Overview
- Retailers push turnkey 2,000 W sets with Anker’s Solarbank 3 E2700 Pro to promotional lows, including Kleines Kraftwerk at €1,299, PluginEnergy at €1,439, and solago at €1,379–€1,479 with a €30 code.
- The Solarbank 3 offers 2.68 kWh base capacity expandable to about 16 kWh, IP65 weatherproofing, four MPPT inputs up to 3,600 W, Smart Meter control for zero export, AI safety, app connectivity, and a backup outlet up to 1,200 W.
- A data‑driven test of a 1.96 kWp system with a 3.2 kWh battery reported 1,156.77 kWh in a year, €267.87 saved, 31.3% self‑sufficiency, and amortisation estimates of ~3.5 years without storage versus just over eight with storage.
- A year‑long user review of Anker’s Solarbank 2 Pro found 39% household self‑coverage and about €215 saved despite measured system and storage losses, with simple plug‑and‑play operation noted.
- Entry options broaden accessibility, with 1,000 W duo sets priced from about €279.99–€339 and add‑on storage deals such as a €999 duo with Solarbank 2 Pro or Solakon ONE battery bundles around €909.99.