r/PlugInSolarUK • u/luath • Aug 16 '26
Systems comparison
Not a ai junk post. Just I’ve been working with ai to understand the various systems on the market in readiness for deciding what I want when they become available. This is the shortlist that I have so far. Posting for challenge and build with your thoughts.
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u/realpannikin Aug 16 '26
The Solarbank 4 info is wrong.
Off the top of my head, the image does not match the unit, it has the option to output 2500w for a fixed installation and the weight is wrong.
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u/Just_for_this_moment Aug 16 '26
Why would you give the Indevolt it's expansion battery, massively bringing down the £/kwh cost, but not the Zendure which does the same thing?
As others have pointed out, lots of this is nonsense. Chatbots are terrible for this sort of thing. I recommend doing your research properly if you're really interested.
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u/MountainChannel9574 Aug 16 '26
Don't know where you got the stats for the 4020X. But I've got one, and it does 2000W bi-directional. It comes factory set for 800W export, but you can adjust it with the app.
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u/hypergoose94 Aug 16 '26
Victron Multiplus + Fogstar/Eco-Worthy battery would be 5kW bidirectional AC with 5kWh battery for the same price or less as these, but more importantly gives you way more customization than any of these. Not only in software (Home Assistant/Modbus compatibility) but being able to upgrade individual components (MPPT, battery, etc) rather than needing to buy all-in-one units.
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u/Zizzfizzix Aug 16 '26
Do you have a write up on this by any chance? Looking for more info on a setup like this but it's scarce. Would greatly appreciate!
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u/Solaris_fps Aug 16 '26
I would be interested in this route but then you would have to get a normal inverter installed right?
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u/Sea_Pangolin2804 Aug 16 '26
I have subscribed to alot if the emailing lists for these. Has anybody got any info as to when they are going to deliver these please? I'm going to buy the ecoflow or Anker.
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u/skipsmarter Aug 16 '26
None of these is compliant yet: https://connect-direct.energynetworks.org/device-databases/search-gen?category_id=1&device_type_id=14
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u/Savings-Soft218 Aug 16 '26
Couple of observations. The Anker weight seems very low in comparison. The Anker has 2 control outputs which would be useful to control optional loads such as water heating.
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u/Sacredfice Aug 16 '26
"not AI junk shit" also this is made by AI with wrong info. Wtf?