800 W plugin solar kit Eco 500

Q: How much electricity does a plugin solar kit produce?

In short: a Performance 800 plugin solar kit with 2 solar panels produces up to 1.600 kWh/year in southern Europe.Kits with just 1 panel produce up to 800 kWh/year, kits with 4 panels about 3.200 kWh/year. Total production depends on several factors, likelocationorientationangle (or azimuth)the type of kit you chooseOur Savings Calculator helps you find the exact answer for your installation.When considering the installation of a plugin solar kit, look for the place in your household with the most unimpeded sunshine hours. This can be your terrace or balcony, or a pergola, or a wall. We also have solutions for tile roofs or metal roofs.

Q: Do I consume all the electricity my kit produces?

In short: probably most of the time, yes.Your solar kit’s production of electricity is almost never the exact same as the consumption of your household.If you consume more than you produce, then 100% of your production is used on the spot, maximizing the economic profitability of your kit as you take full advantage of the savings.If you produce more than you consume, you have several options:Add storage with a smart meter, and store all excess energy during sunshine hours, to use it when the sun doesn't shine. Our Smart kits include battery storage.Feed the surplus energy into the power grid. In Spain you can certify your kit with us, and get compensated for your surplus by your power company.Install a “zero discharge” device or “smart meter” on your distribution panel, that lowers your kit’s production and avoids any spillover of excess electricity to the power grid. This is the least attractive option, since you incur the cost of the smart meter and installation, and get no benefit from it.If you feed a lot of energy to the power network, for example because you’re not at home during the day or use your home only sporadically, a storage system is probably the smartest solution. Most storage systems are modular, so you can start small and upgrade as you see the need for it.

Q: Does a solar kit produce peak output all day long?

In short: no.Your solar kit produces electricity depending on the varying amount of sunshine your solar panels are exposed to. Starting from zero at night, during the morning solar production increases and peaks at around noon, only to slowly decrease again until the sun goes down in the evening. Your kit’s energy production curve follows the same bell curve pattern.Keep in mind that any solar panel’s power output is measured in Wp (Watt peak), a theoretical measurement unit that indicates the maximum (peak) output of a panel under perfect testing conditions. In real life these conditions can be met just for a limited amount of time in ideal conditions (south facing, 30 degrees installation).Customers in Southern Europe, where during large parts of the year sunshine hours are very long, see our Premium solar panels produce solar power at or slightly above Wp levels for hours in summer. Investing in quality solar panels is likely to maximize your yield and savings over many decades.Check our Savings Calculator to see how much you can save with a solar kit in your home.

Q: How do plugin solar kits work?

In short: much easier than you might think.A plugin solar kit generates electricity from the sun with solar panels. The micro inverter converts the panels’ DC power into AC power used in your household. A special cable connects the micro inverter to a normal Schuko plug in your home, feeding your kit’s power into your household’s power circuit.That circuit is like a system of canals. At different points there are devices that consume energy (your fridge, lamps and other devices). The sum of that energy consumption is what at the end of the canal is fed from your power company into your household. Your power meter counts how much that power is at any time.If you now connect a plugin solar kit to your canal, that kit feeds solar power into the network. Due to a slightly higher voltage, your devices use your solar power first. If you have several power circuits at home, these all meet at the distribution panel, which in turn is connected to your power meter and the grid. If there is excess power in the circuit your kit is connected to, it will spill over first to your other circuits that are demanding energy.Beware that this only works in a single phase home network. If your network is triphase, a kit works in one phase only. You can connect different solar kits to each of your three phases.Check out our explanation video on how this circuit works.

Solar power system kit featuring a black solar panel mounted on a black adjustable bracket, a gray inverter unit, a black power cable, and mounting hardware, all displayed on a clean white background.

Plugin Solar Kit Performance 500

€319,00

€436,00

How to install your plugin solar kit in a few minutes

See how easy it is to connect your solar panels to the micro-inverter, that you plug into a normal Schuko socket at home.

