Can a Solar Kit Be Enough for a Household?

Yes, a solar kit can be enough—thanks to the consumption baseline!
When it comes to electricity usage, we need to distinguish between two key concepts: baseline consumption and consumption peaks. Understanding these is essential for better managing and optimizing our energy use—especially when switching to solar energy.

What is Baseline Consumption?

Baseline consumption refers to the minimum amount of electricity a household uses over 24 hours. It’s the energy consumed continuously by devices that are always on or on standby—like refrigerators, internet routers, and security systems. These devices never fully turn off.

This baseline is present even when you're away—during the day or at night. Though it’s lower than peak consumption, it remains constant and can represent a significant portion of your electricity bill. A solar kit can offset this baseline usage.

What About Consumption Peaks?

Consumption peaks occur when energy demand reaches its highest point. This typically happens in the morning, when everyone is getting ready, and in the evening, after work. You switch on multiple appliances, the TV, and lights. These spikes are short but intense and quickly increase your overall energy usage.
A solar kit can help reduce these peaks, but not completely eliminate them.

The Sunflower Solar Kit: Ideal for Covering Baseline Consumption

With a power output of 440 watts, the Sunflower balcony solar kit is designed to reduce your baseline consumption throughout the day.

Why 440 Watts Is Enough

A more powerful kit isn’t always necessary—especially if your setup doesn’t include a battery to store excess energy. Without a battery, any electricity your solar panels produce must be used immediately. And during the day, when the sun is shining, you're often not at home—meaning only the baseline needs to be covered.

With a 440-watt solar kit, you can power standby devices, refrigerators, and other appliances that run continuously. A more powerful kit would generate unused and unstored electricity.

Conclusion

The Sunflower balcony solar kit is perfectly sized to eliminate your baseline consumption. With 440 watts, it optimizes solar production based on your real energy needs—without excess. This reduces your reliance on the grid, helps you save money, and supports a more eco-friendly lifestyle.