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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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Product Name	BYD Battery Box Premium HVM 13.8 BYD Battery Box Premium HVM 13.8 BYD Battery Box Premium HVM 11.0 BYD Battery Box Premium HVM 8.3 BYD Battery Box Premium HVS 12.8 BYD Battery Box Premium HVS 10.2 BYD Battery Box Premium HVS 7.7 BYD Battery Box Premium HVS 5.12 BYD Battery Box LVS 12 kWh BYD Battery Box LVS 8 kWh BYD Battery Box LVS 4 kWh	Dyness Powerbox	GenZ 48V 3kWh	Growatt GBLI6531	Huawei Luna (5 kWh) Huawei Luna (5 kWh) Huawei Luna (10 kWh) Huawei Luna (15 kWh)	LG Chem RESU 6.5 LG Chem RESU 6.5 LG Chem RESU 10 LG Chem RESU 13 LG Chem RESU HV 7 LG Chem RESU HV 10 LG Chem RESU Prime 10H LG Chem RESU Prime 16H	PowerPlus Energy LiFe Premium Series	Pylontech US2000B Pylontech US2000B Pylontech US3000	Redflow Zcell	SolarWatt Flex	SolaX Triple Power 4.5 SolaX Triple Power 4.5 SolaX Triple Power 6.3	SunGrow SBR HV 12.8 kWh SunGrow SBR HV 12.8 kWh SunGrow SBR HV 16 kWh SunGrow SBR HV 9.6 kWh SunGrow SBP4K8	Zenaji Aeon	SolarEdge Energy Bank	Trinabess Powercube	Delta BX 6.3AC Delta BX 6.3AC Delta BX 6.3AC + BX6.3EX Delta BX 6.0	Sonnenbatterie Evo Sonnenbatterie Evo Sonnenbatterie Eco 9.43	Tesla Powerwall 2	ABB (Fimer) REACT 2 (4 kWh) ABB (Fimer) REACT 2 (4 kWh) ABB (Fimer) REACT 2 (8 kWh) ABB (Fimer) REACT 2 (12 kWh)	Alpha-ESS Storion SMILE 5 – 5.5kWh Alpha-ESS Storion SMILE 5 – 5.5kWh Alpha-ESS Storion SMILE 5 -11kWh Alpha-ESS Storion SMILE 5 -16.5kWh	Eguana Evolve	Hansol AIO 10.8 Hansol AIO 10.8 Hansol AIO 7.2	Opal Storage	QCells Q.HOME CORE QCells Q.HOME CORE QCells Q.HOME	Redback SH5000 + BE13200	RedEarth Sunrise 6.5kWh RedEarth Sunrise 6.5kWh RedEarth Sunrise 13kWh	Senec.HOME V3 Hybrid	Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 5kWh Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 5kWh Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 2 x 5kWh Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 3 x 5kWh Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 10kWh Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 20kWh Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 30kWh	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.	Yes, review here.	Yes, review here.	Not yet.	Not yet	Yes, review here.	Yes, review here.	Not yet	Yes, review here.	Not yet.	Yes, review here	Not yet.	Not yet.	Not yet.	Not yet.	Not yet.	Not yet	Not yet
Australian Approvals							N/A		N/A	N/A					N/A							N/A	N/A
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…

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.

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