plug-in solar battery · checked 2026-09-03
EcoFlow STREAM 5000
A 5 kWh solar battery for balconies and gardens: panels plug straight in, it stores sunshine by day and covers the evening, and it can charge on cheap overnight power. EcoFlow insists on a qualified electrician and forbids feeding power in through a household socket.
UK rules check
Rules checked. Maker's UK position verified: qualified electrician required, socket feed-in forbidden. Grid-approval paperwork still being checked.
Checked 2026-09-03
Price snapshot
£1,599 (was £1,799)
Out of stock; shipping around late October. £1,499 launch price available with a £9.90 deposit.
Source: EcoFlow UK official store · checked 2026-09-03
Automatic cheap/peak shifting through the EcoFlow app with a smart meter. Works with third-party panels via standard solar connectors. Single-phase grid connection.
Who it suits
- Balcony, garden and flat-roof solar that plugs straight into the battery
- Covering the evening from stored sunshine: 5 kWh suits a typical home
- Cheap-tariff charging overnight with automatic scheduling
- Growing later, up to 15 kWh on one unit
Who should skip it
- Anyone hoping to just plug it into a wall socket: EcoFlow forbids socket feed-in
- DIY install: a qualified electrician is required
- Buyers in a hurry: out of stock, shipping around late October
- Strong package: 5 kWh, 3,000W output, 5,000W of panels
- Panels plug in directly, no extra boxes
- 10,000-charge battery with 10-year warranty
- Weatherproof for outdoors
- Electrician required: not a true plug-in despite the marketing
- Socket feed-in explicitly forbidden by the maker
- Out of stock at the time of checking
- 45 kg: needs its final spot planned
Common questions
Can I plug the STREAM 5000 into a wall socket?
No, and EcoFlow says so explicitly. It must be connected by a qualified electrician and must not feed power in through a household socket. This is the single most important fact about this product.
What is the difference between the STREAM 5000 and the STREAM AC 5000?
The STREAM 5000 (£1,599) takes solar panels directly. The AC 5000 (£1,499) is the battery-only version for charging from the grid. Both expand to 15 kWh with add-on batteries.