Pylontech solar batteries reviews
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Pylon Technologies, Co. Ltd (Pylontech) is a Chinese company that was founded in October 2009. It produces a wide range of battery systems - everything from powerbanks for small devices to containerised 1MW systems for commercial and industrial use.
US2000B Plus
Among Pylontech's residential offerings in Australia are rack-mounted lithium-ion solar batteries housed in a cabinet that looks a little like a bar fridge. The US2000B is a 2.4kWh module with 2.16kWh usable capacity.
As for power rating, it is 2kW continuous per module, but this "stacks" with each additional module - so it can potentially have a lot of grunt. It looks like six of these modules can be stacked inside the "bar fridge" cabinet, which by the way is only able to be installed inside.
Given it's an indoor-only energy storage solution, it's even more important a comparatively safe lithium ion chemistry is used. On this point, the US2000B Plus delivers with lithium iron phosphate, widely considered the safest chemistry currently commercially available.
The US2000B is Emergency Power Supply (EPS) capable when used with a Solax hybrid inverter. Bear in mind EPS features aren't designed to run a full house, just some appliances in order to get you through a temporary blackout.
As for warranty, that's a bit tricky. Apparently it's 7 years that can be extended to 10 with registration. We say "apparently" as we haven't sighted a warranty document yet, so don't buy this product unless you do put eyes on a warranty (and give it a very good look over).
As well as the US2000B, there's the US3000, offering greater usable capacity per module (3.2 kWh).
Pylontech Force
Also available in Australia is the Pylontech Force modular range designed for residential applications that comes in a pretty spiffy cabinet, and is compatible with inverters from various manufacturers including SolaX, Goodwe, Imeon, Selectronic, Redback and Sungrow. The warranty on the Force models is 10 years.
A couple of examples from the range - the 7.1kWh Pylontech Force L2 offers 6.7kWh of usable capacity and a power rating of 3.3kW. The 10.65kWh version has 10.1kWh usable capacity and a 5kW power rating.
We have estimated pricing and specification details of Pylontech batteries on our solar battery comparison table, and Pylontech is currently listed as a SolarQuotes approved battery brand.
If you're an Australian owner of an Pylontech battery, share your thoughts on the system by leaving a rating and review.
Pylontech Solar Battery Reviews
Affordable, Capable and reliable
I have a "HYBRID" off grid system in a 100% electric home of 140sqm that recharges 3 x US5000-B pylontechs from the grid with surplus solar sunup to sundown via 240volts using the inverter as a charger (approx 2.2Kw)This means i get the rebates and FIT (especially if away FIT IS HUGE). AND the benefits of NEVER having a genset start needed in bad weather.
The batts and 11kw MPP Solar brand inverter run from 4pm to sunup (50% d.o.d typical) to avoid the QLD DEMAND charges most of the year AND maximise solar use. In peak summer with max a/c (4 x a/c whole of home) load it runs 4pm to 9pm only with a grid switchover until sunup (80% d.o.d typical) due high demand
The grid switchover is via an existing 63amp clipsal changeover genset circuit that was installed when the house was built. The inverter is capable of 11kw or 45 amps. I have all a/c systems in "econo" mode to limit their peak currents in summer. As they run most of the day the boost mode ofr a/c is not needed
The maximum inverter load logged so far is 7 Kw with 4Kw average in peak summer the norm tapering off as the night cools down. So plenty of spare capacity and the inverter has never ever tripped and this is well within the Pylontech system using dual battery end connections allowing 250 amps @ 48 Volts or approx 12kw excluding losses
My choice of Pylontechs was based on
1) 1 button starting the whole system
2) Local and watchpower app anywhere remote monitoring
3) High cycle life, intrinsic proven safety and standards
4) Plug and Play operation along with DC isolation built in
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Bought From: ECG Electrical ACT - Southern NSW Show additional information
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I have an off grid system with 5 US3000C Pylontech Batteries
Have a Victron 10kW Inverter with 13.28kW solar array feeding into 17.5kW of Pylontech battery (5 x US3000C)…. Very easy to use. I have a large irrigated property and family home so have found that if not careful with the bore pumps they will draw down the battery at night if they are run. Im going to add another 3 batteries and give myself 21.5kW capacity over night.We are looking at a new standalone stove and oven and considering all propane gas as unable to use the electric oven at night without drawing the batteries down quickly.
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Great system and moneysaver!
After deciding to go fully electric in our new home ( no Gas usage or Gas appliances ) this was the only logic way to go. The battery system - 6x Pylon 2000US Plus Battery with 15kWh Capacity/13.8kWh usable - has performed great and worth every single cent. Combined with 10.56 kW Solar Panels / Fronius PV Inverter / Victron Multiplus II Battery Inverter and Victron GX System Control it was and still is right choice considering all aspects of energy generation and consumption. This should be in every home. Thanks goes to MyEnergy Engineering Lonsdale SA!!!Show additional information
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Has backup circuit in Inverter which operates during blackout. Can run some lights, fridge and internet router etc up to 4.5kw.
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