This summer, I took my EcoFlow RIVER series power station and 110W portable solar panel on a river rafting trip, and it ended up being one of the most useful pieces of gear I brought. One of my goals was to have enough portable power to run Starlink for part of the trip so our group could check in, stay connected, and share some of the highlights with family and friends who weren’t able to come. It was a fun way to bring a little connectivity to a remote trip without needing a noisy generator or a much larger power setup. What I liked most was how portable and flexible the system was. The RIVER was easy to bring along, and the panel gave me a way to top things off during the trip. For a rafting trip, that balance of portability and usefulness mattered more to me than having the biggest battery possible. Has anyone else used a RIVER series unit and portable solar panel for Starlink or communication gear on outdoor trips? I’d be interested to hear what setups have worked well for others.

Capacity is great, but there’s something to be said for an EcoFlow you can comfortably carry up and down the stairs. The DELTA 2 and DELTA 3 definitely have an advantage there over the Max versions. You really notice that extra weight when you’re carrying them around the house.

At the beginning of summer, my central air conditioner broke, so I quickly set up a window air conditioner as a temporary solution. I connected my EcoFlow to two 360W solar panels, giving me up to 720 watts of solar power when the sun was strong.The first picture was taken earlier in the day when I turned the unit on. The second picture shows when I turned the unit off after keeping the back of my house cool.Now that we’re at the end of summer, I can see how well this setup worked for me. During peak hours, I used stored solar power to run my air conditioner and stay off the grid when electricity demand and rates were highest. The solar panels helped keep my battery charged while the EcoFlow powered the air conditioner, allowing me to stay cool without pulling power from the grid.EcoFlow and solar power aren’t only for emergencies—I can use them in everyday life. The sun is free, so I’m going to use it! ☀️🔋

You do not have to buy the biggest power station all at once. Start small and build your backup power supply over time.A simple progression looks like this:1. Start with your essentials.Choose a smaller unit, such as a RIVER 2 Pro, for lights, phones, internet equipment, and other small devices.2. Learn your needs.Track your power use during an outage and identify which devices you want to run longer.3. Add capacity when you are ready.Move up to a larger unit, such as a DELTA 3 Plus or DELTA 2 Max, for appliances like a refrigerator, freezer, or microwave.4. Expand over time.Add extra batteries, solar panels, or another power station as your budget and backup needs grow.This step-by-step approach is how I built my own EcoFlow setup. I started with what I could afford, then added more as my budget and needs grew. That experience showed me that you do not have to build your entire system at once—even one smaller unit can make a big difference during an outage.Once you get started, take time to learn how your equipment works and pay attention to what you need most during an outage. Then, build at your own pace. You do not have to do everything overnight.

I think we’ve all bought something at some point because the specs looked impressive, only to realise later that we didn't actually need half of them.Portable power is probably an easy one to do that with.You see bigger capacity, higher output, faster charging and suddenly you're convincing yourself you need the lot... Definitely I fall into the category of more is MORE and love it, but sometimes you spend all that money and don't need all of what is available. For those who've owned an EcoFlow for a while, what's the feature you thought you'd use all the time but barely touch?And what feature turned out to be way more useful than you expected?

Whether you are facing unexpected power outages at home or planning your next off-grid camping adventure, EcoFlow keeps your essential devices running

Perfect for indoor use, camping, or working from home during a outage.

Ecoflow will be the amongst the rarest things that will ever disappoint you and your home.

Ecoflow has been my number 1 everytime the power goes off, it gives me total relief knowing I have something I can rely on.

Estoy muy contento con mis compras.

I’ve been learning that small changes with solar panels can make a pretty big difference in output. Things like panel angle, shade, time of day, and even where the cables are placed can all affect how much power you actually get.It’s easy to focus only on the panel wattage, but the real-world setup seems just as important.What solar tips or tricks have helped you get better charging results with your EcoFlow setup?

It seems like outages are becoming more frequent and lasting longer, while electricity prices keep going up. Add the possibility of grid disruptions and other unexpected events, and having backup power starts to feel less like a luxury and more like a smart investment. That’s one reason I’m glad I went with EcoFlow. ☀️🔋

As you know, I've been doing a lot of testing with solar panels in an effort to optimize solar output as best I can with the limited outdoor space I have. Based on a suggestion from Casey, I did another test along the back wall and the results definitely show the importance of good angle of solar panels. First photo shows 250W (125W x 2) panels upright with a poor angle that is needed so that I can still walk along the path to my yard, and it's followed by a screenshot showing the output to a Delta 2. Second photo shows the same 250W (125W x 2) laying on their side with a good angle and I can still walk along the path to my yard, followed by a screenshot showing the output to the same Delta 2.Condition was bright full sun and the comparison was completed in less than 5 minutes.The output of the 250W (125W x 2) upright with a poor angle was 180W.The output of the 250W (125W x 2) laying on their side with a good angle was 227.That's 47 watts more, and that is significant for me. THANK YOU CASEY! 😊 The only downside is that I can't add another panel because the connectors on these panels are too short. If anyone had found extension cables to get more space between these 125W panels, please let me know.

