Solar Battery Storage Comparison Table

Last Updated: 3rd Feb 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 NameAoboet UHOME NCA

BYD Battery Box Premium HVM 13.8

Dyness PowerboxGenZ 48V 3kWhGrowatt GBLI6531

Huawei Luna (5 kWh)

LG Chem RESU 6.5

PowerPlus Energy LiFe Premium Series

Pylontech US2000B

Redflow ZcellSimpliPhi PHI3.4 Smart-Tech batterySolarEdge Energy BankSolarWatt Flex

SolaX Triple Power 4.5

SunGrow SBR HV 12.8 kWh

Zenaji AeonTrinabess Powercube

Delta BX 6.3AC

Sonnenbatterie Evo

Tesla Powerwall 2

ABB (Fimer) REACT 2 (4 kWh)

Alpha-ESS Storion SMILE 5 – 5.5kWh

Eguana Evolve

Hansol AIO 10.8

Opal Storage

QCells Q.HOME CORE

Redback SH5000 + BE13200

RedEarth Sunrise 6.5kWh

Senec.HOME V3 Hybrid

Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 5kWh

VARTA Pulse 6Enphase AC Battery
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In Depth AnalysisNot yet.Not yet.Yes, review hereNot yet.Not yet.Not yetYes, review here.Not yet.Not yet.Yes, On-grid and Off-grid.Yes, review here.Not yetNot yet.Not yetNot yet. Yes,review here.Not yet.Not yetYes, review here.Yes, review here.Not yetYes, review here.Not yet.Yes, review hereNot yet.Not yet.Not yet.Not yet.Not yet.Not yetNot yetYes, review here
Australian ApprovalsN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ATBDN/AN/A
Battery TypeLithium Ion (Nickel Cobalt Aluminium)Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)Lithium ion LiFePO4Lithium ion (Lithium ion phosphate)Lithium-Ion (NMC)Lithium-Ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)Flow (Zinc-Bromide)Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)Lithium ion (Lithium ion phosphate)Lithium IonLithium Ion (NMC)Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)Lithium Ion (Lithium Titanate)Lithium Ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)Lithium-Ion NMCLithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)Lithium Ion (NMC)Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)Lithium Ion (NMC)Lithium IonLithium IonLithium-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)Lithium Ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
All In One Unit?NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoKind of. Includes AC battery inverter ("Powerbox") but requires solar inverter.Kind of. Includes AC battery inverter but requires solar inverterKind of. Includes AC battery inverter but requires solar inverter.Kind of. Includes AC battery inverter but requires solar inverter.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes (includes microinverter – requires 1 Envoy-S comms unit per install)
Price excl. installation (Estimated Retail pricing in AUD incl. GST, unless stated otherwise)$7,000$11,367$10,000$2,500$4500$5,500$5,300$3,550$1,999$12,600$4,700$9,500$2,500 per 2.4 kWh module$2,800$8,184$3,000$9,790 (includes $550 charge for extended Powerbox battery inverter warranty)$7,000 inc. VPP hardware$14,000$13,300 (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$2,000 (fully installed)
Nominal Storage6.8kWh13.80 kWh9.6kWh3kWh (per module)6.5 kWh5 kWh6.5 kWh3.3 kWh2.4kWh10 kWh3.4kWh10 kWh2.4kWh4.5kWh12.8 kWh1.93kWh9.6kWh6.32kWh11 kWh14 kWh4 kWh5.7 kWh13kWh10.8 kWh13 kWh6.8 kWh13.2kWh6.5kWh10 kWh5kWh6.5 kWh1.2kWh
Usable Storage Capacity6.0kWh13.80 kWh9.6kWh2.4kWh (per module)6 kWh5 kWh5.9 kWh2.64kWh2.16kWh10 kWh3.4kWh (or 2.75kWh if you are cycling at 80% DoD as per warranty document)9.7 kWh2.4kWh4.05kWh12.8 kWh1.93kWh8.64kWh6.17kWh10 kWh13.2 kWh3.8 kWh5.5 kWh12.2kWh9.72 kWh11.7 kWh6.51 kWh11.9kWh5.2kWh9 kWh4.5kWh6 kWh1.2kWh
