Product Name
SunGrow SBR HV 16 kWh
Tesla Powerwall 3
SigenStor Single-Phase (16 kWh)
Tesla Powerwall 2
BYD Battery Box Premium HVM 16.6
Enphase IQ Battery 5P
Alpha-ESS SMILE5 13.3 kWh
Manufacturer Logo
Manufacturer Logo
Product Image
Product Image
Price incl. federal rebate, excl. installation (AUD RRP, incl. GST)
$6,220
$6,220
$6,220
$6,220
$6,220
$6,220
$6,220
In Depth Analysis
Yes, review here.
Yes, review here.
Yes, review here.
Yes, review here.
Yes, review here.
Yes, review here.
Yes, review here.
Battery Type
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
All In One Unit?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Nominal Storage
16 kWh
16 kWh
16 kWh
16 kWh
16 kWh
16 kWh
16 kWh
Usable Storage Capacity
16 kWh
16 kWh
16 kWh
16 kWh
16 kWh
16 kWh
16 kWh
Features
Modular, expandable
Modular, expandable
Modular, expandable
Modular, expandable
Modular, expandable
Modular, expandable
Modular, expandable
Product Name
Manufacturer Logo
Manufacturer Logo
Product Image
Product Image
Price incl. federal rebate, excl. installation (AUD RRP, incl. GST)
In Depth Analysis
Battery Type
All In One Unit?
Nominal Storage
Usable Storage Capacity
Features
SunGrow SBR HV 16 kWh
Manufacturer Logo
Product Image
$6,220
Yes, review here.
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
No
16 kWh
16 kWh
Modular, expandable
Tesla Powerwall 3
Manufacturer Logo
Product Image
$6,220
Yes, review here.
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
No
16 kWh
16 kWh
Modular, expandable
SigenStor Single-Phase (16 kWh)
Manufacturer Logo
Product Image
$6,220
Yes, review here.
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
No
16 kWh
16 kWh
Modular, expandable
Tesla Powerwall 2
Manufacturer Logo
Product Image
$6,220
Yes, review here.
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
No
16 kWh
16 kWh
Modular, expandable
BYD Battery Box Premium HVM 16.6
Manufacturer Logo
Product Image
$6,220
Yes, review here.
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
No
16 kWh
16 kWh
Modular, expandable
Enphase IQ Battery 5P
Manufacturer Logo
Product Image
$6,220
Yes, review here.
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
No
16 kWh
16 kWh
Modular, expandable
Alpha-ESS SMILE5 13.3 kWh
Manufacturer Logo
Product Image
$6,220
Yes, review here.
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
No
16 kWh
16 kWh
Modular, expandable
| Product Name | SunGrow SBR HV 16 kWh | Tesla Powerwall 3 | SigenStor Single-Phase (16 kWh) | Tesla Powerwall 2 | BYD Battery Box Premium HVM 16.6 | Enphase IQ Battery 5P | Alpha-ESS SMILE5 13.3 kWh | SolarEdge Energy Bank | Growatt Ark 10.2L-A1
| VARTA Pulse 6 | Goodwe Lynx Home F G2 Series 12.8 | iStore Smart Battery (10 kWh) | Pylontech Force L2 10.65 kWh | LG Chem RESU 6.5 | SOFAR PowerAll (10 kWh) | Bluetti EP760 9.9 | Eveready Energy Vault 5.1 | FranklinWH aPower X-01-AU | PowerPlus Energy LiFe4833P | Soltaro AIO2 5kW / 5kWh | Sunpower Reserve | Jinko SunTank 7.68 kWh | RedEarth Sunrise 6.5kWh | GenZ 48V 3kWh | Zenaji Aeon | Sonnenbatterie Evo | LAVO Storage S2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Manufacturer Logo |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
Product Image |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
Price incl. federal rebate, excl. installation (AUD RRP, incl. GST) | $6,220 | $8,650 including Gateway | $7,200 | $7,645 (Price includes ‘Tesla Gateway’) | $7,046 | $6,750 | $4,983 | $7,800 | $6,000 | $5,000 | $3,876 | $6,800 | $7,600 | $2,853 | $2,600 | $9,062 | $4,480 | $7,550 (Price includes “FranklinWH aGate”) | $2,460 | $6,515 | $9,800 | $5,723 | $7,900 | $1,600 | $2,360 | $8,700 | $7,713 |
|
