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Small Power Plant, a leading retailer of Anker products in Germany, has unveiled a new addition to their solar storage system lineup - the bifacial balcony power plant with TOPCon technology. This innovative system leverages advanced bifacial solar modules combined with TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) cells, offering higher efficiency and energy yield.
The system boasts a power output of approximately 400-450 W per module, with module efficiencies of around 22.5% or more, thanks to the combination of TOPCon and bifacial technology. This means that the panels can absorb up to 15% more reflected light, resulting in increased overall energy generation compared to traditional monofacial panels.
The bifacial advantage, coupled with the durability of the system, ensures robust performance over time. The power plant operates effectively in a wide temperature range, from -40°C to +85°C, and features protection class IP68. The bifacial modules, such as Trina Solar's, come with 25-year warranties, ensuring longevity and reliability.
Cost-wise, the installation (Balance of System or BOS) is lowered due to the high efficiency and reduced degradation of TOPCon bifacial modules, improving the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), making the energy generated more cost-effective. While detailed cost figures for Small Power Plant’s specific product are not explicitly provided, bifacial balcony power stations with integrated microinverters and smart features typically command higher upfront investment but deliver better long-term value and efficiency.
For instance, high-performance balcony power plants with around 1144 W output feature user-friendly plug-and-play designs, justifying their higher initial investment through their higher energy yields over time.
In summary, the Small Power Plant bifacial balcony power plant with TOPCon technology offers improved performance through enhanced efficiency and bifacial energy capture, combined with durable design and favorable economics over its lifetime. The initial investment is higher compared to conventional panels, but this is offset by better energy yields and lower lifetime costs.
Pricing and Availability: - The Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 Pro, priced at 999 euros, has a capacity of 1.6 kilowatt hours and comes with an integrated inverter. - The Duo-Set (1000 Watt) with Anker Solarbank 2 E1600 Pro includes 2x Bifacial Solar Module (Full-Black) 500 Watt, and is available for 999 Euro. - The Quattro-Set (1800 Watt) includes 4x Bifacial PV Module (Full-Black) 450 Watt and is available for 1,147 Euro. - The Duo Complete Set from Small Power Plant includes 2x Solar Module (Bifacial) Full-Black 450 Watt, 1x Micro Inverter Hoymiles 800 Watt, and is available for 1,147 Euro. - Kleines Kraftwerk's Quattro-Complete Package with 1800 watts is available for 499 euros and includes 4x PV module (Bifacial) Full-Black 450 watts. - The bifacial solar modules of Small Power Plant achieve up to 30 percent more performance even in cloudy weather than conventional modules. - The 1800 Watt set includes the smart meter worth 99 Euro for free.
[1] [Small Power Plant Product Page](https://www.kleineskraftwerk.de/) [2] [Anker Solarbank 3 E2700 Pro Launch](https://www.anker.com/de/news/anker-solarbank-3-e2700-pro-launch) [3] [TOPCon Technology Explained](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329332254_TOPCon_Technology_for_High-Efficiency_Solar_Cells) [4] [Bifacial Solar Modules Performance](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320945628_Bifacial_solar_module_performance) [5] [Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) Analysis](https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/72241.pdf)
The Small Power Plant bifacial balcony power plant, equipped with TOPCon technology, showcases enhanced efficiency and increased energy generation, thanks to the use of TOPCon and bifacial technology. This power plant, such as the Duo-Set and Quattro-Set offered by Small Power Plant, comes with warranties for bifacial modules lasting up to 25 years, ensuring longevity and reliability.
