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Germany’s Balcony Solar Price War Drives Storage Bundles to New Lows

Steep price cuts are pulling storage‑equipped mini‑PV kits into payback territory within a few years.

Overview

  • Retailers are advertising 2.0 kWp sets with Anker SOLIX 3 for about €1,375–€1,379 including a smart meter, while a comparable 2.0 kWp bundle with SOLIX 2 is offered at €1,579 with code.
  • A yearlong test of a 1.78 kWp Anker system delivered 1,701 kWh and trimmed electricity costs by roughly €510–€595 at 30–35 ct/kWh.
  • Lower hardware prices cut the test system’s payback from around 6–8 years at launch pricing to about 4–5 years at current retail levels.
  • Anker’s SOLIX 3 features stackable capacity up to 16 kWh, four MPPT inputs, a 1,200 W backup outlet and AI modes geared to dynamic tariffs.
  • Smart‑meter control supports zero export to the grid, helping users comply with the 800 W feed‑in cap under Solarpaket 1 and maximize self‑consumption.