Jackery HomePower 2000 Ultra
(3 reviews)
A 2048 Wh plug and play balcony battery expandable to 8 kWh, dual 2000 W MPPT input, an 800 W micro-inverter, 10 year warranty, no electrician required.
Characteristics
- Capacity: 2048 Wh (LiFePO4), expandable up to 8 kWh
- Solar: Dual MPPT, up to 2000 W input
- Grid feed-in: 800 W micro-inverter, 80% charge in 52 min
- Safety: IP65, -20 to 55 °C, automatic fire suppression
- Expandable to 8 kWh, the lowest entry price in this comparison
Detailed overview: Jackery HomePower 2000 Ultra balcony battery
The Jackery HomePower 2000 Ultra is a plug and play balcony solar storage battery, built for households that want to generate and use their own electricity without hiring an installer or touching the fuse box. Unveiled by Jackery at the ees Europe 2025 trade show and sold from May 2025, it belongs to the wave of plug and play storage systems riding the growth of balcony solar kits across Europe.
Its LiFePO4 battery has a base capacity of 2048 Wh, charged through two independent MPPT inputs accepting up to 2000 W of solar panels in direct current. The stored energy is fed back into the home circuit by a built-in 800 W micro-inverter, the maximum power currently allowed for plug and play solar installations in most European countries. A bidirectional inverter also lets the battery charge from the grid when electricity is cheapest, with an 80% charge claimed in 52 minutes.
Capacity expands up to 8 kWh by adding up to three stackable add-on batteries to the main unit, without complex reconfiguration. The whole system is controlled from the Jackery Home app, which automatically schedules charge and discharge cycles around off-peak hours and dynamic tariffs, and stays compatible with Shelly accessories to target the consumption of specific appliances.
On safety, the LiFePO4 battery is paired with an active fire detection system with automatic aerosol suppression, IP65 certification against water and dust, and a built-in heating system that allows operation from -20 to 55 °C, including outdoors in winter. Against rivals like the Growatt NOAH 2000 or the Zendure SolarFlow 800 Pro 2, the HomePower 2000 Ultra stands out with a more accessible entry price for comparable capacity and expandability, at the cost of fewer MPPT inputs (2 versus 4 on the Zendure).
Full specifications
Detailed characteristics (EAN: 0850066547397)
Battery
| Technology?Battery chemistry; LiFePO4 lasts far longer and can be fully discharged, gel/AGM is maintenance-free and cheaper. | LiFePO4 (lithium) |
|---|---|
| Energy?Stored energy in watt-hours. | 2048 Wh |
| Cycle life?Rated number of charge/discharge cycles, at the stated depth of discharge. | 6000 cycles |
| Expandable up to?Maximum capacity reachable with add-on modules. | 8192 Wh |
Power and protection
| Output power?Maximum power delivered (for storages with a 230 V output). | 800 W |
|---|---|
| Built-in BMS?Battery management system protecting against overcharge, deep discharge, short-circuit and overcurrent (lithium batteries). | Yes |
| Low-temperature protection / heating?Cuts off or heats charging in cold weather to protect the lithium cells. | Yes |
Solar section
| MPPT controllers?Number of built-in MPPT solar controllers (lets you connect panels facing different directions). | 2 |
|---|---|
| Max solar input?Maximum connectable PV power. | 2000 W |
| Micro-inverter?Power of the inverter that feeds energy back into the home grid. | 800 W |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi?Remote control and updates over Wi-Fi. | Yes |
|---|
Durability and format
| Ingress protection?Water and dust resistance (IP rating). | IP65 |
|---|---|
| Weight?Weight of the battery. | 26.4 kg |
| Dimensions (L × W × H)?Length × width × height, in millimetres. | 270 × 270 × 445 mm |
Availability and warranty
| Market launch?Date the model first became available on the European market. Useful to place its generation: technology moves fast in this segment, and a device several years old may be at the end of its commercial life. | May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Warranty?Length of the manufacturer's warranty. | 10 years |
Comparison
How does the Jackery HomePower 2000 Ultra compare to other plug and play balcony batteries, for searches like "cheap balcony solar battery"? Here is how it stacks up against three references already in our catalogue: the Growatt NOAH 2000, the Zendure SolarFlow 800 Pro 2 and the EcoFlow Stream Ultra.
| Criterion | HomePower 2000 Ultra | NOAH 2000 | SolarFlow 800 Pro 2 | Stream Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2048 Wh | 2048 Wh | 1920 Wh | 1920 Wh |
| Solar input | 2000 W (2 MPPT) | 1800 W (2 MPPT) | 2640 W (4 MPPT) | 2000 W (4 MPPT) |
| Micro-inverter | 800 W built-in | Separate micro-inverter needed | 800 W built-in | 800 W built-in |
| Expandable | 8 kWh | 8192 Wh | 11.52 kWh | 11.52 kWh |
| Price | €549 | ≈ €743 | €779 | €799 |
In short, the HomePower 2000 Ultra is the cheapest entry point in this comparison for a base capacity matching the NOAH 2000, with the added benefit of a built-in micro-inverter that Growatt's unit lacks natively. Against pricier systems like the SolarFlow 800 Pro 2 or the Stream Ultra, which offer 4 MPPT inputs and more generous expandability, the Ultra remains a simpler, more accessible option, well suited to a household just starting out with balcony solar storage.
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Our tester's review: Julien De Jurquet
Setting up the HomePower 2000 Ultra really does come down to a few steps: plug in the panels' MC4 cables, screw the mains cord into a wall socket, and the Jackery Home app finds the unit within seconds. In practice, the dual MPPT design earns its keep as soon as the panels don't all face the same way, a south-facing balcony rail plus a west-facing side panel, for instance, a scenario a single-input system handles worse. The 800 W feed-in cap is nothing special, it's simply the market norm, but being able to stack up to three add-on batteries without touching the original setup is a genuine selling point once needs grow over time. A few user reports mention software tweaks needed in the first months after launch, the kind an app update fixes rather than a real hardware flaw. For a household that wants to cut its bill without heavy paperwork, this is a serious option and one of the more affordable ones in its category.
Frequently asked questions: Jackery HomePower 2000 Ultra balcony battery
No, that is precisely its point: the system plugs into a standard wall socket and the panels connect via MC4, with no professional installation needed. Local grid rules may still require a simple notification before switching it on, so check your own country's requirements.
The Plus v2 is a classic portable power station with a 230 V outlet and carry handles, built for travel and outdoor use. The 2000 Ultra is a fixed balcony system with a built-in micro-inverter, designed to stay plugged in permanently and feed solar power back into the home circuit.
Up to 8 kWh, by adding up to three add-on batteries to the 2048 Wh main unit, with no complex reconfiguration of the installation.
800 W through the built-in micro-inverter, the limit set for plug and play solar installations in most European countries.
Yes, a built-in heating system allows charging and discharging from -20 to 55 °C, and IP65 certification protects the unit from rain and dust outdoors.
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