Australian consumer electronics brand Laser is expanding its shared universe of sub-brands this month with the launch of its new NRGVault portable power stations.

The first of these is the PV500, which has a 288Whr capacity and a relatively lightweight form factor that weighs in at around 3.8kgs. Square in shape and pockmarked by ports, the PV500 bills itself as a compact power solution you can take on the road or break in a blackout or other power outages.