1.5 kW fast charging input

Charge from any source

Charge from your home's grid

The Venus E Mini charges from your home's electricity grid with a maximum input of 1.5 kW. It connects to a standard Schuko socket and can recharge from 0 to 100% in around 80 minutes.

Use all your solar surplus

If you have a plugin solar kit or any PV installation, store all your energy surplus through your home network. The Marstek Smart Meter detects when you feed surplus into the public grid. This means that you produce more solar power than you can consume on the spot. Surplus feed-in triggers the Marstek Venus E Mini to start charging immediately, avoid any feed-in and store all your surplus for later use.

No PV? No problem! Avoid paying peak electricity prices

If you do not have a solar installation the Marstek Venus E Mini can reduce your power bill using its bidirectional charging function. Charge your battery during the hours when electricity prices are lower and use that energy when you need it most.

The best solar panel on the market

Aiko Neostar 3P 485 Wp

Aiko's Gen 3 Neostar series takes solar panel efficiency and quality to a completely new level. This tier 1 manufacturer’s unique ABC technology (all back contact) places all electrical contacts on the back of the panel.

Panel type: Dual-Glass
Technology: ABC
Cell type: N-Type
Color: Black Frame
Peak production: 485 Wp
Efficiency: Up to 24.8%

DataSheet

The micro inverter with best-in-class reliability and maximum efficiency

Hoymiles HF-800-WB

Hoymiles HF-800-WB Micro Inverter is a high-efficiency micro inverter that can be connected to two solar panels:

DC input 14 A, AC output 800 W
Max. DC voltage 60 V. No threat for high DC voltage
Real time production monitoring
Direct WIFI connection - no smart plug needed
12-year warranty by the manufacturer
Max efficiency: 99,80%
Dimensions: 213×182×36 cm. Weight: 2,1 kg

Data sheet

2 kWh of storage to maximize your savings

Compact storage to save money and keep your home always powered

Store solar energy and use it whenever you need it

With 2 kWh of storage capacity, the Marstek Venus E Mini lets you store excess solar energy generated during the day for use whenever you need it most.

Power your essential appliances, such as lighting, your refrigerator, and electronic devices, while increasing your self-consumption and reducing your electricity bill.

1.5 kW Bidirectional output power

The energy you need to maximize your savings.

Output power

With 1.5 kW of output power, the Marstek Venus E Mini provides the energy you need to maximize your savings and keep using solar energy after sunset.

Backup for power outages

The Marstek Venus E Mini also provides backup power during outages through its AC outlet. You can connect your essential appliances directly to the battery to keep them running during a blackout.

Zero feed-in with the Marstek Smart Meter

Avoid sending your surplus solar energy to the public grid for free. The Marstek Smart Meter monitors your home's electricity consumption in real time and enables the battery to intelligently decide when to store, release, or stop delivering energy for maximum efficiency.

Smart meter and AI optimize your solar installation's efficiency and savings

Make the best use of all you solar energy production

Maximize your savings intelligently

With the Marstek Smart Meter, you make better use of your solar production, optimize your energy consumption and reduce your electricity bill. Avoiding to feed any surplus into the grid, the Marstek battery and Smart Meter stay in sync to store all the solar energy you don't consume on the spot.

Monitor your energy

Track your production, consumption, storage and savings through the Marstek mobile app. Choose between self consumption mode, AI mode, manual control or outage backup, all with a single tap on your phone.

AI takes your savings to the next level

Marstek's AI mode lets the battery determine the best time of the day to store, charge and discharge. This way you maximize your savings like never before.

🔗 Marstek App on Google Play
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A rock-solid mount for every installation location

Flat surface mount

Horizontal installation of one solar panel
Tilt angle 20 degrees
Add ballast in windy areas to maximise stability

Our best-selling ValkBox 3 solar ramp makes the installation of solar panels on flat surfaces of any kind fast and easy as never before.

Installation Manual

Wall mount

Horizontal installation of one solar panel
Tilt angle of 10° to 30° with telescopic legs
Suitable for any type of wall (concrete, bricks, wood etc)

The variable angle increases your solar panel's production significantly, improving the economics of the installation.

