{"id":4760,"date":"2015-05-23T14:43:48","date_gmt":"2015-05-23T05:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/?p=4760"},"modified":"2022-11-02T14:52:04","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T04:22:04","slug":"tesla-powerwall-vs-agls-powerlegato","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/tesla-powerwall-vs-agls-powerlegato\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Powerwall vs. AGL’s PowerLegato"},"content":{"rendered":"

So AGL have thrown their hat into the solar battery storage ring with the AUO PowerLegato manufactured by Taiwanese Solar and Electronic conglomerate,\u00a0AU Optronics.<\/p>\n

So how do they compare on specs?<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tesla Powerwall Daily Cycle Model<\/strong>
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\n7kWh
\n3.3 kW
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\nno inverter included
\nno UPS features included
\n10 year Warranty
\n92% round-trip DC efficiency
\n350 \u2013 450 volts
\nOperating Temp: -20\u00b0C to 43\u00b0C
\n100kg
\n1300 x 860 x 180mm<\/td>\n		AGL\/AUO PowerLegato<\/strong>
\nAU$9,990
\nfully installed on an existing DC solar system
\n7.2kWh
\n3kW continuous, 4.5kW peak
\nsingle phase only
\n4.5kW PV Inverter included
\nUPS feature built in
\nunknown warranty
\nunknown round-trip DC efficiency
\n48 volts
\nOperating Temp: -20\u00b0C to 40\u00b0C
\n138kg
\n672x688x384mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The key differences to note are that:<\/p>\n

a)<\/strong> the powerlegato comes with a built in 4.5kW solar inverter – so you can plug your panels direct into the unit (although there is only 1 MPPT which will limit panel install options<\/a>)<\/p>\n

b)<\/strong> the powerlegato offers a UPS (Uninterruptable\u00a0Power Supply) feature. Which should provide blackout protection, while the battery still has charge.<\/p>\n

The upshot is that\u00a0with all the extra hardware needed to achieve these 2 features, the AGL unit is likely to be expensive compared to a bare bones Powerwall installation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

AGL are banking on Aussies paying more for those features.<\/p>\n

The magic price point in the solar market in Australia has always been about $7,000. If you can add a good brand of storage for around $7k, the units should fly off the shelves. AGL’s offering is likely to be closer to double this.<\/p>\n

Also – please be aware that the AUO PowerLegato is not exclusive to AGL. Most solar installers can buy one from an\u00a0Australian wholesaler and install it in your home. So it is worth getting multiple quotes if you really like the look of it.<\/p>\n

UPDATE 8 July 2015:<\/strong> AGL have announced that they are selling the 7.2kWh Power Legato, fully installed into your existing solar system for $10,000. That’s a bloody good price for 7.2kWh with backup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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