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Effortlessly Say Goodbye to Expensive Electricity Bills with EcoFlow STREAM Ultra - Your Personal Balcony Power Plant Solution
Germany is gearing up to achieve a significant milestone - a million registered balcony power plants, also known as "plug-in solar devices". This number symbolizes the dedication of German residents towards achieving energy independence and sustainable living. However, even with a balcony power plant in operation, many homeowners are still grappling with high electricity bills.
The new storage system from EcoFlow, STREAM Ultra, might just be the answer to this problem. It's time to wave goodbye to the market leader Anker SOLIX Solarbank 3 Pro and say hello to a more efficient and flexible solution.
Tired of Sky-High Electricity Bills? Here's Why
Many balcony power plant operators have faced the frustration of high electricity bills despite their solar system. These issues often limit the performance of your mini-PV and the potential savings:
- 800-watt feed-in limit: This restriction means that only a fraction of the generated solar power can be truly utilized within the household. Large appliances like kettles, vacuum cleaners, or washing machines continue to rely on grid power due to their high power demands or usage patterns.
- Limited system design: Current solutions require all batteries to be installed in close proximity to the solar panels, typically on the balcony or flat roof. This can lead to an overcrowded outdoor space, making it difficult to supply appliances throughout the entire house via AC outlets.
- Limited expansion options: Those who wish to increase their solar capacity with additional modules often face restrictions. Many solutions force users to place all new solar modules in the same location, posing physical constraints for system growth.
As a result, self-consumption remains low, and the dream of true energy independence seems far-fetched. The full potential of mini-PV systems often goes untapped.
Enter EcoFlow STREAM Ultra - Your Gateway to Energy Independence
The EcoFlow STREAM Ultra System offers a viable solution for these challenges. Unlike conventional systems, EcoFlow allows battery storage units to be flexibly distributed around the residence, such as in the kitchen, living room, or home office. Each of these units features an AC outlet capable of delivering up to 2300 watts of power, enabling even large household appliances to be powered directly from the stored solar energy. This bypasses the 800-watt feed-in limit, enabling users to significantly minimize their electricity bills.
Intelligent Load Management by the EcoFlow app ensures that devices automatically prioritize power usage, maximizing self-consumption and reducing dependence on costly grid power. This innovation propels your power management to the next level. With increased self-consumption, reduced grid power usage, and the potential for significantly lower electricity costs, the dream of energy independence becomes a tangible reality.
Experience the EcoFlow STREAM Ultra - Your Pathway to Zero-Euro Electricity Bills
Solution 1: Achieve True Energy Independence with 2300 Watt Output Power
EcoFlow's decentralized STREAM battery system allows you to effortlessly bypass the 800-watt feed-in limit. Two batteries deliver a combined output power of up to 2300 watts, catering to 99% of all household appliances, including high-demand devices like washing machines, dishwashers, or electric stoves. A bidirectional 1200-watt inverter ensures simultaneous charging and discharging, while an efficiency of 85% and smart semiconductor switches maximize yield.
In comparison, most systems typically offer only 1200 watts. The STREAM achieves almost double the power, making true energy independence a possibility. The direct AC output enables users to skip the feed-in limit completely - offering a real opportunity to maximize energy savings.
Solution 2: Place Batteries Where You Need Them
With the EcoFlow STREAM Ultra for mini solar plants, batteries can be strategically placed anywhere within the residence, such as in the kitchen, basement, living room, or bedroom. This eliminates the clutter of technology on balconies and optimizes daily efficiency. The system can be expanded to up to six batteries, providing a total capacity of 1.92 to 21 kilowatt-hours (kWh).
Each battery operates independently and contributes simultaneously to the total power, seamlessly blending into any living space and daily routines.
Solution 3: Decentralized Expansion of the Solar Module
EcoFlow's STREAM system allows solar panels to be distributed across multiple STREAM Ultra or Pro units. This enables users to easily increase their solar capacity by installing modules on various surfaces without any space concerns. Three to four MPPT inputs per unit ensure maximum energy yields from various panel configurations.
Centralized systems, on the other hand, force all solar panels and batteries to one location, leading to space constraints and performance losses under limited space conditions. The all-in-one STREAM solution eliminates the need for additional micro-inverters and separate storage solutions, offering a simple, efficient, and flexible energy system without unnecessary complexity.
The EcoFlow STREAM Ultra sets new standards for balcony power storage, catering to those seeking maximum independence, efficiency, and flexibility within their residence. This advanced battery technology combines intelligent control and flexible placement, making it the perfect high-tech solution for those aiming to reduce their electricity bills to zero while enjoying convenience and adaptability.
Those who wish to deploy the EcoFlow STREAM system as a pure storage solution without solar inputs via MPPT may opt for the STREAM AC Pro. The STREAM AC Pro can be combined with the STREAM Ultra or function as an additional storage battery, available for €949.
What’s Included with the EcoFlow STREAM Ultra:
- 2300 Watt output power with two batteries
- Two Schuko sockets with up to 2300 Watt with two connected batteries
- Compatibility with 99 percent of all household appliances
- Scalable capacity from 1.92 kWh to 21 kWh
- 85 percent conversion efficiency
- Solar panel expansion possible at multiple locations
- Price: €999 (RRP: €1,099)
- Explore the EcoFlow STREAM Ultra at Ecoflow
Purchase the EcoFlow STREAM Ultra
- The EcoFlow STREAM Ultra System proposes a solution to conventional power plant limitations, allowing battery storage units to be strategically placed around a residence, contributing to substantial energy savings.
- By investing in the EcoFlow STREAM Ultra, homeowners can bypass the 800-watt feed-in limit, achieve true energy independence, and potentially achieve zero-euro electricity bills.
- With the EcoFlow STREAM Ultra, homeowners can opt for solar panel expansion at multiple locations, enabling them to increase their solar capacity efficiently without worrying about space constraints.
