The Storm Station has back-up battery power, as well as a 25 Watt power inverter, 12 volt recharging port, removable flashlight and a Find Me Light that automatically turns on when household power shuts off. All of these features run off the Storm Station’s integral 12V rechargeable battery, which fully recharges overnight so you are always at the ready. The built in weather band radio tunes to AM/FM/TV1/TV2/Weather frequencies to keep you up to date on the latest civil and natural emergencies for the nation and in your local area. The 25 Watt inverter on the Black & Decker SS925 Storm Station powers small appliances like your home’s cordless phone. The 12 volt recharging port charges cell phones.  This unit has been tested and everything works.  Was taken out of box but never used.