EcoFlow’s $200 PowerStream is so clever, you might buy a $4,000 solar generator - eviltoast
A plug-in balcony solar system for uncertain times.

Title reads like at ad, but this is a new way to reach energy independence. I actually have a small EcoFlow device and it’s pretty good for the price.

I hope this tech can be made available in the US soon.

  • Brkdncr@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
    15·
    6 months ago

    You can do that today with their setup I think. You would need to plug the pump into one of their batteries and run their solar panel to the battery. You’d also put the battery on grid power.

    The article is focused on an inverter that pushes energy back to the grid, something we don’t have yet at this market level.

    • DrunkenPirate@feddit.deEnglish
      5·
      6 months ago

      If you just need the energy for the pool, a small setup without battery is all you need. Saves you half the price. Panels and inverters are around 900€ in Germany. Putting a battery on it makes another 1,200€ and it makes sense only, if you need power in the evening.

      • NOT_RICK@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        6 months ago

        Yeah I’m trying to figure out what makes sense for me. I suppose a system with a battery in my home would be nice.

          • NOT_RICK@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            6 months ago

            I’m looking to run my pump. A little surplus to offset my AC would be nice too. I see there are special pool pumps made specifically for solar installs but my existing pump is only a couple of years old.