1800W balcony power station with Growatt MIC-1500 TL-X WiFi and 450W Luxen Solar

This balcony power station from Offgridtec offers you a 1800w solution to generate part of the electricity you need for your household and thus significantly reduce the cost of overall electricity consumption. The system includes four Full-Black Luxen Solar-Solar modules, each equipped with 450w of power and the latest technologies, a mic-1500tl-x string inverter from growattincl. Shine WiFi-X control unit and the 1-phase spm-e electricity meter, which is used for grid export limitation and self-consumption monitoring. The set also includes a 30m solar cable and a 10m high-end rubber cable from Lapp-Kabel, as well as 3 MC4 connectors for connection. The modules are designed so that they can be installed directly next to each other.

How does a balcony power station work?

The 1800w balcony power station from Offgridtec is a space-saving Solaranstallation consisting of four solar modules and a matching growatt micro inverter to feed the electricity generated into the home power grid. The inverter is ideally installed directly near the solar module and connected to the solar connector on the module. No special settings are required to use the solar power generated in the home's power grid. If electricity from other sources is available in the house, this is used preferentially and supplemented by mains power if required.

Installation note: This non-plug-in device or component may only be connected and installed by a qualified electrician. Please follow the instructions for use!

• LECO N-TOPCon technology
• AFCI protection
• Self-consumption monitoring
• WiFi data logger

The Solaracomplete system includes

• 4x Luxen Solar 450W bifacial solar modules
• 1x growatt mic 1500tl-x string inverter pv 1500w 1-phase
• 1x growatt spm-e electricity meter 1-phase 100a Smart Meter
• 1x growatt Shine WiFi-X data logger
• 3x MC4 plug pair - socket + plug 4-6mm² type 4 pv-KBT4/6I
• 1x 10m h07rn-f 3 g 1.5mm high-end rubber cable Lapp Kabel 1600103
• 1x 30m Lapp solar cable h1z2z2-k 1x6 WH/BK

Luxen Solar 450w Bifacial Full Black

The bifacial 450W Full Black solar module of the Luxneri N5 series from Luxen Solar (MPN LNDX-450ND) sets new standards in solar technology. It combines innovative technologies such as LECO N-TOPCon cell technology and a 96-cell half-cut layout to maximize efficiency.

SMBB half-cut cell technology is also used, which helps to optimize performance. The monocrystalline module also impresses with excellent anti-PID and low LID performance values as well as high hotspot resistance. Its stylish full-black design makes it ideal for installation in solar systems on residential buildings, balcony power plants and many other applications.

Features

• LECO N-TOPCon cell technology
• SMBB Half-Cut cell technology
• Low BOS & LCOE
• Bifacial cell module technology
• Excellent anti-PID and low LID performance
• Reduced hotspot hazard
• 3 bypass diodes
• High cell efficiency of over 22.52%

LECO N-TOPCon cell technology

The advanced TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) technology is a further development of PERC technology and aims to increase the efficiency of solar cells. This technology is complemented by Low Efficiency Cell Optimization (LECO), which aims to further optimize the overall performance of the cells, especially under less than ideal lighting conditions. During the production of the solar modules, an ultra-thin oxide layer and a subsequent conductive layer are applied, resulting in a so-called passivated contact. This design not only improves the performance of the solar cells in low light conditions, but also contributes to higher annual energy production.

In addition, the combination of TOPCon and bifacial technology enables even greater power efficiency, as the cells are able to absorb 15% more reflected light. These synergistic effects lead to a significant increase in energy yield and make the solar cells an outstanding choice for modern photovoltaic applications.

Half-cell technology

In half-cell technology (also known as “half-cut”), conventional silicon cells are cut in half using a laser. These halved cells are then centrally connected in parallel, which leads to a reduction in resistance losses and thus to an increased output of the solar module.

