PIKO BA System –

smart, communicative and independent

KOSTAL competence –
Using energy smartly.
Convincing.

KOSTAL family 3
Your trump card for energy generation 4 – 5
Solar power around the clock 6 – 7
Advantages of PIKO BA System 8 – 9
Accessories and smart partnerships 10
Service concept for the PIKO BA System 11
KOSTAL family –
Success founded on history and
over 100 years of experience.

The KOSTAL Group: „„All production processes are aligned to the

the KOSTAL success story „zero-defects philosophy“ of an automotive
„„As an independent, family-owned company, supplier.
the KOSTAL Group specialises in the „„The PIKO inverter is subject to strict quality
development of high-quality electronic and management throughout the production
mechatronic solutions for a wide range of process, including a final check lasting
automotive and industrial applications. several hours.
„„The company was founded in 1912 by
Leopold Kostal in Lüdenscheid, Germany, KOSTAL Solar Electric:
and today employs about 16 300 people at a partner you can always count on
39 locations in 18 countries. „„In the business division Industrie Elektrik, the
„„The KOSTAL Group has four divisions: PIKO inverters are developed and produced
Automotive Electrical Systems, Connectors, at the German headquarters. KOSTAL Solar
SOMA Test Technology and Industrie Elektrik Electric handles all distribution and sales
with its international sales company KOSTAL of the PIKO inverters, as well as technical
Solar Electric. support.
„„The KOSTAL Group’s partners include the „„International customers also benefit from our
world’s leading automotive manufacturers local service with branch offices in France,
and numerous major industrial companies. Italy, Spain, Greece and Turkey.
„„KOSTAL partnerships are designed for
Quality-offensive thinking the long term. This has always been and
„„Having been developed in-house at KOSTAL, continues to be an essential element of our
the PIKO inverter meets the highest standards. company culture.
„„All PIKO inverters are produced in line with
state-of-the-art technological standards.

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 Your trump card for ...

Use the energy of the sun, even when

it isn‘t shining!
Photovoltaics are a safe, renewable and
sustainable source of energy. The solar modules
on your roof work with the inverter to transform
sunlight into usable energy. However, solar
power isn’t generated all the time – only when
the sun shines. With the PIKO BA System, you
harmonise the generation and consumption
of energy in your house. Our smart complete
system is designed in such a way that you use
the power produced during the day directly in
the house and store the excess solar power for
use during the night.

Other benefits for you

„„Reduce your electricity supply costs now and
in future through efficient energy usage.
„„Gain independence from your energy provider:
On average, the systems monitored in the
PIKO Solar Portal demonstrate a 76 %
degree of self-sufficiency. Some PIKO BA
System operators with large PV systems
even achieve a reduction in their electricity
bill of up to 98 %.

Your contribution to a cleaner future

Demonstrate your social responsibility and
think about future generations now. With your
cleanly produced electricity, you help bolster
the success of the energy transition and protect
the environment. Do your bit to combat:

„„Resource shortages
„„Greenhouse gases
„„Urgency of expanding the power grid

KOSTAL is aware of its environmental responsibility

and by satisfying stringent take-back and recycling
requirements promotes a sustainable approach
to the use of resources.

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... energy generation

Safety is our priority

The safety concept of the KOSTAL storage
system is of a particularly high standard.
It integrates a specially designed PIKO BA
Switch Box, which provides triple protection
against overcharging. In developing the Switch
Box, KOSTAL capitalised on its extensive
experience of safety sensor technology in the
automotive industry. The PIKO BA System Li
fully meets the highest safety standards for
lithium domestic storage systems and in 2015
received the ees AWARD.

Safe storage – now guaranteed for 15 years!

There are no hidden costs with the all-in-one
storage system, consisting of battery inverter
(PIKO BA), lithium battery (PIKO Battery Li)
and current sensor (PIKO BA Sensor). And on
the basis of their cutting-edge technology and
components, the fortelion* lithium-ion battery
modules are now guaranteed by KOSTAL for 15
years, making your investment in a PV and solar
power storage system even more worthwhile.

Funding opportunities
In Germany, the more stringent requirements of
the Development Loan Corporation’s (KfW) new
incentive programme are met fully. This also
applies to the stipulated fair-value replacement
guarantee on the PIKO Battery, which KOSTAL
provides at no extra charge. In Austria,
funding can be requested under the Austrian
storage programme. Under public incentive
programmes, investing in a photovoltaic system
brings even quicker returns.

*fortelion is a trademark of SONY Corporation

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 Solar power ...

The PIKO BA System has many advantages and several modes of operation. It can react flexibly to various
situations in the household and fluctuating requirements over the course of the day.

Morning
When the sun comes up in the morning, solar
power is produced and the coffee machine
is run, for example, the power can be used
directly. This means that you are already
independent of your energy provider at the
start of the day.

Mid-morning
When all occupants have left the house in the
morning, the power not needed in the household
is fed to the PIKO Battery and saved there for
the evening.

Midday
At midday when a lot of solar power is being
produced, the excess power, which can neither
be used nor stored, is fed into the public power
grid. This means that you also secure the legally
guaranteed feed-in compensation for this solar
electricity for the next 20 years.

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... around the clock

Afternoon
In the afternoon when a lot of power is being
consumed, the increased demand can be
covered by the power generated on your own
roof, and at the same time by the power stored
in your battery, fully automatically, without
you having to do anything. Smart consumer
management helps you to ensure a high self-
consumption rate.

Night
Only at night when no solar power can be
produced and if the battery is empty does
electricity need to be acquired from the
public grid.

