For many, the adrenaline of a music festival is unmatched. It feels like you can recharge during a weekend spent enjoying live music with friends. However, the same isn’t exactly true for our phones. They’re quickly drained from constant use, snapping photos, searching for set times, and making mobile payments.

This summer, lots of festivals are back in full swing, like Firefly, Electric Zoo, and Moonrise. Power Up’s cell phone charging stations are a perfect solution for festivals and outdoor events like these. Simply set up a portable charging unit so music fans and event staff alike can recharge their devices during the festival. 

Our Charging Table can charge 20+ phones, tablets, or other devices at once. It’s perfect for busy areas, like concession stands, green rooms, and campgrounds. If you’re looking to create a larger charging area, our Charging Trailer is a great pick. These full-sized trailers can charge 60+ cell phones at once. You can even add custom branding and media along with your festival logo.

5 Benefits of Charging for Festivals

Festivals can benefit from cell phone charging in many ways, including:

1. Keep ticketing and entry running smoothly

As more events switch to digital tickets, attendees will need to have a charged device to get into the festival. Avoid the hassles and hold-ups that dead phone batteries can cause at festival entry points––set up a charging station.

2. Enhance guest experience

No one wants to spend time during the festival stressing about their phone battery. With phone charging stations at your event, guests can enjoy peace of mind knowing they’ll never have to deal with a dead phone. It’s a great way to go the extra mile and increase attendee satisfaction.

3. Support event safety

Cell phones are for more than just taking videos or scrolling social media. It’s important for festival-goers to have access to a charged phone to stay in contact with their groups, get notified about any event updates, and more.

4. Promote digital payments

Cashless concessions and merch tables are increasingly popular. Not only do they help keep contact to a minimum to prevent the spread of COVID, but they also make transactions quick and keep lines short. Having cell phone charging available encourages attendees to take advantage of digital payments.

5. Offer as an amenity for VIP sections
   Cell phone charging stations are also a great perk for VIP sections or ticket upgrades. You can give special guests the opportunity to recharge their phones and enjoy a moment to relax between sets.

Try Power Up’s Rental Equipment

Want to get charging equipment for your festival or seasonal event? Renting from Power Up is a great option for short-term usage. You can enjoy the full benefits of our charging equipment without the hassle of storage between seasons or a large up-front investment. 

We have a number of warehouses across the country and plenty of inventory ready to be deployed. To set up a Power Up rental, send us an email with the details of your event including delivery and pick-up days and times. We’ll be in touch with more information.

With increased distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and decreasing cases in many parts of the country, things are thankfully looking a little bit brighter as we move forward into the rest of 2021. Businesses, restaurants and other establishments are starting to reopen, and events can be held at slightly higher capacities.

However, it is still important that we remain diligent about stopping the spread of germs and practicing social distancing. Until we reach herd immunity and/or everyone is vaccinated, COVID-19 continues to be a concern, so it’s a good idea to hold events outdoors whenever possible to help stop the spread.

Power Up’s Solar Powered Charging Tables can help by bringing the indoors outside. Event attendees can use their devices as needed and keep them charged, all without having to go inside to find a power source. Our solar powered charging tables are a great option for sports games, wedding or party venues, and other events that might be held outdoors.

The Importance of Outdoor Events

The CDC recommends that we “prioritize outdoor activities where social distancing can be maintained as much as possible.”  While no in-person event is guaranteed to be completely safe, outdoor events are more COVID-friendly and pose less risk than indoor events. This is because the air is constantly circulating, which helps reduce the transmission of airborne, COVID-carrying droplets.

How Do Solar Powered Charging Tables Work?

Just like the solar panels on top of a house or in a solar energy field, our solar powered charging tables harness the power of the sun to create usable energy. With a 68 watt solar panel right on the surface of the tabletop, these tables store energy in a 35 Ah battery.

A convenient, real-time voltmeter shows the available power, so you can always be aware of the amount of charge remaining. If for any reason the table cannot run on solar power temporarily, you can simply plug in the included power cable to recharge it.

What Are The Benefits of Solar Powered Charging Tables?

1. They are an environmentally-conscious choice
   Since solar powered charging tables use less energy than traditional electric chargers, they are better for the environment. As long as you use the solar charging method, these tables are completely self-sustaining.

2. They provide flexible, convenient charging anywhere
   Another great feature of solar powered charging tables is that they can be placed anywhere. You’re not constrained to the location of outlets¾simply set up the table wherever it’s needed most. They are fully freestanding and can sit on almost any flat surface, which makes them ideal for outdoor events in large, open spaces.

3. They can hold many devices at a time
   With 9 cables and 6 USB ports, our solar powered tables can hold up to 15 devices. This allows for many event guests or employees to charge their phones at a time, so that no one's ever stuck without a phone.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about the solar powered charging table or any of our device charging and sanitizing solutions, contact us today! We can help you find a product that meets your needs and helps keep everyone happier and healthier during these difficult times.