Household balcony solar photovoltaic power generation

What is a balcony solar power station?

Balcony solar power stations, also known as mini-PV systems, are small "balcony power plants" that typically consist of a few PV modules. These modules are installed on balconies, house facades, terraces, gardens, or garages or carports, and are directly connected to a special power outlet and your apartment circuit via a micro-inverter.

What is a balcony photovoltaic storage system?

Every appliance in your home (whether it is a dishwasher, oven, or refrigerator) first uses "its own electricity" before drawing electricity from the public grid. Balcony photovoltaic storage system, as the name suggests, is to add a battery system between PV modules and micro inverters.

How much electricity does a balcony solar system generate in Germany?

*Data based on average user scenarios of a balcony solar system in Germany. The annual power generation of Anker SOLIX RS40P is 890kWh; the annual power generation of an alternative balcony solar system is 757kWh. The electricity price was €0.40/kWh in August 2023.

Do balcony solar power plants need a storage system?

For small balcony power plants with an output power of 300W, the use of a storage system is not meaningful, as experience shows that the self-consumption rate is 80-90%. Even for large balcony solar power plants with an output power of 600W, the use of a storage system is not worth it, as direct self-consumption is still 60-80%.

How much electricity does a balcony solar system generate?

How much electricity a balcony PV system can generate depends on its size. Normally, a small balcony solar system with an output of 200 to 600 watts can generate up to 500 kWh of electricity per year. To put this into perspective: In a 2‑person household, the average annual consumption is around 2,500 kWh.

What is the self-consumption rate of a balcony Solar System?

The self-consumption rate of an industry-average balcony solar system by itself is 40%; the self-consumption rate of a balcony solar system with 1kWh storage is 73%; the self-consumption rate of Anker SOLIX Balcony Power Storage System is 90%. Make power easy to understand with the Anker app.