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Germany’s Balcony-PV Storage Race: Anker Tops New Test as NEXA Quattro Kits Hit Multi-Year Lows

Retail price wars and fresh reviews show buyers weighing premium apps and expandability against sharply discounted all-in-one bundles.

Overview

  • home&smart’s new comparison rates Anker SOLIX 3 at 95/100 as testsieger and Solakon ONE at 94/100, with both using modular LiFePO4 designs for balcony PV.
  • Capacity and scaling differ, with Solakon ONE starting at 2.11 kWh and stacking to 12.66 kWh, while SOLIX 3 offers about 2.688 kWh per module and expands to 16 kWh, reportedly up to 64 kWh with Anker’s Power Dock.
  • Pricing splits the field as Solakon ONE is advertised from €749, while SOLIX 3 is positioned as premium at roughly €1,200–1,299, both featuring four MPPT inputs and a 1,200 W emergency outlet plus smart‑meter integration.
  • inFranken.de’s dealer check shows Growatt NEXA 2000 Quattro kits at multiyear lows: ACTEC from €925 (+€129 shipping), Tepto from €999 (+€149), and Powerness from €1,039 (+€190, with free pickup options).
  • Growatt’s NEXA 2000 (2.048 kWh, expandable to 8.192 kWh) adds four MPPT, IP66 weather rating, Time‑of‑Use support and off‑grid backup, and is praised by Computer BILD for easy setup and strong price‑performance.