Today’s Green Deals are jam-packed with backup power sales (and some new low prices too) from some of our favorite brands (as well as a budget-friendly EV). First, there’s EcoFlow’s February Monthly Madness sale that is offering up to 63% off power stations with a few bonus savings options, varying EcoCredit rewards, and more. You’ll find a solid selection of offers, like the brand’s DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station bundled with a 220W solar panel for $1,315, among others. Second, Jackery has a short-term flash sale running through tomorrow (February 26) with up to 50% off its units and bundles, including the Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station with two 200W solar panels at a new $1,673 low. We also spotted the Anker SOLIX C200 DC 60,000mAh Power Bank Station returning to its $100 low, as well as GoTrax’s APEX Max Electric Scooter at $340. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new low price on the Bluetti AC180P power station, the RadRunner series e-bikes, and more.
EcoFlow’s February Monthly Madness sale offers 63% off power stations with bonus savings and rewards + more from $29
EcoFlow has launched its February EcoCredits Monthly Madness sale through the end of the month with up to 63% in discounts for members (sign-up is free), as well as a few different bonus savings, 2x and 3x EcoCredit promotions, and the option to spin the online wheel for rewards. Among the selection of offers, we spotted the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station getting bundled with a 220W solar panel for $1,315.06 shipped, after using the promo code ECOAFF6 at checkout for an additional 6% off. Normally this combination package would run you $2,548 in full, with discounts having gone as low as $1,299 back during Black Friday and early Christmas sales, though it’s kept above $1,399 since. Today’s deal provides you with the second-lowest price we have tracked, giving you a reliable solar generator while saving $1,233 off the going rate. It’s also beating out its Amazon listing where it is priced at $1,399.
Outside of the member pricing, there are a few different ways to save here, like the extra 6% in savings you can score simply by using the code ECOAFF6 at checkout. Orders over $3,000 will also be getting an additional 5% in savings off your cart, so the more you spend, the better the deal. Standard members will be eligible for 2x EcoCredits from their purchases, while PLUS members will be getting 3x EcoCredits. There’s also the option to exchange 500 EcoCredits twice in one day to play the lucky spin game, which offers prizes like a $200 discount, a RIVER 2 Pro, a RAPID Charger, and much more.
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EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Max power station provides you with plenty of juice for out-of-the-house adventures, as well as home backup support in times of emergency. The 2,048Wh LiFePO4 capacity here can be further invested in to expand up to 6,144Wh with additional extra batteries. Its 2,400W power output should handle most of your appliance needs through its 15 port options, though you can always activate its X-Boost mode to bump that to 3,400W output for larger ones. It allows for two solar inputs to be hooked up to reach a maximum of 1,000W for recharging, or you can take advantage of its dual-charging capabilities using solar alongside a standard wall outlet for 80% battery in 43 minutes, among other options.
***Note: The 6% sitewide coupon has not been factored in to the prices below, make sure to enter the code ECOAFF6 at checkout to score the maximum savings!
EcoFlow Monthly Madness sale power station/device deals:
DELTA Pro Ultra (6.1kWh) with 400W panel and Smart Home Panel 2: $6,609 (Reg. $9,196)
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You can browse the full extent of EcoFlow’s February Monthly Madness sale on the landing page here, and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the two scheduled flash sales later today and on February 27.
Jackery flash sale drops Explorer 2000 Plus solar bundle with two 200W panels to new $1,673 low
Jackery is having a short-term flash sale through February 26 that is taking up to 50% off a solid collection of power stations and solar generator bundles, with an extra 7% taken off on orders over $1,500. One of the notable solar generator deals here is the Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station coming along with two 200W solar panels at $1,673.07 shipped, after using the promo code EXTRA7 at checkout. This bundle package normally goes for $3,299 at full price, with the starting $1,799 rate during this sale already beating out previous discounts we’ve seen up until now. You’re looking at a combined 49% markdown, saving you $1,626 at a new all-time low price that also beats out the $2,899 rate we’re seeing direct from its official Amazon storefront.
A solid option for folks who want an expansive setup that you can invest more in later, without going into the higher price ranges for the more expansive systems, Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Plus covers your camping trips, outdoor parties, and home backup with a 2,042.8Wh capacity. By adding up to five expansion batteries to the power station, that number can climb all the way up to 12,000Wh, with the option to connect two of these full setups for 24,000Wh. It can dish out up to 3,000W of power output through its 10 ports to cover small devices, larger appliances, and more – plus, the fully-stocked 24kWh setup knocks output up to 6,000W.
You can regain a full battery in just two hours when its plugged into a wall outlet, or get the same charging time when utilizing its full 1,200W of solar input (six SolarSaga 200W panels – though these rates don’t account for expansion batteries). There’s the usual array of smart controls via the companion app, allowing you to monitor and adjust settings in real-time with a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. If you wanted to go ahead and start with an expanded bundle, there are two options: first, you can grab the power station with the two solar panels and an extra battery (bumping the capacity to 4,085.6Wh) at $2,603.07 shipped or go further with the same bundle and two extra batteries (6,128.4Wh) for $3,068.07 shipped – just be sure to use the promo code EXTRA7 at checkout.
