast switch sets the charge rate at 900W or 1800W, and AIMS's manual estimates about 1.7 hours for a full charge at 1800W. The Anderson type solar input accepts 12 to 150VDC at up to 15 amps and up to 2100W, and the manual estimates about 2.5 to 3.5 hours for a full solar charge in ideal sun at the maximum solar wattage.
EPS Backup When Grid Power Fails
With wall power connected and the AC input breaker on, the outlets run on grid power. If grid power is lost, the station switches to its battery within 20ms. AIMS notes this is not a UPS, so don't use it for equipment that needs uninterrupted power, such as data servers or workstations. In EPS mode, keep charging plus load within 1800W and run one appliance at a time.
Outlets for Tools, Appliances and Electronics
The front panel has one 30A max AC outlet and two 20A max AC outlets with hinged covers and over current protection switches, plus USB-C and USB-A outputs. USB-A provides 5V/3A, 9V/1.8A and 12V/1.5A (18W max), and USB-C provides 5V/3A, 7V/2.4A, 9V/1.8A and 12V/1.5A for small electronics.
Built to Move Between Sites
At 140 lbs, this is a heavy duty unit, so AIMS gave it large 9-inch wheels and a foldable handle for rolling it into place. It carries an IP54 water resistant rating and operates from 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
Circuit Breaker and Built-In Protection
Protection covers overload, surge, short circuit and over-temperature, and the AC input has its own circuit breaker protection switch on the end panel. These protections help safeguard the station and the equipment you connect to it.
Real-World Applications
Job sites. Run drills, grinders, contractor lights and cordless tool battery chargers where there's no outlet, then recharge from solar panels between shifts.
Home backup. Keep a critical load such as a small refrigerator or lights going through an outage with the EPS function, or run larger loads directly from the battery.
Mobile businesses. AIMS lists mobile pet grooming and detailing, mobile tech and field offices, food carts and pop-up retail among common uses.
Camping and small campers. Power the core necessities of a small camper setup, including refrigeration and small kitchen appliances like a drip coffee maker, mini rice cooker or single hot plate.
Field work. Run field engineering and testing equipment or on-site small machinery quietly, without hauling fuel.
Practical Comparison
Portable Power Station Versus a Gas Generator
A gas generator needs fuel and produces noise and fumes, which limits where and when you can run it. This station stores 3072Wh, runs without fumes and recharges from sunlight or an outlet. Its run time depends on how much energy your loads draw, so plan solar charging for longer jobs.
All-In-One Station Versus a Separate Inverter and Battery Bank
Building a system from separate parts means choosing, mounting and wiring an inverter, a battery, a charger and a transfer switch. This unit puts the LiFePO4 battery, pure sine inverter, solar input, AC charger and EPS switching in one wheeled case, so you can roll it out and plug in.
Buyer Guidance
Add Up Your Loads
Total the running watts of everything you plan to use at once and keep it under 3600W, with short peaks up to 7000W. AIMS's estimates list a refrigerator at 700-1000W, a microwave at 1000-1200W, a coffee maker at 1500W and a 15,000 BTU air conditioner at 1600W. AIMS notes that usable output is lower than the rated capacity because of efficiency losses, typically about 10%.
Match Your Solar Array to the Input
Before connecting panels, confirm the array's open circuit voltage is under 150V and its current is under 15A, as AIMS's manual directs. AIMS notes that wiring panels in series is most common. The input accepts up to 2100W.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You need quiet 3600W power on job sites
- You want EPS backup for critical home loads
- You plan to recharge with solar panels
- You can roll a 140 lb unit on wheels
Common Questions
Can I Use the Outlets While It Charges?
Yes. With the AC output turned on, set the charge switch to Slow for 900W charging, which allows normal use of the AC outlets. The Fast 1800W setting is for charging with the AC output turned off. Set the switch before you plug in the AC charging cable.
Can I Add an Extra Battery?
No. AIMS's manual says the optional battery pack is compatible with the AIO-5KWH4KW only.
Can I Use It Outdoors?
AIMS rates it IP54 water resistant, with an operating temperature range of 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C). For long-term storage, AIMS advises keeping it between 14°F and 113°F and charging and discharging it every 3 months.
What's Included
- 1 x AIMS Power 3.1kWh Portable Power Station (Power Box)
- 1 x AC Charging Cable
- 1 x Anderson Type-MC4 Cable
- 1 x User Manual
Quiet Power for Work, Travel and Backup
The AIMS Power 3.1kWh Portable Power Station combines 3072Wh of LiFePO4 storage, 3600W of pure sine output and up to 2100W of solar charging in one rolling case. If you'd like help adding up your loads or planning a solar array for it, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
AIMS Power 3.1kWh Portable Power Station | 3600W Pure Sine, 3072Wh LiFePO4, 2100W Solar Input Specifications
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| Battery |
| Rated Capacity |
3072Wh (3.07kWh) |
| Rated Voltage |
51.2VDC |
| Battery Type |
LiFePO4 prismatic |
| AC Output |
| Waveform |
Pure sine, high frequency |
| Rated Voltage |
100-120VAC |
| Continuous Power |
3600W (30A AC) |
| Peak Power |
7000W (58A) |
| Frequency |
60Hz |
| AC Outlets |
1 x 30A max, 2 x 20A max |
| Outlet Protection |
Over current protection switches |
| EPS Function |
Switches to battery within 20ms (not a UPS) |
| EPS Load Limit |
1800W, charging plus load |
| Automatic Transfer Switch |
15A, 1800W |
| AC Output While Charging |
Yes, with charge switch on Slow (900W) |
| Charging Inputs |
| AC Charging (Wall) |
90-140VAC, 16A max, 1800W max |
| AC Charge Rate |
Slow 900W / Fast 1800W |
| AC Supply |
15A outlet |
| AC Charge Time |
About 1.7 hours at 1800W |
| Solar Input |
12-150VDC, 15A max, 2100W max |
| Solar Connector |
Anderson type |
| Solar Charge Time |
About 2.5-3.5 hours (ideal sun, max solar wattage) |
| Other Outputs |
| USB-A |
5V/3A, 9V/1.8A, 12V/1.5A (18W max) |
| USB-C |
5V/3A, 7V/2.4A, 9V/1.8A, 12V/1.5A |
| Protection |
| Overload |
Yes |
| Short Circuit |
Yes |
| Surge |
Yes |
| Over Temperature |
Yes |
| AC Input Breaker |
Circuit breaker protection switch |
| Physical |
| IP Rating |
IP54 water resistant |
| Operating Temperature |
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C), +/- 8° |
| Long-Term Storage Temperature |
14°F to 113°F |
| Dimensions |
31.25 L x 20.5 W (with wheels) x 19.75 H in |
| Weight |
140 lbs |
| Wheels |
9 in |
| Handle |
Foldable |
AIMS Power 3.1kWh Portable Power Station | 3600W Pure Sine, 3072Wh LiFePO4, 2100W Solar Input Manual