Say goodbye to the noisy diesel generator, and hello to a silent alternative
Portable Electric is a Vancouver company renting silent, pollution-free, power stations to anyone who needs electricity when there’s no place to plug in. The smaller unit, the VoltStack Mini, will run a party sound system for 15-20 hours straight. Its big brother, the VoltStack Boss, will energize a film set: Lights, cam
eras, the works, and larger stages and events. In essence, it’s a powerful EV-grade rechargeable batter-system designed and manufactured in British Columbia. Why does it matter? When compared with a traditional diesel generator, the VoltStack is a healthier, safer, quieter, cleaner and more convenient power source. It comes fully charged, is maintenance-free, and costs about the same to rent when you include fuel. Who needs it? People hosting music festivals, street fairs, sporting events, weddings, parties, long-table dinners, and anyone else in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, the Okanagan, and Calgary who needs reliable electricity when there’s no place to plug in—without the noise, exhaust, and safety concerns associated with a diesel generator. What does it look like? The VoltStack Mini is a compact and sleek 100-pound stainless-steel box on casters. Two people can carry it together, or one can easily push it on its wheels. The VoltStack Boss is a stylish futuristic trailer which can be towed to any location. Who’s behind it? Mark Rabin, 37, is a Vancouver entrepreneur who has long worked to provide pollution-free electricity to those beyond the reach of an extension cord. A trained professional geologist, Rabin has a deep understanding of next-generation energy storage technologies. He has a Masters of Science, and a Masters of Business Administration with a speciality in energy innovation. Previous to founding Portable Electric, he was the founder of Zolair Energy, which provides developing nations with affordable and clean electricity
