Power surge: law changes could soon bring balcony solar to millions across US

[Old Crank]

27. Power output can be all over the map

Depending on system size. Most balcony units are around 400w at the small end and rated up to 1,000 watts at the high end. But you can only put 800w into you home through the plug. In Germany your 500w panel might give you a bit more than 400w, depending on a whole host of variables. 800 would run all the lights in my apartment and a couple of exhaust fans, 2 bathrooms, kitchen. No necessarily all at once. With Led lights I think my total watts for lights is under 200.

Here is more information from a manufacturer. We can get a setup from IKEA. It is my understanding that apartment owners can no longer stop you from adding on a system. Next year I think we will be checking with our home owners group since we have a south facing balcony.

https://www.ankersolix.com/eu/blogs/balcony-power-plant-with-storage/balcony-power-plant-requirements