Electricity that fits!
HEPA balcony power plants reliably cover typical electricity consumption in households, gardens, leisure and commercial settings.
Are you familiar with the potential uses of solar power in your household?
Here's an overview:
1. Household – Base load & typical appliances
|
consumer |
Typical performance |
use |
|
Refrigerator / Freezer |
50–150 W |
Continuous load, ideal for covering base load |
|
Wi-Fi router, modem |
5–15 W |
24/7 operation |
|
Lighting (LED) |
5–80 W |
Living spaces, hallways, outdoor lighting |
|
TV set / Smart TV |
40–150 W |
Evening use |
|
Laptop / PC |
30–150 W |
Working from home, streaming |
|
Chargers (smartphone, tablet, etc.) |
5–50 W |
Base load during the day |
|
small vacuum cleaner |
300–600 W |
Short-term load |
|
Food processor / blender |
200–600 W |
Short-term load |
|
Kettle (partial operation) |
1,000–2,000 W |
Partially powered by solar energy |
|
Coffee machine / capsule machine |
800–1,500 W |
ideal for simultaneous production |
|
Washing machine (wash cycle without heating) |
200–500 W |
Daily use with timer |
|
Dishwasher (Eco program) |
800–1,200 W |
Powered by solar energy during the day |
|
Heat pump boiler (small systems) |
300–800 W |
suitable for increasing the base load |
|
Air conditioner / fan |
50–600 W |
Summer operation |
|
Pool pump |
200–800 W |
Ideal for use with PV during the day |
💡 Tip: Devices with continuous power consumption (base load) such as routers, refrigerators, lighting or chargers can be covered particularly efficiently by PV – they do not need storage.
2. Commercial & Office – Base and Peak Loads
|
consumer |
Typical performance |
use |
|
Office IT (PC, laptop, printer) |
30–250 W |
Continuous and daytime operation |
|
Router / Network infrastructure |
10–50 W |
base load |
|
Monitors |
20–80 W |
workplace |
|
Lighting (office, workshop) |
100–500 W |
PV-optimized during the day |
|
Commercial coffee machine |
1,000–2,000 W |
Peak loads |
|
Kettle, small hot water boiler |
500–2,000 W |
Break rooms |
|
POS systems |
20–100 W |
retail |
|
Small tools (drill, battery charger) |
100–800 W |
Workshop |
|
Extraction / small fans |
100–600 W |
Production & Crafts |
|
Refrigerated display case / beverage refrigerator |
150–500 W |
gastronomy |
|
Server & Backup Systems |
50–400 W |
IT infrastructure |
|
Surveillance technology / cameras |
20–100 W |
Security applications |
|
electric door systems / intercom systems |
20–100 W |
Commercial buildings |
💡 Commercial businesses often have a constant base load – perfectly suited to permanently reduce electricity costs with a plug-and-play system.
3. Mobility & Infrastructure
|
consumer |
Typical performance |
use |
|
E-bike charging station |
150–300 W |
ideal daily consumption |
|
Scooter / E-Moped |
200–600 W |
slow loading |
|
Wallbox for electric car (throttled, partial load) |
1,000–3,000 W |
with memory support |
|
Chargers for power tool batteries |
50–300 W |
Workshop & Construction Sites |
|
Door openers / Intercom systems |
20–50 W |
Security infrastructure |
|
Weather station, sensors |
10–50 W |
Building automation |
|
Smart home hubs / control |
10–50 W |
24/7 operation |
⚡ Important: For larger loads such as electric cars, a storage system or load management is advisable to ensure optimal use of solar power.
4. Other / Secondary Uses
|
consumer |
Typical performance |
use |
|
Garden irrigation (small pump) |
100–300 W |
Summer operation |
|
Pond pump / filter system |
50–300 W |
Continuous operation |
|
electric roller shutters / awnings |
100–300 W |
short-term operation |
|
Alarm system / motion detector |
5–50 W |
Continuous operation |
|
Smart home systems (sensors, control) |
10–100 W |
base load |
|
Electric radiators (partial load, auxiliary) |
500–1,000 W |
rarely recommended – high consumption |
Particularly useful when covered by PV:
- Continuous energy consumers: routers, cooling appliances, lights, smart home systems
- Daily consumers: office equipment, coffee machines, chargers, washing machines
- Seasonal consumers: air conditioners, pool pumps, garden irrigation
- Commercial basic infrastructure: POS systems, IT, lighting, refrigeration equipment
- Charging infrastructure: E-bike, scooter, power tool batteries
Plug-and-play balcony power plants are ideally suited to cover continuous base loads in households or businesses while simultaneously reducing expensive grid energy .
