Plugin solar kit Performance 800 Metal Roof

In short: you.

Our plugin solar kits are meant to be self-installed. You do not need an installer nor electrician, saving you a lot of time, money and peace of mind. Check our tutorial videos on our Youtube channel or on each kit’s product page, that show you how to set up your kit.

You just need a few standard tools, like a wrench or screwdriver. If you have ever set up a simple piece of furniture, and plugged in a microwave or coffee maker, you most certainly will manage to install a plugin solar kit easily.

For bigger solar kits, like our Plus or Smart range, while you can physically install the kit yourself, you do need a dedicated line to your electrical panel and a breaker for it. Also, check what local regulations apply.

On our Customer installations page you can see how thousands of customers all over Southern Europe have installed their plugin solar kits.

In short: south facing, with a 30 degrees inclination.

Plugin solar kits generate electricity by exposing solar panels to solar radiation. The longer you expose the panel to direct sunshine, the more electricity it produces. A panel's orientation (or azimuth) directly affects the amount of sun exposure the panel receives. In the northern hemisphere:

• A southern orientation will give you the longest sunshine exposure during the day, making your kit produce the most amount of electricity.
• An eastern orientation will generate power earlier in the mornings, but stop around lunchtime.
• A western orientation will not start until lunchtime, but will last until the very end of the day.

Other factors influencing the amount of electricity your plugin solar kit produces are:

• The inclination (or slope) of the panels. In Europe a 30-35 degree inclination is generally best.
• An operating temperature of 25° degrees Celsius is the ideal production temperature for solar panels, although the panels can operate even at extreme temperatures between -40 and +85 degrees Celsius, just producing less efficiently.
• The amount of sunshine hours is also key. The presence of clouds or shade can reduce electricity production, but do not eliminate it. Even on a cloudy day your solar kit will produce for you.

With our Savings Calculator you can check how much a solar kit can save on your power bill, setting all of the above variables according to your home’s situation.

In short: yes.

You need a “plug” to “plugin” your solar kit. Your kit must be connected to your household’s power network to feed its power into it. This requires a cable to connect the micro inverter to your home. Robinsun kits include the appropriate cable for your kit with a Schuko plug, the de facto standard in Europe.

Please make sure that you use a safe outdoor plug to connect your kit. We recommend connecting the solar kit directly to a socket, without the use of other extension cables. Most kits offer various lengths of cables should you need a longer one.

Should you not have a power socket available, any electrician or handyman can install one for you easily and quickly.

In short: 30 years at least.

The lifetime of a plugin solar kit is determined by its 2 key components: the solar panels and the micro inverter.

High quality solar panel manufacturers generally guarantee production for 30 years. This means that your panels will produce electricity for at least that time according to the technical data sheet provided by the manufacturer. Likely they will do so a lot longer and produce more.

Micro inverters usually come with a 10 to 12 years warranty by the manufacturer. Also in this case it’s likely they will work a lot longer. A micro inverter is easy to swap out should this be required, to extend the lifespan of your kit for as long as the panels produce.

In short: one for pretty much every family.

Robinsun wants to bring the benefits of solar energy to all families. That’s why we have solutions for all energy needs and installation sites.

Plugin solar kits with up to 800 W output

These can be self installed and plugged into a normal Schuko socket in Europe. There is no need for an electrician and installer. 7 types of mount structures are available to install your kit on any surface.

• Our Performance kits with up to 800 W output use 1 or 2 high performance solar panels, a top quality micro inverter, and are extremely easy to install in minutes. This is by far the highest quality plugin solar kit on the market.
• Our Eco 800 kits with 800 W max output use 2 extra efficient solar panels and a new type of microinverter, with increased efficiency and even faster installation. No other plugin solar kits beats its value-for-money.
• Our City 800 kits also have a maximum output of 800 W. They differentiate themselves from the other plugin solar kits by using smaller, flexible and very lightweight panels. The panels can be fixed with cable binders to any balcony railing or other structure.

Solar kits with more than 800 W output

For bigger energy needs, our Plus 2000 solar kit offers the same ease of installation as our plugin solar kits. But with an output power of up to 2.000 W, while you can install them yourself, you must get an electrician or installer to certify your kit’s compliance with local regulations. We offer this service in Spain.

The Plus 2000 uses 4 high performance solar panels, you can chose between Aiko and Canadian Solar. The micro inverter connects the 4 panels and optimises their performance individually. The kit is connected to a socket with a single cable, included in the kit. 7 types of mount structures are available to install your kit on any surface.

Solar kits with storage

Our latest series of solar kits adds storage capacity and zero feed-in, taking an important step towards energy autonomy, anti-blackout protection and zero power bills.

• Our Smart 2000 combines Plus 2000 kit with a Marstek Venus E 3.0 storage
• Our Smart 2400 includes a Marstek Venus A storage with up to 4 solar panels
• Our Smart 3600 includes an Anker Solarbank 3 Pro storage with up to 8 solar panels
• Our Smart 4000 combines a Marstek Venus D with up to 8 solar panels

All Smart kits include a Smart Meter and are available with our Aiko Neostar 3S or Canadian Solar TopHIKU6 solar panels.

See solar kits in action

To see how thousands of customers have installed their solar kits all over Southern Europe, check our customer installations page.

Find the best solar kit for your home

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