In Depth Analysis | Yes, review here. | Yes, review here. | Yes, review here. | Yes, review here. | Not yet. | Not yet | Not yet | Yes, review here. | Not yet. | Not yet | Not yet | Yes, review here. | Not yet. | Yes, review here. | Not yet. | Here. | Not yet | Not yet | Not yet. | Not yet | Not yet | Yes, review here. | Not yet. | Not yet. |
Yes, review here. | Yes, review here. | Not yet |
|
Battery Type | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium Ion (NMC) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium Ion (NMC) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-Ion (lithium-manganese-cobalt-oxide) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium Ion (NMC) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (LiFEPO4) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium Ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) |
Lithium Ion (NMC – LG battery modules) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium Ion (Lithium Titanate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) | Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate) |
|
All In One Unit? | No | Yes | Yes | Kind of. Includes AC battery inverter but requires solar inverter. | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Kind of. Includes AC battery inverter but requires solar inverter. | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Kind of. Includes AC battery inverter but requires solar inverter. | Yes |
|
Nominal Storage | 16 kWh | 14 kWh | 16.12 kWh | 14 kWh | 16.56 kWh | 5.0 kWh | 13.34 kWh | 10 kWh | 10.24 kWh | 6.5 kWh | 12.8 kWh | 10 kWh | 10.65 kWh | 6.5 kWh | 10.24 kWh | 9.92 kWh | 5.12 kWh | 15 kWh | 3.3 kWh | 5kWh | 10.1 kWh | 7.68 kWh | 6.5kWh | 3kWh (per module) | 1.93kWh | 11 kWh | 10.2 kWh |
|
Usable Storage Capacity | 16 kWh | 13.5 kWh | 15.6 kWh | 13.5 kWh | 16.56 kWh | 5.0 kWh | 13.3 kWh | 9.7 kWh | 9.21 kWh | 6 kWh | 12.8 kWh | 10 kWh | 10.1 kWh | 5.9 kWh | 9.5 kWh | 8.9 kWh | 4.6 kWh | 13.6 kWh | 3.3 kWh | 4.5kWh | 9.6 kWh | 6.90 kWh | 5.2kWh | 2.7kWh (per module) | 1.93kWh | 10 kWh | 9.7 kWh |
|
Features | Modular, expandable | 3 MPPT’s, higher output current | Modular, scalable, optional DC EV charger module | Advanced safety features minimise fire risk, charges batteries from solar when grid is down, impressive warranty | Expandable in increments of 2.76 kWh | Modular | UPS, fast response, 24/7 monitoring | Modular expansion up to 9 batteries on a system, 90kwh max | Modular |
Ease of installation through “plug and play”, German designed and manufactured. | Modular, scaleable | Modular – expandable | Modular | Can be used in both off-grid and hybrid setups, compact size, modular expansion. | Modular, expandable, 10ms switchover in blackout | Modular | Modular |
Multi-Source Orchestration, supports generator & V2L integration, reinforcing energy security and resiliency. Adaptive Load Control Reliable Black Start with Frequency shifting function enabled | Self-managed and infinitely stackable. Rack mountable. | DC & AC Coupled, Standalone, Wall Mountable, Expandable, Indoor or Outdoor, Low Noise | All-in-one | Modular | Made in Australia (battery cells from LG Chem), Expandable design, VPP ready, quick install. | Modular and scalable. | 20 year warranty, low battery degradation over time, designed to handle multiple cycles per day. | Integrated backup, can charge batteries from solar when grid is down | Modular |
|
Weight | 180 kg | 130kg | 150 kg | 125kg | 243 kg | 78 kg | 148 kg | 108 kg | 140 kg | 65kg | 154 kg | 113.8 kg | 119 kg | 52kg | 125.5 kg | 160 kg | 64 kg | 185 kg | 41kg | 79kg | 110 kg | 84 kg | 130 kg | 35kg | 36kg | 163 kg | 122 kg |
|
Power | 9.6 kW | 5kW or 10kW (configurable) | 5 kW | 5kW steady, 7kW peak (10 seconds) | 7.6 kW | 3.84 kW | 5 kW | 5kW steady, 7.5kW peak (10 seconds) | 5 kW | 2.5 kW | 8.96 kW | 5 kW | 5 kW | 4.2kW steady, 4.6kW peak (for 3 seconds) | 5 kW | 7.6 kW | 3 kW | 5kW steady, 10kW peak (10 seconds) | 3.3kW | 2.56kW charge, 5.12kW discharge | 5kW | 3.84 kW | 5kW | 3kW | 2.4kW | 5kW steady , 5.3kW (for 30 min), 7kW peak (for 60 sec) | 5 kW |
