itel Energy Power Tank All-in-One ESS (500W/1000WH)

Description

The itel Energy Power Tank 500W/1000Wh is a compact all-in-one energy storage system (ESS) designed to provide silent backup electricity for homes, offices, shops, and outdoor use. It combines a 500W pure-sine-wave inverter, 1,000Wh LiFePO₄ battery and solar charging system in one portable unit.

Key Specifications
Feature
Specification
Brand
itel Energy
Product
Power Tank AIO ESS
Rated Output
500W
Surge Output
Up to 1,000W on some listed configurations
Battery Capacity
1,000Wh / 1kWh
Battery Type
LiFePO₄
Inverter
Pure Sine Wave
Solar Input
Up to 400W MPPT
UPS Switching
Less than 20ms
Battery Life
6,000+ cycles claimed
Noise
Below about 45dB
Charging
AC + Solar
Design
Portable, all-in-one
Warranty
2 years on listed manufacturer/distributor information
The specifications above are based on current product listings; exact surge, switching time and charging specifications can vary by model/revision.

What Can It Power?
Because the inverter is rated at 500W, it is best suited to essential low-to-medium-power electronics such as:

📺 LED/Smart TV
💻 Laptop and desktop computer
📶 Wi-Fi router
💡 LED lighting
🌀 Small/medium standing or rechargeable fan
📹 CCTV system
🧾 POS machine
🔌 Phone/tablet chargers
📡 Decoder
🖨️ Small office equipment
You should avoid connecting appliances whose combined running load exceeds the inverter’s 500W rating, especially high-power kettles, irons, electric cookers, pressing irons and large refrigerators.

Estimated Runtime
A 1,000Wh battery does not mean you will get exactly 1,000Wh of usable AC energy because inverter losses occur. As a rough illustration:

Load
Approx. Runtime
50W
~17–18 hours
100W
~8–9 hours
150W
~5–6 hours
200W
~4 hours
300W
~2.5–3 hours
400W
~2 hours
Actual runtime depends on the appliance’s real consumption, battery condition, temperature and inverter efficiency.

Major Advantages
1. All-in-one design: Battery, inverter and solar controller are integrated, so there is no need for a conventional separate inverter-and-battery installation.

2. LiFePO₄ battery: The listed configuration uses lithium iron phosphate chemistry, which is well suited to frequent cycling. The manufacturer/distributor listings claim 6,000+ cycles.

3. Solar charging: It can be charged from compatible solar panels, with listings specifying up to 400W solar input.

4. UPS function: The fast automatic transfer makes it useful for computers, routers, CCTV and other equipment that should remain powered during short outages.

5. Silent operation: Unlike a petrol generator, it produces no engine noise, exhaust fumes or fuel requirement during operation.

Price in Nigeria
Current online Nigerian listings vary considerably. One itel Nigeria listing shows about ₦299,999, while another Nigerian seller lists ₦320,000. A Jumia listing I found was ₦470,000, demonstrating why it is worth comparing sellers, warranty and included accessories before purchasing.

itel Energy Nigeria product listing

Recommended Use
For a Nigerian home or small office, the itel Power Tank 500W/1000Wh is particularly suitable when your priority is TV + fan + lighting + Wi-Fi + phone/laptop charging rather than running heavy appliances.

Overall: ⭐ 8.5/10 for essential backup power

It is a good option if you want a portable, quiet, maintenance-free 1kWh backup system without installing a conventional inverter system.