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Plug-in & Balcony Solar
Small solar systems that plug into a household socket, with microinverter and optional battery: balcony solar in Europe, plug-in solar in the UK and US.
Includes: Plug-in solar kits, Microinverters, Balcony batteries. Not included: Rooftop systems installed by an electrician.
Products (2)
| Product | Brand | Type | Capacity | Output | Chemistry | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX Solarbank 3 E2700 Pro | Anker SOLIX | Balcony battery | 2.69 kWh | 800 W | LFP | VDE-AR-N 4105 |
| Zendure SolarFlow 800 Pro | Zendure | Balcony battery | 800 W | LFP | VDE-AR-N 4105 |
Suppliers and brands (3)
Rules by market
| Market | Topic | Rule | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Registration | Plug-in solar devices are registered in the Marktstammdatenregister. | |
| Germany | Certification | Inverters connected to the low-voltage grid need a unit certificate to VDE-AR-N 4105. | |
| United Kingdom | Legal status | Plug-in solar devices with a maximum rated AC output of 800 W may be connected through a household socket (SI 2026 No. 848). England, Wales and Scotland. | 27 August 2026 |
| United Kingdom | Certification | Devices must meet the government's Plug-in Solar Device Interim Product Specification; one device per household; the network operator must be notified. | 27 August 2026 |
| Utah, United States | Legal status | HB 340 allows portable solar devices of up to 1,200 W plugged into a standard outlet, without utility approval, fees or an interconnection agreement. | 7 May 2025 |