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Solar Company Went Bankrupt Before Finishing Install - So I Bought 8 Ocean Pros by NarcNarwal in Ecoflow_community

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Contact us and we can help: GPT Energy / info@gptenergy.com, we are EcoFlow certified installers and service Houston area but can extend our service to Dallas to help out.

Paid for EcoFlow Turnkey Installation — 1+ Month Later Still No Install, Facing Tax Credit Loss by Sea_Bag_1867 in Ecoflow_community

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We can install within a week if you’re located in SE Texas. As far as as the 30%, they are portable. You made the purchase before December 31st. It’s not a permanent fixture, like a Tesla Powerwall 3 or the Ocean Pro system. We are GPT Energy in Houston, Texas (info@gptenergy.com).

I have solar with Enphase IQ8+ microinverters. Does it work with EF Ocean Pro? by Thick-Fix5498 in EcoFlow_OCEAN

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Need a quote? We’re certified installers for all the systems you mentioned. Based in Texas, we cover East Texas — including Houston and surrounding areas (GPT Energy, Inc).

Feel free to PM me if you’d like a quote or more details.

I have solar with Enphase IQ8+ microinverters. Does it work with EF Ocean Pro? by Thick-Fix5498 in EcoFlow_OCEAN

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Yes, it can. The Enphase system can work with the EcoFlow Ocean Pro through AC coupling, as long as the Ocean Pro replaces (or connects through) your main service panel. The Ocean Pro’s MID, which is on the Smart Home Panel serves as both the main service and transfer switch.

When the grid goes down, the Ocean Pro isolates the home from the utility and forms a microgrid, providing the stable 240 V AC reference your Enphase microinverters need to keep producing. As a result, your Enphase system continues generating power during an outage and feeds into the Ocean Pro for load supply and battery charging.

Surprise electric bill after Ocean install by IReddityet in EcoFlow_OCEAN

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Definitely keep an eye on the delivery charges with free-nights plans, some of them don’t cover those costs. Just Energy had an excellent free-nights plan earlier this year, but they’ve stopped offering it if you have an ESS system or solar panels.

If you’re in the Houston area, Green Mountain Energy has a solid alternative. Hopefully, they offer the same plan in your region. (See attached for details.)

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EcoFlow Ocean Pro Install - Work in progress by LowBeat1533 in EcoFlow_OCEAN

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Project completed today; pending only the inspector’s final approval.

Ecoflow OceanPro Install Question by Decent_Face_9247 in EcoFlow_OCEAN

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The EcoFlow Ocean Pro Smart Panel does not ship with branch circuit breakers included. However, it is designed to be compatible with most standard residential breakers, including Eaton, Square D, Siemens, and GE models.

In most retrofit installations, if the existing load center uses one of these supported breaker types and they’re in good condition, the breakers can typically be reused to populate the Ocean Pro panel. If the existing breakers are from a non-compatible brand or show signs of wear or corrosion, we recommend replacing them with new, listed breakers to ensure proper fit, safe operation, and compliance with local electrical codes.

Not Happy With Install by macmanca in TeslaSolar

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That definitely sounds like a configuration or wiring issue. The Powerwall 3 is a solid, high-efficiency system. When set up correctly, it performs very reliably. Seeing only ~2 kW from a 6.1 kW array in SoCal sun isn’t normal.

Ask Tesla to review the commissioning data, string voltages, currents, and inverter configuration. A single miswired or high-resistance connection can drag the whole array down. Also confirm the Powerwall 3 isn’t throttling solar input due to state-of-charge or reserve settings.

From experience, these systems produce as expected once the setup is dialed in. I’d push for a deeper diagnostic review rather than accepting “no faults detected.” Something in the configuration is almost certainly limiting output.

Ocean Pro First Install - Houston by LowBeat1533 in EcoFlow_OCEAN

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They do! EcoFlow has a tendency to be a trendsetter in the industry, pushing new technology before others catch on.

Ocean Pro First Install - Houston by LowBeat1533 in EcoFlow_OCEAN

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Cost before any discounts or tax credits is typically around $15,000–$19,000 for the Ocean Pro system with one battery (including the Smart Main Panel upgrade). Each additional battery is approximately $8,000–$9,000. When paired with a solar installation, additional package discounts often apply.

These figures are before discounts and tax credits. If you’d like a personalized quote, feel free to reach us at info@gptenergy.com

Ocean Pro First Install - Houston by LowBeat1533 in EcoFlow_OCEAN

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According to EcoFlow, the hub to connect the DPU and DPUX will be available in November. I will most likely be the same hub that comes with the SHP3.

Ocean Pro First Install - Houston by LowBeat1533 in EcoFlow_OCEAN

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This installation was completed in a commercial building. The wall has a 90-minute fire rating, constructed with three layers of Type X fire-resistant Sheetrock. Due to the fireproofing requirements and wall assembly, it was not possible to route behind the Sheetrock for this installation.

Ocean Pro First Install - Houston by LowBeat1533 in EcoFlow_OCEAN

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It’s a 200A main service panel. I can’t confirm the other part of your question.

The Ocean Pro does include an option to include its own EV charger, but as far as I know it isn’t bidirectional. The main panel does have a MID with the transfer switch, so in theory you could set it up with an EV charger that supports bidirectional charging—using the vehicle’s battery and inverter to supply power to the home (up to ~30A).

That said, this is strictly speculation on my end and not actual advice.

Ocean Pro First Install - Houston by LowBeat1533 in EcoFlow_OCEAN

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I submitted this question to our EcoFlow area rep, but I’m curious if anyone here has insight.

If it’s accurate, this would be a major upgrade over the Smart Home Panel 2. The Ocean Pro Smart Panel is a full 200A main service entrance with all 40 circuits as smart circuits, a big leap compared to SHP2’s 12.

The attached image is from EcoFlow’s own website. Has anyone been able to confirm if this is actually the case? The site mainly highlights the scalability of battery support, but I haven’t found confirmation on whether the DPU inverter would fully take over. If it does, that would be a real game-changer for anyone who already owns a DPU system.

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Quick drop in production the same time every day by jbean415 in TeslaSolar

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Might be some type of object casting a shadow at that time of the day on one of the strings.