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Anker SOLIX BP5000
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The BP5000 is an expansion battery: a module that adds energy to an already-installed Solarbank, with no inverter or panel input of its own. Anyone buying it already has a control unit that handles conversion and grid feed-in; this module simply stores energy.
It connects not only to the Solarbank of its own generation, but also to several earlier generations in the same family. Before ordering it, you need to check that your control unit accepts it: battery voltage is the first thing to check, because not all combinations are equivalent.
It's the right choice for anyone who already has an Anker system and finds that the energy isn't enough anymore. On its own it neither generates nor feeds power into the grid: without a compatible control unit already installed, it remains a battery closed inside a case.
Technical specifications
official manufacturer list price — on nominal capacity
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 46 × 33.3 × 25.4 cm (18.1 × 13.1 × 10.0 in) | manufacturer website |
| Weight | 42.0 kg (92.6 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Compatible models | Solarbank 4 Pro, Solarbank 3 Pro, Solarbank 2 Pro, Solarbank 2 AC, Solarbank 2 Plus | Declared by the brand |
| Nominal capacity | 5.024 kWh | Declared by the brand |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | Declared by the brand |
| Battery voltage | 16 V | Declared by the brand |
| Backup power | None | Declared by the brand |
| Warranty | 10 anni | Declared by the brand |
| Ingress protection | IP66 | Declared by the brand |
| Minimum temperature | -20 °C | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum temperature | 55 °C | Declared by the brand |
| Official list price | 1699 € | Declared by the brand |
| Usable capacity | — | Not declared |
| Depth of discharge | — | Not declared |
| Cell supplier | — | Not declared |
| Backup output | — | Not declared |
| Switchover time | — | Not declared |
| Rated cycles | — | Not declared |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | — | Not declared |
| Guaranteed throughput | — | Not declared |
| Guaranteed remaining capacity | — | Not declared |
| Round-trip efficiency | — | Not declared |
| Standby consumption | — | Not declared |
| Noise level | — | Not declared |
| Works without internet | — | Not declared |
| Local control | — | Not declared |
| Open protocols | — | Not declared |
| Home Assistant integration | — | Not declared |
| Where the data is hosted | — | Not declared |
| Remote updates | — | Not declared |
| App required for setup | — | Not declared |
| Declared standards | — | Not declared |
Which documents this page rests on
The rest of the data comes from one page on the manufacturer's site, cited row by row in the table above.
A manual or a datasheet counts as a source even when the original file is hosted elsewhere: what matters is the document, not the server. Where that happens, it is stated above.
What it really costs
How we worked it out
- price
- 1699
- nominal capacity
- 5.024
- the manufacturer does not state the guaranteed total energy throughput, which for heavy users is often the limit that runs out first
How we worked it out
- warranty years
- 3650
- the manufacturer does not state the guaranteed total energy throughput, which for heavy users is often the limit that runs out first
- on nominal capacity: the manufacturer does not state the usable figure, so the real cost is higher
- without conversion losses, which the manufacturer does not state: the real cost is higher
How we worked it out
- price
- 1699
- nominal capacity
- 5.024
- battery life cycles
- 3650
- round-trip efficiency
- 100
- energy delivered over the whole life
- 18338
- on nominal capacity: the manufacturer does not state the usable figure, so the true number is lower
How we worked it out
- nominal capacity
- 5.024
- weight
- 42
These numbers are calculated, not stated: they have no source to cite, they have a formula you can redo. The price used is the manufacturer's list price, which is stable and the same in every country — not a shop's price on the day.
Pros and cons
In favour
- It connects to multiple generations of Solarbank, not just the one from its own model year.
- It increases the capacity of the existing system without adding a second inverter. source
- It tolerates the cold even when installed outdoors in winter.
- It carries the same long coverage as the control unit it's paired with: the expansion doesn't shorten the system's warranty.
Worth knowing
- Compatibility with your own model needs to be checked before ordering it: not all Solarbanks accept it.
- On its own it neither generates nor feeds power: if a compatible control unit isn't already there, there's nothing to turn on. source
- It adds a second significant weight to the balcony: before ordering it, it's worth checking that the mounting can support it. source
Similar products worth weighing up
Alternatives in the catalogue
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