EcoFlow Portable Power Stations: Connect Any Solar Panel

Can I Connect Any Solar Panel To An EcoFlow Power station?

While EcoFlow produces its own line of solar panels, many users wonder if they can connect third-party panels to their EcoFlow power stations/solar generators.

The answer to that question is: Yes, as long as the panel’s voltage is compatible with the solar charge controller in the power station.

In this article, I will list every current EcoFlow model along with their input limits, teach you how to figure out whether a panel is compatible or not, list adapters required (if any) to make the connection, and recommend a lot of different solar panels.

If the information in this article is too technical for you, scroll down to “I Don’t Understand! Can You Just Recommend A Solar Panel?” to find a basic recommendation for every model.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment and I will help you as soon as possible.

Coupon Codes

Before we get started, I’d like to share some coupon codes I have received directly from EcoFlow. These only work on the official EcoFlow website. Let me know if you have any other coupon codes that I can share with our readers.

All of the following codes are valid until December 31, 2024.

• 5% off – US Store: ECOFLOWAFF
• 5% off – CA Store: ECOFLOWAFF
• 8% off – EU Store: EFEUAFF8
• 8% off – UK Store: EFEUAFF8
• 8% off – DE Store: EFEUAFF8
• 8% off – FR Store: EFEUAFF8
• 8% off – IT Store: EFEUAFF8
• 8% off – ES Store: EFEUAFF8

EcoFlow Power Stations: Models and Specifications

In the table below, I have listed every power station currently being made by EcoFlow. If yours is missing, let me know by leaving a comment.

For a solar panel to be compatible with a power station, it must have a compatible voltage. That means the working voltage of the panel must be within the input limits of the power station. You can learn how to find the input limits of your power station here, or see the table below.

The solar panel voltage is a bit easier to find, and you can learn how to do it here.

The voltage limit should never be exceeded. If you already have a panel with a voltage too high for the specific model, you can use a DC buck converter like this (click to view on Amazon). It’s an adjustable power supply module that lets you reduce the voltage from 10-65V to 0-60V, and up to 12A. It requires some tinkering, and I don’t have any experience with them, so if this is something you would like to do I am going to have to refer you to the product manual.

However, the max input wattage can be exceeded with most power stations. The charge controller will not send more than the amperage limit to the battery, but it’s able to regulate it. Note that you should always check with the manufacturer of your power station whether it is ok or not. You must usually exceed the amperage limit to reach the max input wattage. You can read more about that in this article.

Solar Panels – What You Need To Know

Now that we know the input limits of the EcoFlow power stations, it’s time to select a solar panel.

There are a couple of things you need to know before doing so, and these are true for all of the different models above.

1. Most power stations, and all EcoFlow models, have built-in solar charge controllers, which is why they are often referred to as solar generators.The charge controller regulates the electricity produced by the panel and charges the battery at a safe speed. Because of this, you should not connect a panel that has an external charge controller. You want to make a direct connection between the panel and the input, with nothing in between except for maybe extension cables. If you already have a panel with a charge controller, see if it’s possible to bypass it.
2. To make the connection between the two, you must either choose a panel that comes with a connector that is compatible with your specific model, or use an adapter. See what’s included with the panel you want to buy.
3. Since all EcoFlow power stations use the XT60 input, the adapter we must use to connect a panel with MC4 connectors is the same for all of them. EcoFlow makes and sells its own adapter (click to view on EcoFlow’s website). You can also buy a similar adapter made by Bateria (click to view on Amazon).
4. If you have or plan to buy a panel that doesn’t use MC4 connectors, you’re going to need a different adapter. Please leave a comment and let me know what connector the panel has, and I will help you find the correct adapter.
5. I’ve mentioned it earlier, but the most important thing is that you find a panel with a compatible working voltage. Read this article to learn what to look for.

Solar Panel Recommendations

There are a lot of different type of panels, and I have written an article that talks about the pros and cons of each that you can read here.

Below I have listed panels from popular and reliable brands, but these are obviously not the only options you have to choose from.

EcoFlow’s Own Solar Panels

• EcoFlow 45W – Portable panel with MC4 connectors, 25.6V Voc. Includes an MC4 to XT60i adapter.
• EcoFlow 60W – Portable panel with MC4 connectors, 18.2V Vmp.
• EcoFlow 100W – Rigid panel with MC4 connectors, 17.1V Vmp.
• EcoFlow Flexible 100W – Flexible panel with MC4 connectors, 17.1V Vmp.
• EcoFlow 110W – Portable panel with MC4 connectors, 18.4V Vmp. Includes an MC4 to XT60i adapter.
• EcoFlow 160W – Portable panel with MC4 connectors, 18.2V Vmp. Includes an MC4 to XT60i adapter.
• EcoFlow 175W – Rigid panel with MC4 connectors, 22.3V Vmp.
• EcoFlow Bifacial 220W – Bifacial portable panel with MC4 connectors, 18.4V Vmp.
• EcoFlow 220W – Portable panel with MC4 connectors, 18.4V Vmp. Includes an MC4 to XT60i adapter.
• EcoFlow 400W – Portable panel with MC4 connectors, 41V Vmp. Read my review of this product here. Only compatible with the models that support 40+ input voltage.

