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EcoFlow’s $200 PowerStream is so clever, you might buy a $4,000 solar generator (www.theverge.com)
submitted 10 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] 5 points 10 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 10 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 10 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 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.