***Note: The following prices over $1,500 have not had the additional 7% in savings applied – make sure you use the code EXTRA7 at checkout to get the maximum savings!
can be expanded to 60kWh with additional equipment
Explorer 5000 Plus (5,040Wh) with two 500W panels and smart transfer switch: $4,999 (Reg. $5,999)
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Grab Anker’s latest SOLIX C200 DC 60,000mAh power bank station for travels while it’s back at a $100 low
With the brand’s Valentine’s sale officially over, the official Anker Amazon storefront is offering the SOLIX C200 DC 60,000mAh Power Bank Station for $99.99 shipped. Normally priced at $170, today’s deal is continuing the same offer we saw during the brand’s most recent sale, with this rate popping up a few times since first dropping back during Cyber Monday sales. You’re looking at a 41% markdown here, which puts $70 back into your pocket while landing it back at the lowest price we have tracked to date. It’s also beating out Anker’s regular power deals, which currently has this model down at a higher $120 rate.
Anker’s SOLIX C200 DC power bank station is a smaller and more compact version of the brand’s new C300 DC and AC models, coming in with a slightly smaller 60,000mAh/192Wh LiFePO4 capacity. It delivers up to 300W of output power to your devices through its five port options (two USB-As, one 140W USB-C, one 15W USB-C, one car port). You can refill the unit’s own battery via three ways, with its 140W USB-C port giving you an 80% charge in 1.3 hours through a wall outlet, or you can utilize up to 100W of solar input or the car port for 80% in 1.6 hours.
You’ll also find the larger 90,000mAh C300 DC and C300 AC models down at $150 and $210 (matched direct from Anker) for this sale. Not only are you getting the expanded 90,000mAh LiFePO4 capacity here, but they also come sporting different variations of built-in lights for camping trips. You can get the full rundown on its other capabilities in our launch coverage here.
Travel up to 18 miles on GoTrax’s APEX Max electric scooter for $340
Amazon is offering the GoTrax APEX Max Electric Scooter for $339.99 shipped. Normally carrying a $400 price tag, you can score your own here today with a 15% markdown that puts $60 back in your pocket. While we did see it drop to a $299 low back during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, you’ll still be getting it under the usual $360 rates we see it discounted to at the third-lowest price we have tracked. It’s also beating out GoTrax’s direct site where it’s listed at its full price.
Another among a strong lineup of budget-friendly commuters, the GoTrax APEX Max arrives with a 350W motor alongside a 36V 7.8Ah battery to carry you for up to 18 miles on a single charge at up to 18 MPH top speeds. Not only are you getting several miles more travel distance over some of the brand’s other entry-level scooters, but your ride will be far smoother too thanks to the rear dual suspension. The 8.5-inch honeycomb tires also add a little more shock absorption to the mix, but more importantly, keep you from ever stressing over flats. It comes with a standard folding body for easier storage and transport options, as well as an LED display for all the real-time data and controls you need, all at a glance.
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The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.
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EV charging veteran ChargePoint has unveiled its new charger product architecture, which is described as a “generational leap in AC Level 2 charging.” The new ChargePoint technology designed for consumers in North America and Europe will enable vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities and the ability to charge your EV in as quickly as four hours.
ChargePoint is not only a seasoned contributor to EV infrastructure but has established itself as an innovative leader in the growing segment. In recent years, it has expanded and implemented new technologies to help simplify the overall process for its customers. In 2024, the network reached one million global charging ports and has added exciting features to support those stations.
Last summer, the network introduced a new “Omni Port,” combining multiple charging plugs into one port. It ensures EV drivers of nearly any make and model can charge at any ChargePoint space. The company also began implementing AI to bolster dependability within its charging network by identifying issues more quickly, improving uptime, and thus delivering better charging network reliability.
As we’ve pointed out, ChargePoint continues to utilize its resources to develop and implement innovative solutions to genuine problems many EV drivers face regularly, such as vandalism and theft. We’ve also seen ChargePoint implement new charger technology to make the process more affordable for fleets.
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Today, ChargePoint has introduced a new charger architecture that promises to bring advanced features and higher charging rates to all its customers across residential, commercial, and fleet applications.
Source: ChargePoint
ChargePoint unveils maximum speed V2X charger tech
This morning, ChargePoint unveiled its next generation of EV charger architecture, complete with bidirectional capabilities and speeds up to double those of most current AC Level 2 chargers.
