Solar Battery Comparison Table
Last Updated: 14th Jul 2022
Compare solar battery prices and system specifications with our regularly updated solar batteries comparison table. Find which energy storage system may be best for your home or business and see an estimate of how much it will cost to have installed in 2022.
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BYD Battery Box Premium HVM 13.8
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Dyness Powerbox | GenZ 48V 3kWh | Growatt GBLI6531 |
Huawei Luna (5 kWh)
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LG Chem RESU 6.5
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PowerPlus Energy LiFe Premium Series |
Pylontech US2000B
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Redflow Zcell | SolarWatt Flex |
SolaX Triple Power 4.5
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SunGrow SBR HV 12.8 kWh
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Zenaji Aeon | SolarEdge Energy Bank | Trinabess Powercube |
Delta BX 6.3AC
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Sonnenbatterie Evo
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Tesla Powerwall 2 |
ABB (Fimer) REACT 2 (4 kWh)
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Alpha-ESS Storion SMILE 5 – 5.5kWh
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Eguana Evolve |
Hansol AIO 10.8
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Opal Storage |
QCells Q.HOME CORE
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Redback SH5000 + BE13200 |
RedEarth Sunrise 6.5kWh
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Senec.HOME V3 Hybrid |
Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 5kWh
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VARTA Pulse 6 |
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Price excl. installation (Estimated Retail pricing in AUD incl. GST, unless stated otherwise) | $11,367 | $10,000 | $2,500 | $4500 | $5,500 | $5,300 | $3,550 | $1,999 | $12,600 | $2,500 per 2.4 kWh module | $2,800 | $8,184 | $3,000 | $12,000 | $9,790 (includes $550 charge for extended Powerbox battery inverter warranty) | $7,000 inc. VPP hardware | $14,000 | $14,650 (includes "Telsa Gateway") | $8341 | $9,042 | $14,500 | $13,540 | $12,000 | $12,000 | $18,000 | $9,625 | $14,000 | $6,990 | $7,000 – $7,200 |
In Depth Analysis | Not yet. | Yes, review here | Not yet. | Not yet. | Yes, review here. | Yes, review here. | Not yet. | Not yet. | Yes, On-grid and Off-grid. | Not yet. | Not yet | Not yet. |
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Battery Type | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium ion LiFePO4 | Lithium ion (Lithium ion phosphate) | Lithium-Ion (NMC) | Lithium-Ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Flow (Zinc-Bromide) | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion (NMC) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium Ion (Lithium Titanate) | Lithium Ion (NMC) | Lithium Ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-Ion NMC | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium Ion (NMC) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium Ion (NMC) | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | Lithium-Ion (NCA) | Lithium Ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) |
Lithium Ion (NMC – LG battery modules) |
Lithium Ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium Ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-Ion (lithium-mananese-cobalt-oxide) |
All In One Unit? | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Kind of. Includes AC battery inverter ("Powerbox") but requires solar inverter. | Kind of. Includes AC battery inverter but requires solar inverter | Kind of. Includes AC battery inverter but requires solar inverter. | Kind of. Includes AC battery inverter but requires solar inverter. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Nominal Storage | 13.80 kWh | 9.6kWh | 3kWh (per module) | 6.5 kWh | 5 kWh | 6.5 kWh | 3.3 kWh | 2.4kWh | 10 kWh | 2.4kWh | 4.5kWh | 12.8 kWh | 1.93kWh | 10 kWh | 9.6kWh | 6.32kWh | 11 kWh | 14 kWh | 4 kWh | 5.7 kWh | 13kWh | 10.8 kWh | 13 kWh | 6.8 kWh | 13.2kWh | 6.5kWh | 10 kWh | 5kWh | 6.5 kWh |
Usable Storage Capacity | 13.80 kWh | 9.6kWh | 2.4kWh (per module) | 6 kWh | 5 kWh | 5.9 kWh | 2.64kWh | 2.16kWh | 10 kWh | 2.4kWh | 4.05kWh | 12.8 kWh | 1.93kWh | 9.7 kWh | 8.64kWh | 6.17kWh | 10 kWh | 13.5 kWh | 3.8 kWh | 5.5 kWh | 12.2kWh | 9.72 kWh | 11.7 kWh | 6.51 kWh | 11.9kWh | 5.2kWh | 9 kWh | 4.5kWh | 6 kWh |
