On-Grid Battery Storage Kits

This Victron ESS (Energy Storage System) battery storage add-on system is the ideal starting point for adding battery storage to new or existing solar PV systems.

The 2kWh lithium battery should increase the average family home from ~35% self-sufficiency to ~60% self-sufficiency. This works out to be one of the most economic battery systems.

Consider adding:

• V-CC-WIFILR WiFi to USB interface to connect the Colour Control GX to the router over WiFi for remote monitoring
• VCS-RJ45UTP10 additional UTP cable to connect the Colour Control GX to the router for remote monitoring

Additional components also required:

• Power supply cable for Colour Control (see manual)
• Power supply cable for BMS (see manual)

In this kit

• 1 x VMC-12/1200/50-16 | Victron MultiPlus C 1200VA, 12V inverter charger, 1.5m 25sq
• 1 x VLB-12/160BMS | Victron Li-Ion battery 12.8V/160AH-BMS 2.048kWh Smart
• 1 x VLB-BMSVEBUS | Victron Lithium battery management system VE.BUS BMS
• 1 x VEM-1/3PHASE | Victron wired AC Sensor ESS - 1 and 3 phase 65A max
• 1 x V-CC-GX | Victron Colour Control GX
• 1 x V-CC-WM | Victron Colour Control Wall Mount Box
• 1 x FB-NH1-1 | 1-pole fused battery disconnect c/w M10 fixings(exc shrouds)
• 1 x FB-NH1-1S | 1 Pole Shroud fits Top or Bottom (Boxed pair)
• 1 x F-NH1-100 | NH1 100A fuse
• 2 x C-50/10 | 50 sq mm cable terminal lug (M10 stud)
• 1 x RB-TCAGM/R | Terminal cover for Rolls AGM & Vic lithium batteries, red
• 1 x RB-TCAGM/B | Terminal cover for Rolls AGM & Vic lithium batteries, black
• 1 x V-MK3-USB | Interface between Victron inverter & laptop for programming
• 1 x V-RS485-USB | RS485 to USB interface cable 1.8m
• 2 x C5-UTP2 | RJ45 UTP cable 2 metre blue booted

This Victron ESS battery storage add-on is an ideal self-consumption system to add battery storage to new or existing solar PV systems. (Not suitable for back-up power)

Consider adding:

• V-CC-WIFILR WiFi to USB interface to connect the Colour Control GX to the router over WiFi for remote monitoring
• VCS-RJ45UTP10 additional UTP cable to connect the Colour Control GX to the router for remote monitoring

Additional components also required:

• Power supply cable for Colour Control (see manual)
• Power supply cable for BMS (see manual)

In this kit

• 1 x VM-48/3000/35-16 | Victron MultiPlus 3000VA, 48V inverter charger
• 1 x LG-RESU3-3 | LG Chem Li-Ion 3.3kWh 48V battery pack
• 1 x VEM-1/3PHSECT | CT wired AC meter for Victron ESS 1-3 phase
• 2 x CT-100/5-SPLIT | 100/5A Split CT Class 1, 24mm dia cable transit hole, 1m cab
• 1 x V-CC-GX | Victron Colour Control GX
• 1 x V-CC-WM | Victron Colour Control Wall Mount Box
• 2 x INV-CB1 | Inverter cable 50sqmm 2m long M8-M8
• 1 x C5-STPCW-2 | Cross wire comms cable for LG LV and BYD LV battery, 2 m
• 1 x C5-UTP1-LG | RJ45 UTP cable, 1 metre unbooted, bare one end
• 1 x C5-UTP1 | RJ45 UTP cable 1 metre blue booted
• 1 x C6-S0C-TLS | Tool -less UTP RJ45 socket module

This SMA Sunny Boy Storage kit makes adding battery storage easy.

• Ideal upgrade to almost any PV system
• AC coupled
• No need to interfere with existing solar system installations
• Easy to install

Contains:

• Sunny Boy Storage inverter
• BYD 6.4kWh Li-Ion battery store
• SMA Energy Meter & CT clamp

Additional components also required:

• Cables

Optional:

• Swap the SMA Energy Meter for an SMA Sunny Home Manager 2.0 to add:
• Energy flow monitoring
• Forecast based charging
• Intelligent load control
• Add an SMA Energy Meter to the HM 2.0 for monitoring of non-SMA solar inverters or older SMA solar inverters without Webconnect

In this kit

• 1 x SB-2.5-1VL-10 | SMA Sunny Boy Storage inverter, 2500W
• 1 x HM-EMETER-20 | SMA Energy Meter
• 1 x CT-100/5-SPLIT | 100/5A Split CT Class 1, 24mm dia cable transit hole, 1m cab
• 5 x BYD-B-PLUSH | BYD B-Plus HV battery module 1.28 kWh
• 1 x BYD-BCU-PLUSBASE | BYD BCU and Base for HV battery

This SMA Sunny Boy Storage kit makes adding battery storage easy.

