EcoFlow PowerOcean Battery Review: Cutting My Bill in Half
Key takeaways
- Heated and IP65. 15-year warranty.TIREDAdding batteries requires professional installation.
- Photograph: Simon HillThere are a few things to think about before you install a home battery.
- You may also need to upgrade your wiring and electrical panel and get permission from your local authority.
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WIREDCompact and stylish design. Modular system offering 5 k Wh to 45 k Wh. Slick app with automations. Heated and IP65. 15-year warranty.TIREDAdding batteries requires professional installation. Eco Flow Power Insight tablet is slow.A home battery is like a giant power bank for your house, and there are several reasons you might want one. Maybe you want to store excess power from your solar panels or guard against outages. Or maybe you want to truly pull the plug and go off-grid. For me, I wanted to buy power at my cheap overnight EV charging rate and use it during the day when it’s usually four times more expensive.
I had an EcoFlow PowerOcean home battery installed two months ago, and I’m mostly pleased with how it’s working, but I’ll share my experience and run through the pros and cons for you here, including how the math adds up in saving me money in the long run.