Pros | Expandable in increments of 2.76 kWh | Can be used in both off-grid and hybrid setups, compact design, modular expansion | Modular and scalable. 10,000 cycles at 80% DoD. | Cheap. | Modular - expandable | Can be used in both off-grid and hybrid setups, compact size, modular expansion. | Self-managed and infinitely stackable. Rack mountable. | Safest Lithium Chemistry, Scalable, Integrated BMS, good cost-per-kWh | Safe chemistry (low fire danger compared to lithium ion batteries), high depth-of-discharge, can tolerate temperatures up to 50 degrees C, easily recycleable, Australian owned & developed | German-made, 100% DOD, Modular, expandable up to 57.6 kWh, intelligent charging algorithm, easy to retrofit | Modular battery with scalability of capacity & charge/discharge power, higher charge & discharge power, Plug and play installation | Modular, expandable | 20 year warranty, low battery degradation over time, designed to handle multiple cycles per day. | Modular expansion up to 30 kWh | Designed to be retrofitted to existing solar panel installations, scaleable | Module made in Japan. Advanced safety features minimise fire risk, charges batteries from solar when grid is down. No cooling fans or cooling pumps. System, cell and cabinet have multiple safety features. Expandable to twice storage capacity with plug and play second DC coupled battery. More Master batteries stackable using gateway. | Made in Germany , IP 56 rated, integrated backup with “Blackstart” functionality | Advanced safety features minimise fire risk, charges batteries from solar when grid is down, impressive warranty | Modular (up to 12 kWh total) | Sleek modular design, IP65, UPS enabled | Modular, flexible, outdoor rated design for easy installation. Remote commissioning and troubleshooting with manufacturer support. Advanced auto-recovery controls avoid manual resets. Manufactured in South Australia. VPP-ready EMS | All in one with Samsung batteries. Easy to install. | Fast installation, Reposit ready, has backup capability if grid goes down, LG Chem battery technology inside, all DC and AC protection devices prewired | All in one solution from Qcells – solar inverter included. Modular up to 20.5 kWh. | Inverter and BoS (Balance of System) – IP65 (outdoor rated); Battery Cabinet – IP54 (outdoor rated); Integrated back-up; Integrated DC isolator; Robust design; Expandable storage to size to customer needs; Australian design, Australian company; Monitoring platform and app included; All-in-one design ensures a clean install free from messy cables & conduit; Fast, safe and easy install | Made in Australia (battery cells from LG Chem), Expandable design, VPP ready, quick install. | All in one hybrid, provides “apocalypse proof” backup, can purchase 20 year extended warranty | DC & AC Coupled, Standalone, Wall Mountable, Expandable, Indoor or Outdoor, Low Noise | Ease of installation through "plug and play", German designed and manufactured. |
Cons | TBD | TBD | TBD | Cheap. | Only compatible with Huawei inverters1 | Battery is warranted to 45ºC ambient | TBD | TBD | NOTE: As at July 2022, it doesn't appear Redflow is still manufacturing ZCell. Heavy. Question mark over DC-DC roundtrip efficiency (~80%). Requires a maintenance cycle once a week or so that takes the battery offline for a few hours. | TBD | Only compatible with SolaX inverters | Only compatible with Sungrow hybrid inverters | apply the full 10 year warranty to the Powerbox battery inverter. Expensive compared to other lithium technologies | Only compatible with SolarEdge inverters, extra expense required for backup functionality | $550 extra charge to apply the full 10 year warranty to the Powerbox battery inverter | Not currently able to measure third part inverter AC output for display in app | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | The system, apart from the batteries, only has a 5 year warranty. | TBD | TBD | TBD | Backup power only 3kW | Expensive, low IP rating, lower power output compared to similar sized batteries | Lower charge power compared to discharge | Does not provide backup. |
Weight | 205 kg | 113kg | 35kg | 57.5 kg | 63.8 kg | 52kg | 41kg | 27kg per battery | 290kg | 23kg | 56.6kg | 147 kg | 36kg | 108 kg | 95kg | 77kg | 163 kg | 125kg | 72 kg | 123kg including inverter | 168kg | 239 kg | 240kg | 98.6 kg | 130 kg | 130 kg | 115 kg | 79kg | 65kg |
