Lidl launches super-cheap solar balcony battery — as home backups become new energy crisis essential
Lidl has introduced a new solar balcony battery in Germany, priced at €299. This battery is designed to work with balcony solar systems, featuring a 1,000W input and 800W output. It aims to provide an affordable energy storage solution amid the ongoing energy crisis in Europe.
- ▪The solar battery has a capacity of 2.24kWh and is compatible with most balcony solar systems.
- ▪It is available for €299, or €399 for a version that can be controlled via an app.
- ▪The battery is designed to store solar energy for later use and can serve as a backup during power disruptions.
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Home Lidl launches super-cheap solar balcony battery — as home backups become new energy crisis essential News By James Rogerson published 29 May 2026 An affordable way to store solar energy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / Lidl) 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 systemsIt costs €299 in Germany (around $350 / £260 / AU$485)It has a 1,000W input and an 800W outputYou may have noticed that we’re in the middle of an energy crisis, with ongoing wars…
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