|
Dimensions (WHD) | 62 cm x 67 cm x 33 cm | 61 cm x 110 cm x 19cm | 850 x 910 x 260 mm | 75 cm x 115 cm x 15cm | 1644 x 585 x 298 mm | 980 x 550 x 188 mm | 610 x 1443 x 236 mm | 790 x 1179 x 250 mm | 650 x 260 x 728 mm | 60cm x 69cm x 19cm | 600 × 871 × 380 mm | 670 x 150 x 960 mm | 600 x 380 x 700 mm | 45cm x 65cm x 12cm | 708 x 170 x 1310 mm | 636 x 325 x 1046 mm | 738 x 650 x 186 mm | 75 cm x 115 cm x 29 cm | 43cm x 8.8cm x 62cm | 54cm x 105cm x 22cm | 610 mm x 1226 mm x 212 mm | 650 x 260 x 547 mm | 104 cm x 97 cm 54 cm | 42cm x 8.8cm x 57cm | 160cm x 15cm x 14cm | 710mm x 1400mm x 427mm | 730 x 203 x 1270 mm |
|
Round Trip Efficiency | TBD | 89% when charged with solar | 90% | 90% when new | ≥96% | 96% | 92.72% | 94.5% | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | 95% | 97.70% | 97% | TBD | 89% when new | >96% | 95% | 96% | TBD | TBD | 96% | 96% | 95% | 95% |
|
Off-grid Capable? | Yes | Tesla says “Off grid applications may be supported in the future” | Yes | Yes – but Tesla won’t provide support for off-grid applications. | Yes | TBD | Yes (back-up built in) | No | TBD | No | TBD | Yes | TBD | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | TBD | TBD | No | Yes | Yes | TBD | TBD |
|
Can charge from the grid? | Yes, if paired with hybrid inverter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, if paired with hybrid inverter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, if paired with hybrid inverter | Yes | Yes, if paired with hybrid inverter | Yes | Yes | Yes, if paired with hybrid inverter | Yes | Yes | Unknown | Yes | Yes, if paired with hybrid inverter | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes, if paired with hybrid inverter | Yes, if paired with hybrid inverter | Yes | Yes |
|
Designed for indoor or outdoor installation? (IP rating) | Indoor/outdoor (IP 55) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 67 for battery and electronics, IP55 for wiring) | Indoor/ourdoor (IP 66) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 67 for battery and electronics, IP56 for wiring) | Indoor/outdoor (IP 55) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP55) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP65) | Indoor/outdoor (IP 55) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 65) | Indoor (IP33) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 55) | Indoor/outdoor (IP 66) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 55) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 55) | Indoor/outdoor (IP 65) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP65) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 65) |
Indoor/Outdoor (IP67 (Battery and power converter system), IP56 (Wiring compartment) | Indoor (IP40) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP65) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP65) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 65) | Indoor/Outdoor IP43 | Indoor (IP 50) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 65) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 56) | Indoor/Outdoor (IP 65) |
|
Operating temperature range | -30°C to 50°C | -20°C to 50°C | -20 ~ 55 °C | -20°C to 50°C | -10 °C to +50°C | -20º C to 50º C | -10 °C ~ 50°C* | -10-℃～ + 50℃ | -10°C~+50°C | 5°C to 45°C | 0~50°C | -20-℃～ + 55℃ | 0°C to 50°C | -10°C to 45°C | -10 °C to +50°C | -20℃~50℃ | 0°C~45°C | -20°C to 50°C | Charge 0°C to 55°C / Discharge -20°C to 60°C | -20°C to 55°C | 0 to 50 °C | -10°C ~ 50°C | 0°C-45°C | 0°C to 55°C | -40°C to 60°C | -10°C to 50 °C | -20°C ~ 54°C |
|