ProsTBDExpandable in increments of 2.76 kWhCan be used in both off-grid and hybrid setups, compact design, modular expansionModular and scalable. 10,000 cycles at 80% DoD.Cheap.Modular - expandableCan 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-kWhSafe 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 & developedAmerican made, can be used in both off-grid and hybrid setups, compact size, modular expansion, 10 year warranty, very high cycle life, BMS integrated into each batteryModular expansion up to 30 kWhGerman-made, 100% DOD, Modular, expandable up to 57.6 kWh, intelligent charging algorithm, easy to retrofitModular battery with scalability of capacity & charge/discharge power, higher charge & discharge power, Plug and play installationModular, expandable20 year warranty, low battery degradation over time, designed to handle multiple cycles per day.Designed to be retrofitted to existing solar panel installations, scaleableModule 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.TBDAdvanced safety features minimise fire risk, charges batteries from solar when grid is down, impressive warrantyModular (up to 12 kWh total)Sleek modular design, IP65, UPS enabledModular, 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 EMSAll 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 prewiredAll 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 installMade 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 warrantyDC & AC Coupled, Standalone, Wall Mountable, Expandable, Indoor or Outdoor, Low NoiseEase of installation through "plug and play", Germandesigned and manufactured.Simple installation, easy to add more batteries to increase storage capacity.
ConsTBDTBDTBDTBDCheap.Only compatible with Huawei inverters1Battery is warranted to 45ºC ambientTBDTBDHeavy. 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.Relatively expensiveOnly compatible with SolarEdge invertersTBDOnly compatible with SolaX invertersOnly compatible with Sungrow hybrid invertersapply the full 10 year warranty to the Powerbox battery inverter. Expensive compared to other lithium technologies$550 extra charge to apply the full 10 year warranty to the Powerbox battery inverterNot currently able to measure third part inverter AC output for display in appTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDThe system, apart from the batteries, only has a 5 year warranty.TBDTBDTBDBackup power only 3kWExpensive, low IP rating, lower power output compared to similar sized batteriesLower charge power compared to dischargeDoes not providebackup.Very low power output per battery
Weight62kg205 kg113kg35kg57.5 kg63.8 kg52kg41kg27kg per battery290kg38 kg (per individual battery module)108 kg23kg56.6kg147 kg36kg95kg77kg163 kg125kg72 kg123kg including inverter168kg239 kg240kg98.6 kg130 kg130 kg115 kg79kg65kg25kg
Power3kW7.6 kW4.8kW3kW4.2kW2.5 kW4.2kW steady, 4.6kW peak (for 3 seconds)3.3kW2kW continuous per module (stacks with each additional module)3kW steady, 5kW peak1.5kW steady (48v version) 0.75kW stead (24v version)5 kWVaries based on number of battery units - min 1.75 kW max 6 kW2.5kW7.68 kW2.4kW3kW steady3kW steady5 kW5kW steady, 7kW peak (10 seconds)2 kW2.8kW nominal output5 kW steady, 6kW (30 minutes), 8.5kW (3 seconds).6.6 kW steady4.6kW5 kW5kW5kW3 kW charge, 3.5 kW discharge2.56kW charge, 5.12kW discharge2.5 kW260W per battery (stacks with each additional battery)
Dimensions (WHD)52cm x 67cm x 23cm1411 x 585 x 298 mm92cm x 55cm x 21cm42cm x 8.8cm x 57cm47.5cm x 76.5cm x 14.5cm670 x 150 x 600 mm45cm x 65cm x 12cm43cm x 8.8cm x 62cm44cm x 9cm x 41cm50cm x 115 cm x 100cm34 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm790 x 1179 x 250 mm54cm x 68cm x 30.3cm (per 7.2 kWh unit)46.4cm x 19.3cm x 58.8cm62 cm x 67 cm x 33 cm160cm x 15cm x 14cm60cm x 100cm x 21cm570 x 840 x 250 mm710mm x 1400mm x 427mm75 cm x 115 cm x 15cm740 mm x 490 mm x 229 mm (inverter)740 mm x 490 mm x 229 mm (battery unit)120cm x 60cm x 25cm110cm x 78cm x 40cm140 cm x 28 cm x 120 cm75cm x 155cm x 41cm92cm x 70cm x 23cm51.6cm x 203.8cm x 20cm104 cm x 97 cm 54 cm117 cm x 53cm x 40cm54cm x 105cm x 22cm60cm x 69cm x 19cm39cm x 32.5cm x 22cm
Round Trip EfficiencyTBD≥96%TBD96%TBDTBD95%>96%TBC80%98%TBD92%95%TBD96%94%96%95%90%TBD92%>90% AC->AC90%95%94.2%90% TypicalTBDTBD95%TBD96%
Off-grid Capable?TBDYesYesYesTBDYesYesYesEPS capable with SolaX Power invertersYesYesYesNoNoYesYesTBDYes (back-up built in)TBDYesTBDTemporary off-grid availableYesYesYes, Emergency Power Supply for backup up to 4kWTBDNoNoYesYesNoNo
