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Real answers to common battery storage questions about battery size, runtime, inverter compatibility, installation, price, shipping, warranty, commercial projects, OEM & ODM, and technical support.
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01 5 questions
For a normal home running a refrigerator, TV, lights, Wi-Fi, and basic appliances, 15kWh is a good place to start. Want air conditioning, pumps, electric cooking, or longer outage backup? Look at 20kWh or more. Send us your appliance list before ordering. We can tell you whether 15kWh is enough or you are paying for capacity you do not need.
5kWh is better for essential backup, not full home use. It works when you only need a few important loads for a shorter period. For regular overnight use, most buyers should compare 10kWh or 15kWh first.
Choose 10kWh for lighter backup and basic overnight loads. Choose 20kWh when you want longer backup, more appliances, or room for future use. Not sure? Send us your electricity use or appliance list. This is easier than guessing from battery capacity.
For most home systems, a 51.2V low-voltage battery is the simpler choice when the inverter supports it. High-voltage systems make more sense for larger systems built around a compatible high-voltage inverter. Always check inverter compatibility before choosing the voltage platform.
Wall-mounted works well when space is tight. Rack-mounted is better for larger systems and organized expansion. Stackable is a good choice when you want to add capacity later without rebuilding the whole battery setup.
02 5 questions
For a refrigerator, TV, Wi-Fi, lights, and a few small appliances, 10kWh can be enough for basic overnight backup. Add air conditioning, pumps, heaters, or electric cooking and 10kWh can become small very quickly.
For many homes, 15kWh is the most practical middle range. It gives more room than 10kWh without jumping straight into a much larger system. Homes with heavy HVAC, pumps, or long outage requirements should look at 20kWh or more.
Usually yes, with the right inverter and enough battery capacity. The main thing to check is not only battery size. Air conditioners can have high startup power, so the inverter must be large enough too. Send us the AC power rating and inverter model before ordering.
Yes, but whole-home backup is where many buyers undersize the system. Refrigerator and lighting are easy. HVAC, water heaters, pumps, ovens, and EV charging are what make the system much larger. For whole-home backup, we always recommend checking the actual load list first.
Look at what you are actually running. A 15kWh battery powering only essential loads will last much longer than the same battery running HVAC and cooking appliances. Use the Backup Runtime Calculator or send us the load list. That gives a much better answer than guessing from kWh alone.
03 5 questions
Battery voltage alone does not tell you that. We check the inverter voltage range, charge and discharge current, CAN or RS485 communication, battery protocol, and firmware. Send us the exact inverter brand and model before ordering. We would rather check it first than have you buy the wrong battery.
Many buyers do not. A good existing hybrid or battery-ready inverter can often stay in the system when the battery voltage and communication match. We check the inverter first before recommending a replacement.
Usually yes. A hybrid or battery-ready inverter makes the job easier. Solar-only inverters may need an additional battery inverter or a different system layout. Send us the inverter model and we can tell you the simplest route.
No. Many 48V-class inverters work with 51.2V LiFePO4 batteries, but the actual voltage range, current limits, and communication still need to match. Never buy only because both products say "48V."
Yes, on systems designed for expansion. This is worth planning from day one. The inverter limit, battery model, BMS, and maximum supported quantity all matter. Tell us your future capacity goal before the first order and we can leave room for expansion.
04 5 questions
Most home batteries are suitable for indoor use when the room meets the product requirements. Check ventilation, temperature, service clearance, and protection rating before choosing the location.
Only use a model rated for outdoor installation. An indoor rack battery should not be placed outside just because it is inside a simple cover. Choose the correct enclosure from the beginning.
A garage is often a practical location. Enough space, suitable temperature, solid mounting, cable access, and local electrical rules still need to be checked.
Yes. Battery storage is not just putting a battery next to an inverter. DC wiring, breakers, communication, backup circuits, and commissioning all need to be correct.
Yes, when the battery and inverter are selected with expansion in mind. Buying a cheaper system with no expansion room often costs more later.
05 7 questions
The battery is only part of the cost. Capacity, inverter or PCS, cabinet, cables, accessories, shipping, installation, and project requirements all change the final price. Send us the capacity you want, your inverter model, quantity, and destination for a useful quote.
Capacity alone does not tell the whole story. Cell quality, BMS, current capability, enclosure, communication, cycle life, certification, warranty, and installation format all affect the price. Compare the full specification, not only $/kWh.
At minimum, check exactly what you are paying for. Battery, rack or cabinet, cables, connectors, inverter or PCS, accessories, shipping, and installation should be clearly listed. A low battery price can become expensive once the missing parts are added.
Yes. Capacity, voltage, current, communication, dimensions, weight, installation method, protection rating, and expansion limit should all be clear before payment.
Check the certification required in your country or project first. Do not accept “we have certificates” as the answer. Ask whether the exact battery model you are buying is covered.
Use the lead time written in the quotation. Model, quantity, customization, and production schedule all change delivery time. Avoid relying on a general website promise.
Many countries can receive lithium batteries, especially by sea freight. The exact route depends on destination, product, quantity, and current shipping rules. Send us the country and order quantity first.
06 4 questions
Confirmed product quality problems under normal use, excluding human-caused damage, receive free replacement within the first year. Service support continues for 3–5 years depending on the product model.
Send us the model, serial number, alarm information, photos, video, and wiring details. We check the problem first instead of immediately asking you to return the battery.
Human-caused damage is not covered by the first-year free replacement policy. Incorrect installation, unauthorized modification, physical damage, or use outside the product requirements must be reviewed separately.
Do not install or power it. Take photos and video of the box, pallet or crate, shipping label, and damaged area before throwing any packaging away. Contact us with the shipment information immediately.
07 4 questions
For a small commercial site with lighter loads or shorter backup, 50kWh can be a reasonable starting point. For longer backup, larger three-phase loads, or higher daily energy use, 100kWh or more is usually the better direction. The final decision should come from the real load profile, not the building size.
We start with peak power and the normal running load. Then we check operating hours, required backup time, site voltage, solar capacity, and whether the goal is backup, peak shaving, solar storage, or all three. This is much more reliable than choosing “100kWh” first and trying to make the project fit afterward.
Technically possible, but not always the smartest investment. Most factories get better value by separating critical production loads, controls, IT, lighting, and essential equipment from loads that do not need backup.
Yes, when the site has clear demand peaks. The load profile tells us whether peak shaving is worth doing and how much power the system actually needs.
08 4 questions
Yes, for suitable models and OEM projects. We normally confirm the model, logo position, label, packaging, quantity, and target market first.
Often yes, but certification and shipping documents may limit what can be changed. Check this before printing packaging or placing a large order.
For a new private-label project, yes. A sample lets you check product appearance, logo, label, packaging, documentation, and compatibility before mass production.
Send the battery model you want, logo file, label design, packaging requirements, order quantity, and destination market. That is enough for us to review the project.
09 4 questions
Start with the inverter screen and battery alarms. Then check communication, charge settings, SOC, solar or grid input, and whether the BMS has entered protection. Send us photos before changing advanced settings.
Check the CAN or RS485 cable, correct communication port, inverter battery setting, and protocol. Send us both model numbers. Communication problems are much easier to solve when we know the exact combination.
Record the alarm first. Take a photo of the battery screen and inverter screen, then note what the system was doing when the alarm appeared. Repeatedly resetting the system can remove useful fault information.
Yes. Send the battery model, inverter model, wiring photos, communication connection, and current settings. We can guide the setup from the actual system instead of guessing.