diff --git a/drivers/power/Kconfig b/drivers/power/Kconfig
index 1e4719790a94..9e00c389e777 100644
--- a/drivers/power/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/power/Kconfig
@@ -348,6 +348,7 @@ config AB8500_BM
 
 config BATTERY_GOLDFISH
 	tristate "Goldfish battery driver"
+	depends on GENERIC_HARDIRQS
 	help
 	  Say Y to enable support for the battery and AC power in the
 	  Goldfish emulator.