Technical data

• maximum power: 450W
• Module voltage (Vmp): 30.08V
• max. current (Imp): 14.96A
• open circuit voltage (Voc): 35.21V
• short-circuit current (Isc): 16.02A
• Module efficiency: 22.52%
• Max. operating voltage: 1500V DC
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
• Dimensions: 1762 x 1134 x 30mm
• Cells: 96 (6x16)
• Protection class: IP68
• Connection: MC4
• Weight: 24kg

mic 1500tl-x string inverter

With the growatt mic 1500tl-x string inverter (mpn: mic 1500tl-x), we offer a single-phase inverter that combines high yields with user-friendliness. It is particularly suitable for small pv systems and delivers up to 1500w AC output power. Simply connect it to your Solarasystem via the MC4 connection and you're ready to go. This allows part of the power requirement to be covered cost-effectively.
the device can also be monitored and configured on the move using the Shine app or web application via an optional WLAN module.

The growatt mic inverter at a glance

• Single-phase operation
• Maximum power point tracking
• Connect directly to photovoltaic modules
• Touch button and OLED display
• Compact design and easy installation
• Optionally possible: monitoring with the Shine platform (accessories available for a fee)

Why a string inverter?

The output of solar modules varies depending on temperature, irradiation and shading, which can lead to so-called mismatching losses. These losses occur as soon as the output of a panel in a row is lower, which leads to lower electricity production for the entire row. A string inverter can reduce these losses.
Maximum Power Point Tracking: Maximum Power Point Tracking technology is used to generate the best possible yield from a Solaranstallation. The mppt of the mic inverter sets the optimum ratio between voltage and current over the course of the day, depending on the solar radiation and the temperature of the solar modules. The wide mppt voltage range means that a large number of solar modules can be connected and this enables efficient energy yield, the advantage of which is most noticeable when the sky is partially overcast and the light intensity is constantly changing.
Flexible and easy installation: Thanks to its compact dimensions and low weight, the inverter is quick and easy to install and connect. Thanks to the integrated MC4 connections, the connection from the solar supply to the inverter is also completed in just a few moments. The numerous protective functions ensure safe and smooth operation of the Solarasystem.

Protective devices

• DC reverse polarity protection
• DC disconnector
• DC / AC surge arrester: Type III
• Insulation resistance detection
• Earth fault, mains and residual current monitoring
• AC short-circuit protection
• Stand-alone grid detection
• AFCI protection

Technical data

• max. pv output: 2100W
• max. input voltage: 500V
• Start voltage: 50V
• Nominal DC voltage: 250V
• mppt voltage range: 50V-500V
• Nominal AC power: 1500w
• AC rated voltage: 230V
• Max. Efficiency: 97,4%
• Operating temperature range: -25°C - +60°C
• Protection class: IP65
• weight: 6kg
• Dimensions (H/W/D): 274 x 254 x 138 mm

spm-e electricity meter

The spm-e electricity meter fromgrowattis a complete 1-phase solution for grid export limitation and self-consumption monitoring, whose data can be read on an LCD display. It is characterized by high measurement accuracy and simple installation through plug and play. With RS485 communication and direct connections, the electricity meter is compatible with many growatt inverters.

• Quick plug-and-play installation
• Precise measurement of current consumption
• For single-phase systems
• Supports zero export function with growatt inverters

Technical data

• Dimensions: 36 x 99 x 63 mm
• weight: 223 g
• Operating temperature range: -25°C - +55°C
• Storage temperature range: -40°C - +70°C
• Protection class: IP51
• Current type: 1P2W
• Input voltage: 184 - 276v AC
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Max. Current: 100 A
• Communication: RS485

ShineWiFi-X

Thegrowatt ShineWiFi-X data logger (mpn: ShineWiFi-X) equips a growatt inverter with WiFi so that data can be transmitted and viewed via online monitoring. To this end, memory data is recorded over a period of one month. Data protection plays a major role in wireless communication, so this information can be encrypted. The growatt servers are based in Frankfurt.

The Shine WiFi-X at a glance

• LED display
• USB communication interface
• App configuration
• Online monitoring and maintenance
• Built-in memory
• Cable-free and simple installation

growatt monitoring platform

>The growatt monitoring platform can be used with the Shine WiFi-X data logger. This is available as a smartphone app (for iOS and Android) and as a web version. Use of the platform is free of charge. all growatt products in your possession can be configured and monitored via Shine. It is also possible to display self-consumption and trends.

Technical data

• Wireless standard: 802.11 b/g/n
• Wireless frequency range: 2.4~2.5gHz
• Dimensions: 135 x 79 x 29 mm
• weight: 60 g
• Protection class: IP65
• Operating temperature range: -20°C - +65°C