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CNET
20-07-2025
- CNET
EcoFlow Introduces New Home Battery to Aid in Disaster Preparedness
Extreme weather is only becoming more common, and some states are more vulnerable to natural disasters than others. Whether it's a risk of floods, hurricanes, wildfires or blackouts, homeowners in states like California, Texas and Florida are more prone to power outages. A whole-home battery backup can be a good solution to this problem, letting you charge the battery while the power is on and then kick in when the power goes out. EcoFlow is the latest to enter this market with the Ocean Pro, which the company says is the first "fully integrated, multi-source home energy system in the US." What that means in simpler terms, is that, unlike other whole-home backup systems like the Tesla Powerwall 3, the Ocean Pro has an "infinite backup supply." This system doesn't just rely on one energy source, like solar panels or the grid, to keep itself topped up. It can automatically pull power from a variety of sources, including solar panels, high-capacity batteries, portable generators and even gas standby generators. That means multiple layers of power backup options if one option fails. Technically, this isn't an unprecedented technology. Large portable power stations like the Anker Solix F3800 Plus can accept power from a gas generator, AC input and solar input, though you won't find the gas generator input on a fixed system like the Powerwall. "Ocean Pro isn't just backup power, it's complete energy independence made simple," said Jenny Zhang, President of North America Residential Energy Business at EcoFlow. "We're excited to bring a powerful solution like Ocean Pro to the US market and give families a smarter, stronger and more reliable energy system built for the challenges they face today." Power and capabilities The Ocean Pro can be expanded to work with multiple batteries and inverters. EcoFlow EcoFlow is positioning the Ocean Pro to outperform competitors like Tesla's Powerwall 3, claiming twice the solar capacity, double the backup power and 67% more peak power. One Ocean Pro battery provides 10kWh. Need even more power? You can add a second inverter to double the system's output and storage capacity, which is expandable up to 80kWh. With 24kW of continuous output, EcoFlow says the Ocean Pro can support all of a home's appliances simultaneously, including up to two 5-ton HVAC systems, EV chargers, pool pumps and refrigerators. During an outage, the Ocean Pro has a switchover of 10 milliseconds. It's also designed for durability, with a fire-prevention module, enhanced flood resistance up to 2.6 feet, IP67 waterproofing, UL 9540B safety certification and a 15-year warranty, which is five years longer than industry standards. Energy savings The Ocean Pro can intelligently monitor energy prices to decide when the time is right to sell energy back to the grid or run your home off battery. EcoFlow Beyond just backup, EcoFlow is touting potential electricity bill savings. Through the EcoFlow app, users can monitor their energy usage in real time and use AI-powered forecasting to predict weather, pricing trends and energy consumption so it can take over running their homes during times of high peak demand. There's also smart home integration built in for thermostats, EV chargers, Apple Home, Google Nest and Alexa. EcoFlow says the Ocean Pro can give you savings of up to 118% a year on electricity costs. Perhaps the biggest selling point for those keen on saving on energy bills is that the Ocean Pro can also operate in grid-tied mode across all markets, allowing homeowners to sell excess energy back to the grid once the battery is fully charged. EcoFlow is also setting up its Virtual Power Plant network, which manages the energy you're selling back based on real-time grid conditions and electricity prices. By design, the Ocean Pro will discharge power during peak pricing peak grid demand, letting your system optimize battery use and earning you additional income even when solar generation is limited. All this makes the Ocean Pro a potentially very compelling alternative to the Powerwall, though more portable systems like EcoFlow's Delta Pro Ultra and the Anker Solix F3800 Plus can offer most of the same backup options, including solar panels and gas generators, without needing the same costly install. They also have smart chops if you use the compatible smart panel like the EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 2 and Anker Solix Home Power Panel. Pricing and availability EcoFlow is working with 100 installation partners for the Ocean Pro. EcoFlow The Ocean Pro already has a counterpart in Europe, called the PowerOcean series, that has 17,000 installs. In the US, preorders for the EcoFlow Ocean Pro began on July 15. You can register on EcoFlow's official website to learn more and place your order through an authorized EcoFlow installation partner. Availability will be determined by the installer in your area. No reservation despoit is needed and the first 1,000 preorders placed before Sept. 10 will receive a free EcoFlow portable power station. Each installation includes a free one-on-one energy consultation, app-based progress tracking and local support. Nearly 100 installation partners have signed up with EcoFlow ahead of the launch. The Ocean Pro is available in three finishes: aluminum, walnut wood and carbon fiber. Pricing will be provided during your energy consultation with the local installer and may vary according to area.
