When disaster strikes, the silence can be deafening — no lights, no phone signal, no way to reach family. Jackery, a Shenzhen-based portable power station manufacturer, is working to change that through its "Power The Rescuers" partnership with the Red Cross, putting clean energy at the frontlines of emergency response.
The collaboration centers on Jackery's HomePower Emergency Pro power stations, designed specifically for rescue operations. These portable units can keep radios and internet services running for communication, maintain lighting in the critical hours after a disaster, and power medical equipment when hospitals are overwhelmed or inaccessible. Pairing the stations with portable solar panels or a 12-volt automotive outlet extends their utility even further — meaning power can travel wherever it's needed most.
"Those first few hours after a disaster, when access to electricity can matter the most," the CleanTechnica report notes, describing the moment when displaced people are scrambling to charge phones, cook food, and signal for help. For first responders, that same power keeps rescue operations running smoothly when traditional infrastructure fails.
What makes this partnership particularly meaningful is Jackery's commitment to sustained support. The company is donating 10% of all sales from its Red Cross Edition power stations directly to frontline emergency organizations — creating an ongoing funding stream for responders on the ground.
Portable power stations represent a fundamental shift in how aid organizations can deploy energy in crisis zones. Unlike traditional generators, these units are designed to be carried by hand and repositioned as needs evolve. They can power devices of all sizes, from phone chargers to life-saving medical equipment, delivering high amounts of electricity almost immediately after arrival.
The timing matters. Wildfires, floods, and severe storms are growing more frequent globally, and the gap between when disaster hits and when conventional power can be restored is precisely when clean, portable energy can save lives. Jackery's move toward embedding its technology in disaster response infrastructure reflects a broader trend: clean energy solutions once seen as purely for convenience are becoming essential humanitarian tools.
As climate-related emergencies continue to rise, partnerships like this one between technology manufacturers and humanitarian organizations may become a model for how the private sector contributes to community resilience — one portable power station at a time.