Warranty | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 15 years | 10 years | 10 years (unlimited cycles) | 10 years | 7 years (inverter), 10 years (battery) | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 60% capacity at 10 years or 20,000 kWh throughput whichever comes first | 10 years | 10 years | 7 years | 12 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 20 years | 10 years or 10,000 cycles, whichever comes first | 10 years |
|
Battery capacity remaining at end of warranty | 60% (pre-Oct 2024), 70% (Oct-2024 onwards) | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 60% pre-Oct 2024, 70% Oct 2024 onwards | 55% | 60% | 70% | 70% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 70% | 80% | 60% | 60% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 60% assumed |
|
Compatible with what hybrid inverter brands? (Non-All In One units only) | Sungrow | N/A | N/A | N/A | Fronius | N/A | N/A | SolarEdge | Growatt | N/A | Goodwe | iStore | SolaX, Goodwe, Imeon, Selectronic, Redback, Sungrow | LGES, Goodwe, Sungrow, SMA, Selectronic, Solis | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Any brand that can handle charging self managed lithium ion batteries (Selectronic, Victron, SMA SI, Outback, Schneider, Studer, etc) | NA | N/A | Jinko | N/A | Any inverter brand that handles lead acid battery with the the right charging parameter to suit the self managed lithium module. | Victron, Goodwe, Sungrow, Schneider | N/A | N/A |
|
AC or DC coupled? (All In One systems only) | N/A | DC coupled | DC coupled | AC coupled | DC coupled | AC coupled |
Can be DC coupled or AC coupled | N/A | N/A | AC coupled | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | DC coupled | AC coupled or DC coupled | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DC coupled and AC coupled | DC coupled | N/A | DC coupled | N/A | N/A | AC coupled | DC coupled |
|
Total warranted kWh (1 cycle per day) | 58,400 | Unlimited cycles for self consumption / Time based control / backup. 37,800 kWh for other uses | 47,540 | 37,800 | 51,230 | 27,375 | 48,545 | 35,405 | 33,616 | 16,100 | 32,700 | 32,900 | 36,865 | 16,100 | 36,500 | 32,485 | 14,500 | 43,000 | 9636 | 16,425 | 35,040 | 21,045 | 18,980 | 9855 | 14,089 | 36,500 | 35,405 |
|
Warranted usable throughput per kWh | 3.65 MWh | Unlimited (regular use) / 2.8 MWh (other use) | 3.05 MWh | Unlimited (regular use) / 2.8 MWh (other use) | 3.1 MWh | 5.4 MWh | 3.12 MWh | 3.65 MWh | 3.65 MWh | 2.68 MWh | 2.5 MWh | 3.3 MWh | 3.65 MWh | 2.7 MWh | 3.65 MWh | 3.65 MWh | 3.15 MWh | 3.1 MWh | 3.65 MWh | 3.65 MWh | 2.92 MWh | 3.05 MWh | 3.65 MWh | 3.65 MWh | 7.3 MWh | 4.1 MWh | 3.65 MWh |
|
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 |
|
Warranty Supplied? | Yes | 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 |
|
Cost per Total Warranted kWh (1 cycle per day) | $0.11 (+ inverter cost) | $0.24 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $0.13 (+ inverter cost) | $0.25 | $0.10 | $0.22 | $0.18 | $0.31 | $0.12 (+ inverter cost) | $0.21 (+ inverter cost) | $0.21 (+ inverter cost) | $0.18 (+ inverter cost) | $0.07 | $0.28 | $0.31 | $0.18 (+ inverter cost) | $0.26 (+ inverter cost) | $0.40 | $0.28 | $0.27 (+ inverter cost) | $0.41 | $0.16 (+ inverter cost) | $0.17 (+ inverter cost) | $0.24 | $0.22 |
|
On our recommended chart? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
|
Modern slavery statement or forced labour policies? | Yes, here. | Claims to have a plan to manage the risks, but details have not been provided. | Failed to respond | Failed to respond | Yes, here. | Yes, here. | Yes, here. | Yes, here | Yes, here (covered under Shell’s). | TBD | |||||||||||||||||
|
More information on brand | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here |