CNET
15-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
Move Over Telsa Powerwall. EcoFlow Says This New Battery Is Better for Disaster-Prone Areas
Between floods, hurricanes, and brownouts, being a homeowner in states like California, Texas and Florida can make it challenging to keep the lights on. A whole-home battery backup is usually a good solution, letting you charge the battery while the power is on and then kick in when the power goes out. EcoFlow is the latest to enter this market with the Ocean Pro, which the company says is the first 'full integrated, multi-source home energy system in the US.' What that means in simpler terms, is that, unlike other whole-home backup systems like the Tesla Powerwall 3, the Ocean Pro has an "infinite backup supply." This system doesn't just rely on one energy source, like solar panels or the grid, to keep itself topped up. It can automatically pull power from a variety of sources, including solar panels, high-capacity batteries, portable generators and even gas standby generators. That means multiple layers of power backup options if one option fails. The EcoFlow Ocean Pro works with EV chargers and other home appliances. EcoFlow Technically, this isn't an unprecedented technology. Large portable power stations like the Anker Solix F3800 Plus can accept power from a gas generator, AC input and solar input, though you won't find the gas generator input on a fixed system like the Powerwall. 'Ocean Pro isn't just backup power, it's complete energy independence made simple,' said Jenny Zhang, President of North America Residential Energy Business at EcoFlow. 'We're excited to bring a powerful solution like Ocean Pro to the US. market and give families a smarter, stronger and more reliable energy system built for the challenges they face today.' Power and capabilities The Ocean Pro can be expanded to work with multiple batteries and inverters. EcoFlow EcoFlow is positioning the Ocean Pro to outperform competitors like Tesla's Powerwall 3, claiming twice the solar capacity, double the backup power and 67% more peak power. One Ocean Pro battery provides 10kWh. Need even more power? You can add a second inverter to double the system's output and storage capacity, which is expandable up to 80kWh. With 24kW of continuous output, EcoFlow says the Ocean Pro can support all of a home's appliances simultaneously, including up to two 5-ton HVAC systems, EV chargers, pool pumps and refrigerators. During an outage, the Ocean Pro has a switchover of 10 milliseconds. It's also designed for durability, with a fire-prevention module, enhanced flood resistance up to 2.6 feet, IP67 waterproofing, UL 9540B safety certification and a 15-year warranty, which is five years longer than industry standards. Energy savings The Ocean Pro can intelligently monitor energy prices to decide when the time is right to sell energy back to the grid or run your home off battery. EcoFlow Beyond just backup, EcoFlow is touting potential electricity bill savings. Through the EcoFlow app, users can monitor their energy usage in real time and use AI-powered forecasting to predict weather, pricing trends and energy consumption so it can take over running their homes during times of high peak demand. There's also smart home integration built in for thermostats, EV chargers, Apple Home, Google Nest and Alexa. EcoFlow says the Ocean Pro can give you savings of up to 118% a year on electricity costs. Perhaps the biggest selling point for those keen on saving on energy bills is that the Ocean Pro can also operate in grid-tied mode across all markets, allowing homeowners to sell excess energy back to the grid once the battery is fully charged. EcoFlow is also setting up its Virtual Power Plant network, which manages the energy you're selling back based on real-time grid conditions and electricity prices. By design, the Ocean Pro will discharge power during peak pricing peak grid demand, letting your system optimize battery use and earning you additional income even when solar generation is limited. All this makes the Ocean Pro a potentially very compelling alternative to the Powerwall, though more portable systems like EcoFlow's Delta Pro Ultra and the Anker Solix F3800 Plus can offer most of the same backup options, including solar panels and gas generators, without needing the same costly install. They also have smart chops if you use the compatible smart panel like the EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 2 and Anker Solix Home Power Panel. Pricing and availability EcoFlow is working with 100 installation partners for the Ocean Pro. EcoFlow The Ocean Pro already has a counterpart in Europe, called the PowerOcean series, that has 17,000 installs. In the US, preorders for the EcoFlow Ocean Pro begin on July 15. You can register on EcoFlow's official website to learn more and place your order through an authorized EcoFlow installation partner. Each installation includes a free one-on-one energy consultation, app-based progress tracking and local support. Nearly 100 installation partners have signed up with EcoFlow ahead of the launch. The Ocean Pro is available in three finishes: aluminum, walnut wood and carbon fiber. Pricing information isn't available yet, but we'll update this article when we learn more.
