German balcony solar power kits get discount and win innovation award

A Solakon balcony solar kit is being sold on Amazon at a 25 % discount, with the price reduced from €649.99 to €487.29. The 2000 W system includes four 500 W bifacial modules, an 800 W inverter that complies with the German feed‑in limit, Wi‑Fi monitoring via a smartphone app and a weight of 104 kg. It is marketed for easy DIY installation without an electrician.

The Samduo Nex P2800 Pro, presented at Intersolar 2026, received the Netzwelt Innovation Award for improving solar‑energy utilization. The unit combines a battery, a 2400 W inverter and a 3600 W solar‑input charger, featuring four independent MPPT trackers to maximise output from each module. It stores 2.73 kWh of energy, expandable to 16.41 kWh by stacking additional battery modules, and can supply up to 2400 W of backup power. Weighing 29 kg, it is designed for European apartments and can be moved through narrow stairwells.