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Germany Passes One Million Balcony Solar Systems as Ikea and Growatt Debut DIY Kits

Simplified registration rules as well as falling equipment prices have unlocked off-grid solar for urban renters through plug-and-play kits with modular storage

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Ikea überrascht mit neuem Produkt
Ein Balkonkraftwerk ist am 23.05.2025 an einem Balkon von einem Wohnhaus in München (Bayern) zu sehen.

Overview

  • Germany has registered over one million balcony solar power systems in June 2025 after doubling adoption since early 2024
  • Ikea’s EcoFlow Stream kits start at €1,229, delivering 1,200 W output along with modular battery storage in a DIY plug-and-play design
  • Growatt’s new NEXA2000 storage solution begins at €729, featuring four MPPT inputs, an integrated inverter plus AI-driven energy management in a stackable design
  • Recent Solarpaket1 reforms raised capacity limits to 2,000 W per unit, reducing reporting requirements to simplify installations for renters
  • Users can save up to €107 per year on electricity bills through self-consumption with these affordable solar plus storage offerings