What Are the Ideal Components of a 5kW Solar System?

Are you considering a switch to solar and need 5kW of AC (household) electricity output to run your appliances and HVAC systems simultaneously?  One of your first big decisions is whether an on-grid or off-grid...

Bike Camping – The Ultimate Guide

Considering bike camping but still trying to figure out where to begin?  Being uncertain about what to bring makes sense — bike camping means limited supplies you can carry and less access to amenities for...

The Ultimate Guide to Portable Air Conditioners: Everything You Need to Know

Summer is awesome. But It’s annoying feeling hot, sweaty, and uncomfortable. The rising temperatures can lead to rising frustrations, especially on hot summer afternoons when you don't have access to air conditioning. Portable air conditioners provide...

The Ultimate Guide to EcoFlow Portable Power Station Specs

Trying to wrap your head around the specs and terminology used to describe portable power stations can get confusing — or overwhelming. This concise but comprehensive ultimate guide explains each and every specification given for...

The Complete Guide to Battery Management Systems for Portable Power Stations and Solar Generators

What is a battery management system? A battery management system is an essential component in a lithium-ion battery system. Many of EcoFlow's products feature the best-in-the-business choice of LFP (or LiFePO4) batteries — a newer...

The Complete Guide to Solar Battery Chemistry

A solar battery’s chemistry impacts everything from its charging rate and weight to its lifespan. Not only that, your choice of battery type has environmental and ethical implications too.  Deciding on the right solar battery chemistry...

What’s the Difference Between Starting Watts and Running Watts?

If you’re shopping for new appliances, you will inevitably run into two ratings that may appear similar at first glance: starting watts and running watts. The two terms are not interchangeable. Each provides essential...

How to Charge a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

Lithium-ion batteries are among the most common rechargeable battery chemistries used today. They're in smartphones, electric vehicles, and solar power systems. EcoFlow uses a new subset of Li-ion batteries — lithium iron phosphate (LFP/LiFePO4) — in...

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