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PatioSun Lite

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PatioSun Lite plug-in solar kit with one panel, microinverter and fixed ground mounting frame

The PatioSun Lite is a 445W single-panel plug-in solar kit supplied by PatioSun.

This 445W kit combines one UKSOL 445W bifacial solar panel with an 800VA Hoymiles HF-800-WB HiFlow microinverter and a fixed mounting system suitable for ground installations.

Price including delivery:£449
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What’s included

Panels

  • 1 × 445W UKSOL panel
  • 445W total panel capacity
  • Bifacial TOPCon N-Type
  • 22.3% module efficiency

Microinverter

  • Hoymiles HF-800-WB HiFlow
  • 800VA maximum AC output
  • 1 PV input channel
  • 1 independent MPPT

Mounting system

  • Suitable for ground mounting
  • Fixed mounting angle

AC & DC cables

  • 5m AC cable
  • DC cable length not specified by supplier

Warranty

  • 12 year microinverter warranty
  • 25 year panel performance guarantee
  • 2 year warranty on mount & accessories

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Easy mounting setup: The supplied mounting system is quicker and simpler to assemble than many competing kits, with less DIY required.
  • Bifacial panel: The supplied UKSOL bifacial panel can generate from light reaching both its front and rear surfaces.

Cons

  • Lite+ costs only £21 more: The PatioSun Lite+ adds 20W of panel capacity and uses a higher-efficiency panel for only £21 more.
  • Limited mounting flexibility: The supplied mounting system is for ground installation only and uses a fixed panel angle, giving you less flexibility than kits with adjustable or multi-location mounting options.

Detailed kit specification

The full known specifications for the solar panels and microinverter supplied with the PatioSun Lite are shown below.

Solar panels

Manufacturer
UKSOL
Quantity
1 panel
Rated power
445W per panel (445W total)
Technology
Bifacial TOPCon N-Type
Dimensions
172 × 113 × 3cm per panel
Weight
25.5kg per panel
Module efficiency
22.3%
Year 1 degradation
1%
Annual degradation
0.4%
DC cable length
Not specified by supplier

Microinverter

Manufacturer
Hoymiles
Model
HF-800-WB HiFlow
Maximum output
800VA
PV input channels
1
Independent MPPTs
1
Weight
2.1kg
Peak efficiency
97%
Start-up voltage
22V
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
AC cable length
5m

Where to buy

The PatioSun Lite is available to buy directly from PatioSun.

Direct from kit supplier

Prices and availability can change. Always confirm the complete kit specification and current price with the retailer before buying.

Other items you may need

This plug-in solar kit includes all of the main equipment needed to get set up, but depending on where and how you install it, there may be a couple of additional items worth considering.

Ballast

If you’re installing the kit freestanding, you’ll need ballast to weigh down the mounting frame and help prevent movement or uplift. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the required ballast weight and positioning.

View ballast blocks at Wickes

Cable protection

If the AC cable runs through an exposed area, split conduit can provide additional protection. Because the plugs and connectors are moulded onto the cable, split conduit can be fitted around it without needing to remove them.

View split conduit on Amazon UK (paid link)

Estimate savings and payback

Estimated solar generation, annual savings and payback period for the PatioSun Lite depend on where you live, how the kit is positioned, and crucially, how much of the solar electricity your household uses.

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