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Growatt Batteries: A Smart Choice for Home Energy Storage

If you are looking for a reliable, safe, and long-lasting battery solution for your home solar system, you might want to consider Growatt Batteries. Growatt is a leading manufacturer of solar inverters and battery storage systems, with over 10 years of experience and a global presence. In this blog post, I will introduce you to some of the features and benefits of Growatt solar battery storage, and why they are a smart choice for your home energy storage needs.

What are Growatt Batteries?

Growatt Batteries are lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries that can store excess solar energy generated by your solar panels during the day, and use it to power your home appliances at night or during power outages. LiFePO4 is one of the most advanced and stable lithium battery technologies available, offering high energy density, high efficiency, excellent safety, and long lifespan.

Growatt Batteries come in different sizes and capacities, ranging from 2.5 kWh to 13 kWh. You can choose the battery size that suits your energy consumption and budget. You can also stack up to two batteries together to increase your storage capacity. Growatt Batteries are compatible with most solar inverters, but they work best with Growatt inverters, which have an efficiency range of 98.2% to 98.4%, making them one of the most efficient household inverters on the market.

How do Growatt Batteries work?

Growatt Batteries work in conjunction with your solar system and your grid connection. When your solar panels produce more energy than you need, the excess energy is stored in the battery. When your solar panels produce less energy than you need, or when there is no sunlight, the battery supplies the energy to your home appliances. When the battery is fully charged or discharged, it switches to the grid automatically.

Growatt Batteries are controlled and monitored by a built-in Battery Management System (BMS), which ensures the optimal performance and safety of the battery. The BMS regulates the voltage, current, temperature, and state of charge of the battery, and protects it from overcharging, over-discharging, short-circuiting, overheating, and other potential hazards.

You can also access the BMS data and control the battery settings through Growatt’s Online Smart Service (OSS), which is a web-based platform that allows you to monitor and manage your solar system remotely. You can view real-time data on your solar generation, battery status, grid consumption, carbon emissions, and savings. You can also set up alerts, schedules, preferences, and backup modes for your battery.

What are the benefits of Growatt Batteries?

Growatt Batteries offer many benefits for homeowners who want to maximize their solar potential and reduce their reliance on the grid. Some of the benefits are:

  • Lower electricity bills: By storing and using your own solar energy, you can reduce your grid consumption and save money on your electricity bills. You can also take advantage of time-of-use tariffs or feed-in tariffs if available in your area.
  • Greater energy independence: By having a backup power source in case of grid failures or blackouts, you can ensure that your essential appliances keep running without interruption. You can also reduce your dependence on fossil fuels and support renewable energy sources.
  • Longer lifespan: Growatt Batteries have a lifetime of 6,000 cycles or 10 years warranty. whichever comes first. This means that you can expect them to last longer than other types of batteries on the market.
  • Eco-friendly: Growatt Batteries are made of recyclable materials and have a low environmental impact. They do not emit any harmful gases or liquids, and have a high round-trip efficiency of 94.5%, meaning that they waste less energy during charging and discharging.

How to get Growatt Batteries?

Growatt Batteries are a smart choice for home energy storage because they offer reliability, safety, longevity, efficiency, and affordability. They can help you make the most of your solar system and enjoy lower electricity bills, greater energy independence, and a greener lifestyle.

But before you decide to buy a Growatt Battery, you should talk to an energy expert like NXTGEN Energy, as we can help you find the best option for your needs. You might also want to combine a Growatt Battery with Solar Panels, as they can work together to save you even more energy and money. If you would like a free no-obligation quote for a Growatt Battery phone us today on 01268 928 690, email info@nxtgen.ltd or click on the ‘Enquire Now’ button below.

Frequently Asked Questions About Growatt Batteries

What is the lifespan of a Growatt battery?

6,000 cycles 10 Years. Excellent safety of LiFePO4 battery. DoD up to 94.5% Lifetime of 6,000 cycles. 10 Years Warranty.

How good are Growatt batteries?

If you are wondering if Growatt batteries are any good, EUPD can confirm that they are a Top Brand, to say the least. In 2022, Growatt’s battery storage range was given six ‘Top Brand PV Storage’ seals, in multiple key solar storage markets, including the UK, Italy, Australia, Scandinavia, Czech Republic and Brazil.

What battery works with a Growatt inverter?

Growatt uses lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) battery technology, which is one of the most reliable, safe and long-lasting lithium battery technologies available. The solar battery storage module can be purchased individually to expand a previously installed solar battery storage rack.

How many batteries does a Growatt inverter take?

A total of 2 batteries can be put together (total of 13 kWh). Per Growatt Inverter, the Battery Bundle includes: 1 Single-Phase Inverter, either Hybrid or AC Coupled. 1 to 2 Growatt 6.5kWh LV Solar Batteries.

What is the best battery for a Growatt?

Axpert, meccer, skyking, Glowatt, Five Star, Solis and Vectron recommend Lithium Ion battery technology for the best results as the Growatt inverters are able to directly communicate and optimize the discharge/charge for the best power output and Lifespan of your solar battery storage.

Are Growatt batteries AC or DC?

The Growatt SPA3000 is a 3kW Single Phase AC Coupled Inverter, which can be used to store energy in a battery with or without an existing grid-tied inverter system.

What is the warranty on the Growatt 6.5 kWh battery?

Excellent safety of LiFePO4 battery. DoD up to 94.5% Lifetime of 6,000 cycles. 10 Years Warranty.

Where are Growatt batteries made?

Known for its inverters, the makers of Growatt batteries, Growatt New Energy Technology Co. Ltd, is a Chinese solar inverter manufacturing company established in 2010. Growatt has its production plants in China, with offices in Europe, US and Australia.

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