Solar Batteries
Solar Batteries are extremely popular in South Africa because they store either grid or solar power for later use, like when the grid goes down due to Load Shedding.
Solar Battery Types
In the past, AGM batteries were the battery of choice. However, today, Lithium-ion Solar Batteries are far more in demand due to their much longer battery life (6,000-10,000 cycles). While there are still a few diehard AGM fans out there, SolarAdvice will always recommend a Lithium-ion battery instead.
It’s not just the longer life span that makes these types of batteries so sought-after. They have some extras that the AGMs just don’t have.
- Much longer warranty periods(5-10 years)
- Greater depth of discharge (80-100%)
- Built-in BMS (Battery Management System)
- Maintenance-free
- Safe
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Battery Cabinets, PylonTech, Solar Power Products
11 Slot Battery Rack for PylonTech PowerCube Batteries and BMS
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Fusion, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Fusion 10.2kWh Hub Lithium-ion Battery
- 10.2kWh
- CF Energy
- Fusion
- Lithium-ion
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Lithium-ion, PylonTech, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
PylonTech 3.5kWh PowerCube HV
- PylonTech
- 5000
- 90%
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PylonTech, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
PylonTech BMS unit for Powercube 1000V/100A
- PylonTech
- Rack-Mounted
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PylonTech, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
PylonTech MBMS1000 Multiple Battery Stacks BMS Controller
- PylonTech
- Rack-Mounted
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BYD, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
BYD 5kWh Lithium-Ion Battery
- BYD
- 5kWh
- Lithium-ion
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BYD, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
BYD B-Box Premium HVS 2.56kWh Battery
- BYD
- 6000
- 100%
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BYD, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
BYD B-Box Premium HVS/HVM Base & BCU
- BYD
- Commercial
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Battery Cabinets, Battery Cabinets, Dyness, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products, System Accessories
Dyness 2.4 Cabinet (4 Batteries)
- 789 x 600 x 450mm
- Cabinet
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Battery Cabinets, Battery Cabinets, Dyness, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products, System Accessories
Dyness 3.6 Cabinet (4 Batteries)
- 789 x 600 x 450mm
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Battery Cabinets, Battery Cabinets, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products, System Accessories
Greenrich Cabinet (4 Batteries)
- Cabinet
- Greenrich
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Fusion, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Fusion 4.8kWh 1C Lithium-ion Solar Battery
- Fusion
- 4.8kWh
- Lithium-ion
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Greenrich, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Greenrich 3.68kWh Lithium-ion Battery
- Greenrich
- 3.68kWh
- Lithium-ion
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Out of stock
Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Greenrich 4.95kWh Lithium-ion Battery
- Greenrich
- 4.95kWh
- Lithium-ion
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Lithium-ion, PylonTech, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Pylon UP5000 4.8kWh Li-Ion Solar Battery 48V
- PylonTech
- 4.8kWh
- Lithium-ion
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Lithium-ion, PylonTech, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
PylonTech US3000C 3.5kWh Lithium-ion Solar Battery
- PylonTech
- 3.5kWh
- Lithium-ion
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Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Alpha 10.1kWh – Lithium-ion Battery
- 10.1kWh
- 200Ah
- 48V
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Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Alpha 5.8kWh – Lithium-ion Battery
- 5.8kWh
- 118.75Ah
- 48V
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Dyness, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Dyness 7.2kWh Lithium-ion Battery Pack
- Dyness
- 7.2kWh
- Lithium-ion
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Lithium-ion, PylonTech, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
PylonTech 7kWh Lithium-ion Battery Pack
- PylonTech
- 7kW
- Lithium-ion
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Dyness, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Dyness 9.6kWh Lithium-ion Battery Pack
- Dyness
- 9.6kWh
- Lithium-ion
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Lithium-ion, PylonTech, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
PylonTech 9.6kWh Lithium-ion Battery Pack
- PylonTech
- 9.6kWh
- Lithium-ion
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Dyness, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Dyness 3.6kWh Brackets (Pair)
- Dyness
- Brackets
- Bracket
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Dyness, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Dyness 2.4kWh Brackets (Pair)
- Dyness
- Bracket
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Dyness, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Dyness Battery Cable Pack
- Dyness
- Cable Pack
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Lithium-ion, PylonTech, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
PylonTech US2000C Plus 2.4kWh Lithium-ion Battery
- 2.4kWh
- 50Ah
- 48V
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Dyness, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Dyness 4.8kWh Block – Lithium-ion Battery
- 4.8kWh
- 100Ah
- 48V
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Dyness, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Dyness 5.12kWh Block – Lithium-ion Battery
- 5.12kWh
- 100Ah
- 48V
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Fusion, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Fusion 4.8kWh Block – Lithium-ion Battery
