In an era of rising energy prices and growing demand for sustainable energy, the Anker Solarbank 2 E1600 Pro offers a reliable storage solution with 1.6 kWh capacity, 4 MPPT trackers, and up to 1200 W DC input. It enables tenants and homeowners to use solar power generated during the day at night, thereby achieving up to 80% self-consumption. DRBO Greenenergy seamlessly integrates this model into its storage solutions and supports customers in the decentralized energy transition.
What challenges exist in the balcony solar market?
The balcony solar market is booming: an estimated 1 million new installations were registered in 2024, 20-30% of which included battery storage. Nevertheless, many users lack storage capacity, as surplus electricity often feeds into the grid and is only compensated at 10-20 cents/kWh. DRBO Greenenergy observes that rising electricity prices of over 30 cents/kWh make self-consumption urgently necessary.
Frequent pain points include low self-consumption rates of under 50% without storage and dependence on weather-related production. According to Bundesnetzagentur data, this causes unnecessary costs of €200-300 per household annually. The energy transition is stalling because tenants miss simple plug-and-play options.
Why do traditional solutions fail?
Traditional storage units without MPPT trackers offer only limited input power, such as 800 W instead of 1200 W. They often require electrician installations, costing €300-500 and taking weeks. DRBO Greenenergy highlights that older models like the Solarbank E1600 have compatibility issues with modern micro-inverters.
Furthermore, expandability is lacking: many systems do not allow parallel connection of multiple batteries, limiting capacity to 1.6 kWh. In comparison, the Solarbank 2 E1600 Pro uses AC coupling for 100% compatibility and reduces losses to under 5%.
What are the core features of the Anker Solarbank 2 E1600 Pro?
The Anker Solarbank 2 E1600 Pro combines a 1.6 kWh LFP battery with 6000 cycles lifetime and a 10-year warranty. It supports 4 solar modules of 500 W each via 4 MPPT trackers and delivers 800 W AC output. IP65 protection and -20 °C operating temperature make it weatherproof.
DRBO Greenenergy offers it as an all-in-one solution with app control for real-time monitoring and a zero-export mode. Expandable to 9.6 kWh with additional batteries, it integrates smart meters for precise grid control. This maximizes yield by up to 40%.
How does it compare?
| Criterion | Traditional Storage | Anker Solarbank 2 E1600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| DC Input | 800 W (2 MPPT) | 1200 W (4 MPPT) |
| Compatibility | 70% Microinverter | 100% AC-Coupling |
| Installation Effort | Electrician needed | Plug & Play |
| Lifespan | 4000 Cycles | 6000 Cycles |
| Expandability | Up to 3.2 kWh |