How Long Will the Bluetti AC180 Run a Refrigerator?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Yes
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 1152Wh (LFP) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 979Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 1800W |
| Surge rating | 2700W |
| Refrigerator running watts | 180W |
| Startup watts | 1200W |
| Average draw | 59.4W |
| Estimated runtime | 16 hours |
| Energy per day of typical use | 1.4 kWh |
1152Wh × 0.85 = 979Wh usable ÷ 59.4W average = 16.5 hours
Station specs: source, checked 2026-10-17. See how we calculate runtime.
Adjust the numbers
Check the label on your refrigerator and enter its real wattage.
Recharging with solar
The Bluetti AC180 accepts up to 500W of solar input. In real conditions that harvests about 1.9 kWh on a sunny day (5 peak-sun hours), or about 750Wh with one 200W panel.
Solar can keep up. A refrigerator uses about 1.4 kWh a day at 24 hours of use, so with enough panels and good sun the Bluetti AC180 can run it indefinitely.
Tips
- A full-size fridge compressor cycles on and off, so its average draw is about a third of its running watts. The startup surge when the compressor kicks in is the real test for the inverter.
- You’ll still have about 1620W of AC capacity left for other devices at the same time, though they’ll share the same battery.
- The Bluetti AC180 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 refrigerator
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Runtime | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow River 2 Pro | 768Wh | 800W | 11 hours | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 | 1002Wh | 1000W | 14 hours | Yes |
| EcoFlow Delta 2 | 1024Wh | 1800W | 15 hours | Yes |
| DJI Power 1000 | 1024Wh | 2200W | 15 hours | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 | 1056Wh | 1800W | 15 hours | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1070Wh | 1500W | 15 hours | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | 1264Wh | 2000W | 18 hours | Yes |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500X | 1516Wh | 2000W | 22 hours | Yes |
FAQ
Will the Bluetti AC180 run a refrigerator overnight?
Yes. Eight hours uses about 475Wh, roughly 49% of the Bluetti AC180’s usable capacity.
How long does the Bluetti AC180 take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 500W of solar input it refills in about 3.1 hours of strong sun. With a single 200W panel, expect about 7.7 hours of full sun.