Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2: Runtime & Specs

The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is a 1,024 Wh LiFePO4 power station with 2,000 W of continuous AC output and a 3,000 W surge rating. It runs a typical full-size fridge for about 15 hours.

Capacity1,024 WhLiFePO4
Output2,000 W3,000 W surge
Solar input600 W11–60 V
Weight24.9 lbnot expandable

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How long will the C1000 Gen 2 run your appliances?

Nonstop runtime for one device at a time, using typical US wattages and 85% inverter efficiency. Devices marked ✕ can't run on this model.

Estimated runtime by appliance for the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
DeviceAvg drawRuntimeBar
LED light bulb9 W4 days
Phone charging10 W3.8 days
Wi-Fi router + modem15 W2.4 days
Laptop50 W17 hours
CPAP + humidifier30 W29 hours
CPAP with heated humidifier + humidifier60 W15 hours
Starlink Standard90 W9.7 hours
TV100 W8.7 hours
Mini fridge29 W30 hours
Refrigerator58 W15 hours
Chest freezer29 W30 hours
Sump pump (1/3 HP)160 W5.4 hours
Sump pump (1/2 HP)210 W4.1 hours
Window AC225 W3.9 hours
Drip coffee maker1,000 W52 min
Microwave1,500 W35 min
Space heater750 W1.2 hours
Well pump33 WNeeds 240 V

Fridges, freezers, pumps and AC units cycle on and off, so we use their average draw. Want a mix of devices on a schedule? Use the runtime calculator.

What the C1000 Gen 2 can't power

Solar charging time

Hours of good sun to charge from empty, assuming panels deliver 75% of their rating.

PanelsPower inHours of sun
100 W of panels75 W14 hours
200 W of panels150 W6.8 hours
400 W of panels300 W3.4 hours
600 W of panels450 W2.3 hours

Check panel voltage and wiring with the solar charging calculator.

Full specifications

Battery capacity1,024 Wh
Battery chemistryLiFePO4 (LFP)
Continuous AC output2,000 W
Surge (peak) output3,000 W
Boost modeNone listed
AC voltage120V
AC outlets—
USB-C ports3 (up to 140 W)
USB-A ports1
12 V car outletYes
Max solar input600 W
Solar voltage range11–60 V
Solar max current14.5 A
Max AC charging power1,600 W
AC charging time (maker claim)100% in 49 min (UltraFast, 1,600W)
ExpandableNo
UPS / EPS switchover10 ms
Cycle life4,000 cycles
Weight24.9 lb
Warranty5 years

Notes: Model A1763. AC outlet count not published: Anker says '10 ports'; manual lists 3 USB-C (140/140/15W), 1 USB-A, 1 car socket. 1,200W standard AC charging. Not expandable.

Specs from Anker SOLIX's published documents, as of September 2026. Found an error? Tell us.

Sources
  1. ankersolix.com/products/c1000-gen2
  2. ankersolix.com/c1000-gen2
  3. ankersolix.com/au/products/c1000-gen2
  4. manualslib.com/manual/4041249/Anker-Solix-C1000-Gen-2.html
  5. ankersolix.com/warranty-registration

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Questions

How long will the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 run a refrigerator?
About 15 hours for a typical ENERGY STAR full-size fridge averaging 58 W, assuming 85% inverter efficiency. Older or larger fridges use more. Try your own numbers.
Can the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 run a microwave?
Yes. A typical 1,000 W microwave pulls about 1,500 W from the outlet, within its 2,000 W continuous output. A full battery gives about 35 min of cooking.
How long does the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 take to charge?
Anker SOLIX's published charging claim: “100% in 49 min (UltraFast, 1,600W)”. Max AC charging power is 1,600 W. With solar, it accepts up to 600 W. With 600 W of panels that's roughly 2.3 hours of good sun from empty.
Is the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 expandable?
No. Its capacity is fixed at 1,024 Wh.
Does the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 work as a UPS?
Anker SOLIX lists a 10 ms switchover time, so it can keep devices like routers and computers running when the power drops. Check that your specific device tolerates the switch before relying on it for anything critical.