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New‑Year Deals Put Next‑Gen Balcony Batteries in Spotlight Across Germany

Retailers cut prices on expandable kits featuring smart‑meter control, dynamic‑tariff charging and built‑in backup.

Overview

  • Anker’s SOLIX Solarbank 3 Pro is listed at €999 with a free Smart Meter at Kleines Kraftwerk, with VDE‑conform 1,000–2,000 W sets advertised from €1,089 to €1,289 including free shipping.
  • PC‑WELT highlights an onPower bundle with four 500 W panels plus Solakon ONE for €899.99 plus €99.99 shipping, pairing a 2.11 kWh base unit expandable to 12.66 kWh with four MPPT inputs and an EPS outlet up to 1,200 W.
  • Home&smart’s comparison notes SOLIX 3 Pro’s 2.688 kWh base and expansion to 16 kWh with up to eight panels and 3,600 W PV input, versus Solakon ONE’s 2,600 W PV input across four independent MPPTs and modular stacking.
  • Maxxisun’s Maxxicharge V2 targets balcony PV with 3.072 or 5.222 kWh options, CCU V2 for zero‑export control, LAN connectivity and grid charging via dynamic tariffs, plus a new backup function; stated autarky and annual savings figures are manufacturer claims.
  • inFranken’s winter check underscores modest seasonal yields for 2,000 W systems with ~2.7 kWh storage—around €80 savings over autumn and winter versus several hundred euros in summer—while noting January pricing is typically among the year’s lowest.