With intelligent timing (e.g., starting the washing machine during the day) and optional storage, even more energy-intensive appliances can be supplied efficiently.
1. Wellness & Leisure in the House and Garden
|
consumer |
Typical performance |
Possible use with PV |
|
Whirlpool (heater & pump) |
1,500–3,000 W |
Partial power supply for pumps/controls during the day – heating power via grid |
|
Whirlpool circulation pump (standby operation) |
80–300 W |
very well suited for base load coverage |
|
Infrared cabin |
1,000–2,000 W |
Possible with memory or time-controlled during the day |
|
Electric sauna |
3,000–9,000 W |
Pure PV supply not possible – but base load reduction possible (e.g. control / ventilation) |
|
Massage tub |
1,000–2,000 W |
Partial coverage possible with direct sunlight |
|
Pool pump (standard) |
200–800 W |
very well suited – typical PV consumer |
|
Pool heating (small heat pump) |
800–2,000 W |
PV can cover the base load |
💡 Hot tubs often run for hours at a time and have continuous circulation pumps – these are ideally suited for solar power, which significantly reduces overall costs.
2. Outdoor & Lifestyle
|
consumer |
Typical performance |
Possible use with PV |
|
Outdoor kitchen (refrigerator) |
50–150 W |
very well suited |
|
Cooler / Beverage cooler |
50–250 W |
very well suited |
|
Electric grill / plancha |
1,500–3,000 W |
Not fully covered – possibly memory support |
|
Infrared heater (terrace) |
800–2,000 W |
Partial supply with storage or direct consumption |
|
electric awnings / shading |
100–300 W |
very well suited |
|
Garden lighting / Ambient lighting |
20–150 W |
very well suited |
|
Music system / speakers |
20–200 W |
well suited, also for storage. |
💡 Many of these luxury devices run seasonally and during the day → ideal complement to plug-and-play systems , because the energy is generated exactly when it is needed.
3. Comfort & Interior Design
|
consumer |
Typical performance |
Possible use with PV |
|
Split air conditioner (small) |
600–1,500 W |
Can be partially supplied with PV during the day |
|
portable air conditioners |
800–1,500 W |
also partially supplyable |
|
Room fan / air purifier |
50–300 W |
very well suited |
|
electric towel radiators |
300–800 W |
Partial supply |
|
Smart home control (KNX, lighting systems, sensors) |
20–150 W |
perfectly suited |
|
Waterbed heater (standby) |
100–300 W |
Continuous load → easily manageable |
4. Mobility & Charging Infrastructure in the Premium Segment
|
consumer |
Typical performance |
Possible use with PV |
|
E-bike / E-scooter |
150–500 W |
very well suited |
|
Golf carts / garden vehicles |
300–1,000 W |
Good during the day with PV or storage |
|
Electric car wallbox (throttled) |
1,000–3,000 W |
Partially powered only with storage capacity |
|
Charging station for electric motorcycles |
500–2,000 W |
possible with memory support |
Important notes regarding luxury appliances:
- Devices that operate continuously (e.g., circulation pumps, ventilation systems, lighting) can be very well powered by solar energy.
- Devices with high peak loads (e.g., whirlpool heaters, saunas) require mains power – but PV can take over part of the load and significantly reduce the electricity bill .
- With a battery storage system, solar power can be pooled and accessed at later times → ideal for evening operation.
- Time control (e.g., pump operation only during the day) can significantly increase self-consumption.
Ideally suited for: circulation pumps, small air conditioners, outdoor refrigerators, garden lighting, shading systems, music systems, smart home technology.
Partially suitable: Whirlpool (pump yes, heating rather mains), sauna (control yes, heating no), electric grills.
Only makes sense with storage: wallboxes, heat pumps, large heating appliances.
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