CNET
15-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
Move Over Telsa Powerwall. EcoFlow Claims This New Battery is Better for Disaster Prone Areas
Between floods, hurricanes, and brownouts, being a homeowner in states like California, Texas and Florida can make it challenging to keep the lights on. A whole-home battery backup is usually a good solution, letting you charge the battery while the power is on and then kick in when the power goes out. EcoFlow is the latest to enter this market with the Ocean Pro, which the company says is the first 'full integrated, multi-source home energy system in the US.' What that means in simpler terms, is that, unlike other whole-home backup systems like the Tesla Powerwall 3, the Ocean Pro has an "infinite backup supply." This system doesn't just rely on one energy source, like solar panels or the grid, to keep itself topped up. It can automatically pull power from a variety of sources, including solar panels, high-capacity batteries, portable generators and even gas standby generators. That means multiple layers of power backup options if one option fails. The EcoFlow Ocean Pro works with EV chargers and other home appliances. EcoFlow Technically, this isn't an unprecedented technology. Large portable power stations like the Anker Solix F3800 Plus can accept power from a gas generator, AC input and solar input, though you won't find the gas generator input on a fixed system like the Powerwall. 'Ocean Pro isn't just backup power, it's complete energy independence made simple,' said Jenny Zhang, President of North America Residential Energy Business at EcoFlow. 'We're excited to bring a powerful solution like Ocean Pro to the US. market and give families a smarter, stronger and more reliable energy system built for the challenges they face today.' Power and capabilities The Ocean Pro can be expanded to work with multiple batteries and inverters. EcoFlow EcoFlow is positioning the Ocean Pro to outperform competitors like Tesla's Powerwall 3, claiming twice the solar capacity, double the backup power and 67% more peak power. One Ocean Pro battery provides 10kWh. Need even more power? You can add a second inverter to double the system's output and storage capacity, which is expandable up to 80kWh. With 24kW of continuous output, EcoFlow says the Ocean Pro can support all of a home's appliances simultaneously, including up to two 5-ton HVAC systems, EV chargers, pool pumps and refrigerators. During an outage, the Ocean Pro has a switchover of 10 milliseconds. It's also designed for durability, with a fire-prevention module, enhanced flood resistance up to 2.6 feet, IP67 waterproofing, UL 9540B safety certification and a 15-year warranty, which is five years longer than industry standards. Energy savings The Ocean Pro can intelligently monitor energy prices to decide when the time is right to sell energy back to the grid or run your home off battery. EcoFlow Beyond just backup, EcoFlow is touting potential electricity bill savings. Through the EcoFlow app, users can monitor their energy usage in real time and use AI-powered forecasting to predict weather, pricing trends and energy consumption so it can take over running their homes during times of high peak demand. There's also smart home integration built in for thermostats, EV chargers, Apple Home, Google Nest and Alexa. EcoFlow says the Ocean Pro can give you savings of up to 118% a year on electricity costs. Perhaps the biggest selling point for those keen on saving on energy bills is that the Ocean Pro can also operate in grid-tied mode across all markets, allowing homeowners to sell excess energy back to the grid once the battery is fully charged. EcoFlow is also setting up its Virtual Power Plant network, which manages the energy you're selling back based on real-time grid conditions and electricity prices. By design, the Ocean Pro will discharge power during peak pricing peak grid demand, letting your system optimize battery use and earning you additional income even when solar generation is limited. All this makes the Ocean Pro a potentially very compelling alternative to the Powerwall, though more portable systems like EcoFlow's Delta Pro Ultra and the Anker Solix F3800 Plus can offer most of the same backup options, including solar panels and gas generators, without needing the same costly install. They also have smart chops