Backup power retail: power stations, rechargeable fans and lights
Brownouts and typhoons make backup power an everyday buy. Put power stations, rechargeable fans and lights on every counter; no installation needed.
Estimates at steady state. Payback = start-up cost ÷ monthly net profit.
Potential
₱700k–1.2M gross profit/yr, peaking June–November
Margin
25–40% gross
How technical: Low
Product knowledge and honest capacity testing. No installs.
How to tackle it
- Week 1–2Quote power stations (300, 1,000, 2,000 Wh), fans and lights; test samples for real watt-hours.
- Week 3–8Import with the solar LCL; small display in all 7 branches.
- Before JuneRestock ahead of typhoon season; run 'Brownout kit' bundles on Facebook.
Why now
- The national energy emergency and high fuel prices make outages and genset fuel costly.
- Global brands like EcoFlow are opening PH stores, citing rising demand for backup power after typhoon blackouts.
- Unlike solar installs, these sell off the shelf with zero technical support.
What to bring in
Portable power stations 300–2,000 Wh (LiFePO4)
HS 8507.60 / 8504.40 · Low (verify); DG cargo
Rechargeable fans, lanterns, emergency bulbs
HS 8414.51 / 9405 · Mixed; BPS ICC likely
Inverter generators 1–3 kW
HS 8502.20 · Mixed (verify)
Local market: Pangasinan
Who you compete with
- Jackery and EcoFlow (official Shopee/Lazada stores, EcoFlow store in Manila)
- Appliance chains selling rechargeable fans and lights
- Facebook sellers of unbranded power stations
Price benchmarks
Where to price
Own-import 1 kWh LiFePO4 station at ₱24,990–₱29,990 with a 1-year local warranty (estimate: landed ~₱15k–₱20k).
Check live on Maps and Facebook
Tap to search near each branch. Write down 3 competitors and their prices per town.
Who buys
- Households
- Sari-sari stores
- Contractors on sites without power
Fit with Boyztoys
Pure retail on your existing counters and Facebook pages. Pairs with the solar line as the entry product.
Permits and rules
- BPS ICC for fans and lighting on the mandatory list
- Lithium power stations ship as dangerous goods
Risks
- Cheap low-capacity units online: compete on real tested capacity and warranty
- Seasonal spikes around typhoons: stock before June–November