For just 225 euros, you can start generating your own electricity with this 820 W solar kit.
An increasing number of Europeans are opting to install solar panels. But not everyone has a roof where they can be placed. That’s why balcony kits are becoming increasingly popular. Setting up a small solar installation at home with these kits doesn’t require a large investment or hiring a full installation service. Additionally, their prices are becoming more affordable.
One of the offers that has caught attention is available on MediaMarkt’s website in Germany, one of the most advanced markets in this sector. It offers a kit containing two solar panels, an inverter, and connection cables, plus free home delivery. This is the ABSAAR AB-SP1, which can be purchased for 224.99 euros, with delivery included in MediaMarkt’s offer.
Two panels and up to 820 W of photovoltaic power
The kit consists of two solar panels, each with 410 W of capacity, so the peak installed power reaches 820 W under ideal conditions. The panels use monocrystalline cells and claim an efficiency of around 21%.
The inverter is responsible for converting the electricity generated by the panels and limiting the power that can be supplied to the system. MediaMarkt’s specifications currently classify the AB-SP1 as a system with a maximum power of 600 W, so it is more accurate to consider the 820 W as the peak power of the panels rather than the actual output power.
The connection is made using a 2-meter cable with a Schuko plug. The unit features IP67 protection and is designed to operate, according to published data, in temperatures ranging from -40 to 65 degrees. Its total weight is approximately 46-48 kg, depending on the source consulted. The dimensions of the modules are roughly 1.72 meters long by 1.13 meters high, so it is not a device that can be placed on any balcony without first checking the available space.
There is another detail to consider before making calculations. The price does not include the mounting system. Anyone who wants to install the panels on a balcony, facade, flat roof, garage, or garden will need to purchase a compatible and suitable structure to support both the weight and wind forces. Therefore, the initial savings may be slightly lower once these additional elements are factored in.
This solution is primarily intended for those looking for a simple and affordable solar installation, without batteries or installation services. It is especially useful when there is electricity consumption during the peak hours of the day, as the energy generated can be used directly to power refrigerators, routers, electronic devices, washing machines, dishwashers, or any other appliances that are in use at that time.
The advantage of eliminating a battery is obvious: it removes one of the most expensive components in a self-consumption system. In exchange, however, you lose the ability to store excess power generated during daylight hours for use at night. Therefore, the higher your daily consumption, the more sense such a system makes.
With electricity costing around 18 cents per kWh, we would need to consume directly about 1,200 kWh of solar power to match the 224.99 euros cost of purchase. Thus, its profitability is achieved in the long term, although the satisfaction of using your own electricity is immediate.
The time of year also plays a significant role. During the summer months, there are more hours of sunlight and a higher sun angle, so a properly oriented system can achieve much higher production than it would during winter. Conversely, during the shorter months of the year, the reduced length of daylight and more adverse weather conditions significantly decrease power generation.
In summary, the ABSAAR AB-SP1 is an example of how technology today allows us to save electricity without large investments or the need for additional space. And if it works in Germany, where there are many more hours of sunlight, this type of installation should also become common in Spain.
