On August 16, about 174,000 O'ahu customers lost power.

Hurricane Lala knocked it out across the island. Most homes were back on within four days. Four days is a long time for a full fridge, a CPAP machine, or a house with no fans in August.

Source: Hawaiian Electric restoration updates, Aug. 16-20, 2026.

Food
A full fridge and freezer is hundreds of dollars you'd rather not throw out.

Health
CPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, and medicine that has to stay cold, especially for kupuna.

Home
Fans, Wi-Fi for work and school, and phones so you can get updates

A gas generator can do the job, but it's loud, it needs fuel you have to go find, and it can't run indoors. Most condos don't allow them at all. A portable power station runs silently right in your kitchen.

Which one do you need?

Start with what you want to keep running. The bar shows how long each one runs a typical fridge on its own.

Bluetti Premium 100 V2

Phones, Wi-Fi, lights, and a CPAP

$685

About 20 hours of fridge

1,024 Wh battery, 1,800 W output. The easy one to carry.

See the Premium 100 V2
Most popular
Bluetti Elite 300

The fridge, plus fans and Wi-Fi overnight

$1,339

About 2½ days of fridge

3,014 Wh battery, 2,400 W output. Most capacity for the money.

See the Elite 300
Bluetti Apex 300

Bigger appliances, and room to grow

$1,950

About 2¼ days on its own. About 6½ days with one B500K battery added.

2,765 Wh battery, 3,840 W output, 120V and 240V. Add up to six B500K batteries.

See the Apex 300

A straight answer: the Elite 300 actually holds more than a base Apex 300, for less. Pick the Apex if you need to run bigger things like a stovetop, a window AC, or a 240V appliance, or if you want to add batteries later.

Add a solar panel and it keeps going. A panel or two refills the battery during the day, which can stretch a one-day battery into a week-long outage.

Add a solar panel

Still not sure? Text a photo of your fridge's label to (808) 425-9566 and we'll tell you which one fits.
Estimates based on Bluetti's own published figures, for a refrigerator averaging about 1 kWh a day. Your fridge, the heat, and how often the door opens will change it.

Why buy from Mālama?

  • It's already on island

    If you've tried finding these online, you realize pretty quick that large power stations like these either do not ship to Hawai'i or cost an arm and a leg while taking weeks to get here.

  • We install batteries for a living

    We're licensed electrical contractors that specialize in solar + batteries, since 2018.

  • Real answers from real people

    Text us. Call us. Or just come down and talk story and we'll show you exactly what options you have.

"After the last outage, a lot of the calls we got were from people who just wanted to keep their fridge and fans moving, but they couldn't get battery power stations shipped to them online. That's why we carry Bluetti."

Chris and Rachel Ah Sue, owners

How it works

  • Pick your battery

    Use the guide above, or text us and we'll help you choose.

  • Order online

    Pay in full or split it into payments with Shop Pay. Sold out? Reserve one from the next shipment.

  • Pick it up in Honolulu

    We'll email you when it's ready. Come by 111 Sand Island Access Road, Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm, and we'll show you how it works before you leave.

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Questions people ask before buying

Where do I pick up?

111 Sand Island Access Rd, Bay I-1, Honolulu, HI 96819. Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm. Closed weekends and holidays.

When can I come?

Wait for our "Ready for pickup" email. The date shown at checkout is an estimate. The email is the real signal. Bring your order number.

Do you ship?

No. Every order is picked up at our Honolulu shop. On a neighbor island? Call us first.

What does "Reserve from next shipment" mean?

That model is sold out in the shop, but more are on the next container. Order now and you're in line. We'll email you the day it's ready.

Can I pay over time?

Yes. Choose Shop Pay at checkout to split the cost into payments, subject to approval.

I have solar on the old NEM plan. Will this affect my HECO agreement?

No. A Bluetti charges from a regular wall outlet, like any appliance. Nothing to file with HECO, and nothing changes on your roof.

Can it connect to my home's wiring?

Yes, with a transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician. We do those installs. Text us for a quote.

Will it run a window AC?

The Apex 300 runs most window and portable units. The Elite models can run a small one, but it drains them in a few hours. Text us the model number and we'll give you a straight answer.

How do I charge it?

From a wall outlet (fastest), gas generator, solar panels, or your car.

What's the warranty?

Every unit carries Bluetti's manufacturer warranty. 5 years for the standalone power stations, 4 years for the B500K expansion unit, and 12 months for the solar panels.

Does Mālama assist with warranty service?

Yes. Mālama can help provide proof of purchase and assist customers with the warranty process. All warranty approvals, repairs, and replacements are subject to BLUETTI’s warranty terms.

Return Policy

All sales are final. We do not accept returns, refunds, or exchanges, including for unopened products.

Please confirm that the product meets your needs before purchasing. We are happy to answer questions and help you select the appropriate product before your purchase.

If your product arrives damaged, is defective at the time of sale, or experiences an issue covered by the manufacturer's warranty, please contact us and we will assist you with the appropriate next steps.

This policy does not limit any rights provided under applicable law or the manufacturer's warranty.

Hurricane season runs through November 30.

The best time to get a battery is before the next storm warning, not the day of it.

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