Can the Jackery Explorer 240 v2 Run a Refrigerator?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Startup risk
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 256Wh (LFP) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 218Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 300W |
| Surge rating | 600W |
| Refrigerator running watts | 180W |
| Startup watts | 1200W |
| Average draw | 59.4W |
| Estimated runtime | 3.7 hours |
| Energy per day of typical use | 1.4 kWh |
256Wh × 0.85 = 218Wh usable ÷ 59.4W average = 3.7 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 Jackery Explorer 240 v2 accepts up to 100W of solar input. In real conditions that harvests about 375Wh on a sunny day (5 peak-sun hours).
Solar can’t fully keep up. A refrigerator uses about 1.4 kWh a day at 24 hours of use, more than the Jackery Explorer 240 v2’s best-case solar harvest. Solar will stretch the runtime but not sustain it.
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 120W of AC capacity left for other devices at the same time, though they’ll share the same battery.
- The Jackery Explorer 240 v2 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 3 | 245Wh | 300W | 3.5 hours | Startup risk |
| EcoFlow River 2 | 256Wh | 300W | 3.7 hours | Startup risk |
| Bluetti EB3A | 268Wh | 600W | 3.8 hours | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | 288Wh | 300W | 4.1 hours | Startup risk |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | 288Wh | 300W | 4.1 hours | Startup risk |
| Goal Zero Yeti 500X | 505Wh | 300W | 7.2 hours | Startup risk |
| EcoFlow River 2 Max | 512Wh | 500W | 7.3 hours | Startup risk |
| Anker 535 PowerHouse | 512Wh | 500W | 7.3 hours | Startup risk |
FAQ
Will the Jackery Explorer 240 v2 run a refrigerator overnight?
No. At about 59.4W average it runs out after 3.7 hours. For a full night you need at least 600Wh of capacity.
How long does the Jackery Explorer 240 v2 take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 100W of solar input it refills in about 3.4 hours of strong sun. A single 200W panel is enough to max out its solar input.
Which power station can run a refrigerator?
The Bluetti EB3A (268Wh, 600W output) can, for about 3.8 hours. See the comparison table below for more options.