Extending the balcony power plant: more solar power and maximum efficiency with new modules

In this video, I show you how I am expanding my balcony power plant by installing two new solar panels to maximize electricity production and better distribute the yield throughout the day. The aim is to ensure more even electricity production from morning to evening and to store the surplus electricity in a battery in future.

The battery supports bidirectional charging with alternating current and is connected directly to a socket in the house. It helps to optimize power consumption and ensure zero feed-in.


🔍 Why am I expanding my balcony power station?
To make the most of the entire day, I have aligned the new modules to face south-south-east and south-south-west, while the existing modules face south-east and south-west. This orientation enables even electricity production throughout the day and helps to maximize self-consumption.


🛠️ Technical details of my project:
✅ New modules: Two additional solar modules for better distribution of electricity production
✅ Orientation: Offset to south-south-east and south-south-west
✅ Battery storage: AC+DC battery for zero feed-in
✅ Bidirectional charging: Battery draws power from the household grid again
✅ Optimize power generation: More consistent production throughout the day


Product links*:
🔗 Balcony power plant: https://amzn.to/3OWXDha
🔗 Battery AC+DC: https://amzn.to/3Wo9S8O
🔗 Storage extension: https://amzn.to/4gRrLXh

🔗 Solar cable: https://amzn.to/3OmF3xr
🔗 Inverter: https://amzn.to/4dkcPhK
🔗 Inverter with API: https://amzn.to/4c4bavR

🔗 AC 3-pin IP67 mains plug: https://amzn.to/3Y58b2P
🔗 Betteri cable Ly01-bc01: https://amzn.to/3RqLXVI
🔗 Wieland connection: https://amzn.to/4cNjuQE
🔗 Wieland cable: https://amzn.to/45jj1SG
🔗 13A fuse: https://amzn.to/3ZFbFYz
🔗 Ammeter (reverse capable): https://amzn.to/3ws7bIl
🔗 WLAN socket: https://amzn.to/3TOb1qi

🔗 Flat roof elevation: https://amzn.to/49IwkPL
🔗 Balcony bracket: https://amzn.to/46r1gSF
🔗 Rail system: https://amzn.to/45Uv0ai
🔗 Clamps for rail system: https://amzn.to/3EJyKiY
🔗 L-mounting bracket: https://amzn.to/3SrR0VD
🔗 Solar tracker: https://amzn.to/45dCF2C

🔗 18V cordless screwdriver: https://amzn.to/44TAP8g
🔗 Metal drill: https://amzn.to/3OFzyLK
🔗 Socket set for cordless screwdriver: https://amzn.to/3wmSLsE
🔗 Ring spanner set: https://amzn.to/3tnLTcD


👉 Download the AP EasyPower app:
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/ap-easypower/id6445806748
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apsystems.apeasypower



💬 My questions for you:
❓ What do you think of my project?
❓ Have you already installed a balcony power plant?
❓ What experiences have you had?

Let me know your answers and feedback in the comments! I look forward to exchanging ideas with you.


🎥 Chapter overview:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Planning and materials
6:29 Installation and connection of the new modules
7:37 App setup and integration in Home Assistant
8:48 Result and outlook for the next video



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This video was originally created in German for my main YouTube channel @commaik 🔗 https://youtube.com/commaik. It has been translated into English using 🤖 the AI tool HeyGen, which replicates my voice and synchronizes my lip movements.
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📺 The original video, which includes English subtitles, can be found here: https://youtu.be/WbAsj_LEjDo

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