Wanit and Sunflower Solar: A Belgian Partnership for Smart Water Heaters Powered by Balcony Solar Panels

Wanit, a Belgian leader in smart solar water heating, has officially announced a partnership with Sunflower Solar to distribute plug & play photovoltaic kits specially designed for balconies across Belgium.

Easy Solar, Now for Apartments Too

Already well established in France and Italy, Sunflower Solar develops ultra-light solar kits that can be easily mounted on a balustrade, façade, or balcony railing. Each kit plugs directly into a standard domestic outlet, allowing users to instantly self-consume the electricity they generate.

Ultra-Light Panels Built for Urban Living

Unlike traditional panels that are often bulky and heavy, Sunflower Solar’s panels are up to 2.5 times lighter than standard models with the same output. This drastically reduces structural pressure on balcony railings and makes installation much easier. The mounting system is simple, robust, and compatible with most balcony structures.

Fully Legal Under Belgium’s 800W Plug & Play Limit

Belgian legislation allows up to 800W of plug & play solar power without the need for registration — that’s equivalent to two Sunflower Solar kits.

But here’s the smart trick: the Wanit smart water heater, even though it’s powered by solar panels, is not counted within the 800W plug & play threshold. This means users can legally install additional Sunflower Solar panels dedicated to powering their Wanit water heater, beyond the plug & play limit.

Simple, Affordable & Durable

This partnership brings together two Belgian innovators responding to growing demand for accessible solar solutions, especially in urban areas. By combining Wanit’s smart thermal storage with Sunflower’s compact balcony panels, users benefit from:

• Quick installation

• Efficient self-consumption

• Lower energy bills

• And a smaller carbon footprint

Where to Get Them?

The kits are now available directly from Wanit, with several configurations based on your power and hot water needs. Whether you rent or own your home, this is a smart, climate-friendly way to cut energy costs — one balcony at a time.