Introduction
Clean Portable Power is excited to partner with EcoFlow to bring the Power Kits to the Australian market, including overseeing all safety and certification requirements for the local market. Clean Portable Power will be hitting the road this July for product demonstrations and exhibitions.
Compact homes without a connection to the power grid, as well as RVs , motorhomes and caravans, are expected to benefit from the new EcoFlow Power Kits. These are compact, modular power solutions that make it quick and easy to build a custom battery and charging system. The setup is far more neat ,compact and cleverly integrated compared to current industry standard solutions.
Once set up, you can incorporate LFP EcoFlow batteries, solar panels, and a variety of add-ons which can be tailored to your exact needs.
The Power Kits simplify wiring and componentry, also reducing total system sizing.
Power Storage
Longer-lasting lithium iron phosphate batteries are used here, with advanced smart features such as self-balancing and self-heating. The system voltage is 48V which is far more efficient for inverting purposes and wiring is a 1/4 the diameter and weight of 12V inverter systems. A major advantage of the the power kits is that they are space-saving and compact with different mounting options. Up to 15kWh EcoFlow LFP batteries can be combined with an EcoFlow Power Hub which puts the storage beyond the capacity of options like the Telsla Powerwall and LG Chem Resu. Batteries are available in 2 sizes, 2kWh and 5kWh, and up to 3 batteries can be coupled with the Power Hub.
2x5kWh batteries RV installation
There will be a few mounting options available for mounting and securing the batteries for various installations.
Battery cradle and mounting options
Market Leading Charging Options
A leading feature of EcoFlows solar generators, particularly the Delta series are their ability to charge quickly from both AC (grid power) or DC (solar) sources. This feature is just as important as battery capacity. Its no good having a large system capacity without being able to charge quickly and efficiently. The Power Kits change the game in this regard, with combined charging of up to 7800W! Solar panels can be plugged into up to 3 of the DC input ports supporting between 10V-150V at upto 30a (1600W max per port) giving a total solar input of upto 4800W (4.8KW). Port one has additional power filtering and can also be used for alternator or wind turbine charging supporting upto 70a @ 12V. There is no need to install third party, expensive DC/DC charging systems in your vehicle, this is built into the Power Hub. The alternator input can be adjusted supporting between 5a-70a so smaller, smart alternators should not be a problem. Finally, the EcoFlow Smart Generator (petrol) can be setup for automated charging through one of the 3 battery ports. This creates a fully modular energy system.
power hub connections overview
Power Management
The Power Kits have been designed to support all of your AC and DC power loads. On the AC side the inverter supports an impressive 3600W continuous with a surge rating of 7200W. This can be wired into an existing AC distribution system or AC circuits can be managed by EcoFlows optional distribution panel. The advantage of the paired distribution panel is it allows you to monitor power use on upto 6 protected AC circuits (10a circuits), which can also be switched via the console or paired smartphone.
One the DC side, 12V circuits and devices have not been forgotten with the Power Hub providing a DC output which can support upto 60a at 12/24V. For existing vehicle based setup this should be enough to support all pumps, fridges, lighting and 12V AUX sockets that are already wired in. The optional distribution panel can also support upto 12 fused DC circuits all of which can be monitored via the console / paired phone. 6 of these can circuits can also be switched.
EcoFlows distribution panel for managing both DC and AC circuits. Installation via a professional is recommended
Installation Guidelines
The nature of the power kits mean that installations should be undertaken by (or signed off by) qualified personnel. The DC solar voltages (upto 150V) as well as 240V AC (at upto 16a) make it important to ensure the system is functioning safely. A poorly installed system is dangerous to both the installers and users of the system. Its particularly important that all mobile power systems adhere to the AS/NZS 3001:2008 installation guidelines. For off grid / tiny home (without wheels) installations there are also several guidelines and standards that need to be followed.
The new battery installation standard AS5139 (October 2020) applies to batteries installed in a fixed location whose voltage is at least 12V and energy storage is at least 1kWh. The Ecoflow batteries are at this stage considered category 3 under AS5139, meaning that issues such as battery enclosure design, ventilation, voltage drop and arc flash needs to be considered. Of particular note is that lithium batteries cannot be installed within habitable spaces, ceilings or wall cavities, under stairs or access walkways, or near combustible materials. More information can be found via the standards Australia publication.
If you have questions about any of the above, we are happy to help! Please get in touch via our contact form, or signup for more information on the Power Kits product page.