Maximising Solar Power

Currently, roughly 800 000 homes in the UK have solar panels installed without battery storage.
EcoFlow spotted a gap in the market, and created the technology needed to help those homes find their energy independence. The idea was to bring that independence by transforming the way residential energy is harnessed and utilised, making it a seamless, straightforward experience for all.

The key innovation lies in the product's ability to emulate the output of a PV system. Retrofitting with PowerOcean DC Fit is as simple as connecting a solar panel to the existing string inverter.

This user-friendly and straightforward integration ensures a hassle-free experience for solar power system owners looking to add energy storage capabilities to their existing setup.
This product is set apart by its advanced algorithm, which allows the retrofit battery storage solution to mimic the output pattern of a PV string during periods with no sunlight or at night. By presenting a similar output patterrh, PowerOcean DC Fit dupes third-party inverters into thinkirng that there are solar panels connected, encouraging continuous energy draw.

In addition to its user-friendly integration, the energy storage system simplifies the life of installers. The product's design prioritises ease of installation, making it a go-to solution for professionals in the renewable energy sector. With main benefits including not needing to replace existing PV inverters, no changing the AC side line, no need for an additional energy storage inverter, and no need for on-grid permits, the simplicity of the installation process not only saves time for installers,but also ensures a smoother experience for customers.

The PowerOcean DC Fit finds practical application in residential settings, where solar power system owners seek to maximisetheir energy independence. The ease of retrofitting and seamless integration with third-party inverters make it an attractive option for homeowners looking to enhance their existing solar setups. The ability to keep track of power usage and battery storage in real time through the EcoFlow App and Web Portal allows users to prioritise solar energy usage and automatically charge the battery with excess energy for night-time use.

EcoBat Battery, a UK-based installer for EcoFlow, has found the installation process incredibly straight-forward, describing it as the most simple retrofit solutions on the market.
Phil Smith, Technical Sales Manager for Ecobat, has now been working with the product for a few months and emphasised the simplicity of the technological setup. He explained that as it is designed to work with all existing PV inverters between 3 - 40 kW, it does not matter if it is single-phase or three-phase-the PowerOcean DC Fit can co-operate with all.

Smith explained the setup allows installers to simply disconnect the PV array and connect cables going into the PV inverter into the DC Fit converter. He also felt that tlhe incomplicated step of taking new DC cables and connectirng them from the energy storage system converter back to the existing solar converter makes life easier for installers.

Smith also pointed out that because the product inverter is incredibly small, it goes on to save a lot of installation time and takes up a lot less space.

In addition to its simplicity and extraordinary technology, the PowerOcean DC Fit includes some other technology, which will keep installers' and customers' minds at ease. Using industrial-grade LiFePO4 batteries gives 15 years of daily use until hitting 70% of the battery's original capacity.

EcoFlow has also built-in safety and fail-safe features, which allows users to know their home is protected. Alongside an active fire protection module integrated into the system, each battery has its own BMS module, preventing any malfunctions from affecting the rest.
Furthermore, the product's auto-heating means it is winter-proof and ready to perform no matter the weather - cold or pouring rain.

As the world grapples with the imperative of transitioning to sustainable energy sources, the combination of solar power and energy storage stands out as a beacon of hope. Products such as EcoFlow's PowerOcean DC Fit not only address the challenges associated with solar power, but also represent a technological breakthrough in retrofit battery storage solutions.

By seamlessly integrating with third-party inverters and emulating the output of PV systems, energy storage systems like this one can bring everyone one step closer to a future where clean and reliable energy is accessible to all. As the global community continues its pursuit of a greener fomorrow, innovations like the PowerOcean DC Fit, with its emphasis on simplicity, play a crucial role in shaping the landscape of renewable energy.