One of the dead giveaways of cheap power stations or budget inverters is the agonizing, high-pitched turbine whine they emit under a heavy load. It sounds like a miniature jet engine taking off in your living room. EcoFlow’s engineering teams spent thousands of hours in acoustic chambers analyzing this exact sound, discovering that the noise isn't caused by the motor speed—it’s caused by the blade tip vortex. When standard straight-edged fan blades slice through the air at high RPMs, air breaks unevenly off the tips, creating microscopic shockwaves of turbulent air. To fix this, EcoFlow designs their internal cooling fans with specialized, curved Serrated Winglets inspired by the feathers of owls and the wing-tips of modern commercial aircraft. As the blades spin, these micro-serrations physically break up the air pressure cleanly, diffusing the sound waves across a wide, inaudible white-noise spectrum. You get massive cooling airflow to protect your inverter transistors, but the noise footprint drops into a soft, deep hum that vanishes into background room noise.

Hi All , Im Paul from the UK, so everything i say or mention relates to the United Kingdom. I have been a EcoFlow customer since June/July 2025, I own 2 x Delta 2 and multiple Bendable panels, of which 1 is EcoFlow.1st Delta 2: It is running the kitchen, which powers the Fridge freezer, coffee machine and a 1800w Air Fryer (Not all used at the same time obviously). Its plugged into the Mains and activates its mains charging time at a super cheap power rate, between 02:00 - 05:00. This rate is £0.18 per kwh and it charges at 500W to preserve the batteries longevity. So the setup is basicly as follows: Mains connected to analogue timer which is connected to the Power Bank which takes input from the Bendable Solar Panel in the Bathroom window and then power goes from Delta 2 power bank into devices connected in kitchen. The electric Cooker uses the mains input.2nd Delta 2:It is running all electrical devices in the living room. That includes , Internet, Lan , PC, Television , Xbox Series X, etc. This Delta 2 is plugged into the mains as well as connected to the 100W bendable EcoFlow panel that is mounted in the inside living room window, that gets sunshine from just under 1 hour after sun comes up to when it goes down. All these devices when just left on standby consume just over 50w of power in total. The Panel produces a good 85 watts under maximum use.The analogue timers plugged into the mains sockets stop allowing power through between 4pm to 7pm as that is the expensive rate £0.51 per kwh. They allow the Delta 2s to be manually forced into 24/7 power pass through when the Delta 2s are running low and needing power. They will just draw the amount of current power devices are using until the 02:00-05:00 cheap charging commences.I will be adding one of these EcoFlow Balcony inverters sometime in the future and connect a solar panel to it to supply the base load of daily power usage, thus decreasing my power costs.

One of the best things about backup power is how much less stressful a storm feels. I’m not worrying about the sump pump, the fridge or chest freezer, losing internet, or sitting in the dark. Even the garage door keeps working. The important things keep going, and that makes a power outage feel like a much smaller inconvenience. ☀️🔋

Love our system... especially now that all the lines are underground from the array to the house. Our system may not cover all our electrical needs (we live on a farm)... but it keeps all our critically going. And that is worth it's weight in gold. The tiltable array works great with the bifacial panels and white tarp underneath. We can catch extra energy at dawn and dusk... especially in the cold winter months.

Hi, EcoFlow fam! 👋Thank you to everyone who shared their stories, joined the conversation, and supported this round of #PowerThatMatters. 💐We’re excited to announce our Top 20 winners! Winners were selected based on likes and overall engagement, with all winning entries meeting the Forum Rules.Congratulations! 🎉 Winners will be contacted by @Caine from the EcoFlow Support Team. Please keep an eye on your inbox and reply promptly. 📩⚡ Each U.S. winner will receive:👍 EcoFlow RAPID Pro Power Bank (20,000mAh, 230W, 100W Built-in Cable)👍 EcoFlow RAPID Pro Charger (100W, 3 Ports, GaN)⚡ Winners outside the U.S. will receive a comparable alternative product based on regional availability.Ta-da! Here are our winners: 🎉💖 @WannaBfree — 37 likes and 18 comments💖 @Paul — 19 likes and 20 comments💖 @JustBiZZaRe — 19 likes and 17 comments💖 @KT Power — 24 likes and 10 comments💖 @Wintersleet — 20 likes and 12 comments💖 @peTeMelster [Ecoholic] — 23 likes and 9 comments💖 @Ron Adams — 27 likes and 4 comments💖 @SunSpark Workshop — 19 likes and 11 comments💖 @vellanne — 25 likes and 3 comments💖 @AV — 25 likes and 3 comments💖 @gamejunkie — 23 likes and 3 comments💖 @Rich Mc — 18 likes and 8 comments💖 @EcoFlow User — 18 likes and 3 comments💖 @SpideyWebster — 18 likes and 2 comments💖 @Tom — 15 likes and 4 comments💖 @Cypex — 15 likes and 4 comments💖 @Super Josh — 15 likes and 2 comments💖 @PlantNo077 — 14 likes and 3 comments💖 @ConnorT — 15 likes and 2 comments💖 @sonic — 13 likes and 4 commentsThank you again to everyone who participated, and have a wonderful day! ☀️Feel free to leave a comment and tell us what event topics you’d like to see next.* Prizes shown are based on U.S. availability. For winners outside the U.S., EcoFlow reserves the right to provide a comparable alternative product based on regional availability.

Hi guys, how did your solar addiction start??For me it started three years ago with a old 5 W USB solar panel 😅😅 And then it just kind of went crazy 😅

When I first got into EcoFlow, I figured you should match your panel wattage to the station’s solar input. After testing different setups, I’ve realized why over-paneling can make sense. Since panels rarely produce their rated output all day, having extra capacity can help you reach the station’s maximum input more often. ⚡️