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Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (EU edition)

Name: Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (EU edition)
Brand: Anker SOLIX
SKU: A17C23Z1

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Total panel outputNot yet documented Microinverter outputNot stated Maximum output to outlet800 WPlug typeSchuko Battery capacity1,600 Wh Safety listingNot stated Product warrantyNot stated

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SKU: A17C23Z1
Official product page
Sources
The SKU appears in the EU store page's structured product data (ld+json "sku": "A17C23Z1", product name "Solarbank 2 E1600 AC"), not in its visible text. The manual prints the model A17C2.
Official product page: Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC product page, ankersolix.com Europe (September 29, 2026 capture) Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: ld+json product data, "sku"
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Chemistry: LiFePO4
Official user manual
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The specifications print "Battery Name Rechargable Li-ion Battery" and "IEC Code IFpP51/161/120[5S]M/-20+50/90"; the charging-temperature footnote names the cells as LiFePO4: "Due to the characteristics of LiFePO4 batteries".
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 29, footnote to Charging Temperature Range
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Battery voltage: 16 V
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Printed as "Battery Nominal Voltage 16Vd.c."
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, Battery Terminal
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Rated capacity: 100 Ah
Official user manual
Sources
Printed as "Rated Capacity 100Ah".
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, Battery Terminal
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Maximum discharge current: 75 A
Official user manual
Sources
Printed as "Max Discharge Current 75Ad.c."; the battery terminal also prints "Rated Power (Single Device) 1000W".
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, Battery Terminal
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Maximum charge current: 70 A
Official user manual
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Printed as "Max Charge Current 70Ad.c."; FAQ Q13 says charging power "is based on current, maxing out at 70A".
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, Battery Terminal
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MPPT trackers: 2
Official user manual
Sources
Printed as "Solarbank 2 features 2 MPPT"; the specifications print two PV input columns.
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: FAQ Q4 (PDF page 25)
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MPPT voltage range: 16 to 60 V
Official user manual
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Printed as "Operation Voltage Range 16-60Vd.c." under the PV terminal.
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, PV Terminal
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Maximum PV voltage: 60 V
Official user manual
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Printed as "Max PV Input Voltage 60Vd.c."; FAQ Q17: "Each MPPT supports up to 16A and 60V."
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, PV Terminal
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Chemistry: LiFePO4
Official user manual
Sources
The specifications print "Battery Name Rechargable Li-ion Battery" and "IEC Code IFpP51/161/120[5S]M/-20+50/90"; the charging-temperature footnote names the cells as LiFePO4: "Due to the characteristics of LiFePO4 batteries".
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 29, footnote to Charging Temperature Range
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Rated capacity: Not documented
Usable capacity: Not documented
Battery voltage: 16 V
Official user manual
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Printed as "Battery Nominal Voltage 16Vd.c."
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, Battery Terminal
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Rated capacity: 100 Ah
Official user manual
Sources
Printed as "Rated Capacity 100Ah".
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, Battery Terminal
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Maximum discharge current: 75 A
Official user manual
Sources
Printed as "Max Discharge Current 75Ad.c."; the battery terminal also prints "Rated Power (Single Device) 1000W".
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, Battery Terminal
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Maximum charge current: 70 A
Official user manual
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Printed as "Max Charge Current 70Ad.c."; FAQ Q13 says charging power "is based on current, maxing out at 70A".
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, Battery Terminal
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MPPT trackers: 2
Official user manual
Sources
Printed as "Solarbank 2 features 2 MPPT"; the specifications print two PV input columns.
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: FAQ Q4 (PDF page 25)
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MPPT voltage range: 16 to 60 V
Official user manual
Sources
Printed as "Operation Voltage Range 16-60Vd.c." under the PV terminal.
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, PV Terminal
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Maximum PV voltage: 60 V
Official user manual
Sources
Printed as "Max PV Input Voltage 60Vd.c."; FAQ Q17: "Each MPPT supports up to 16A and 60V."
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, PV Terminal
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PV input current / MPPT: 16 A
Official user manual
Sources
Printed as "Max PV Input Current 16Ad.c. / 16Ad.c.", per PV input; FAQ Q17: "Each MPPT supports up to 16A and 60V."
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, PV Terminal
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Lifetime production