Designed for indoor or outdoor installation? (IP rating)Indoor/Outdoor (IP65)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 (IP 32)Indoor/outdoor (IP 55)Indoor/Outdoor (IP54)IP55 OutdoorIndoor/outdoor (IP 55)Indoor/Outdoor (IP 65)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 – IP54Indoor/Outdoor IP43Indoor (IP 30)Indoor/Outdoor (IP65)Indoor (IP33)Indoor (IP 20)
Operating temperature range-10°C to 45°C-10 °C to +50°C-20°C to 50°C0°C to 55°C-10°C~+45°C-20-℃~ + 55℃-10°C to 45°CCharge 0°C to 55°C / Discharge -20°C to 60°C0°C to 50°C10°C to 50 °C0° to 49°C-10-℃~ + 50℃-20 °C to +50 °C-15°C to 55°C-30°C to 50°C-40°C to 60°C-10°C to 50°C-10 ~ 45 ℃-10°C to 50 °C-20°C to 50°C-20 +55°C0~40 (0.5C)-10ºC to 45ºC-10°C – 45˚C-10°C to 45°C-10°C to 45°C0°C-45°C0°C-45°C5°C to 40 °C-20°C to 55°C5°C to 45°C-20ºC to 45ºC
Warranty5+5 years10 years10 years10 years10 years10 years60% capacity at 10 years or 20,000 kWh throughput whichever comes first10 years7 years product warrantyWarranted total energy throughput 36.5MWh or a maximum of 10 years, whichever comes first.10 years10 years10 years10 years10 years20 years10 years10 years10 years or 10,000 cycles, whichever comes first10 years10 years5 years product warranty, 10 years performance warranty10 years5 year full warranty, 10 year battery performance warranty5 year inverter warranty, 10 year battery performance warranty10 years5 years10 years10 years, can pay to extend to 2010 years7 years (inverter), 10 years (battery)warranty, 10 years performance warranty 10 years
Compatible with what hybrid inverter brands? (Non-All In One units only)TBDN/AGoodwe, Victron, Imeon, Solis, GrowattAny inverter brand that handles lead acid battery with the the right charging parameter to suit the self managed lithium module.TBDHuaweiSolaX, SunGrow, Redback, Goodwe, Ingeteam, Selectronic, SMAAny brand that can handle charging self managed lithium ion batteries (Selectronic, Victron, SMA SI, Outback, Schneider, Studer, etc)SolaX, Goodwe, Imeon, Selectronic, Redback, SungrowVictron, Goodwe, Selectronic, Redback, TelcoAny inverter than can handle 48 volt lithium batteries.(Less powerful 24 volt version also available.)SolarEdgeMost grid connect invertersSolaX onlySungrowVictron, Goodwe, Sungrow, SchneiderTrina's PowerCube battery inverter onlyAS4777.2.2015 compliant inverters up to 5kw AC single phaseN/ATBDN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ANAN/AN/A
AC or DC coupled? (All In One systems only)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ADC coupledN/AN/AN/AAC coupledAC CoupledAC coupled or DC Coupled with 3-phase hybrid variantAC coupledCan be AC or DC coupledAC/DC/Hybrid coupling availableAC coupled DC coupledDC Coupled, can turn to AC Coupled using RepositDC coupledDC coupledand AC coupledDC coupledDC coupledand AC coupledDC coupledand AC coupledAC coupledAC coupled
Total warranted kWh (1 cycle per day)10,95042,69035,040876021,90016,45016,10096364,50036,50011,17735,4058,76014,78246,72014,08922,45019,80036,50037,800 (assuming most people will want to use 'other applications' such as off peak charging and Reposit)13,87010,03738,40034,30040,00029,500Depending on battery type and manufacturer18,98032,85016,42514,9464,161
Datasheet Supplied?YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Warranty Supplied?YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cost per Total Warranted kWh (1 cycle per day)$0.64$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)$0.42 (+ inverter cost)$0.27$0.29 (+ inverter cost)$0.19 (+ inverter cost)$0.18 (+ inverter cost)$0.21 (+ inverter cost)$0.31 (+ inverter cost)$0.35$0.38$0.31 (+ inverter cost)$0.60$0.90$0.37$0.74$0.30$0.41TBD$0.51$0.43$0.43$0.48$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…

Cost per Total Warranted kWh (1 cycle per day)

We update this comparison table frequently as more business and home energy storage systems become available, and specs 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 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.

Solar Battery Storage Comparison Table

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.

Check with battery manufacturers before making any solar storage purchase decisions based on information provided in this table.

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