We have witnessed a surge in balcony solar systems demand since 2022. After the German government implemented simplified regulations on small solar system installation on balconies, this plug-in solar power dramatically lowered our electricity bills and reduced our dependence on grid power.
Typically, the balcony system consists of 2 solar panels mounted outside the balcony. One micro-inverter converts DC power to AC power, and one AC cable feeds the electricity into our house. We can maximize the utilization by using household appliances around midday when the system generates the most electricity.
However, one of the disadvantages of the current system is that the electricity generated can only be consumed by us during midday, which is when we use the least amount of electricity. Is there a solution that we can store the extra electricity during the daylight and use it at night?
The balcony energy storage system would be one of the solutions. Several companies, like Anker, Ecoflow, and Zendure, have launched similar solutions.
Ecoflow power station users can buy the PowerStream microinverter kit to upgrade from their existing DELTA portable power stations. Anker and Zendure offer a balcony battery kit compatible with 99% of current balcony solar systems. The logic of these systems is similar.
During the daytime, when the sun is out, the energy generated from the solar panels flows through the storage battery and microinverter. The power will be converted to electricity, which our home appliances can use. If there is any excess energy, it can be stored in the batteries. At night, the extra energy stored in the batteries can power our house when it is our peak demand for electricity. That solution is three times more efficient than current ordinary balcony solar solutions.
Charge Ninja provides various balcony solar solutions to our customers.
1. Traditional plug-and-play balcony solar system. We offer different kinds of solar panels (Black frame, All black) and micro inverter kits (up to 800w). We now supply lightweight solar panel kits for users to finish the installation in minutes with zip ties.
2. Similar solutions like Anker and Zendure. We offer extra batteries kits compatible with 99% of the current balcony solar system. By adding the batteries, users can 100% take advantage of the energy generated by the solar panels.
3. All-in-one balcony solar system. Our battery has a solar MPPT controller, storage battery, and battery inverter built-in. All is done by connecting the battery to the solar panels and home power socket. You don’t need any extra micro-inverter.