Rigid Panels

• Renogy 50W – MC4 connectors, 18.6V Vmp.
• Newpowa 70W – MC4 connectors, 20.41V Vmp.
• Renogy 100W – MC4 connectors, 20.4V Vmp.
• Megsun 160W – MC4 connectors, 18.2V Vmp.
• Renogy 200W – MC4 connectors, 19.2V Vmp.

Flexible Panels

• Xinpuguang 50W – MC4 connectors, 19.8V Vmp.
• Renogy 100W – MC4 connectors, 20.7V Vmp.
• Eco-Worthy 130W – MC4 connectors, 20.05V Vmp.
• BougeRV 200W – MC4 connectors, 17.1V Vmp.

Portable Panels

• Renogy 100W – MC4 connectors, 18V Vmp.
• Renogy 200W – MC4 connectors, 20.4V Vmp. Bypass the charge controller before connecting it to your EcoFlow power station.
• Renogy 220W Lightweight – MC4 connectors, 20V Vmp.
• Renogy 400W Lightweight – MC4 connectors, 40V Vmp. Only compatible with the models that support 40+ input voltage.

Portable Flexible Panels

• Togo Power 60W – Includes several connectors compatible with different power stations, including XT60.
• Sunsul 100W – Includes several connectors compatible with different power stations, including XT60.
• EcoFlow 110W – MC4 connectors, 18.4V Vmp.
• Elecaenta 120W – Read my review of this product here. Includes several connectors compatible with different power stations, including XT60.
• Dokio 160W – Includes several connectors compatible with different power stations, including XT60. Don’t use the included charge controller with EcoFlow inputs, but you can use it to charge external 12V batteries like an RV or car battery.
• Renogy 200W – MC4 + USB A and C connectors.

I Don’t Understand! Can You Just Recommend A Solar Panel?

Absolutely, here are my panel recommendations and adapters required (if any). You can ignore the rest of the article and just buy the panel I recommend here.

• River 2 240, River 2 – Zoupw 100W – A portable foldable 100W panel that includes a XT60 connector.
• River 2 Max, River 2 Pro 700, River Pro, River 2 Pro – Zoupw 200W – A portable foldable 200W panel that includes a XT60 connector.
• Delta Mini, Delta 2, Delta 3 Plus, Delta 1300, Delta 2 Max – Grecell 200W – A portable foldable 200W panel that includes a XT60 connector. You can connect two of these in series to increase the charging speed.
• Delta Max 1600, Delta Max 2000, Delta Pro – Ayahoomane 400W – A portable foldable 400W panel with a 36V Vmp. Includes XT60 connector. You can connect two of these in series to increase the charging speed.
• Delta Pro 3, Delta Pro Ultra – Vtoman VS400 – A foldable 400W panel that includes a XT60 connector. 40V Vmp. You can connect multiple of these to these two power stations since they have two inputs. The Delta Pro 3 can take two wired in parallel to its 11-60V input, then three wired in series to its 30-150V input for a total of 2000W. The Delta Pro Ultra can take three wired in series to its 30-150V input, then up to ten wired in series to its 80-450V input for a total of 4800W. Make sure the wiring can handle the total amperage and voltage of the combined panels.

Connect Two Or More Panels Together

To increase the charging speed, you can combine two or more panels. If this is something you would like to do, I suggest reading this article that go through the different ways to how that is done.

Extension Cables (Optional)

Here are my recommendations when it comes to extension cables.

• MC4 – Geosiry 12 AWG Solar Panel Extension Cables
• XT60 – Elfculb XT60 Extension Cable

Related Articles

Here is a list of articles that answer frequently asked questions related to this. If you have a question that hasn’t been answered, please leave a comment and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

• Do power stations by X come with solar panels?
• What kind of solar panel should I buy?
• How fast will a solar panel recharge my power station?
• How to improve the efficiency of my solar panel?
• Do solar panels work when it’s cloudy?
• How to find the input limits of a power station?
• How to connect two or more solar panels together
• Can I exceed the watt input limit of a power station?
• Solar charging: How long will it take?
• Can you connect a solar panel from a different brand to a power station?

Please leave a comment if you have any questions. Share information about your specific setup, models and/or plans, so I can help you as much as possible.