Installation Manual

Tile roof mount - bolted

Horizontal or vertical installation of one solar panel
Angle of your solar panels determined by your roof
Mount structure bolted to your roof through the tiles

The Sunfer 01V1 tile bolted roof mount makes a rooftop installation easy and safe for everyone as never before.

Installation Manual

Tile roof mount - hook

Horizontal or vertical installation of one solar panel
Angle of your solar panels determined by your roof
Mount structure fixed to your roof with hooks, protecting your tiles

The Sunfer 02V1 tile hook mount allows for a safe rooftop installation without damaging your tiles.

Installation Manual

Balcony railing mount

Horizontal installation of one solar panel
Tilt angle of 10° to 30° with telescopic leg
Panel hook for railings with up to 50 mm diameter

Installing solar panels on your balcony railing has never been easier, faster and safer. The variable angle increases your solar panel's production significantly, improving the economics of the installation.

Installation Manual

Metal roof mount - with angle

Horizontal installation of one solar panel
30° angle to maximise production of your solar panels
Mount structure easily fixed to your metal roof in minutes

The Sunfer 20H1 metal roof mount gives you solar panels the perfect 30° angle for increased production and maximum savings.

Installation Manual

Metal roof mount - no angle

Horizontal or vertical installation of one solar panel
Angle of your solar panels determined by your roof
Mount structure easily fixed to your metal roof in minutes

The Sunfer 03V1 metal roof mount is a robust and versatile mount structure for solar panels.

Installation Manual

Product FAQs

Solar Kits

How much electricity does a plugin solar kit produce?

In short: a Performance 800 plugin solar kit with 2 solar panels produces up to 1.600 kWh/year in southern Europe.

Kits with just 1 panel produce up to 800 kWh/year, kits with 4 panels about 3.200 kWh/year. Total production depends on several factors, like

location
orientation
angle (or azimuth)
the type of kit you choose

Our Savings Calculator helps you find the exact answer for your installation.

When considering the installation of a plugin solar kit, look for the place in your household with the most unimpeded sunshine hours. This can be your terrace or balcony, or a pergola, or a wall. We also have solutions for tile roofs or metal roofs.

How much can I save on my power bill?

In short: depending on your consumption, potentially all of it.

A plugin solar kit produces solar energy for self consumption at home. The energy it produces is used directly by your household appliances. This avoids you having to buy that energy from your power company, lowering your power bills.

Your savings are therefore determined by

how much energy your kit produces
how much you pay your power company per kWh, with all extra costs and taxes included

For example, if your kit produces 1.600 kWh per year and you pay €0,25/kWh to your power company, you save €400 per year (1.600 kWh x €0,25/kWh = €400). You can calculate how much you can save at your home address with our Savings Calculator or check the European Commission’s PV GIS.

How much the savings are on your overall electricity bill depends on how much you consume in total.

If your yearly consumption is 1.500 kWh, then you’ll save over 100% of your power consumption.
If you use 5.000 kWh, it will be just 32%.

The average household in Southern Europe consumes about 3.200 kWh/year. A 800 W plugin solar kit can save half of that.

In any case, some savings are better than no savings at all. Every kWh you can produce yourself is a kWh you don’t have to buy from the grid, saving you money every day.

Do I consume all the electricity my kit produces?

In short: probably most of the time, yes.

Your solar kit’s production of electricity is almost never the exact same as the consumption of your household.

If you consume more than you produce, then 100% of your production is used on the spot, maximizing the economic profitability of your kit as you take full advantage of the savings.

If you produce more than you consume, you have several options:

Add storage with a smart meter, and store all excess energy during sunshine hours, to use it when the sun doesn't shine. Our Smart kits include battery storage.
Feed the surplus energy into the power grid. In Spain you can certify your kit with us, and get compensated for your surplus by your power company.
Install a “zero discharge” device or “smart meter” on your distribution panel, that lowers your kit’s production and avoids any spillover of excess electricity to the power grid. This is the least attractive option, since you incur the cost of the smart meter and installation, and get no benefit from it.

