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.

  • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    6 months ago

    LOL, no, pretty much nothing ever “needs” a proprietary connection these days. Certainly not a fucking plain old power connection for a solar panel!

    • Hugh_Jeggs@lemm.eeEnglish
      11·
      6 months ago

      It’s not just for the panel though, it’s for switching between feeding an outlet and supplying an appliance, looks pretty intelligent to me

      But I live in the EU, if they make it proprietary for no reason, they’ll get told to fuck off rather quickly 😂

      • nickwitha_k (he/him)@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
        2·
        6 months ago

        There are a TON of standardized power connectors available that enable compatibility with off-the-shelf parts. Seriously, just look on Mouser or DigiKey. The only reason for proprietary connectors in this case is to try to obtain vendor lock-in.