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Thunder Energy Thunder Bolt 460W

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Thunder Energy Thunder Bolt 460W plug-in solar kit

The Thunder Energy Thunder Bolt 460W is a 460W single-panel plug-in solar kit supplied by Thunder Energy.

This 460W kit combines one Trina Solar 460W solar panel with an 800VA Hoymiles HMS-800-2WB HiFlow Pro microinverter and a mounting system suitable for ground, wall or flat-roof installations. The mount angle adjustment has not been specified.

Price including delivery: £549.99
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ENA compliance

Note: The flat-roof mounting configuration is approved under THUNE/21748/V1/A1; the angled-bracket configuration is approved under THUNE/21203/V1. When registering, use the reference matching the mounting configuration purchased.

Compliance

The Thunder Energy Thunder Bolt 460W was approved for plug-in solar use in Great Britain on and is listed as compliant in the Plug-in Solar category of the ENA Type Test Register under reference number THUNE/21203/V1.

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Registration

If you buy this kit you must notify your Distribution Network Operator (DNO) by registering it at myplugin.solar within 28 days of installation. Use ENA reference number THUNE/21203/V1 when registering to find and select the correct approved kit.

Read our DNO registration guide

What’s included

Panels

  • 1 × 460W Trina Solar panel
  • 460W total panel capacity
  • i-TOPCon N-Type
  • 23% module efficiency

Microinverter

  • Hoymiles HMS-800-2WB HiFlow Pro
  • 800VA maximum AC output
  • 2 PV input channels
  • 2 independent MPPTs

Mounting system

  • Suitable for ground, wall or flat roof
  • Mount angle adjustment not specified by supplier

AC & DC cables

  • 5m AC cable
  • 4m DC cable

Warranty

  • 12 year microinverter warranty
  • 15 year panel warranty
  • 2 year mount warranty

Pros & cons

Pros

  • High-efficiency panel: The supplied Trina Solar panel delivers an excellent 23% module efficiency.
  • Simple single-panel setup: One panel needs less installation space, has lower visual impact and is simpler to position than a two-panel kit.
  • Generous cable lengths: The supplied 5m AC cable and 4m DC cable give you useful flexibility when positioning the panel and microinverter.

Cons

  • Expensive for a single-panel kit: At £549.99, this is one of the more expensive single-panel kits on the UK market. With only 460W of panel capacity, the relatively high upfront cost could mean a longer payback period for some households.
  • Better-value Thunder kit available: Thunder Energy’s own Bolt Max 530W kit offers an extra 70W of panel capacity for £100 less, making this 460W kit difficult to recommend on price or generating potential alone.

Detailed kit specification

The full known specifications for the solar panels and microinverter supplied with the Thunder Energy Thunder Bolt 460W are shown below.

Solar panels

Manufacturer
Trina Solar
Quantity
1 panel
Rated power
460W per panel (460W total)
Technology
i-TOPCon N-Type
Dimensions
176 × 113 × 3cm per panel
Weight
21kg per panel
Module efficiency
23%
Year 1 degradation
1%
Annual degradation
0.4%
DC cable length
4m

Microinverter

Manufacturer
Hoymiles
Model
HMS-800-2WB HiFlow Pro
Maximum output
800VA
PV input channels
2
Independent MPPTs
2
Weight
3.2kg
Peak efficiency
96.7%
Start-up voltage
22V
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
AC cable length
5m

Before you buy

A few practical things to check before choosing where and how to install this kit.

Electrical safety

Before using this kit, check that the circuit supplying your socket has suitable RCD protection. Electrical Safety First recommends at least Type A bidirectional protection and advises upgrading Type AC protection before use

Read our safety guidance

Installation & planning

The panel measures 176 × 113 cm and weighs 21 kg. The supplied AC cable is 5 m long. Check that your chosen location can support the panels, allows a suitable cable route and meets any applicable planning restrictions.

Read our planning guide

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.

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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.

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Where to buy

The Thunder Energy Thunder Bolt 460W is available to buy directly from Thunder Energy.

Direct from kit supplier

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

Estimate savings and payback

Estimated solar generation, annual savings and payback period for the Thunder Energy Thunder Bolt 460W 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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