How Long Will the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Run a Window AC (5,000 BTU)?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Yes
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 1024Wh (LFP) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 870Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 2000W |
| Surge rating | 3000W |
| Window AC (5,000 BTU) running watts | 450W |
| Startup watts | 1300W |
| Average draw | 315W |
| Estimated runtime | 2.8 hours |
| Energy per day of typical use | 2.5 kWh |
1024Wh × 0.85 = 870Wh usable ÷ 315W average = 2.8 hours
Station specs: source, checked 2026-10-17. See how we calculate runtime.
Adjust the numbers
Check the label on your window AC (5,000 BTU) and enter its real wattage.
Recharging with solar
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 accepts up to 600W of solar input. In real conditions that harvests about 2.3 kWh on a sunny day (5 peak-sun hours), or about 750Wh with one 200W panel.
Solar can’t fully keep up. A window AC (5,000 BTU) uses about 2.5 kWh a day at 8 hours of use, more than the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2’s best-case solar harvest. Solar will stretch the runtime but not sustain it.
Tips
- Small window units draw around 450W while the compressor runs. On hot days it rarely switches off, so expect 60–80% duty.
- You’ll still have about 1550W of AC capacity left for other devices at the same time, though they’ll share the same battery.
- The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 uses LiFePO4 (LFP) cells, rated for thousands of cycles, so running it down daily won’t wear it out quickly.
Other power stations running a window AC (5,000 BTU)
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Runtime | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 1000 | 1002Wh | 1000W | 2.7 hours | Yes |
| EcoFlow Delta 2 | 1024Wh | 1800W | 2.8 hours | Yes |
| DJI Power 1000 | 1024Wh | 2200W | 2.8 hours | Yes |
| EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus | 1024Wh | 1800W | 2.8 hours | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 | 1056Wh | 1800W | 2.8 hours | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1070Wh | 1500W | 2.9 hours | Yes |
| Bluetti AC180 | 1152Wh | 1800W | 3.1 hours | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | 1264Wh | 2000W | 3.4 hours | Yes |
FAQ
Will the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 run a window AC (5,000 BTU) overnight?
No. At about 315W average it runs out after 2.8 hours. For a full night you need at least 3000Wh of capacity.
How long does the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 600W of solar input it refills in about 2.3 hours of strong sun. With a single 200W panel, expect about 6.8 hours of full sun.