Four people at an open car gate, having fun with a small grill, fridge, music system and lights powered by a portable solar power station.

Entertain Anywhere

Tailgates, backyard movie nights, beach parties, and parking lot gatherings share a common need: bringing the party to places without outlets. Entertainment power typically means TVs or projectors, sound systems, blenders for drinks, string lights, and phone charging for guests. These loads are moderate but need to last through the event without interruption.

The good news is that modern TVs and speakers are efficient. A 50-inch LED TV uses about 100 watts. A decent portable speaker uses 20 to 50 watts. String lights are typically under 100 watts total. A blender draws 300 to 600 watts but only runs for seconds at a time. The math usually works out: a medium-sized power station handles a full tailgate or movie night easily.

Practical note: Tailgate math: TV (100W x 4 hours = 400Wh) + speaker (30W x 4 hours = 120Wh) + blender (occasional use ≈ 50Wh) + string lights (75W x 4 hours = 300Wh) + phone charging (100Wh) = roughly 1000Wh total. A DELTA 3 handles this with room to spare.

Items like string lights or speakers sip power and can run all night. But appliances with motors — like blenders or mini fridges — draw more, especially when they cycle on and off.

High-wattage devices (TVs, blenders) are fine for short use but shorten your overall runtime if run continuously.

Tip: Use a solar panel alongside your power station during the day to recharge while the party continues.

Recommended bundles: Three Levels of Setup

Level 1: Casual Gathering

For small groups with a Bluetooth speaker, string lights, and phone charging. Simple entertainment without video.

Power stations: EcoFlow RIVER 3 or RIVER 3 Plus. Portable enough to bring anywhere.

Level 2: Tailgate or Movie Night

For TV or projector, sound system, blender, string lights, and all the devices. The full outdoor entertainment experience.

Power stations: EcoFlow DELTA 3 or DELTA 3 Plus. 1024Wh runs a complete setup for 4+ hours.

Add: EcoFlow GLACIER for cold drinks without ice runs.

Solar panels: 200W or more recommended, to recharge or if appropriate to the time of day.

Level 3: All-Day Events

For full-day tailgates, outdoor weddings, or extended parties. Continuous entertainment with high-draw equipment.

Power stations: EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max or DELTA 3 Ultra. Enough capacity for all-day entertainment without worrying about runtime.

Climate control: EcoFlow WAVE 3 portable AC to keep a tent or canopy comfortable on hot days.

Full setup: GLACIER for cold storage + WAVE 3 for cooling + DELTA 3 Ultra for power = the ultimate outdoor party system.

Solar panels: 400W or more recommended. Multiple RICH SOLAR MEGA 200 or MEGA 250 panels for permanent roof installation, or EcoFlow 400W Portable Panel for high-output portable use. With 400W+ of solar, you can recover significant capacity during daylight hours even while running loads.

Expansion: Add an Extra Battery to increase your capacity. The DELTA Pro supports up to 25kWh of total storage with multiple batteries.