Power cut – no problem

The PIKO BA Backup Unit gives you additional
peace of mind. In the event of a power cut in
the public grid, your storage system delivers
a complete three-phase supply to your home
network in a matter of seconds. Maximum
peace of mind, independence and convenience
through smart solutions from KOSTAL.

Your PIKO BA System controls the various statuses fully automatically and without compromising on
convenience. The PIKO BA Sensor makes very light work of complex energy management for you.
You have a guaranteed supply of power at all times assuming maximum self-consumption of your solar
power.

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 Advantages
of PIKO BA System
PIKO BA System –
smart, communicative and independent
Use or store power in the house or feed it into
the grid – the PIKO BA System handles all three
scenarios.

Organise your energy intelligently with

smart performance
The PIKO BA System was specially developed
for use in single-family dwellings and provides
a whole host of benefits:

„„Through monitoring of the PV system,

energy flows in the home can be learned
and consumption adapted and optimised
accordingly, so the objective of “using energy
economically” can be achieved in no time.
„„Even in bad weather the PIKO Battery Li
can be used efficiently and adapted to the
requirements of individual homes.
„„The storage unit’s modularity and scope for
retrofits make it very flexible: the smallest
PIKO Battery Li comprises three modules.
If the projected capacity later proves to be
too inadequate, it can be easily increased to
incorporate up to eight modules.
„„Another major advantage of the PIKO BA,
which can also be purchased without battery,
is that it is future-proofed so that new storage
technologies can be added later on.

Energy management

PIKO Solar Portal

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Household communication „„Through the obligatory PIKO BA Sensor,
through smart interaction dynamic active power control can be
The energy you consume at night can also engaged so that more solar power is
be covered by solar power. Your own power, generated and efficiently used.
produced and stored throughout the day,
enables you to watch television or cook at any Be independent
time without purchasing extra electricity. with smart energy control
Break the link between power generation and
„„The PIKO Solar App or the PIKO Solar Portal consumption and set your own electricity prices
show you how much power is available. Find for the next 20 years.
out how much electricity you are consuming
at any given time of day and how much of „„Thanks to unique, intelligent battery
the energy you need can be provided by your control, end customers can now adjust
system. battery-charging cycles according to the
„„Turn your house into a Smart Home with the power consumption of their homes. This
PIKO BA System and the EEBus Initiative*: software, specially developed for the storage
Using networking technology, your domestic system, adapts your power projections and
appliances can communicate with one generation to home consumption.
another. „„The PIKO BA System Li has two individually
„„Even without networking, you can still put the tracked inputs so that both the east-west and
energy you generate to the best possible use south orientations of the PV system can be
with the relay control. For instance, your air tracked without yield losses.
conditioning system can be directly controlled
wherever energy is available.

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smart partnerships
Your secure backup for power cuts
The optional PIKO BA Backup Unit ensures you
are fully equipped for any power cuts.

„„Secure supply during a power cut

„„VDE-tested backup power function
„„Automatic switching over within a few
seconds
„„Three-phase power supply
„„Up to 10 hours of operation at night (with a
consumption of 500 W and a fully-charged
battery)
„„Dimensions: 680 mm x 366 mm x 173 mm
(H x W x D)
„„Suitable for consumer loads of 2900 – 4700 W
when using the PIKO Battery Li (depending
on the number of battery modules)

Smart partnerships for even more benefits

In addition to the many applications that can
be performed with the PIKO BA System alone,
KOSTAL is making more smart connections
with major partners to further expand the range
of potential applications.
PIKO inverters are compatible with:

„„HomeLYnk from Schneider Electric GmbH

„„PowerDog energy management systems
from ecodata GmbH
„„Solar log monitoring devices from Solare
Datensysteme GmbH
„„Solarfox displays from Soledos GmbH
„„Weblog from meteocontrol GmbH
„„Products of the component manufacturer
PADCON

In addition, KOSTAL is a member of the

EEBus Initiative and integrates technological
advancements made in this arena into its
products. The products of member companies
can also be combined with one another.

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Service concept
of the PIKO BA System
Service concept
As with all PIKO string inverters, KOSTAL Solar
Electric GmbH also offers its proven five-year
replacement warranty for the PIKO BA. Should
a warranty claim be made within this period,
you will receive a replacement unit delivered
and commissioned by your specialist company,
no questions asked. The specialist company
will also arrange to take away the old PIKO inverter.
For more information about the KOSTAL service
concept and warranty conditions, please visit
the KOSTAL homepage*.

KOSTAL will be pleased to assist you with your

service questions. Support for questions and
concerns relating specifically to batteries is
provided through our smart connection with
our partner SONY. If you have any service
enquiries please contact KOSTAL. The
necessary arrangements will then be made with
the relevant partner.

You can reach the KOSTAL service hotline on:

Telephone +49 761 47744-222
(Mon – Fri from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
or by e-mail at [email protected].
You can send us queries or messages at any
time, including outside hotline operating hours,
using the service portal at service.kostal-solar-
electric.com. Queries are treated as a priority.

KOSTAL seminars and webinars

Participants in KOSTAL seminars benefit
from professional instruction, wide-ranging
and specialised knowledge, and interactive
exchanges with the seminar host. This offer
includes various training sessions focusing
on technology and sales. Detailed information
KOSTAL seminars is available at:
www.kostal-solar-electric.com/wissensseminare.
Here you can find out all you need to know
about new webinars in KOSTAL’s much-
KOSTAL seminars and webinars can be booked expanded range of training offers.
online in just a few clicks.

* www.kostal-solar-electric.com

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KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH

Hanferstr. 6
79108 Freiburg i. Br.
Germany
Telephone: +49 761 47744 - 100
Fax: +49 761 47744 - 111

www.kostal-solar-electric.com