FAQ
Q1: How does Solarbank work?
Solarbank is the middle connection between the photovoltaic module and the micro inverter. The photovoltaic
power generation flows into Solarbank and is intelligently distributed to the micro inverter. The PV power
then becomes electricity for your home or is stored as energy in the battery. The excess energy does not flow
directly into the grid. When the energy generated is far below the user's demand, the energy storage will
supply the house with electricity.
You can control this power distribution by setting limits during specific time periods in the Anker app. Then
further modify the power distribution with the following three methods:
1. When photovoltaic power generation meets or exceeds your limit, Solarbank delivers electricity to your
home through the pass-through circuit. Excess energy is stored in Solarbank.
2. When photovoltaic power generation is greater than 100W but less than your limit, the solar panels deliver
electricity to your home. No energy is stored, and no stored energy is discharged.
3. When photovoltaic power generation is less than 100W, electricity is sent to your home according to your
needs.
When photovoltaic power generation isn't working, electricity is delivered from energy storage based upon
your needs.
Examples:
• If your electricity demand is 100W at noon and the photovoltaic power generation is 700W, Solarbank will
allow 100W to flow into the micro inverter to enter the grid, and 600W will be stored in Solarbank.
• If your electricity demand is 600W and photovoltaic power generation is 50W, Solarbank shuts down
photovoltaic generation. Solarbank instead uses stored energy to distribute 600W to your home.
• In the morning, if your electricity demand is 200W and photovoltaic power generation is 300W, Solarbank
delivers electricity to your home through the pass-through circuit based on your settings. Excess energy is
stored in Solarbank.
Q2: What kind of solar panels and inverters are compatible with Solarbank?
Please use a solar panel that meets the following specifications for charging:
We recommend the total PV Voc (open circuit voltage) is in the range of 30-55V. PV Isc (short circuit current):
36A max. Input voltage: 60VDC max.
The micro inverter needs to meet the output specifications of Solarbank: Solarbank MC4 DC output: 11-60V,
30A (800W max)
Q3: How do I connect cables and devices to Solarbank?
• Connect the Solarbank to the micro inverter with the included MC4 Y output cables.
• Connect the micro inverter to a household socket with the original cable.
• Connect the solar panels to the Solarbank with the included solar panel extension cables.
Q4: What is the output voltage of Solarbank? Is there a minimum voltage for the micro inverter?
The output voltage of the Solarbank is 11-60V. If the output voltage of the Solarbank exceeds the start voltage
of the micro inverter, the micro inverter will work.
Q5: Is there a bypass or does the Solarbank always have to discharge?
We have set up a bypass circuit, but the energy storage and photovoltaic will not be discharged
simultaneously. During photovoltaic power generation, the micro inverter is powered by the bypass circuit to
reduce energy conversion losses. Some excess solar energy is used to charge Solarbank.
Q6: If my solar panel is below 400W, will connecting Solarbank damage the micro inverter?
No, connecting Solarbank will not damage the micro inverter. We recommend you set the output power in the
app below 400W to avoid potentially damaging the micro inverter.
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