What Inergy Technology does

Inergy Technology (legal entity Inergy Solar Corporation, DBA Inergy / Inergy Technologies) is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of portable, modular solar power stations founded in 2014–2015 and headquartered in Orem, Utah, following a 2024 relocation from Pocatello, Idaho. The company designs and sells lithium-ion NMC battery power stations built around a proprietary modular architecture (Flex Modular System) supporting up to 96 expansion batteries (~102 kWh), a USA-designed Battery Management System (BMS), and a proprietary EC8 keyed connector system. Its product lineup spans the Flex Tactical 1500 (MIL-STD-compliant, EMP-hardened for U.S. military), the Flex 1500 and Flex DC (consumer/prosumer portable power), the Flex P3 Personal Power Plant (whole-home backup, 'Coming Soon' at $3,500–$4,500 entry pricing), and accessory modules including the Flex MPPT Supercharger and Flex EMP Shield (in partnership with EMP Shield, exceeding MIL-STD-188-125-1).

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via inergytek.com (currently paused to clear pre-orders as of September 2024), an Amazon storefront where Inergy is the only verified seller, a Powerful Partners Wholesale Program for retail distribution, equity crowdfunding on StartEngine ($748K raised from 451 investors in 2023), and government/defense procurement through AFWERX, SBIR, and TACFI channels (cumulative ~$4.31M across Air Force STTR $750K, Army SBIR Phase 2 $1.73M, and Air Force TACFI $1.83M in August 2024). Primary customer segments are U.S. military and special operations (AFSOC), consumer outdoor and emergency preparedness buyers, and humanitarian/development deployments in Sub-Saharan Africa (via USAID Power Africa and nonprofits such as Footprint Project, SmartAID, and toEnable), with a claimed base of 29,000+ customers across 8 countries.

The company is in active operational transition: it shifted U.S. assembly to Ultion (announced August 2024) to support both consumer and Department of Defense demand, secured one granted patent (US11258258B2) and three pending applications, and holds UL1642, UL2580, IEC62133, UL1449, and MIL-STD-188-125-1 certifications. 2024 also included a corporate restructuring involving significant layoffs and the Idaho-to-Utah move to reduce burn. Capital sources to date have been non-dilutive grants, revenue-based financing from Enduring Planet, equity crowdfunding, and historical pre-sales campaigns (cumulative pre-sales reported at $13M), with no disclosed institutional venture capital backing.

Name

Inergy Technology

Legal name

Inergy Solar Corporation

Website

https://inergytek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inergy Technology (Inergy Solar Corporation) designs and sells portable modular lithium-ion solar power stations — including the Flex Tactical 1500 for U.S. military and the Flex 1500/DC for consumers — serving defense, outdoor/emergency preparedness, and off-grid energy access markets across 8 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Portable Solar Power Stations & Energy Storage

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Battery Electronics (IMAGAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing (EUAFABAJ), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Safety Controls (EUAFAAAD), Residential & Multi-Family BTM Storage (Home Batteries, Apartment Systems) (EUAFAJAE), Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC)

Keywords

• Portable solar generators
• Modular battery systems
• Military power stations
• Off-grid energy storage
• EMP protection devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Orem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Portable Power Stations: Sale of proprietary portable solar power stations including Flex Tactical 1500, Flex 1500, Flex DC, and Flex P3. One-time hardware purchase with varying capacity and feature sets.
2. Solar Panels and Accessories: Sale of solar panels, EC8-to-MC4 adapters, car chargers, wall chargers, MPPT superchargers, and other accessories for the modular power system ecosystem.
3. Flex Battery Expansion: Expansion batteries (1,069Wh nominal) that can connect up to 96 units per system, providing modular capacity expansion for existing customers.
4. Flex EMP Shield Modules: AC and DC EMP protection modules providing electromagnetic pulse, solar flare, and lightning protection. 10-year limited lifetime warranty with $25,000 lightning and EMP protection insurance.
5. Defense Research Contracts: Government contracts including TACFI ($1.83M), SBIR Phase II ($750K), and Army Phase 2 SBIR ($1.73M) for development of military-grade power solutions.
6. Equity Crowdfunding: Capital raise through StartEngine platform offering equity to individual investors, with $748K raised from 451 investors in 2023 campaign.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Inergy designs, manufactures, and sells portable modular solar power stations and lithium-ion energy storage systems under its Flex Modular System Platform. Its products include the Flex Tactical 1500 (military-grade), Flex 1500, Flex DC, and Flex P³ power stations, plus expansion batteries, EMP Shield protection modules, MPPT solar charge controllers, and accessories. The platform is built on proprietary Battery Management System (BMS) technology and is sold to both individual consumers and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Product overview

