EcoFlow launches STREAM Series to bring ‘balcony solar’ U.S.
Portable power company EcoFlow launched a “plug-and-play” home solar system in the U.S. called the STREAM Series, geared toward multifamily apartments and condos. STREAM will be available in Utah at launch, with plans to roll out this new product category in other states in the future.
“We’ve successfully launched this solution across Europe over the past two years with more than 120,000 units sold,” said Brian Essenmacher, head of North American business development at EcoFlow. “We’re now applying our global experience to bring flexible solar options to Americans beyond just single family homes. Plug-and-play home solar systems allow people to save on electric bills while avoiding the high costs, permitting and months-long installation timelines of traditional systems.”
The STREAM system can be purchased with or without a battery.
How Does STREAM Series Work?
The EcoFlow STREAM series includes two products: STREAM Ultra and STREAM Microinverter.
The optional standalone STREAM Microinverter converts solar energy directly into the home via a standard AC wall outlet up to 1,200W output. The STREAM Ultra is a 1.92 kWh solar battery with a built-in grid-tied microinverter. The STREAM Ultra can also collect 2000W of solar input, with 1,200W going into the home via the built-in microinverter.
STREAM Ultra’s LFP battery retains 70% capacity even after 6,000 cycles and operates in temperatures down to -14°F. The Ultra battery has a NEMA 4 rating, and the Microinverter has and NEMA 6 rating.
This EcoFlow STREAM system allows residents to position solar panels on balconies, patios, backyards and other outdoor spaces and harness their power in three configurations:
- STREAM Ultra: Up to 2,000W of total solar input with up to 1,200W of it going directly to the home and the remainder for battery charging.
- STREAM Microinverter: Up to 1,200W going directly to the home.
- STREAM Ultra + STREAM Microinverter: Up to 3,200W of total solar input with up to 1,200W going directly to the home and up to 2,000W for battery charging. When multiple Ultra batteries are connected, the modular setup can expand from 1.92kWh to 11.52 kWh
STREAM energy management
The EcoFlow says STREAM has built-in safety mechanisms to continuously monitor energy loads in real time, automatically adjusting power to stay within the 1200W limit and prevent tripping household circuits.
The STREAM Series is compatible with EcoFlow OASIS, an AI-powered energy management platform available through the EcoFlow app, designed to maximize home energy storage, prepare for weather-related power outages and reduce electric bills.
EcoFlow OASIS tracks real-time usage, generates detailed power usage reports, automatically optimizes charging based on Time-of-Use electricity pricing and provides smart recommendations to help lower costs. It also includes a multilingual 24/7 AI assistant that keeps users informed and in control and can answer product-related questions.