Power | 7.6 kW | 4.8kW | 3kW | 4.2kW | 2.5 kW | 4.2kW steady, 4.6kW peak (for 3 seconds) | 3.3kW | 2kW continuous per module (stacks with each additional module) | 3kW steady, 5kW peak | Varies based on number of battery units - min 1.75 kW max 6 kW | 2.5kW | 7.68 kW | 2.4kW | 5 kW | 3kW steady | 3kW steady | 5 kW | 5kW steady, 7kW peak (10 seconds) | 2 kW | 2.8kW nominal output | 5 kW steady, 6kW (30 minutes), 8.5kW (3 seconds). | 6.6 kW steady | 4.6kW | 5 kW | 5kW | 5kW | 3 kW charge, 3.5 kW discharge | 2.56kW charge, 5.12kW discharge | 2.5 kW |
Dimensions (WHD) | 1411 x 585 x 298 mm | 92cm x 55cm x 21cm | 42cm x 8.8cm x 57cm | 47.5cm x 76.5cm x 14.5cm | 670 x 150 x 600 mm | 45cm x 65cm x 12cm | 43cm x 8.8cm x 62cm | 44cm x 9cm x 41cm | 50cm x 115 cm x 100cm | 54cm x 68cm x 30.3cm (per 7.2 kWh unit) | 46.4cm x 19.3cm x 58.8cm | 62 cm x 67 cm x 33 cm | 160cm x 15cm x 14cm | 790 x 1179 x 250 mm | 60cm x 100cm x 21cm | 570 x 840 x 250 mm | 710mm x 1400mm x 427mm | 75 cm x 115 cm x 15cm | 740 mm x 490 mm x 229 mm (inverter) 740 mm x 490 mm x 229 mm (battery unit) | 120cm x 60cm x 25cm | 110cm x 78cm x 40cm | 140 cm x 28 cm x 120 cm | 75cm x 155cm x 41cm | 92cm x 70cm x 23cm | 51.6cm x 203.8cm x 20cm | 104 cm x 97 cm 54 cm | 117 cm x 53cm x 40cm | 54cm x 105cm x 22cm | 60cm x 69cm x 19cm |
Round Trip Efficiency | ≥96% | TBD | 96% | TBD | TBD | 95% | >96% | TBC | 80% | 92% | 95% | TBD | 96% | 93.3% | 94% | 96% | 95% | 90% | TBD | 92% | >90% AC->AC | 90% | 95% | 94.2% | 90% Typical | TBD | TBD | 95% | TBD |
Off-grid Capable? | Yes | Yes | Yes | TBD | Yes | Yes | Yes | EPS capable with SolaX Power inverters | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | TBD | Yes (back-up built in) | TBD | Yes | TBD | Temporary off-grid available | Yes | Yes | Yes, Emergency Power Supply for backup up to 4kW | TBD | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Designed for indoor or outdoor installation? (IP rating) | Indoor/outdoor (IP 55) | Indoor/outdoor (IP 65) | Indoor (IP 50) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 55) | Indoor/outdoor (IP 66) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 55) | Indoor (IP40) | Indoor (IP 20) | Can be installed indoors, but outdoor installation is recommended (IP 43) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP54) | IP55 Outdoor | Indoor/outdoor (IP 55) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 65) | Indoor/outdoor (IP 55) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 54) | Indoor/outdoor (IP 65) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 56) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 67 for battery and electronics, IP56 for wiring) | Indoor (IP 54) | Outdoor (IP65) | Indoor/outdoor (IP34) | Indoor (IP 54) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP54) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP65) | Inverter and BoS (Balance of System) – IP65; Battery Cabinet – IP54 | Indoor/Outdoor IP43 | Indoor (IP 30) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP65) | Indoor (IP33) |
Operating temperature range | -10 °C to +50°C | -20°C to 50°C | 0°C to 55°C | -10°C~+45°C | -20-℃~ + 55℃ | -10°C to 45°C | Charge 0°C to 55°C / Discharge -20°C to 60°C | 0°C to 50°C | 10°C to 50 °C | -20 °C to +50 °C | -15°C to 55°C | -30°C to 50°C | -40°C to 60°C | -10-℃~ + 50℃ | -10°C to 50°C | -10 ~ 45 ℃ | -10°C to 50 °C | -20°C to 50°C | -20 +55°C | 0~40 (0.5C) | -10ºC to 45ºC | -10°C – 45˚C | -10°C to 45°C | -10°C to 45°C | 0°C-45°C | 0°C-45°C | 5°C to 40 °C | -20°C to 55°C | 5°C to 45°C |
Warranty | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 60% capacity at 10 years or 20,000 kWh throughput whichever comes first | 10 years | 7 years product warranty | Warranted total energy throughput 36.5MWh or a maximum of 10 years, whichever comes first. | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 20 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years or 10,000 cycles, whichever comes first | 10 years | 10 years | 5 years product warranty, 10 years performance warranty | 10 years | 5 year full warranty, 10 year battery performance warranty | 5 year inverter warranty, 10 year battery performance warranty | 15 years on battery, 5 years on Energy Management System (EMS), Battery Management System (BMS), and Light Emitting Diode (LED) | 5 years | 10 years | 10 years, can pay to extend to 20 | 10 years | 7 years (inverter), 10 years (battery) |
