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Best Solar Panels for the EcoFlow DELTA Pro: Series Strings Up to 150V

Solar panels for the EcoFlow DELTA Pro: one 11-150V, 15A, 1600W port. Up to 6 x 220W in series (1,320W) or 3 x 400W, with the exact cables needed.

By SmartEnergyPH Editorial 4 min read

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Key takeaways

  • The DELTA Pro has one solar/car input: 11-150V, 15A, 1600W max. Series wiring is how you use it well.
  • Biggest verified setup: 6 x 220W NextGen in series (129V, 1,320W). Next: 3 x 400W rigid or 3 x 400W Lightweight in series (1,200W).
  • None of EcoFlow's panels reaches the full 1600W on this port without going over the voltage limit, so plan on about 1,320W.
  • Parallel is limited: two 220W, 160W or 400W rigid panels in parallel exceed 15A. Only the 125W Bifacial (up to 4) works in parallel.
  • Example: 6 x 220W refills the 3,600Wh battery in roughly 3.9 hours of strong sun (estimate).
On this page
  1. How the DELTA Pro’s solar port works
  2. Compatibility table
  3. Example: solar charge time
  4. Setup steps
  5. What to buy
  6. Bottom line

For the EcoFlow DELTA Pro, the strongest verified setup is 6 x EcoFlow 220W NextGen panels in series (129V open-circuit, 1,320W). Good alternatives are 3 x 400W rigid or 3 x 400W Lightweight in series (1,200W). The DELTA Pro has a single solar port rated 11-150V, 15A and 1600W, so long series strings are the way to use it.

How the DELTA Pro’s solar port works

The EcoFlow DELTA Pro has one solar/car charging input. Its high voltage limit (150V) suits series wiring, where panel voltages add up and the current stays the same. Its 15A current limit makes parallel wiring hard: two 220W panels in parallel would be 24.8A.

We keep a 5% margin under the voltage limit, so every string below stays at or under 142.5V open-circuit.

Compatibility table

Panel Works? Count and wiring Usable W Cable Buy
220W NextGen (single-face) Yes 1 to 6 in series up to 1,320W MC4-to-XT60i, included with each panel Lazada
400W Rigid (pack of 2) Yes 1 to 3 in series up to 1,200W Solar to XT60i cable, not included Lazada
400W Lightweight Yes 1 to 3 in series up to 1,200W Built-in XT60; series cable sold separately Lazada
160W NextGen (single-face) Yes 1 to 6 in series up to 960W MC4-to-XT60i, included Shopee / Lazada
125W Bifacial Yes 1 to 4 in parallel, or 2 in series up to 500W XT60W-to-XT60i, included Lazada / Shopee

What fails the check: 7 x 220W or 7 x 160W in series, and 4 x 400W in series (all over the voltage margin); any parallel pair of 160W, 220W or 400W rigid panels (over 15A); and 5 x 125W in parallel (16A).

A few cable notes:

  • 400W rigid: the listing is two panels with no cable. Three in series means buying two packs (one panel spare) plus EcoFlow’s Solar to XT60i cable.
  • 400W Lightweight: EcoFlow PH says series is recommended for this panel and the series cable is sold separately. We couldn’t identify the exact cable, so ask EcoFlow PH which one to buy.
  • 125W in series: the MC4 adapter cables needed for series come only in the 500W (4 x 125W) set. For single panels, use parallel.

Example: solar charge time

6 x 220W in series is 1,320W rated.

  • Example assumption: panels deliver about 70% of their rating in real Philippine sun.
  • 1,320W x 0.7 ≈ 924W.
  • 3,600Wh ÷ 924W ≈ 3.9 hours of strong sun.

With an example 4.5 peak sun hours a day, that’s about one sunny day from empty. Three 400W panels (about 840W real) would take closer to 4.3 hours. These are estimates, not test results.

Setup steps

  1. Unfold the panels in full sun, clear of shade from walls, trees and wires.
  2. Join the panels in series: the male MC4 lead of one into the female MC4 lead of the next. Use EcoFlow Solar Extension Cables if the leads don’t reach.
  3. Connect the free plus and minus leads at the ends to the MC4-to-XT60i cable, and plug it into the DELTA Pro’s solar input.
  4. Check that the input watts show on the screen.

A six-panel string runs well over 100V DC. Keep the connectors dry and off wet ground, and don’t handle them in the rain. Portable panels on the ground are plug-and-play and you can set them up by following the manual. Mounting panels on the roof, or connecting the DELTA Pro to your home’s wiring, needs a licensed electrician and an LGU electrical permit.

What to buy

Check today’s price before buying. Compare specs on our DELTA Pro buyer’s guide and estimate runtime with the EcoFlow runtime calculator.

Bottom line

Build one long series string. Six 220W NextGen panels is the most solar you can verifiably put into a DELTA Pro, and three 400W panels is the simpler alternative. Skip parallel wiring except with the 125W Bifacial.

Run your own numbers

Frequently asked questions

How many solar panels can I connect to an EcoFlow DELTA Pro?
It depends on the panel. Within the 150V, 15A port limit (with a 5% voltage margin), you can use up to 6 x 160W or 6 x 220W NextGen panels in series, up to 3 x 400W panels in series, or up to 4 x 125W Bifacial panels in parallel.
What is the maximum solar input of the EcoFlow DELTA Pro?
The manual gives 11-150V, 15A, 1,600W max on its solar/car charging port. With EcoFlow's portable panels, the most we could verify within the limits is 1,320W (6 x 220W in series).
Does the EcoFlow DELTA Pro come with a solar cable?
The DELTA Pro manual says to use EcoFlow's Solar to XT60/XT60i Charging Cable, sold separately. The 160W and 220W NextGen panels include an MC4-to-XT60i cable, but the 400W rigid panels do not.
Is the EcoFlow DELTA Pro a UPS?
EcoFlow's PH comparison lists the DELTA Pro switchover as 30 ms and labels it EPS, not UPS. It switches over automatically but with a short gap.

Sources

We link to primary sources wherever possible. Rates, rules and prices change — check the latest version with the publisher.

  1. EcoFlow DELTA Pro user manual (opens in a new tab) — EcoFlow
  2. EcoFlow DELTA Pro Portable Power Station (PH store) (opens in a new tab) — EcoFlow Philippines
  3. EcoFlow DELTA Pro (AU store) (opens in a new tab) — EcoFlow Australia
  4. EcoFlow DELTA Pro (expansion to 10.8kWh) (opens in a new tab) — EcoFlow
  5. NextGen 220W Portable Solar Panel user manual (opens in a new tab) — EcoFlow
  6. 400W Rigid Solar Panel (opens in a new tab) — EcoFlow US
  7. 160W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel (Lightweight series FAQ) (opens in a new tab) — EcoFlow Philippines
  8. Solar to XT60/XT60i Charging Cable (opens in a new tab) — EcoFlow Philippines

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