Anker Solix Solar Bank 2 E1600 AC Solar Power Storage Device

The Solarbank 2 E1600 AC from Anker (MPN: A17C2) is a 1.6kWh storage unit with an off-grid AC output of 1200W. You can expand this to a maximum of 9.6kWh with up to 5 Solix BP1600 units. It also offers a solar input of up to 2000W (1200W DC and 800W AC). Unlike the SolarBank Pro and Plus, there is no inverter built in. However, it is compatible with 100% of the inverters on the market. With its off-grid capability, you are also protected in the event of power outages, or you can conveniently charge the storage unit via your home power grid by activating the fast charging function in the Anker app. It charges electrical appliances, supplies light sources, and saves you up to $902 per year – energy supply and lower energy costs are your resulting profits.

Highlights of the Solix Solar Bank 2

• 100% micro-inverter compatibility
• Up to 2000W solar input (1200W DC + 800W AC)
• 1200W off-grid AC output
• Expandable up to a capacity of 9600Wh
• Emergency power supply in case of outages
• Up to $902 annual savings*
• Bidirectional charging
• 2 MPP trackers
• 6000 charging cycles (70%)
• Installation in seconds via plug-and-play
• Modular design
• 10-year manufacturer's warranty – information on the warranty conditions can be found here

How does the off-grid AC system work?

The storage unit can be easily integrated into your existing balcony power plant. You can charge your battery using solar energy from your PV modules or, on cloudy or rainy days, via the power grid. The Solarbank 2 AC offers you an advanced AC-coupled solution that stands out from conventional DC-coupled systems. Thanks to its 100% compatibility with all available microinverters, it is extremely versatile. Installation is very simple—just connect the Solarbank to your existing inverter and solar panels. Then you can start storing energy from your system right away. What's more, it can be expanded from 1.6kWh to up to 9.6kWh in no time at all.

*Examples of how you can reduce your electricity costs

Let's assume that your current system consists of an inverter and 2 solar panels. The following options are available to you for further energy efficiency:

Starting point - 2x solar panels + 1x inverter / Annual savings: $186 / Annual energy production: 1162kWh / Self-consumption rate: 40%
Immediate solution - 2 solar panels + 1 inverter + Solarbank AC 2 / Annual savings: €446 / Annual energy production: 1162kWh / Self-consumption rate: 96%
Upgrade solution - 4x solar panels + 1x inverter + Solarbank AC 2 + 1x BP1600 expansion battery / Annual savings: €790 / Annual energy production: 2324kWh / Self-consumption rate: 85%
Ultimate solution - 4x solar panel + 1x inverter + Solarbank AC 2 + 3x BP1600 expansion battery + smart meter / Annual savings: €902 / Annual energy production: 2324kWh / Self-consumption rate: 97%

Work without wasting time

It impresses with its fast and precise responsiveness. Within just 3 seconds, it responds to new power requirements and adjusts the output power with an accuracy of +/- 10W. Thanks to this efficiency, you maximize your own consumption of solar energy, avoid unnecessary waste, and reduce your grid consumption to a minimum.

Bidirectional function

The storage unit offers you the option of bidirectional charging with the help of the integrated inverter circuit. With the Anker app, you can easily activate the fast charging function and conveniently charge the solar bank via your home power grid.

Modular expandability

Anker offers maximum flexibility thanks to its intelligent control systems. With the Solix BP1600 expansion batteries, you can easily expand the storage capacity from 1.6 kWh to up to 9.6 kWh. Up to 5 storage modules can be connected to a solar bank. Thanks to the modular design, you can stack the batteries directly on top of each other without additional cables.

Energy management via the Anker app

With the accompanying Anker app, you can monitor the solar energy generated and the power consumption in your household in real time. In addition, savings and CO2 emissions can be calculated and you can switch between four EMS modes with just one tap.

Technical data

Battery

• Nominal voltage: 16V DC
• Max. charging current: 70A DC
• Max. discharge current: 75A DC
• Max. expandable capacity: 9600Wh (5 additional batteries)
• Nominal charging power (single): 1000W
• Nominal charging power (with battery): 2000W
• Nominal charging power (2-5 batteries): 2400W

PV

• Max. PV input voltage: 60V DC
• Max. PV input current: 16A DC (per channel)
• Max. Isc: 20A DC (per channel)
• Max. MPPT input power: 1200W
• Operating voltage range: 16 - 60V DC
• Number of MPPT: 2

AC input / AC output (grid connection)

• Max. AC input power: 2000W
• Max. AC input current: 10A AC
• Nominal voltage of AC input: 220/230V AC, 50Hz
• AC output power: 800W
• Max. AC output current: 3.5A AC
• Nominal voltage of AC output: 220/230V AC, 50Hz

AC input / AC output (off-grid connection)

• AC input power: Max. 800W with microinverters
• Nominal AC voltage at input: 220/230V AC, 50Hz
• AC output power: 1200W in stand-alone mode, max. 2000W in grid-connected mode
• Nominal AC voltage at output: 220/230V AC, 50Hz

General

• Nominal capacity: 100Ah/1600Wh
• Battery type: LiFePO4
• Charge cycles: 6000 (70%)
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, 2.4GHz WLAN
• Charging temperature range: 0°C - +55°C
• Discharge temperature range: -20°C - +55°C
• Self-heating temperature range: -20°C - 0°C
• Protection class: IP65
• Weight: 22 kg
• Dimensions: 460 x 249 x 254 mm

Scope of delivery:

1x Solarbank 2 E1600 AC
1x 5 m AC charging cable with Schuko plug
4x 3 m solar panel extension cable
4x cable ties
2x self-locking expansion bolts (M5x60)
2x L-shaped wall mount
1x wrench