Inergy offers a modular, plug-and-play solar power ecosystem designed for portable, military, and home backup applications. The product lineup centers on the Flex Modular Platform with interchangeable modules including the Flex 1500 and Flex DC Power Stations (core platforms), Flex Battery expansion units, and Flex MPPT Supercharger. The Flex Tactical 1500 represents the ruggedized military-grade variant built to MIL-STD specifications for extreme environments. The upcoming Flex P³ (Personal Power Plant) extends the ecosystem to whole-home backup with nearly unlimited storage scalability. Supporting accessories include EMP Shield protection modules, car chargers, solar panels, and DC-powered appliances. All products feature proprietary EC8 connector systems and support expandability up to 96 Flex Batteries (approximately 102 kWh). Legacy products include the Kodiak and Apex power stations, which remain compatible with Flex Battery expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flex Modular System: Modular portable solar power platform including Flex 1500, Flex DC, and Flex Tactical power stations with expandable battery capacity
• Flex P³
• FlexGAN
• Kodiak
• Apex

Products and services

• Flex Tactical 1500 Power Station The toughest portable power station in Inergy's lineup, built to military standards with MIL-STD compliance. Features integrated battery heater for operation in extreme temperatures down to -22°F, enhanced EMP protection via EMP Shield partnership, IP52 dust/water protection, and Lithium NMC battery chemistry with 1,058Wh capacity. For military and tactical users.
• Flex 1500 Power Station
• Flex DC Power Station DC-only portable modular solar power platform; the lightest and most compact modular power platform available. Provides 60A of 13.8V regulated DC power across all outputs for 12V devices like portable refrigerators, water pumps, and DC appliances. Near-silent operation with no toxic exhaust.
• Flex 1500 TL Power Station Variant of the Flex 1500 Power Station designed for tactical/military applications. Part of the Military Purchasing Collection for Department of Defense requirements.
• Flex P³ (Personal Power Plant)
• Flex Battery 1,069Wh nominal capacity lithium-ion expansion battery with plug-and-play automatic battery balancing. Contains genuine LG, Samsung, or BAK cells. Expandable up to 96 units per system for approximately 102 kWh total storage capacity. Compatible with Flex Modular System.
• Flex EMP Shield (AC and DC Protection Modules) Electromagnetic pulse, solar flare, and lightning protection systems developed in partnership with EMP Shield. Built to exceed MIL-STD-188-125-1 military standards, shunting over-voltage in less than 500 trillionths of a second. 100% U.S. manufactured with 10-year limited lifetime warranty and $25,000 lightning/EMP protection insurance.
• Flex MPPT Supercharger Advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking solar charge controller accessory. Includes two MPPT charge controllers with up to 90V solar charge input each, tripling the standard solar charge rate. Enables 0-100% battery charge in approximately 1 hour when combined with Flex Battery.
• Apex Power Station Lightweight and compact 1,100 Watt-hour lithium-ion battery power system with 1,500W pure sine wave inverter (3,000W surge). Designed for portability and mobility rather than whole-home backup. Features 2,000 cycle lifespan or 10 years battery life.
• Kodiak Solar Generator
• Power Station Car Charger Vehicle charging accessory enabling charging of Flex, Apex, or Kodiak Power Stations from a car's alternator via cigarette lighter port. Approximately 6 feet in length. Charges batteries from 0-100% in 10-11 hours.
• Solar Panels Inergy-branded solar panels featuring 100-amp-rated EC8 connector systems wired in parallel for safety and efficiency. Designed for portable and mobile solar installations with intuitive keyed connectors.
• Basecamp Lights LED lighting accessories powered via 12V DC connections, compatible with Flex DC Power Station's 5.5 x 2.5mm DC output ports.
• 12V Accessories Line of 12V DC-powered accessories including tornado fans, oscillating fans, rechargeable spotlights, and other DC appliances designed for use with Flex DC Power Station outputs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Charge one Flex Battery from 0-100% in 1 hour with Flex MPPT Supercharger
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• U.S. Air Force / AFWERXflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2024$1.83M TACFI (Tactical Funding Increase) contract to advance renewable energy for Special Operations. Expands scope of previously successful Phase II project. Enables MIL-STD certification through DAF verification processes and delivery of certified Flex Tactical systems to AFSOC.
• UltionflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2024Strategic partnership to launch USA-assembled power stations for both consumers and the Department of Defense. Ultion is an advanced battery technology company specializing in development and manufacturing of advanced battery materials, cells, and packs in the United States with over 20 years of lithium-ion battery technology experience.
• USAID Power AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2023Named as official partner to collaborate on Power Africa's initiative to double access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. Part of Power Africa's goal to add 30 gigawatts of cleaner electricity generation and 60 million new home/business connections. Part of Power Africa's Mini-Grid Sector Group.
• EMP ShieldcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with EMP Shield Inc. to provide military-grade EMP protection for the Flex Tactical power station. EMP Shield is the universally recognized global leader in EMP protection technology. The AC and DC Flex EMP Shields protection devices are 100% manufactured in the U.S.A. and designed for portable solar power stations.
• WiGLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with WiGL, a touchless wireless power technology company, to reimagine energy for U.S. Air Force. Both companies were part of Air Force SBIR TAP in 2021 and presented at Travis Air Force Base. Invited back for Exercise Golden Phoenix demonstrations.
• Footprint ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit dedicated to bringing clean energy to communities in need. Served as 'boots on the ground' during LA fire relief operations, coordinating distribution of Inergy power stations. Developed 'Battery Libraries' concept for loaning portable solar generators to those in need.
• SmartAIDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResponse partner for disaster relief operations, working with Footprint Project to coordinate clean energy solutions for LA fire victims.
• Big Dog SolarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInergy's sister company that purchased refurbished power stations to donate and sponsored the trip to deliver equipment to LA fire victims, allowing faster response and broader assistance.
• toEnableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit founded by Dr. Wilson Kamau and wife Rebecca to provide basic human needs and education to Empash village in Sub-Saharan Africa. Received Inergy solar-powered generator and SmartBox system for school's off-grid education initiative.
• Northwest Nazarene University (NNU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership initiated 2016 resulting in Liberia Africa Laptop pilot project. NNU engineering team designed off-grid solar power system for Kenyan school using Flex 1500. Dr. Stephen Parke and student team prototyped, refined, and analyzed solution for Empash School installation.
• StartEnginecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquity crowdfunding platform used by Inergy to raise capital from individual investors. Campaign targets individual investors and offers benefits such as equity and product discounts. Raised $748K from 451 investors.
• U.S. ArmyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner$1.73M Phase 2 SBIR research contract to militarize the Flex P3 system for Air Force Strategic Command (AFSOC). Part of innovation research to develop specialized applications for defense use.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tesla (Powerwall): Market-leading residential battery storage product. Competes with the Flex P³ in whole-home backup, with significant brand and installer network advantages but a fixed (non-portable, non-modular) form factor.
• Generac: Incumbent in home backup power (generators, PWRcell battery systems). Comparable on the whole-home backup use case addressed by Inergy's Flex P³, but distributed through installer/dealer channels rather than D2C.
• Anker (Anker SOLIX): Global consumer electronics giant that has expanded into portable power stations under the SOLIX brand. Competes with Inergy on retail distribution and price in the consumer segment while leveraging broader brand scale.

