What are the advantages and disadvantages of balcony power plants?

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Performance requirements: Think about how much electricity you want to generate and choose the balcony power plant accordingly. Here, too, the location and inclination of the system are relevant. We recommend installing the system vertically on a balcony railing facing southwest to southeast. Vertical installation enables the usable energy to be optimized in the winter months and at the same time reduces the unusable power peaks in the summer months. In Germany, an inclination angle of 35 degrees is optimal. However, it is important to note that the inclination angle should be varied depending on the season and the location of the balcony in order to achieve maximum performance. Unsuitable locations, on the other hand, are balcony niches with little to no sunlight, a wall with floors above, and places with shade from trees or a neighboring building.
Costs: Be aware of the costs of purchasing and maintenance. Also plan slovenia consumer email list for possible repairs. On average, the cost of a balcony power plant is between 1,500 and 3,000 euros. These costs usually include the solar modules, the inverter, the controller and the assembly. You don't necessarily have to plan for costs for installation, because a balcony power plant is so modular that you can set it up yourself. You don't need any special expertise for this either. The costs just for the solar modules, the inverter, brackets and power cables start at around 700 euros. For a better comparison, it is advisable to get quotes from several providers.
Legal requirements: There may be certain local and national laws and regulations that must be followed to install a balcony power plant. In any case, you must register your balcony power plant with your network operator and the Federal Network Agency. Most electricity suppliers already have sample forms for this on their websites. Alternatively, you can also get information from the German Solar Energy Society. If your system is larger than 600 watts, an electrician must be called in. In general, your system should meet the VDE standards according to VDE-AR-N 4105:2018-11.
Subsidies: In some cities, balcony power plants are subsidized. For example, in Freiburg, a system is supported with up to 200 euros under the “Renewable Power Generation” program. In Erlangen, the subsidy is even up to 300 euros. However, the subsidies vary depending on the city and federal state.