The Chinese manufacturer has unveiled its new Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro in Berlin. The system has 5 kW photovoltaic input capacity and 5 kWh storage capacity.
By ESS news
Chinese manufacturer Anker Solix unveiled its new Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro in Berlin, Germany on Tuesday.
The storage system features four integrated Maximum Power Point Trackers (MPPTs), which allow up to 5 kW of photovoltaic input power or the connection of up to 12 solar panels, in addition to 5 kWh of storage capacity. With the device, the company aims to expand the performance range of plug-in photovoltaic and storage systems.
The system can operate with a feed-in limit of 800 W and simultaneously supply households with up to 2.5 kW via the bidirectional inverter. The storage capacity can be modularly expanded to 30 kWh by stacking up to five additional battery units.
According to the company, the system can be connected directly to an existing home electrical circuit via an 800W Schuko plug when operating below the 800W power limit. This allows households to cover base load consumption without modifying existing wiring.
For higher connection capacities, users can upgrade the Solarbank 4 to PluginPower 2.0, which uses a Wieland connector.
In grid-tied mode the system can deliver a maximum of 2.5 kW output power. The bidirectional inverter feeds the generated solar energy directly into the household circuit. If a dedicated circuit is available, a qualified electrician can install a Wieland connector and register the system, allowing significantly higher photovoltaic output. Anker Solix also offers a smart meter designed to provide real-time load management and protection.
The Solarbank 4 Pro also supports backup operation during mains outages. A 2.5 kW off-grid port, integrated into the exterior of the storage unit, is designed to provide uninterrupted power supply. According to the company, an automatic switchover takes place within 10 milliseconds to maintain the continuous operation of home appliances. A microinverter and battery management system are integrated into the base unit.
The storage system uses 314 Ah lithium iron phosphate battery cells. Anker Solix said the units are rated for up to 10,000 cycles and a lifespan of 15 years. The system can be installed indoors or outdoors and has an IP66 protection rating for water and dust resistance, as well as corrosion resistance certification. Charging and discharging is possible at temperatures from -20 C to 55 C.
For indoor installations, the company highlighted seven integrated safety mechanisms intended to protect the system against short-circuit and fire risks.
According to Anker Solix, the Solarbank 4 Pro is compatible with previous models. The company also plans to add compatibility with its Power Dock system to enable further storage expansion.
The storage unit runs on the company’s Anker PowerOS operating system and includes AI-based voice assistant Anka for system control and power management. According to Anker Solix, the software optimizes charging and discharging using real-time weather data and supports dynamic electricity rates through AI-based energy management.
Anker Solix said the system has been certified after TÜV testing.
To mark the launch, Anker Solix is offering a 25% discount on the new system, with the Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro priced at €1,499 ($1,757) during the launch period, up from €1,999. Each expansion battery is available for $1,049, reduced from the list price of $1,399. Prices are exclusive of VAT. Pre-orders are now open.
Customers can also receive an Anker Solix Smart Meter for free by using a promotional code. The introductory offer runs until June 11, with discount codes redeemable for binding orders placed between June 11 and June 21.
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