As mentioned above, this new architecture will serve as the backbone of new ChargePoint chargers across all segments, including residential, commercial, and fleet customers. Hossein Kazemi, chief technical officer of hardware at ChargePoint, elaborated:
ChargePoint’s next generation of EV chargers will be revolutionary, not evolutionary. The architecture underpinning them enables highly anticipated technologies which will deliver a significantly better experience for station owners and the EV drivers who charge with them.
The new ChargePoint chargers will feature V2X capabilities, enabling residential and commercial customers to use EVs to power homes and buildings with the opportunity to send excess energy back to the local grid. Dynamic load balancing can automatically boost charging speeds when power is not required at other parts of the connected building structure, enabling efficiency and faster recharge rates.
ChargePoint shared that its new charger architecture can achieve the fastest possible speed for AC current (80 amps/19.2 kW), charging the average EV from 0 to 100% in just four hours. That’s nearly double the current AC Level 2 standard (no pun intended).
Other features include smart home capabilities where residential or commercial owners can implement the charger within a more extensive energy storage system, including solar panels, power banks, and smart energy management systems. The new architecture also enables series-wiring capabilities, meaning fleet depots, multi-unit dwellings, or even residential homes with multiple EVs can maximize charging rates without upgrading their wiring configuration or energy service plan.
These new chargers will also feature ChargePoint’s Omni Port technology, enabling a wider range of compatibility across all EV makes and models. According to ChargePoint, this new architecture complies with MID and Eichrecht regulations in Europe and ENERGY STAR in the US.
The first charger models on the platform are expected to hit Europe this summer followed by North America by the end of 2025.
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Crashing oil prices triggered by waning demand, global trade war fears and growing crude supply could more than double Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit, a Goldman Sachs economist warned.
The bank’s outlook spotlighted the pressure on the kingdom to make changes to its mammoth spending plans and fiscal measures.
“The deficits on the fiscal side that we’re likely to see in the GCC [Gulf Cooperation Council] countries, especially big countries like Saudi Arabia, are going to be pretty significant,” Farouk Soussa, Middle East and North Africa economist at Goldman Sachs, told CNBC’s Access Middle East on Wednesday.
Spending by the kingdom has ballooned due to Vision 2030, a sweeping campaign to transform the Saudi economy and diversify its revenue streams away from hydrocarbons. A centerpiece of the project is Neom, an as-yet sparsely populated mega-region in the desert roughly the size of Massachusetts.
Plans for Neom include hyper-futuristic developments that altogether have been estimated to cost as much as $1.5 trillion. The kingdom is also hosting the 2034 World Cup and the 2030 World Expo, both infamously costly endeavors.
Digital render of NEOM’s The Line project in Saudi Arabia
The Line, NEOM
Saudi Arabia needs oil at more than $90 a barrel to balance its budget, the International Monetary Fund estimates. Goldman Sachs this week lowered its year-end 2025 oil price forecast to $62 a barrel for Brent crude, down from a previous forecast of $69 — a figure that the bank’s economists say could more than double Saudi Arabia’s 2024 budget deficit of $30.8 billion.
“In Saudi Arabia, we estimate that we’re probably going to see the deficit go up from around $30 to $35 billion to around $70 to $75 billion, if oil prices stayed around $62 this year,” Soussa said.
“That means more borrowing, probably means more cutbacks on expenditure, it probably means more selling of assets, all of the above, and this is going to have an impact both on domestic financial conditions and potentially even international.”
Financing that level of deficit in international markets “is going to be challenging” given the shakiness of international markets right now, he added, and likely means Riyadh will need to look at other options to bridge their funding gap.
The kingdom still has significant headroom to borrow; their debt-to-GDP ratio as of December 2024 is just under 30%. In comparison, the U.S. and France’s debt-to-GDP ratios of 124% and 110.6%, respectively. But $75 billion in debt issuance would be difficult for the market to absorb, Soussa noted.
“That debt to GDP ratio, while comforting, doesn’t mean that the Saudis can issue as much debt as they like … they do have to look at other remedies,” he said, adding that those remedies include cutting back on capital expenditure, raising taxes, or selling more of their domestic assets — like state-owned companies Saudi Aramco and Sabic. Several Neom projects may end up on the chopping block, regional economists predict.
Saudi Arabia has an A/A-1 credit rating with a positive outlook from S&P Global Ratings and an A+ rating with a stable outlook from Fitch. That combined with high foreign currency reserves — $410.2 billion as of January, according to CEIC data — puts the kingdom in a comfortable place to manage a deficit.
The kingdom has also rolled out a series of reforms to boost and de-risk foreign investment and diversify revenue streams, which S&P Global said in September “will continue to improve Saudi Arabia’s economic resilience and wealth.”
“So the Saudis have lots of options, the mix of all of these is very difficult to pre-judge, but certainly we’re not looking at some sort of crisis,” Soussa said. “It’s just a question of which options they go for in order to deal with the challenges that they’re facing.”
Global benchmark Brent crude was trading at $63.58 per barrel on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in London, down roughly 14% year-to-date.
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