Balcony power plant 1720W HMS-1600-4T DTU-Lite-S Longi Hi-Mo-6 430W Mini-PV solar system

Balcony Power Plants: Your Solution for Reducing Electricity Costs

Balcony power plants offer a practical way to generate part of the electricity needed for your household on your own. With this innovative solution, you can significantly reduce your electricity costs. The system includes two high-quality Black-Frame solar modules, a compatible micro-inverter, and an AC connection cable that connects the inverter to a power outlet. The modules are designed to be installed directly next to each other, providing a space-saving solution.

How does a balcony power plant work?

The balcony power plant is a compact solar system that consists of a solar module and a compatible micro-inverter to feed the generated electricity into your home power grid. The inverter is mounted directly on the substructure of the solar module and is connected to the module via a solar connector. The AC cable is connected via the battery connection of the inverter and leads directly to a power outlet. You have the choice between a conventional Schuko outlet and a Wieland feed-in socket, which is included in the delivery. No special settings are required to utilize the generated solar power. If electricity from other sources is available in the house, it is used preferentially, and supplemented by grid electricity if necessary.

The balcony power plant complete system includes:

• 4x Longi Hi-Mo-6 430W solar module LR5-54HTH Black Frame
• 1x Hoymiles HMS-1600-4T micro-inverter module inverter
• 1x Hoymiles DTU-Lite-S WLAN data transmission unit
• 1x Hoymiles HMS connection cable 3x1.5mm² Plug&Play 10m
• 1x Betteri end cap for BC01 socket IP67 Female
• 4x 3m 6mm² MC-4 connection cable plug/socket extension

Longi Hi-Mo-6 430W solar module

The Longi LR5-54HTH-430M is a highly efficient solar module with monocrystalline cells. It belongs to the enhanced Hi-MO 6 product series and utilizes advanced HPBC cell technology, which increases resistance to micro-cracks.

Hoymiles HMS-1600-4T module inverter

The HMS-1600-4T is a compact micro-inverter that is ideal for your balcony power plant. It supports solar power production with up to four solar panels and offers high system reliability.

Hoymiles DTU-Lite-S

The Hoymiles gateway DTU-Lite-S is a data transmission unit that captures information from micro-inverters and transmits it via WLAN to the Hoymiles monitoring system.

Balcony Power Plants in Germany & Austria

Both in Germany and Austria, the installation of balcony power plants for self-generated electricity is popular. Currently, both countries have a limit of 800 watts inverter output power for simplified installations. In Germany, a notification to the Federal Network Agency is required. Compliance with standards lies with the system operator. In Austria, registration with the grid operator is mandatory, at least 2 weeks before commissioning. Additionally, in Austria, a digital electricity meter with reverse flow protection is required, and the ÖVE E 8101 standard is relevant. In Austria, balcony power plants have been exempt from VAT since January 2024, expected to last until the end of 2025. In summary, both countries enable the operation of balcony power plants under similar performance conditions, but different registration procedures and specific national standards apply.