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Thunder Energy Thunder Bolt Max 530W

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Thunder Energy Thunder Bolt Max 530W plug-in solar kit

The Thunder Energy Thunder Bolt Max 530W is a 530W single-panel plug-in solar kit supplied by Thunder Energy.

This kit combines one LONGi Solar 530W bifacial panel with an 800VA Hoymiles HF-800-WB HiFlow microinverter and a fixed 20° mounting frame suitable for ground or flat-roof installations.

Price including delivery: £449.99
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ENA compliance

Compliance

The Thunder Energy Thunder Bolt Max 530W 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/21751/V1/A1.

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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/21751/V1/A1 when registering to find and select the correct approved kit.

Read our DNO registration guide

What’s included

Panels

  • 1 × 530W LONGi Solar panel
  • 530W total panel capacity
  • Bifacial N-type back-contact monocrystalline
  • 23.5% module efficiency

Microinverter

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

Mounting system

  • Suitable for ground & flat roof
  • Fixed 20° mounting angle

AC & DC cables

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

Warranty

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

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Highest-power single-panel kit: At 530W, this is the most powerful compliant single-panel kit available on the UK market today, helping maximise electricity generation where there’s only room for one panel.
  • High-efficiency bifacial panel: The supplied LONGi Solar bifacial panel delivers 23.5% module efficiency and can also generate from light reaching its rear surface.
  • Simple & practical mounting design: The fixed-angle mounting system is easy to set up, with a flat, open design that makes adding ballast straightforward.

Cons

  • Fixed mounting angle: The frame holds the panel at 20°, so you cannot adjust the tilt to suit your installation.
  • Cheaper alternatives available: Other compliant single-panel kits offer similar generating capacity for less money, such as the City Plumbing DMEGC 525W kit at £360.
  • Large panel to position: The panel measures 199 × 113cm and weighs 28kg, so check that you have enough space and a practical handling and installation plan.

Detailed kit specification

The full known specifications for the solar panels and microinverter supplied with the Thunder Energy Thunder Bolt Max 530W are shown below.

Solar panels

Manufacturer
LONGi Solar
Quantity
1 panel
Rated power
530W per panel (530W total)
Technology
Bifacial N-type back-contact monocrystalline
Dimensions
199 × 113 × 3cm per panel
Weight
28kg per panel
Module efficiency
23.5%
Year 1 degradation
1%
Annual degradation
0.35%
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

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 199 × 113 cm and weighs 28 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 Max 530W 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 Max 530W 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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