Compatible with what hybrid inverter brands? (Non-All In One units only) | N/A | Goodwe, Victron, Imeon, Solis, Growatt | Any inverter brand that handles lead acid battery with the the right charging parameter to suit the self managed lithium module. | TBD | Huawei | SolaX, SunGrow, Redback, Goodwe, Ingeteam, Selectronic, SMA | Any brand that can handle charging self managed lithium ion batteries (Selectronic, Victron, SMA SI, Outback, Schneider, Studer, etc) | SolaX, Goodwe, Imeon, Selectronic, Redback, Sungrow | Victron, Goodwe, Selectronic, Redback, Telco | Most grid connect inverters | SolaX only | Sungrow | Victron, Goodwe, Sungrow, Schneider | SolarEdge | Trina's PowerCube battery inverter only | AS4777.2.2015 compliant inverters up to 5kw AC single phase | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | NA | N/A |
AC or DC coupled? (All In One systems only) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | DC coupled | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AC coupled | AC Coupled | AC coupled | AC coupled | Can be AC or DC coupled | AC/DC/Hybrid coupling available | AC coupled | DC coupled | DC Coupled, can turn to AC Coupled using Reposit | DC coupled |
DC coupled and AC coupled |
DC coupled |
DC coupled and AC coupled |
DC coupled and AC coupled |
AC coupled |
Total warranted kWh (1 cycle per day) | 42,690 | 35,040 | 8760 | 21,900 | 16,450 | 16,100 | 9636 | 4,500 | 36,500 | 8,760 | 14,782 | 46,720 | 14,089 | 35,405 | 22,450 | 19,800 | 36,500 | 37,000 | 13,870 | 10,037 | 38,400 | 34,300 | 40,000 | 29,500 | Depending on battery type and manufacturer | 18,980 | 32,850 | 16,425 | 14,946 |
Datasheet Supplied? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Warranty Supplied? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cost per Total Warranted kWh (1 cycle per day) | $0.27 (+ inverter cost) | $0.29 | $0.29 (+ inverter cost) | $0.21 | $0.33 | $0.30 (+ inverter cost) | $0.37 (+ inverter cost) | $0.44 (+ inverter cost) | $0.35 (+ inverter cost) | $0.29 (+ inverter cost) | $0.19 (+ inverter cost) | $0.18 (+ inverter cost) | $0.21 (+ inverter cost) | $0.34 | $0.31 (+ inverter cost) | $0.35 | $0.38 | $0.40 (+ inverter cost) | $0.60 | $0.90 | $0.37 | $0.74 | $0.30 | $1.01 | TBD | $0.51 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.48 |
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Cost per warranted kWh 1 cycle per day
If the solar battery is cycled once per day, this is how much each warranted kilowatt-hour of stored electricity will cost. Once an individual product’s price per kilowatt-hour drops below 10 cents, battery storage is likely to be a worthwhile investment for a large number of households. This graph scrolls left to right – try it to see the really expensive units…
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- SunGrow SBR HV 16 kWh
- SunGrow SBR HV 9.6 kWh
- SunGrow SBR HV 12.8 kWh
- SolaX Triple Power 6.3
- SolaX Triple Power 4.5
- Zenaji Aeon
- Growatt GBLI6531
- Huawei Luna (15 kWh)
- LG Chem RESU 13
- LG Chem RESU Prime 16H
- Huawei Luna (10 kWh)
- BYD Battery Box Premium HVM 11.0
- BYD Battery Box Premium HVM 13.8
- Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 30kWh
- BYD Battery Box LVS 12 kWh
- LG Chem RESU Prime 10H
- LG Chem RESU 10
- BYD Battery Box Premium HVM 8.3
- Dyness Powerbox
- GenZ 48V 3kWh
- BYD Battery Box Premium HVS 12.8
- Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 20kWh
- SolarWatt Flex
- BYD Battery Box Premium HVS 10.2
- Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 3 x 5kWh
- LG Chem RESU 6.5
- BYD Battery Box LVS 8 kWh
- Opal Storage
- BYD Battery Box Premium HVS 7.7
- Trinabess Powercube
- Huawei Luna (5 kWh)
- BYD Battery Box Premium HVS 5.12
- Delta BX 6.3AC + BX6.3EX
- Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 10kWh
- SolarEdge Energy Bank
- Sonnenbatterie Eco 9.43
- Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 2 x 5kWh
- Redflow Zcell
- Delta BX 6.3AC
- BYD Battery Box LVS 4 kWh
- RedEarth Sunrise 13kWh
- Pylontech US3000
- PowerPlus Energy LiFe Premium Series
- Eguana Evolve
- Sonnenbatterie Evo
- Tesla Powerwall 2
- QCells Q.HOME
- Senec.HOME V3 Hybrid
- Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 5kWh
- Pylontech US2000B
- ABB (Fimer) REACT 2 (12 kWh)
- LG Chem RESU HV 10
- VARTA Pulse 6
- ABB (Fimer) REACT 2 (8 kWh)
- RedEarth Sunrise 6.5kWh
- Delta BX 6.0
- Alpha-ESS Storion SMILE 5 -16.5kWh
- LG Chem RESU HV 7
- ABB (Fimer) REACT 2 (4 kWh)
- Alpha-ESS Storion SMILE 5 -11kWh
- Hansol AIO 10.8
- Alpha-ESS Storion SMILE 5 – 5.5kWh
- QCells Q.HOME CORE
- Hansol AIO 7.2
- = Just battery (requires extra expense on battery inverter and solar inverter)
- = All In One unit
- = Battery + battery inverter (Extra cost for solar inverter)
We update this comparison table frequently as more business and home energy storage systems become available, and specifications and prices of existing solar batteries change.
