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EcoFlow’s $200 PowerStream is so clever, you might buy a $4,000 solar generator (www.theverge.com)
submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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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.

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 5 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Thermal solar may be better if you only want to heat the pool.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 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.