EcoFlow unveils plug-in balcony solar system for US homes

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 9:21 am

EcoFlow has launched its innovative Stream series—a plug‐in, DIY balcony solar solution designed to help apartment and condo dwellers cut electric bills. This new system promises renewable energy on demand, albeit for those living in select states, brightening both urban spaces and investor portfolios.

cnet.com / EcoFlow's New Solar System Can Work in Your Apartment... if You Live in Utah

Apartment and condo dwellers in one US state can enjoy balcony solar power with EcoFlow's new Stream series. Here's what you need to know.

theverge.com / EcoFlow brings its plug-in solar power plant to US homes

The US is finally getting a version of EcoFlow’s DIY balcony solar system that I reviewed in Europe last year. EcoFlow says its Stream Series will be the first plug-in solar products to go on sale domestically, allowing anyone in a house or apartment rental to easily lower their energy bill, while…

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