Warnings of potential winter blackouts across the UK has caused the sale of portable batteries to climb, with costing thousands already selling out.
Anker Innovations Technology, a large manufacturer of portable batteries, says that sales in October were up to three times higher than in the previous month.
This comes as the National Grid has warned of potential power outages should Russia's war in Ukraine continue to affect supplies and the country suffers a cold winter.
According to the experts, people are willing to spend big money on batteries that can keep appliances running during the winter, with this model designed to keep a fridge running during outages.
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