- 4.8kWh
- 100Ah
- 48V
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Hubble, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Hubble 5.5kWh 1C – Lithium-ion Battery
- 5.5kWh
- 100Ah
- 48V
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Dyness, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Dyness 9.6kWh Lithium-ion Battery Power Box
- 48V
- Dyness
- 10 Years
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Dyness, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries
Dyness 2.4kWh 48V Lithium-ion Battery
- 2.4kWh
- 50Ah
- 48V
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CFE, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
CFE 5.1kWh Lithium-ion Battery
- 5.1kWh
- 48V
- 90%
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Dyness, Lithium-ion, Solar Power Products
Dyness 3.6kWh 48V Lithium-ion Battery
- 3.6kWh
- 75Ah
- 48V
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Lithium-ion, Shoto, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
Shoto 5.12kWh Lithium-ion Battery
- 5.12kWh
- 48V
- 90%
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Oliter 100Ah 12V AGM Battery
- 100Ah
- 1.2kWh
- 12V
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Out of stock
Oliter 200Ah 12V AGM Battery
- 200Ah
- 2.4kWh
- 12V
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BlueNova, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries
BlueNova 4kWh 48V – Lithium-ion Battery
- 4kWh
- 48V
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Out of stock
BlueNova, Lithium-ion, Solar Batteries
BlueNova 8kWh 48V – Lithium-ion Battery
- 8kWh
- 48V
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Lithium-ion, PylonTech, Solar Batteries, Solar Power Products
PylonTech UP2500 Lithium-ion Battery 24V
- 2.55kWh
- 24V
- 7 Years
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Battery Cabinets, Battery Cabinets, PylonTech, Solar Power Products, System Accessories
US2000 Cabinet (2 Batteries)
- Cabinet
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Battery Cabinets, Battery Cabinets, PylonTech, Solar Power Products, System Accessories
US3000 Cabinet (2 Batteries)
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Lithium-ion Battery Mounting Types
There are many different types of Lithium-ion Batteries for sale but choosing the correct battery for you is pretty important.
Here are the battery mount options:
- Wall-mounted
- Rack-mounted
- Floor-mounted
Choosing a suitable battery mount will depend on how much space you have available. If you have enough room at the installation site, you could pick any battery you’d like.
However, if you have very little space, like in a single garage, for instance, a wall-mounted battery would be best. At a push, you may be able to get away with a floor-mounted battery, but a rack-mounted battery will more than likely take up too much space.
Part of a System
Solar Batteries don’t work on their own and need a few other pieces of equipment to function.
First, you’ll need a Solar Inverter.
The inverter will convert your stored DC power into useable AC power. They also manage your battery’s charge to ensure that your solar battery is in good health.
A Solar Inverter with a battery and no panels is called a Load Shedding Kit, while a Solar Inverter with Solar Panels and no Battery is called a Grid-Tied Kit.
Second, you’ll need a peripheral kit that contains disconnect switches and wiring. For safety reasons, you must have disconnect switches installed to protect yourself, your home and anyone who needs to work on your system.
Thirdly, you’ll need Solar Panels if you plan on having them. You can have a load shedding kit that does not include solar panels and add them later.
Solar Battery Prices in South Africa
If you have looked for solar batteries for sale online, you’ll see different sizes and brands available. These two factors will dictate the price of a Solar Lithium-ion Battery.
A PylonTech Battery can start from as little as around R13,000 for a 2.4kWh battery to around R60,000 for a 9.6kWh battery bank and up the more batteries, you add.
Across all the lithium-ion solar battery brands, you can expect to pay between R12,000 and R70,000 and up for home use batteries and millions of rands for commercial batteries.
You can expect to pay between just over R2,000 for a 100Ah battery and just under R5,000 for a 200Ah battery for AGM batteries.
Quality Range of Brands
Investing in a quality solar battery also means getting a significant warranty period. This shows the company has confidence in the products they put on the market, and solar storage solutions are not excluded from the rule. At SolarAdvice, we only source batteries from industry leaders such as:
– Fusion
Fusion is an innovative and affordable lithium-ion battery brand.
With every new model released, the batteries get more intelligent and efficient. Plus, the sleek designs make the batteries presentable in any room, a solid alternative to the Telsa Powerwall.
– PylonTech
Pylon Tech batteries enjoy a reputation for out-selling the rest. The company was established in 2009 and continues to develop better technology for increased storage options. Also, considered one of the most stable and efficient battery brands on the market, we are happy to make them available directly to our clients at the most competitive prices.
– Dyness
Dyness is a relatively new kid on the block. Their Owner was once the Chief Engineer at PylonTech, so the Dyness shares many similarities with that of the PylonTech stackable batteries. With a 10-year warranty, fantastic performance, and features, the Dyness range is very competitive.
– BlueNova
Even though Blue Nova is relatively new to the market (established 2015), it does not mean the company lacks the ability to set quality standards. After partnering with Reutech, BlueNova has been made available in South African markets. You can look at our range of BlueNova batteries right here.
In Conclusion
Whatever your requirement we are here to help, please take advantage of that. We want you to walk away with something long-lasting and something you will be very happy with, chat with us!
Learn more about Solar Batteries by reading our full guide here.