Another major player in Germany’s market, EcoFlow has reengineered its products to sell in the U.S., starting with Utah. The company added software that ensures the equipment stays within the confines of a given state’s legislation, said Ryan Oliver, head of communications for North America. For instance, Utah has a cap on the total wattage a plug-in system can send to the house, which EcoFlow’s software can enforce. EcoFlow also sells integrated batteries to let customers eke out more solar generation without violating the cap.
Purpose-built plug-in solar purveyors
One of the most enthusiastic evangelists for plug-in solar policy has now become a vendor for unusually low-priced systems.
Earlier this year, Bright Saver started selling plug-in panels on its website: one 180-watt panel for $499 or two for $699. Then last week, the nonprofit slashed its prices to sell the same systems “at cost,” discounting the 180-watt kit to $285.30 and the 360-watt one to $414.17, provided that customers pay a $29 membership fee.
Bright Saver chose this limited wattage for a particular reason: “The technical experts have already decided that 360 watts is the safe level to plug into any outlet,” Stryker said.
