In honor of the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Irma, a St. John-based provider of portable power stations is offering community members an opportunity to buy back-up power systems at “rock-bottom” prices through noon on Monday, Sept. 8.
Rob Tutton, president of IRIE Solar VI, is inviting the public to learn about three featured portable power stations made by EcoFlow at a brunch on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Tap Room at Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay.
At this “Affordable Power Solutions” event, Tutton will present the specifications and configurations of the three products that range in price and capability “so that people can make good decisions,” he said. “As a former government engineer, I don’t want to oversell anything. Each customer has their own needs. At the Tap Room, we’ll talk about how to choose it, and how to use it.”
With the lowest-priced product, the Delta 2 Max, customers can expect six hours of back-up power to run a refrigerator, two LED lights, and two fans before recharging. It sells for $1,069, including shipping. The most powerful product, the Delta Pro Ultra, costs $4,870.
The EcoFlow portable power stations can be charged by plugging them into WAPA power, a generator, a solar panel, or in some cases a car battery.
IRIE (Island Renewable and Independent Energy) Solar offers a wide range of products, including one being patented by Tutton who designs solar batteries. He’s been at the forefront of developing solar products for home use and was one of the founders of Love City Community Network, a non-profit internet provider since Hurricane Irma hit in 2017.
For this event, IRIE Solar is selling the EcoFlow portable power stations at cost. “The intent is to crowdsource our first big buy,” said office manager Trista Sigler. “We’re donating time and space to help educate people and make this equipment affordable to everyone.”
Sigler said that Irie Solar can offer these low prices by ordering multiple units at one time, but there is a deadline: Monday, Sept. 8 at noon. “We’ve told the company that it’s for the resilience of the whole community,” she said. Customers can expect delivery of the portable power stations within six weeks “and possibly sooner.”
The EcoFlow portable power stations run on lithium ferro phosphate batteries, “which are taking over the industry,” Tutton said. “They’re not like the old lithium batteries that burst into flames. The units are safe and quiet. Unlike generators, you use these indoors. There’s no maintenance. You just have to keep them clean and protect them from corrosion.”
Those who attend the event can enter a free raffle for a discount on their order. For further information or to order online, go to https://www.iriesolarvi.com or call 340-209-2916.
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