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Maximum nominal system energy: 9.6 kWh
Converted: 9600 Wh / 1000 Wh/kWh
Official user manual
Sources
Converted: 9600 Wh / 1000 Wh/kWh
Printed as "Stack up to 5 batteries for 9600Wh." The installation-space table prints capacity 1600Wh with no expansion battery up to 9600Wh with five.
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: FAQ Q10 (PDF page 26); installation-space table (PDF page 6)
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Self-heating: Heating film, -20°C~0°C
Official user manual
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Printed as "Heating Film -20°C~0°C"; the footnote says the heating film may work below 20°C depending on PV power and load, and "The power consumption of the heating film can be up to 80W."
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 29, Temperature, Heating Film
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Charging temperature: -20 to 55 °C-4 to 131 °F converted
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Printed as "Charging Temperature Range* -20°C~55°C"; the footnote says the charging rate may decrease below 20°C.
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 29, Temperature
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Discharging temperature: -20 to 55 °C-4 to 131 °F converted
Official user manual
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Printed as "Discharging Temperature Range -20°C~55°C".
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 29, Temperature
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Expansion requirements: Up to five BP1600 expansion batteries. The manual's table prints capacity 1600Wh with none up to 9600Wh with five, and rated charging power 1000W with none, 2000W with one and 2400W with two to five. FAQ Q10 says the unit functions by itself and cannot be added to the same system as a Solarbank E1600.
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Printed as "Capacity 1600Wh 3200Wh 4800Wh 6400Wh 8000Wh 9600Wh Rated Charging Power 1000W 2000W 2400W 2400W 2400W 2400W" and "No, Solarbank 2 AC functions by itself."
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Installation-space table (PDF page 6); FAQ Q10 (PDF page 26)
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Grounding (manual): grid connection to a socket with grounding, or the casing grounded
Official instruction manual
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Printed as "The grid connection must be connected to a socket with grounding, otherwise there is a risk of electric shock. Alternatively, the casing should be grounded." in Anker SOLIX's Warning Signs About This Guide Unboxing Check Before Installation What's in the Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC Box Opt (PDF page 10). The manual applies to this model: User manual names Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (A17C2); EU edition content (AC Cable with Schuko, 220/230 V 50 Hz, German 800 W rule).
Official instruction manual: Anker SOLIX: Warning Signs About This Guide Unboxing Check Before Installation What's in the Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC Box Opt Checked Oct 16, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: PDF page 10
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Plug type: Schuko
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The box contents print "Anker SOLIX AC Cable with Schuko (5m)".
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: What's in the Box (PDF page 3)
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AC charge input: 1,000 W
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Printed in FAQ Q13 as "AC Charging: Main Unit = 1000W, + 1 to 5 Packs = 1200W." The on-grid terminal row separately prints "Max. AC Input Power 2000W" (terminal input, a different quantity).
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: FAQ Q13 (PDF page 26)
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Rated AC output: 1,000 W
Official user manual
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Off-grid port, not the on-grid terminal. Printed as "In off-grid mode, by clicking the off grid bottom, a single off-grid port can support a 1000W load"; with a battery pack "a maximum load of 1200W"; in grid-connected mode "the off-grid port can support a 2000W load". The off-grid terminal row prints "Max. AC Input and Output Power 2000W". The on-grid output is recorded as the outlet output (800 W).
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 29, Disclaim; AC Input and Output (Off-grid terminal)
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Installation clearances (manual): expansion battery on the floor 30mm from the wall
Official instruction manual
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Printed as "Place one expansion battery on the floor 30mm from the wall." in Anker SOLIX's Warning Signs About This Guide Unboxing Check Before Installation What's in the Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC Box Opt (PDF page 7). The manual applies to this model: User manual names Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (A17C2); EU edition content (AC Cable with Schuko, 220/230 V 50 Hz, German 800 W rule).
Official instruction manual: Anker SOLIX: Warning Signs About This Guide Unboxing Check Before Installation What's in the Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC Box Opt Checked Oct 16, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: PDF page 7
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Maximum PV input power: 1,200 W
Official user manual
Sources
Printed in FAQ Q13 as "MPPT Max Input: 1200W." The specifications print "Max PV Input Power 600W / 600W", per PV input.
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: FAQ Q13 (PDF page 26)
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Battery capacity: 1,600 Wh
Official user manual
Sources
Printed as "Rated Energy (Capacity) 1600Wh".
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, Battery Terminal
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Maximum output to outlet: 800 W
Official user manual
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Printed as "AC Output Power 800W" for the on-grid terminal, rated output voltage 220Va.c./230Va.c., 50Hz, maximum output current 3.5Aa.c. The unit connects to a household socket with the included Schuko AC cable.
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 29, AC Output (On-grid terminal)
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Compatible batteries / BMS: Anker SOLIX BP1600 Expansion Battery, Model A17C13Z1-85 (up to five)
Official user manual
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Printed as "Anker SOLIX BP1600 Expansion Battery (Optional) Model: A17C13Z1-85" and "One Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC can support up to 5 Anker SOLIX BP1600 Expansion Batteries." FAQ Q18 says it does not work with the Solarbank E1600 (A17C0).
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Optional Accessories (PDF page 3); About This Guide (PDF page 2)
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PV short-circuit current limit: 20 A
Official user manual
Sources
Printed as "Max Isc PV 20Ad.c. / 20Ad.c.", per PV input.
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Specifications, PDF page 28, PV Terminal
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Wireless monitoring: Bluetooth; 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Official user manual
Sources
The setup steps connect the unit "via Bluetooth" and say "The device only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi." The specifications print no wireless row.
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: Network Configuration (PDF page 19)
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Model: Solarbank 2 E1600 AC
Published model / SKU: A17C2
Printed as "Model: A17C2" in the manual's box contents and "Model A17C2" in its specifications.
Official user manual: User Manual, Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC (model A17C2, English, V2) Rev V2 (file A17C2_V2_EN_UM_Web_20250115_107692_1) · Checked Sep 28, 2026 · Earlier document

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