Anchor SOLIX: balcony power plant comes in two versions

In times of steadily rising energy costs, many people are looking for alternative power generation. Photovoltaic systems are a popular means of reducing electricity consumption. These can no longer be installed only by homeowners on their own roofs. In the meantime, so-called balcony power plants offer the possibility to generate green electricity from solar energy even as a resident of a rented apartment. This not only protects the environment, but also the wallet. With Anker, another company is now entering the stage of photovoltaic technology. In Munich, the company now presented its system called Anker SOLIX. Let’s take a look.

Anker SOLIX is the manufacturer’s first balcony power plant

That Anker is flirting with the market segment of alternative energy generation is not new. After all, the Hong Kong manufacturer has long since moved beyond headphones, Bluetooth speakers and smartphone chargers. With the Anker 767 PowerHouse, which was presented last October, the tech expert also has a real power station on offer. This is supposed to always provide you with enough power on the go thanks to a capacity of 2,048 Wh.

Now Anker goes one step further and wants to follow the trend of balcony power plants. Attractive government support such as a VAT exemption or even financial subsidies for the purchase of such energy harvesting systems should boost the whole thing once again. In Berlin, for example, balcony power plants are already being subsidized with up to 500 euros. It will probably not last long, until also other Lands of the Federal Republic follow. After all, there is nationwide agreement to create new incentives.

Anchor SOLIX comes in two designs

The great advantage in a balcony power plant is certainly the uncomplicated installation, but also uninstallation. Especially the latter ensures that you can also use PV systems like the Anker SOLIX as a tenant. After moving out, it can be removed without leaving any residue. Anker itself wants to go one step further than other manufacturers with its in-house balcony power plant. According to its own information, the company wants to offer a complete package. The balcony power plant will be available in both standard and premium models.

Regardless of which one you ultimately choose, Anker always wants to include everything you need to install the small power plant. For example, the standard Anker SOLIX RS40 package comes with two PV modules that are supposed to offer 830 watts of power together. In addition, there is an inverter with 600 watts, a universal mounting bracket and the appropriate installation tools. The Anker SOLIX RS40P is supposed to offer more power. The fact that the additional letter P in the product name is supposed to stand for “Premium” becomes clear when looking at the technical data.

Here, in fact, the two PV surfaces deliver a total of 880 watts, according to Anker. The efficiency of 22.7 percent is on top of that again over a percentage point better than the standard model, which promises more efficiency. Anker also emphasizes the premium model’s chic look. Thanks to IBC technology, the stripes typical of PV systems are barely visible. Accordingly, the two panels look like completely black surfaces. This should especially please landlords who still have to agree to a balcony power plant until now.

Anker promises uncomplicated installation

In its press release, Anker then makes it clear once again how sensible it is to install its in-house PV systems for balconies. Here, the company not only emphasizes that you can produce up to 500 kW of electricity annually yourself. On top of that, the manufacturer writes that, above all, the environment is also protected in the process. Up to 600 kg CO² can be saved. These are probably two arguments that will make many potential customers prick up their ears. To keep the hurdle to your own balcony power plant as low as possible, Anker SOLIX promises an uncomplicated installation. If you personally want to calculate the benefits of an Anker balcony power plant, you can use the practical cost calculator that the company has put online. In addition to the cost calculator, Anker has also created a small questionnaire that you can use to determine whether an Anker SOLIX system is right for you.

Apparently, the manufacturer does not only want to score with an efficient and well-designed complete package. On top of that, it promises a quick and uncomplicated installation in just three steps. At the beginning, you should choose a suitable place where you want to place the solar modules. Once this is done, you simply connect them to the inverter. Do the same with the Schuko plug. The second step is to connect the Schuko plug to a socket in your apartment. Maybe even your balcony has an outdoor socket. Once plugged in, you can start saving electricity, according to Anker. The third thing you do is download Anker’s app. Here you should be able to make settings on the system and keep an eye on the energy generated.

Price and availability

You can secure the system Anker SOLIX immediately in the standard version for 989 euros and in the premium version for 1,389 euros. This makes the balcony power plants comparatively expensive. Let’s see how fast the market price drops.

Who belongs to the first 1000 orderers of the Premium version, can profit from a bonus in the total value of nearly 240 euro. The selected group of customers will not only receive practical gadgets in the form of the Anker 633 PowerBank and Anker 737 GaNPrime charger. On top of that, they get free delivery to their doorstep. More information about both balcony power plants can be found on the official website.