If you feed a lot of energy to the power network, for example because you’re not at home during the day or use your home only sporadically, a storage system is probably the smartest solution. Most storage systems are modular, so you can start small and upgrade as you see the need for it.

Does a solar kit produce peak output all day long?

In short: no.

Your solar kit produces electricity depending on the varying amount of sunshine your solar panels are exposed to. Starting from zero at night, during the morning solar production increases and peaks at around noon, only to slowly decrease again until the sun goes down in the evening. Your kit’s energy production curve follows the same bell curve pattern.

Keep in mind that any solar panel’s power output is measured in Wp (Watt peak), a theoretical measurement unit that indicates the maximum (peak) output of a panel under perfect testing conditions. In real life these conditions can be met just for a limited amount of time in ideal conditions (south facing, 30 degrees installation).

Customers in Southern Europe, where during large parts of the year sunshine hours are very long, see our Premium solar panels produce solar power at or slightly above Wp levels for hours in summer. Investing in quality solar panels is likely to maximize your yield and savings over many decades.

Check our Savings Calculator to see how much you can save with a solar kit in your home.

How do plugin solar kits work?

In short: much easier than you might think.

A plugin solar kit generates electricity from the sun with solar panels. The micro inverter converts the panels’ DC power into AC power used in your household. A special cable connects the micro inverter to a normal Schuko plug in your home, feeding your kit’s power into your household’s power circuit.

That circuit is like a system of canals. At different points there are devices that consume energy (your fridge, lamps and other devices). The sum of that energy consumption is what at the end of the canal is fed from your power company into your household. Your power meter counts how much that power is at any time.

If you now connect a plugin solar kit to your canal, that kit feeds solar power into the network. Due to a slightly higher voltage, your devices use your solar power first. If you have several power circuits at home, these all meet at the distribution panel, which in turn is connected to your power meter and the grid. If there is excess power in the circuit your kit is connected to, it will spill over first to your other circuits that are demanding energy.

Beware that this only works in a single phase home network. If your network is triphase, a kit works in one phase only. You can connect different solar kits to each of your three phases.

Check out our explanation video on how this circuit works.

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	485 Wp input power 1 x Tier 1 solar panels from Aiko with ABC technology, the best solar panels on the market
	800 W micro inverter HF-800 WB Hoymiles micro inverter connects through Bluetooth and WiFi
	Easy self-installation in minutes Mount structures for every installation location
	30 years production warranty Longest warranties in the industry from Aiko
	Add smart storage and metering to your kit Get a complete energy solution for your home to use all your solar energy 24/7
	Real time monitoring with mobile app Easy control of production and savings from your mobile phone
	Award winning solar panels Aiko's ABC solar panels are the winner of the 2023 Red Dot Award

Plugin Solar Kit Performance 500

Plugin Solar Kit Performance 500

How to install your plugin solar kit in a few minutes

See how easy it is to connect your solar panels to the micro-inverter, that you plug into a normal Schuko socket at home.

1.5 kW fast charging input

Charge from any source

Charge from your home's grid

Use all your solar surplus

No PV? No problem! Avoid paying peak electricity prices

The best solar panel on the market

Aiko Neostar 3P 485 Wp

Hoymiles HF-800-WB

2 kWh of storage to maximize your savings

Compact storage to save money and keep your home always powered

Store solar energy and use it whenever you need it

1.5 kW Bidirectional output power

The energy you need to maximize your savings.

Output power

Backup for power outages

Zero feed-in with the Marstek Smart Meter

Smart meter and AI optimize your solar installation's efficiency and savings

Make the best use of all you solar energy production

Maximize your savings intelligently

Monitor your energy

AI takes your savings to the next level

A rock-solid mount for every installation location

Flat surface mount

Wall mount

Tile roof mount - bolted

Tile roof mount - hook

Balcony railing mount

Metal roof mount - with angle

Metal roof mount - no angle

Product FAQs

Solar Kits

How much electricity does a plugin solar kit produce?

How much can I save on my power bill?

Do I consume all the electricity my kit produces?

Does a solar kit produce peak output all day long?

How do plugin solar kits work?

Savings Calculator

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