EcoFlow PowerOcean: the home solar battery designed for energy independence

EcoFlow is definitely planning to invade homes! Following the EcoFlow PowerStream solution I presented yesterday, which is designed to be a Plug&Play solution that's easy to install by anyone, anywhere, the manufacturer has just unveiled the EcoFlow PowerOcean at the ees 2023 trade show. This time, it's a premium three-phase solar home battery solution, designed to ensure energy independence for the entire home. With the EcoFlow PowerOcean home solar battery solution and the PowerStream balcony solar device launched on May 31, EcoFlow demonstrates its commitment to providing smart energy solutions tailored to the specific needs of different households. Whether users are renters or homeowners, whether they live in an apartment or a house, and whatever their energy needs, EcoFlow offers all homes reliable and sustainable energy solutions. In a 2022 study conducted in 21 cities worldwide, EcoFlow found that many users were adapting their own solar home solutions to existing EcoFlow products, which were primarily designed for mobile use. The company realized that user demand for sustainable energy sources for the whole home was constantly increasing. EcoFlow PowerOcean: A More Affordable Solar Home Battery Solution The key components of the EcoFlow PowerOcean solution include a three-phase EcoFlow hybrid inverter and EcoFlow LFP batteries. Each battery is equipped with an integrated DC-DC converter that seamlessly converts between 48V and 800V, allowing the hybrid inverter to operate effortlessly with a single battery. Compared to series-connected battery systems that require two or three battery packs initially, the PowerOcean offers an option with a lower initial investment. With a base capacity of 5kWh, the PowerOcean can be expanded to 45kWh by connecting up to nine battery packs, allowing users to customize their own solutions based on their energy needs and budget. Best-in-Class Reliability and Safety Thanks to the CATL battery cell with LFP chemistry, the EcoFlow PowerOcean offers 6,000 life cycles, meaning users can power their homes every day for over 15 years. Additionally, the PowerOcean comes with an industry-leading 15-year warranty, providing users with additional peace of mind. Furthermore, EcoFlow sets a new industry standard, as each battery is integrated with a fire protection module, which activates when the temperature exceeds 170°C. Additionally, automatic heating modules in each battery pack ensure battery operation when the temperature drops below -20°C. Finally, the entire system is IP65 rated, ensuring that users' homes are supplied with electricity at all times, regardless of weather conditions.The ideal backup power supply for homes in case of an emergency.

The EcoFlow hybrid inverter is integrated with a backup module, providing up to 10 kW of power to power almost any appliance, including water pumps, washing machines, and dishwashers. Combined with a battery system expandable to a maximum of 45 kWh, the PowerOcean ensures users don't have to compromise their quality of life in the event of an outage. Additionally, the PowerOcean offers ultra-fast automatic switching to power essential appliances in the event of a grid failure, meaning users will barely notice there's been a power outage. State-of-the-art ergonomic design The EcoFlow PowerOcean offers a 10-minute, wire-free battery installation and an ultra-fast, three-step commissioning process. Additionally, the PowerOcean features a compact and elegant design with its ultra-thin 180 mm battery that fits into any basement or garage, freeing up space for other devices.

PowerOcean DC Fit – Save without switching

According to EUPD Research, more than 1.67 million residential solar systems have been installed in Germany, but less than 40% of them are integrated with battery storage systems. As a result, approximately one million households are facing a declining FiT (Feed-in Tariff) and therefore need an economical and innovative storage solution. Therefore, for homeowners who already have residential solar systems installed and are looking for energy storage solutions, EcoFlow also offers the PowerOcean DC Fit: an easy and cost-effective battery storage solution.

Thanks to EcoFlow's unique PV coupling technology, the PowerOcean DC Fit uses the same battery packs as the PowerOcean, allowing its battery packs to connect directly to existing solar home systems, without the need for a grid connection permit, which can take weeks. Furthermore, the PowerOcean DC Fit does not require changing AC cables or using a storage inverter.

The PowerOcean DC Fit is compatible with most photovoltaic inverters on the market thanks to an innovative self-adaptive control algorithm, and features a minimalist all-in-one design that allows for seamless integration of batteries and conversion devices. In conclusion, with the PowerOcean DC Fit, users can achieve energy self-sufficiency more simply and with a lower investment, simply by adding a storage battery of up to 15 kWh to their existing solar home systems. Availability

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and the PowerOcean DC Fit have been available since June 14, but unfortunately only in Germany, which is considered much more advanced than France in this type of solution. However, it's interesting to see the direction EcoFlow is taking, which doesn't rule out development in France when this type of installation becomes more widespread.

Source: Press release