Lidl launches super-cheap solar balcony battery as home backups become new energy crisis essential

Date:
Fri, 29 May 2026 18:14:23 +0000

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Lidl's new balcony battery lets you store solar energy to use later or in an emergency, potentially saving you money or keeping the lights on.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Lidl has launched a new solar-powered battery designed for use with balcony solar systems It costs
299 in Germany (around $350 / 260 / AU$485) It has a 1,000W input and an 800W output You may have noticed that were in the middle of an energy crisis, with ongoing wars in Ukraine and Iran pushing prices up to levels that are increasingly unaffordable for many and undesirable for everyone. A lot of us will be looking for ways to cut costs, and Lidl has just launched a possible solution for those in Europe, at least.

As reported by PV Magazine , Lidl has launched a 2.24kWh balcony battery in Germany, with a 1,000W input and 800W output. Its compatible with most
balcony solar systems, so you can use solar power to charge it, and theres even a version of it that can be controlled via an app. The battery retails for 299 (around $350 / 260 / AU$485) or 399 (roughly $465 / 345 / AU$650) if you want a version you can control via the Lidl Home app. While its currently limited to Europe, theres always a chance it will launch more widely (including at UK Lidl stores) if its a success. Latest Videos From You may like Bluetti says home solar power is now plug-and-play I went to the Balco launch to see if its really that simple 6 key takeaways from the Bluetti
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Given the current energy crisis and regulations in the pipeline, there's
every chance that might be the case. If you have, or are considering, investing in a solar power system for your balcony, then this battery could
be a good thing to pair it with.

However, it's worth noting that the battery doesn't really do anything on its own it's designed to be part of a system. You'll need solar panels, which plug in on one side, and also a microinverter, which you sends charge to and from your house. Still, add those parts and you'll be able to store energy generated in the day for use in the evening or morning, and also use it as a backup if your energy supply is ever disrupted. Not the only option (Image credit: Lidl) The battery measures 310 170 350mm and weighs around 19.8kg, making it suitable for small spaces like balconies. In theory, it should also be IP65-rated for withstanding rain showers (that's the case with the Marstek B2500-D it's based on, at least) and it also has an LED display and comes
with an extension cable for solar panels.

As mentioned earlier, the panels themselves arent included, but we already know that Lidl plans to start selling plug-in solar panels in the UK or you could source them elsewhere. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from
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In any case, the battery has been met with largely positive comments on
Reddit , including amazing price, I want one, and this makes me very optimistic about the future of our energy independence.

Still, if Lidl doesnt bring it to your region, there are alternate options, including the Marstek B2500-D , which this is believed to be a rebranded version of, or the incoming Anker Solarbank 4 Pro (which has a built-in inverter and a much higher capacity). Like most things at Lidl, its solar battery is cheaper than a lot of its rivals if not quite as feature-rich. Today's best portable power station deals EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus 877.99 View
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