Keeping an EcoFlow power station outdoors in safety: how to enclose?

I just bought this Ecoflow Delta 2 power station (https://us.ecoflow.com/collections/delta-series/products/delta-2-portable-power-station) and a 200 watt panel.

I live in a rented apartment with a terrace, and I'd rather keep the EcoFlow outdoors if I can, to save on indoor space. Plus, having to keep the terrace door slightly open for the cable to the EcoFlow is possible, but kind of ugly.

I should mention that I live in southern Spain, where sun is plentiful and summers are scorching hot. Rain is scarce, but rainstorms that shower desert sand on buildings are not uncommon. So anything that isn't just a simple piece of metal or plastic really does need protection from the elements.

I know some folks travel around with their lithium ion batteries in a cabinet on the backs of their tiny homes. Wondering if something similar might be adequate for a power station.

Has anyone housed their solar power stations or batteries outside? If so, how did you do it?

Rabi'a Elizabeth Brown wrote:I just bought this Ecoflow Delta 2 power station (https://us.ecoflow.com/collections/delta-series/products/delta-2-portable-power-station) and a 200 watt panel.

I live in a rented apartment with a terrace, and I'd rather keep the EcoFlow outdoors if I can, to save on indoor space. Plus, having to keep the terrace door slightly open for the cable to the EcoFlow is possible, but kind of ugly.

I should mention that I live in southern Spain, where sun is plentiful and summers are scorching hot. Rain is scarce, but rainstorms that shower desert sand on buildings are not uncommon. So anything that isn't just a simple piece of metal or plastic really does need protection from the elements.

I know some folks travel around with their lithium ion batteries in a cabinet on the backs of their tiny homes. Wondering if something similar might be adequate for a power station.

Has anyone housed their solar power stations or batteries outside? If so, how did you do it?

as long as the unit stays above 5 degrees Celsius in winter and out of direct sun in the summer time (30-35 Celsius) the lithium batteries will stay happy. I would suggest a cooler or bin of some sort to avoid any rain falling on it. For longevity an indoor life is best.

As it happens ... I watched the video and the unit is a nice small one. It's not exactly lightweight for scrawny old ladies like me, but it is compact enough to carry without too much fuss.

So I'll be able to take it outside to charge, then back inside which is where it will "live." I'll think of it as my sustainability kettlebell!

Hello, I am trying to bump this thread please.  I am working outside the US next week, using power tools, and need some advice along this line:

With a small Ecoflow River 3, would these temperature advisories be accurate? And what about protecting from construction/ reconstruction dust, grime and sawdust?

which would be more safe for the solar generator  a.  Charging a (separate 200 amp hr) battery from the AC output with a small charger drawing 35 watts or
                                                            b. charge that selfsame battery with the DC output from the solar generator??

Thank you, any advice welcome, my flight leaves on August 18 4 pm so I am (politely)  begging for thoughtful expertise.  My reading and research over a week has not given me clarity on this question, just a few contradiction headaches. Full disclosure! I tried method A listed here yesterday and it was effective ( 12 volt battery charged from 11 v to 12.4v in two hours) but was it sustainable and safe?   Much obliged Permie friends
Rico

The world of all in one units, AIO units, is a confusing world to me.  My only experience is old school solar, not an expert in any sense.  Here is info on this River 3 solar generator,  acquired through a small work trade.