Direct peers

• Goal Zero (Yeti): Pioneer in portable solar power stations (Yeti line) and outdoor solar panels. Directly comparable product mix and target customer (outdoor recreation, emergency prep, off-grid).
• Bluetti: Major portable power station and home backup battery maker with modular expandability products (AC200, EP500). Competes head-to-head with Inergy's Flex modular platform on capacity and pricing.
• EcoFlow: Fast-growing portable power station and home battery company (DELTA, RIVER series). Targets identical use cases (outdoor, emergency backup, off-grid) with similar modular and app-connected architecture.
• Jackery: Leading consumer portable power station and solar generator brand. Directly competes with Inergy's Flex 1500, Flex Tactical, and Apex products on capacity, expandability, and price across the same D2C and retail channels.
• Renogy: Provider of portable solar panels, lithium battery banks, and complete solar power kits for off-grid and outdoor use. Overlaps with Inergy's Kodiak/Apex ecosystem and consumer off-grid customer base.
• Lion Energy: US-based portable power station and solar generator maker targeting emergency preparedness, outdoor, and military markets. Closely comparable to Inergy in product positioning and US manufacturing emphasis.

Emerging players

• BioLite: Designs off-grid energy products (solar panels, headlamps, cookstoves) with strong outdoor and developing-world distribution. Comparable customer overlap with Inergy's outdoor and humanitarian segments, though focused on smaller-scale devices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inergysolar
• Facebookfacebook.com/inergyhome
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inergy-solar

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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