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Off-Grid Power
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...
Off-Grid Power
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...
Off-Grid Power
Portable Air Conditioners vs. Window AC Units
Depending on your living situation, you may not have access to a central HVAC system. Going without air conditioning can be uncomfortable and even dangerous in some climates.
If you live in an apartment or...
Off-Grid Power
The EcoFlow GLACIER: A Sustainable Refrigeration Option for Travelers
If you spend a lot of time in RVs, boats, or camping off-grid, you know how crucial it is to have a portable refrigerator.
Enter the EcoFlow GLACIER: it’s the world's first portable fridge-freezer combo...
Off-Grid Power
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...
Solar Energy
Why Don’t Solar Panels Always Generate Their Rated Power Wattage?
After installing a solar panel array with a total rated power of 4.8 kW solar (for example, 12 x 400W PV panels), you might reasonably expect the PV panels to produce 4.8 kW per...
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What Is the Difference Between Male and Female Cable Connectors?
Most electric systems require different types of cables that fit together with male and female counterparts. These connectors usually come in pairs, each serving a different role. You'll also notice that they look different,...
Off-Grid Power
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) —...
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