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Germany’s Balcony Solar Price War Intensifies With New Cut-Rate PV+Storage Bundles

Retailers slash prices on modular batteries and four-panel kits as smart‑meter control and recent rule changes fuel promises of faster payback.

Overview

  • Solago is offering a four‑module kit (4×500 W) with Anker SOLIX Solarbank 3 Pro (2.68 kWh) for €1,379, including an integrated inverter, smart meter for zero‑export, and expansion potential up to 16 kWh.
  • Kleines Kraftwerk lists a Quattro set with 1,800 W modules and Anker Solarbank 2 Pro (1.6 kWh) for €849 with free smart meter and shipping, with the unit expandable to 9.6 kWh and a 1,000 W backup outlet.
  • Independent tests rate Anker SOLIX 3 Pro at 95/100 for easy app integration, AI‑assisted optimization and a 1,200 W island mode, while Marstek Jupiter C Plus scores 84/100 with 2.56 kWh, 4 MPPT inputs and no backup function; Solarmars advertises SOLIX 3 from €949 with code HSM250.
  • Solakon’s onBasic packages add the modular Solakon ONE storage from €909.99, pairing a 2.11 kWh integrated‑inverter unit—expandable to 12.66 kWh and equipped with a notstrom outlet—with bifacial panels, after earning a 94/100 review.
  • Alternatives broaden choice and economics: Jackery’s Navi 2000 (2.048 kWh, 1,200 W island, bidirectional inverter, IP65) starts near €769 and expands to 8.192 kWh, while vendors highlight smart‑metered zero‑export and cite studies showing roughly €300–€392 annual bill cuts and about 3–5 years to break even.