Zendure SolarFlow 800
The 800 W hybrid microinverter that turns a balcony kit into a real energy reserve: 96% efficiency, batteries expandable to 11.52 kWh, plug and play.
Characteristics
- Power: 800 W (bidirectional hybrid)
- Solar input: 1200 W, 2 MPPT trackers
- Storage: Zendure batteries expandable to 11.52 kWh
- Efficiency: 96%, watt-level regulation
- Plug-and-play hybrid microinverter, expandable and affordable
Detailed overview: Zendure SolarFlow 800 solar microinverter
The Zendure SolarFlow 800 is an 800 W bidirectional hybrid microinverter, designed as the heart of a balcony solar system (Balkonkraftwerk). It plugs into a standard household socket and converts the panels' DC into AC fed into the home, with no work and no changes to your electrical panel.
Its defining trait is being hybrid and bidirectional: it manages the panels' energy, but can also drive the charging and discharging of a Zendure storage battery (AB1000, AB2000 and their S versions). The system expands up to six batteries, or 11,520 Wh, enough to turn a simple balcony kit into a genuine energy reserve. On the solar side, it accepts up to 1200 W of input thanks to its two MPPT trackers (2 x 600 W).
Zendure highlights a storage efficiency, from MPPT to AC, of 96%, up to 10% better than a conventional AC-coupled system. Local regulation is fast: the microinverter adjusts its output in under 3 seconds and in 1-watt steps, hugging the home's actual consumption and avoiding free feed-in to the grid. A key asset against pricey electricity: it can also charge the battery from the grid during off-peak hours, then release it at peak times.
Compact (274 x 231 x 47 mm, about 5 kg) and certified for grid feed-in (VDE-AR-N 4105, EN 50549), it is controlled through the Zendure app. It is the ideal, affordable entry point into the SolarFlow ecosystem: start with the microinverter alone, then add panels and batteries over time, to suit your budget and self-consumption needs.
Full specifications
Detailed characteristics
Battery
| Expandable up to?Maximum capacity reachable with add-on modules. | 11520 Wh |
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Power and protection
| Output power?Maximum power delivered (for storages with a 230 V output). | 800 W |
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Solar section
| MPPT controllers?Number of built-in MPPT solar controllers (lets you connect panels facing different directions). | 2 |
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| Max solar input?Maximum connectable PV power. | 1200 W |
| Micro-inverter?Power of the inverter that feeds energy back into the home grid. | 800 W |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth?Monitoring and settings via an app over Bluetooth. | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi?Remote control and updates over Wi-Fi. | Yes |
Durability and format
| Weight?Weight of the battery. | 5 kg |
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| Dimensions (L × W × H)?Length × width × height, in millimetres. | 274 × 231 × 47 mm |
Comparison
How does the SolarFlow 800 compare with other balcony-solar microinverters?
| Criterion | Zendure SolarFlow 800 | EcoFlow PowerStream | Hoymiles HMS-800W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 800 W | 600 to 800 W | 800 W |
| Hybrid with battery | Yes, built-in | Yes, EcoFlow battery | No |
| Solar input | 1200 W (2 MPPT) | Variable | 2 MPPT |
| Grid charging | Yes, off-peak | Yes | No |
| Expandable storage | Up to 11.52 kWh | Depends on battery | No storage |
Against a plain microinverter like the Hoymiles, the SolarFlow 800 stands out with its hybrid operation and smart management of a storage battery. Compared with the EcoFlow PowerStream, it bets on a highly expandable ecosystem and watt-level regulation, at an aggressive entry price.
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Setting up the SolarFlow 800 really is fuss-free: you connect the panels, plug the inverter into a socket, and the Zendure app handles the rest in a few minutes. What changes everything versus a plain microinverter is the hybrid side: as soon as you add a Zendure battery, midday energy is no longer wasted but stored for the evening. In our tests, the switching between solar, battery and grid is impressively quick, and the watt-level adjustment genuinely avoids giving power away to the grid. The claimed 96% efficiency shows in the energy you actually use. We also like the modular logic: you can start small with just the inverter, then grow over time. Two honest caveats: without a battery you are back to a plain microinverter and much of the appeal disappears; and the fine-tuning (off-peak hours, priorities) takes a little time to master. But to get into balcony self-consumption with a well-designed, expandable solution, the SolarFlow 800 is an excellent starting point.
Frequently asked questions: Zendure SolarFlow 800 solar microinverter
Yes, it can feed solar production straight to the grid like a plain microinverter. But its hybrid appeal shows with a Zendure battery (AB1000 or AB2000), which stores daytime energy for the evening.
Up to 1200 W thanks to its two MPPT trackers (2 x 600 W). That is enough for most balcony setups, with a claimed storage efficiency of 96%.
Yes. Being bidirectional, it can charge the battery from the grid during off-peak hours and discharge it at peak times, a real saving when electricity is expensive.
Yes, it is plug and play: it connects to a standard household socket, with no changes to your electrical panel. It is certified for grid feed-in (VDE-AR-N 4105, EN 50549) and set up through the Zendure app.
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