if you use the compatible smart panel like the EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 2 and Anker Solix Home Power Panel. Pricing and availability EcoFlow is working with 100 installation partners for the Ocean Pro. EcoFlow The Ocean Pro already has a counterpart in Europe, called the PowerOcean series, that has 17,000 installs. In the US, preorders for the EcoFlow Ocean Pro begin on July 15. You can register on EcoFlow's official website to learn more and place your order through an authorized EcoFlow installation partner. Each installation includes a free one-on-one energy consultation, app-based progress tracking and local support. Nearly 100 installation partners have signed up with EcoFlow ahead of the launch. The Ocean Pro is available in three finishes: aluminum, walnut wood and carbon fiber. Pricing information isn't available yet, but we'll update this article when we learn more.
The Verge
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Verge
EcoFlow says its new Ocean Pro is better than Tesla's Powerwall
EcoFlow is powering up its first permanently installed whole-home energy solution for the US. The Ocean Pro system launches this week, featuring the new Ocean Pro Battery with 10kWh of storage expandable to 80kWh, and the Ocean Pro Inverter, which supports solar arrays of up to 40kWh. EcoFlow claims the system delivers 24kW of continuous power, enough to support all your appliances, including two 5-ton HVAC systems. Ocean Pro will also work with EcoFlow's new Smart Home Panel for more advanced energy monitoring and control capabilities. Whole-home energy solutions, such as Ocean Pro, are fulfilling an increasing need among homeowners for energy independence and stability in the face of the impacts of extreme weather, rising energy costs, and the instability of the power grid in some areas. EcoFlow claims that the Ocean Pro is more powerful than any other system on the market, including Tesla's Powerwall 3. Ocean Pro's support for 40kWh rooftop solar arrays is double that of the Tesla Powerwall 3, and it can handle eight batteries on one inverter, compared to only 3 for Tesla. It's also rated higher for flooding, up to 2.6 feet, and comes with a 15-year warranty, compared to the 10-year warranty offered by Tesla. EcoFlow also claims a power switching time of under 10ms. Another unique feature is that it can be installed inside. 'We have UL 9540B safety certification approval, which means it's safe enough to be installed in the house,' Felipe Burga of EcoFlow said in an interview with The Verge. To better blend in, the system comes in three finishes: aluminum, walnut, and carbon fiber. It has a robust IP67 rating against dust and rain if you do put it outside, and the LFP batteries can operate between -4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Ocean Pro can operate in grid-tied mode to sell excess energy back to the power company, supporting 290V grid compatibility. Plus, the EcoFlow app will be able to integrate with any available Virtual Power Plant networks to help support the grid based on real-time conditions and prices. EcoFlow says this is the first system with multi-source backup power, capable of working with solar, grid, its portable power stations, and most gas generators — meaning you should be able to keep your home powered from diesel, gasoline, natural gas, or propane if everything else fails. 'It's the only system that you can run your generator and your solar system at the same time.' Generators can connect directly to the inverter via an SS2-50 Port, and it will work with any 240-volt model, says Burga. 'The inverter turns the power into DC right away, powers the loads, and charges the battery, so it becomes the voltage source. We're the only system that you can run your generator and your solar system at the same time.' EcoFlow claims homeowners can save up to 18 percent on electric bills with the real-time energy monitoring in its app and its AI-powered Oasis Home Energy Management System. The latter can predict weather, pricing, and energy consumption to optimize your production, use, and storage. The app can integrate with several smart home systems and devices, including EV chargers, smart thermostats from Ecobee and Nest, energy-monitoring products like smart plugs from Shelly and TP-Link, and any Matter-compatible device. It also works with Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. Ocean Pro builds on the PowerOcean series launched in Europe in 2023 and is a step up from EcoFlow's home battery backup kits. That modular solution uses its portable power products to create a battery wall and works with EcoFlow's original smart home panel. This system is a permanent installation, offering higher capacity and the ability to tie into the grid. It can work with your existing electrical panel, but if you want to add more smart/energy monitoring capabilities, you can install EcoFlow's new Smart Home Panel. The new smart panel is EcoFlow's first full replacement electrical panel. Burga says it can handle up to 40 circuits, and you can add the Smart Home Panel 2 sub-panel for additional loads. The panel allows you to customize which loads are running, and provides fine-grained energy monitoring and management. 'Our AI learns from you when you use your power and recommends how to optimize your usage and suggest changes for saving money,' explains Burga. EcoFlow isn't publishing pricing for the battery, inverter, or smart home panel. The company says that, because it's a complete system, pricing depends on the installer and the specific setup for each home. However, for an average-sized US home, you should plan on spending at least $10,000 for two batteries and the inverter, and that's before factoring in the installation costs. Preorders are now open on the EcoFlow website, where you can input your details and be connected with an installer in your area. EcoFlow is far from alone in looking to bring more robust home energy solutions to market. Schneider launched its Schneider Home system at CES last year; Savant Power, Anker Solix, Bluetti, Jackery, and Generac also offer whole-home backup solutions. However, the upfront cost of these systems remains a significant barrier for many, and time is running out to capitalize on existing tax incentives for clean energy upgrades, which expire on December 31, 2025. 'We're here for the long term. We're investing millions of dollars in the US market.' The end of tax credits and the arrival of larger tariffs on batteries and solar panels bring much uncertainty to the home energy market. But Burga says EcoFlow is fully committed to its expansion into the US. 'We're here for the long term. We're investing millions of dollars in the US market, and we actually see this as a great opportunity. The market is going to shift, and we are very committed.' He points out that there's still high demand. A recent survey commissioned by EcoFlow found that 70 percent of homeowners in California, Texas, and Florida believe having a power backup solution is important. 'People want energy independence,' says Burga. 'They don't want to depend on the monopoly that energy companies have become.' Additionally, a shift away from the current market leader, Tesla, has opened the door for new entrants. EcoFlow's survey found 24 percent of respondents said they wouldn't consider investing in Tesla's power products due to 'a desire for a less polarizing and more trustworthy solution.'
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Troopers recover body of Mekoryuk man after boat sank; 1 remains missing
May 29—Local searchers from Mekoryuk have recovered the body of one of two men missing after their boat sank off Nunivak Island, Alaska State Troopers said in an online update Thursday. The three men were out seal hunting in an Ocean Pro boat about 22-24 feet long when it sank in rough conditions in the area of Ikathleewik Bay southeast of Mekoryuk on Monday night. Alaska State Troopers initially said the men were in a smaller boat, but revised the size estimate. One man, a 19-year-old, was able to swim to shore, troopers said, but two other men weren't found. Local searchers had been combing the area since Tuesday, with a National Guard helicopter and a U.S. Coast Guard HC-130 from Kodiak helping with the effort on Wednesday, troopers said. On Wednesday, the local searchers found the remains of Albert Williams, 65, according to troopers. Samuel Shavings, 72, has not been found. "The search for Shavings was suspended after extensive search efforts were made by boat and air," troopers said. The men had been out subsistence hunting for seals, Williams' daughter told Alaska's News Source. Mekoryuk is a village of about 300 people on Nunivak Island in Western Alaska.
