Introduction: Balcony power plant storage for rental apartments – useful or not?

More and more tenants are interested in a Balcony power plant with storageto reduce electricity costs and increase self-consumption. But is it worth investing in a Balcony power plant storage for rental apartments really? And what should one say about topics such as Amortization, Smart meter installation or Plug and play systems without electricians knowledge?
We consider these questions using the models Solar Bank Pro 3 and Zendure SolarFlow 2400 AC.

Why a balcony power plant storage can increase self-consumption

A Balcony power plant without storage supplies electricity during the day when it is often unused.
A Balcony power plant storage such as Solarbank Pro 3 or Zendure SolarFlow 2400 AC stores this electricity to be used in the evening.

Advantages:

• Increase your own consumption in your rental apartment

• Reduce electricity costs with balcony power plant storage

• Partial emergency power supply in case of power failure

• Contribution to the energy transition, also for tenants

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2,68 kWh storage

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• ⭐ For balcony power plants
• ⭐ Easy installation
• ⭐ Emergency power, app, modular

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Costs, amortization and profitability

Estimated annual savings from increased self-consumption:

• Without storage: €120–150 per year

• With storage: €250–350 per year

Payback period:

• Balcony power plant without storage: 6–8 years

• Balcony power plant with storage (solar bank or Zendure): 8–10 years

Smart meters for balcony power plant storage – necessary or optional?

A Smart meters for balcony power plants measures exactly how much solar power is fed in and stored.
Especially when Zendure SolarFlow 2400 AC The smart meter enables the full use of the emergency power function, the fast switching and the App-Control.

Smart meter costs:

• Device: approx. 100–200 €

• Installation by electrician: approx. €150–300

Tenant tip:

• Solar Bank Pro 3 works as Plug and play storage without an electrician, ideal for rental apartments.

• Zendure SolarFlow 2400 AC is modular, but recommended for full functionality with smart meter and electrician setup.

• For permanent installation: always ask the landlord beforehand.

Zendure SolarFlow 2400 Set

Expandable up to 16,8 kWh

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• ⭐ Bidirectional AC technology
• ⭐ Complete set: 1x 2400 AC + 2x AB3000X
• ⭐ 0% VAT in Germany
• ⭐ Real-time app control

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Balcony power plant storage in a rental apartment – what to consider when moving?

An important aspect for tenants is mobility: Can I take the Balkonkraftwerk storage system with me when I move?

Solarbank Pro 3 balcony power plant storage rental apartment: compact, portable, without permanent installation.
Zendure SolarFlow 2400 AC with storage expansion: modular pluggable, easy to disassemble and reassemble.

And finally ... The investment is not lost when you move.

Solarbank Pro 3 vs. Zendure SolarFlow 2400 AC – a comparison