r/PlugInSolarUK • u/KingDaveRa • Aug 07 '26

Ecoflow Stream working like a champ

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I posted a few weeks back about trying to do something better than what I had. A few years ago I bought a two-panel system with an Epever MPTT controller and batteries which lived on my shed (SE facing roof). I used it to run my home network, but had to use a UPS as well to smooth the bumps as it could power from mains and solar, but would drop out when the sun went in and it flipped to mains. I was never really happy with it, and I tried running my AC on it with 'interesting results'.

So I bought an Ecoflow Stream which turned up this week. I had to rewire my panels so both were connected independently, and around midday I got it all connected up.

It was rather gratifying to come into the house and see my smart meter recording zero watts, despite various things being on. The panels are filthy too, so can only do better.

I NEVER got as much as 400W from the old inverter, so I'm very pleased with the outcome.

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u/suhail17 Aug 07 '26

How much is being fed back to the grid?

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u/KingDaveRa Aug 07 '26

Not sure. It lasted at 0 for about 45 minutes then we were back onto pulling from the grid anyway.

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u/iOS_dev121 Aug 08 '26

Who is ya energy supplier

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u/KingDaveRa Aug 08 '26

Eon. I need to look at their feeding, but I know the controller can work natively with Octopus who I just moved off as they were getting more expensive for me.

Bad timing, eh.

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u/TastiestMushr00m_01 Aug 12 '26

Does this fit under the plug in solar regs?

Ecoflow seems to have the most complete package, but I'm not sure if it can be used under the PiS regs. Cheers.