Balcony power plant: 800W balcony solar with storage as a balcony solar system - More than 600 Wp Advice with Xpert.Solar
Published on: August 3, 2021 / Update from: September 11, 2022 - Author: Konrad Wolfenstein
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Approval-free and plug-in mini PV systems are small solar systems with a maximum of 2 solar modules and inverters with an output power of up to 600 VA (Germany) or 800 VA (EU regulation). They can be connected directly to a Schuko socket or to your own private circuit via an appropriate energy plug device.
The following topics are addressed:
- The background: What you should know about it
- Briefly about DKE, VDE, DIN
- VDE is neither mandatory nor a legal basis
- The CE requirement!
- EU: Network rules should apply from 800 watts - not in Germany!
- Cable fire if the power line is overloaded?
- Schuko or energy plug device?
- The limit: Plug-in mini PV systems with a maximum of 2 solar modules
- Purchase recommendation, guide price: 600 watts / VA balcony solar, plug-in mini PV system
- Purchase recommendation, guide price: 700 watts / VA balcony solar, plug-in mini PV system
- Purchase recommendation, guide price: 800 watts / VA balcony solar, plug-in mini PV system
- Options
- Ready-to-plug mini PV systems for industry, retail and municipalities
- For solar engineers, plumbers, electricians and roofers
- For private households
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Mini PV systems for private consumers: (The extra boost) solar energy from the balcony
In view of continuously rising temperatures, the debate about climate change is also constantly increasing in Germany. Not least because of this, more and more consumers are concerned with questions about the use of renewable energies. Solar energy is increasingly becoming the focus. The growing interest in photovoltaic systems for household use shows that consumers can do more for the environment than simply purchasing their electricity from an eco-provider.
In addition to large-area roof systems, small plug-in solutions that can be connected directly to the electrical circuit are increasingly being used. In this article you will find out how these mini PV systems help to noticeably reduce electricity consumption in your own home and protect the environment.
Mini PV systems: balcony power plants, balcony solar and their advantages
The advantages of small solar power plants are obvious: the electricity you produce when there is enough sunshine can be used directly in the household for your own needs. Since modern PV systems have a line of 150 to 600 watts, they can produce up to 600 kilowatt hours of electricity annually. In this way, up to 20% of annual electricity consumption can be saved in households. Purchase costs in the three-digit euro range ensure that a plug-in system pays for itself after just seven to ten years.
In addition to the costs, the main advantages of plug-in systems are the simple construction and the uncomplicated connection to household electricity. What is particularly interesting for tenants is that the space-saving modules can just as easily be uninstalled from the balcony or terrace if you move. This makes them the ideal electricity generator for private consumers who are interested in the environmentally friendly generation of green electricity for their own needs.
Requirements for your own PV system
There are now a variety of offers for small solar devices on the Internet, most of which are in the three-digit euro range. This usually includes one or two standard solar modules as well as a mounting set for the roof, wall or balcony. In addition, an integrated inverter is required to convert the solar power into 230 volts for feeding, as well as a connecting cable with a plug. Thanks to their plug-and-play system, the small PV systems can be connected to the household grid without much effort.
Before you can put your own solar power plant into operation, you have to overcome some legal hurdles. Just like larger PV systems, the mini solar systems that have been permitted since 2018 also fall under the Renewable Energy Sources Act. Therefore, the plug-in capable PV models must be registered with the Federal Network Agency and the responsible network operator based on the Low Voltage Connection Ordinance. It is important to note that the systems do not exceed a feed-in power of 600 watts. Tenants are also required to obtain permission from their landlord before installation. For apartment owners, they may need the consent of the homeowners' association. In addition, there are a number of important details to consider before and during installation.
Balcony power plant, an interesting new and young market
The space-saving and handy attachment of the modules to the balcony, thanks to the simple plug & play design in comparison, opens a door for a still young and unused market. In 2020, there were around 58.67 million people in the German-speaking population with a balcony or terrace.
Number of people in Germany who have a balcony or terrace
Survey in Germany on the ownership of a balcony or terrace by 2020
2020
- 58.67 million – Yes, have a balcony or terrace
- 11.97 million – No, I don’t have a balcony or terrace
2019
- 58.21 million – Yes, have a balcony or terrace
- 12.39 million – No, I don’t have a balcony or terrace
Balcony solar and balcony power plants Market development: Mini PV systems
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We publish the latest developments at irregular intervals. The outcome usually depends on many parameters and decisions. In general, however, the course can be predicted if there are no further serious influences on the planned decisions and developments.
Balcony power plant with storage - the optional electricity storage
Regardless of whether devices provide energy for indoor or outdoor use, the excess power theoretically flows back into the general circuit if there is no power storage available. However, since these quantities are very small and are not provided permanently, agreeing on a feed-in tariff with the electricity supplier is generally not worthwhile.
Instead, integrating additional energy storage brings further advantages. It means that the solar energy generated during the day can be used to build up reserves for times when there is little sun or at night. Users of their own balcony solar system only have to obtain the electricity they need from the network operator during times without sunlight. In this way, you save money month after month and can at the same time do your part for the energy transition.
An example: The energy storage system to optimize the proportion of your own electricity consumption
LG Electronics offers energy storage systems (ESS) to optimize self-consumption. The emergency power supply can be ensured via an additional switch box. The web monitoring function allows installers and users to check the system status at any time and from anywhere.
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Balcony power plant 800W and more
A balcony power plant may not have more than 600 watts if you carry out the installation without an electrician. Since the end of April 2019, an electrician has not been required to register your own balcony power plant with the current electricity provider. For further information, simply ask the relevant electricity provider for your home network. As a rule, there is already a separate online registration for such mini PV systems.
Matches:
- Mini PV systems – the extra portion of energy
- Plug-in solar device – the solar system for balconies and gardens, particularly interesting for long-term campers
At Alpha-Solar you will find various balcony solar systems or balcony power plants. The selection ranges from 315 Wp to 1360 Wp. The best-known solar module brands from JA Solar, Jinko Solar, Q CELLS and Haitai Solar are offered. These mini solar systems are simple and can be used as a plug and play version. As an alternative to shipping, Alpha-Solar also offers collection. So-called Alpha-Solar pick-up stations are spread across the country, where the balcony solar systems can also be picked up. This saves freight costs. Prices range from 278 to 1,078 euros.
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