Please note system pricing is our best estimate of retail prices inclusive of GST, unless specifically noted otherwise. But it is only an estimated cost.
TIP: If you’re not 100% certain what a kWh is, or don’t understand the difference between a kW (kilowatt – a measure of power) and a kWh (kilowatt-hour – a measure of energy), read this: The Difference Between Power And Energy. It’s important to be clear on the difference between the two when researching home battery storage or anything solar-related.
Solar Battery Storage Usable Capacity (kWh)
Usable capacity is the energy stored in a solar battery system that can actually be used. In most cases this is less than the nominal storage capacity figure provided.
For example, the Enphase AC battery has a total storage capacity of 1.2kWh. But as only 95% of that stored energy can be discharged (aka a 95% Depth Of Discharge) the battery’s usable storage capacity is really 1.1kWh.
Solar Battery Power (kW)
A solar battery’s power rating is how fast it can be charged or discharged.
For example, an Enphase AC battery is a low power solar battery storage system (also known as an ‘energy’ battery) because it takes 4 hours and 23 minutes to discharge all its usable energy, while the BMZ ESS is considered a high power battery because it can discharge all its usable energy in under 40 minutes.
A high power home battery system isn’t necessarily more desirable than a low power battery – your household’s unique energy usage needs will determine how much power you will require from a solar battery and the best energy storage solution for you.
Battery Type
Most home solar batteries are lithium-ion based chemistry, but there are variety of different lithium-ion chemistries. The type widely considered the safest is lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4).
But regardless of the chemistry, a solar battery is only as safe as the safety mechanisms built into it and the care taken in manufacturing; so chemistry type is just one aspect that should be considered when making a purchase decision in terms of safety.
It’s worth noting there have been very few fires in Australia involving new-generation home solar batteries to date, thanks to strict installation standards.
All In One Unit
This means the system includes batteries, a battery management system (BMS) and an inverter. The Sunverge SIS is one example of an all-in-one home energy storage system.
If a battery management system and/or inverter have to be purchased separately, this will add to the total cost of the system.
Warranty Document Supplied?
Links to a warranty document if it is available. Don’t buy a solar battery system until you have read the latest version of its warranty document sourced direct from the supplier. They change often and the linked versions we provide above may not be the most current documents available.
Total Warranted kWh (1 Cycle Per Day)
If you only discharge the battery once per day (most likely for larger solar batteries in residential installation situations), then the warranty period may expire well before the warranted kWh level has been reached.
The number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) a home battery system can discharge per day is multiplied by the number of days in the warranty period in order to generate the total warranted kWh figures.
Cost Per Warranted kWh (1 Cycle Per Day)
This is the solar battery price (excluding installation) divided by ‘Warranted kWh (1 cycle per day)’. If you discharge the battery approximately once per day, this number indicates what home energy storage system may be the most cost-effective in your circumstances.
A Note On Battery Warranties
Some solar batteries in the table have different warranties for components within the unit. For example, some “all in one” home battery storage systems warrant the battery cells for 10 years, but the internal inverter only has a warranty of 5 years.
We use the ‘weakest link’ warranted figure (so in the above example, 5 years instead of 10 years) when calculating the cost per warranted kWh.
Disclaimer: Although we strive to review the information in this comparison table regularly to keep it up to date and as accurate as possible, mistakes may be made and prices and other figures/specifications can change very quickly given the solar battery storage scene is quickly evolving in 2022.
Check with home battery manufacturers before making any solar storage purchase decisions based on information provided in this table.
More Solar Battery Tools And Information
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