How many watts are permitted by law and regulation for balcony power plants from 2024?
Balcony power plants (also known as Plug solar, Balcony solar system, Mini PV system) are small solar power systems. Plug-in solar can be installed on a balcony, roof terrace, garden or garage. Unlike conventional devices that draw power from the socket, Steckersolar feeds the electricity generated into the socket via a Schuko plug in order to supply other electrical devices. Installing balcony power plants on your balcony is a worthwhile investment. With a sunnex 800 watt balcony solar system you can generate 700-800 kWh of electricity every year and reduce the costs in 3-4 years earn back. For more detailed information on self-sufficiency and electricity generation, you can use the independence calculator from the University of Technology and Economics HTW .
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With the commissioning of millions of balcony power plants, more and more consumers want to own more powerful balcony power plants because they not only provide free electricity, but also bring a lot of joy. However, the government still has strict restrictions on the output of balcony power plants. As an online shop for balcony power plants, we have put together the latest information on the output of balcony power plants in 2024 for you: From 2024, an output of 800 watts will be permitted for balcony power plants and the registration procedures will be simplified.
Balcony power plants 800 watts are permitted by law
In February or March, the Bundestag will pass the solar package I for plug-in solar. At this point, the feed-in power for balcony power plants will be increased from 600 watts to 800 watts. Reducing bureaucracy makes it easier for you to generate electricity on your balcony or in the garden. Solar systems may not be suitable for every German household, but mini solar systems are an ideal alternative.
Balcony power plants 900 watts allowed?" This might be disappointing for you, but currently Balcony power plants with 900 watts, 1000 watts, 1200 watts and 1600 watts are not allowed. In addition to the bureaucratic influence, caution is also required when increasing the feed-in power limit of mini solar systems for safety reasons. In the future it will certainly be possible to realize balcony power plants with 900 watts. Keep up to date with balcony power plant laws and regulations for the latest information.
Balcony power plants with these outputs are still not permitted
The performance of a mini solar system is not necessarily better the larger it is. You should decide which power is suitable for your balcony power plant based on your own family situation. If your balcony power plant has no storage and your household appliances do not use the majority of the electricity generated during the day, the excess electricity is fed into the public grid.
800 watt balcony power plant - permitted
The 800 watt balcony power plant will take effect in February or March. Within one month of installing the balcony power plant, you must register it in the Market Master Data Register (MaStR) of the Federal Network Agency . You can now buy and install an 800 watt mini solar system and register after the adoption of Solar Package I. You will be one of the first users of the 800 watt balcony power plant, which fully complies with legal requirements. Follow the blog "NEW LAW FOR BALCONY POWER PLANT 2024: BACK ON THE AGENDA ". As soon as Solar Package I has been approved, we will notify you immediately.
900 watt balcony power plant - Not allowed
No, the power of the balcony power inverter is limited to 800 watts, and you cannot achieve an output power of more than 800 watts. Neither mini solar systems nor mini PV systems belong to the category of balcony power plants as soon as the output power exceeds 800 watts. When installing a 900 watt mini solar system, the plug-in solar system privilege is removed and you are required to hire a qualified electrician for the installation, which involves more bureaucratic obstacles.
With the reduction of bureaucratic hurdles and the increasing experience with balcony power plants, the balcony power plant with 900 watts will certainly come in the future.
1200 watt balcony power plant - Not allowed
The feed-in power of the microinverter is limited to 800 watts. Balcony power plants that exceed this feed-in capacity can be referred to as solar systems. Installing and registering a solar system can be a bit complicated. So if you want to have a balcony power plant with an output of more than 800 watts, you need to find out about installing and registering a solar system and consider installing a larger power generation system. This is the only way your effort will be worth it.
1600, 2000 watt balcony power plant - Not allowed
While enjoying the privileges of Steckersolar, we also have to follow some rules. Balcony power plants with 1600 watts and 2000 watts of power are absolutely prohibited. It is important to note that the installation of these high performance mini solar systems requires the hiring of qualified electricians to avoid potential safety hazards caused by the mini solar system, although there have been no accidents involving mini solar systems to date.
However, you can use a 1600 watt micro inverter or a 2000 watt micro inverter to 800 watts throttle and connect them to a set of 1600 watt or 2000 watt solar panels to form a 1600 watt mini solar system. Grid operators will not interfere in this type of balcony power plant. The advantage of this approach is that you can achieve a higher yield, regardless of the season or the intensity of the sun.
Limiting the output of balcony power plants, not just bureaucracy
The federal government's limitation of the output of balcony power plants is not only the responsibility of the network operators, but also for safety reasons and to be fair to the network operators. The VDE list of standards, VDE AR-N 4105, applies to plug-in solar systems and specifies the requirements that apply after connecting and operating a balcony power plant to a socket .
The limitation of the output of balcony power plants is for safety reasons, namely for the following considerations:
- Ensuring the security of supply of the power grid: Millions of households are choosing to install balcony power plants, and this number is constantly growing. Although the power is small, the total number is huge, and any increase in power poses a challenge to the power grid.
- Avoiding overload damage to house circuits: Based on the current technical specifications for house circuits in Germany, the outputs of 600 and 800 watt balcony power plants correspond to the standards. This is also the reason why Ferraris meters can still be used instead of electronic meters. Higher outputs would mean higher demands on the house circuits and more investments, which does not correspond to the concept of 'plug & play' for balcony power plants.
Buy your own balcony power plant
The year 2024 belongs to the 800-watt balcony power plants. Would you like to own your own balcony power plant? Use your living space wisely and increase your energy independence - a great experience! SUNNEX offers complete 800-watt plug-in solar systems. Alternatively, you can also buy DIY balcony power stations with accessories including: Solar panels, Micro inverters and Brackets.