• Ideal upgrade to almost any PV system
• AC coupled
• No need to interfere with existing solar system installations
• Easy to install

Contains:

• Sunny Boy Storage inverter
• LG Chem 10kWh Li-Ion battery store
• SMA Energy Meter & CT clamp

Additional components also required:

• Cables

Optional:

• Swap the SMA Energy Meter for an SMA Sunny Home Manager 2.0 to add:
• Energy flow monitoring
• Forecast based charging
• Intelligent load control
• Add an SMA Energy Meter to the HM 2.0 for monitoring of non-SMA solar inverters or older SMA solar inverters without Webconnect

In this kit

• 1 x SB-2.5-1VL-10 | SMA Sunny Boy Storage inverter, 2500W
• 1 x HM-EMETER-20 | SMA Energy Meter
• 1 x LG-RESU10H-DLT | LG Chem Li-Ion 9.8kWh 400V battery pack for SunnyBoy storage
• 1 x CT-100/5-SPLIT | 100/5A Split CT Class 1, 24mm dia cable transit hole, 1m cab

With an SMA Flexible Storage System, a PV system will have the ability to allow you to use most or all of your generation.

• Ideal for small business commercial applications
• Capability to upgrade almost any PV system
• AC coupled
• Allows automatic load control

Contains:

• A Sunny Island inverter/charger - to convert 48 VDC (battery power) to 230V AC (grid power) and vice versa.
• Sunny Island Speedwire data module for communication.
• 6.5kWh lithium ion battery - to store the energy when it’s generated, for use when it’s needed.
• Sunny Home Manager 2 inc Energy Meter for monitoring and control of the system - to make a more efficient system and give you information on the distribution of energy.
• G59 relay and contactor

Not Included:

• Communication cables

In this kit

• 1 x LG-RESU6-5 | LG Chem Li-Ion 6.5kWh 48V battery pack
• 1 x SI-4.4M-12 | Sunny Island Inverter, 3.3 kW, 48V, 0-63A charger, WLAN
• 1 x HM-20 | Sunny Home Manager 2.0 inc power measurement 1/3ph Ethernet
• 2 x INV-CB1 | Inverter cable 50sqmm 2m long M8-M8
• 1 x CT-100/5-SPLIT | 100/5A Split CT Class 1, 24mm dia cable transit hole, 1m cab
• 1 x G59/3SOLN-1 | Single phase G59/3 anti-islanding box 63A

The Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home battery works with the SMA Sunny Island as part of the SMA Flexible Storage System. Add this kit to a property with a PV system and start utilising your generation to power your loads instead of exporting it to the grid.

• Ideal for residential and small businesses
• Capability to upgrade almost any PV system
• AC coupled
• Allows automatic load control

Contains:

• A Sunny Island inverter/charger - to convert 48 VDC (battery power) to 230V AC (grid power) and vice versa.
• Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home battery with two modules ~5kWh
• Sunny Island Speedwire data module for communication.
• Sunny Home Manager 2.0 for monitoring and control of the system - to make a more efficient system and give you information on the distribution of energy.
• G59 relay and contactor

Not Included:

• Communication cables
• An SMA Energy Meter would be advised if the solar inverter is a brand other than SMA or does not have Speedwire.

In this kit

• 1 x SI-4.4M-12 | Sunny Island Inverter, 3.3 kW, 48V, 0-63A charger, WLAN
• 1 x MBEH-TP-150 | Cover (with Mercedes-Benz Star)
• 3 x MBEH-BA-150 | Mercedes-Benz 2.5kWh energy storage module
• 1 x MBEH-FO-150 | Base (floor standing)
• 1 x MBEH-S3-150 | Mounting rails floor standing (3 modules)
• 1 x HM-20 | Sunny Home Manager 2.0 inc power measurement 1/3ph Ethernet
• 1 x CT-100/5-SPLIT | 100/5A Split CT Class 1, 24mm dia cable transit hole, 1m cab
• 1 x G59/3SOLN-1 | Single phase G59/3 anti-islanding box 63A

The Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home battery works with the SMA Sunny Island as part of the SMA Flexible Storage System. This kit provides back-up power in the event of power cut whilst continuously helping to reduce electricity bills by storing solar energy from a PV system to be used when it's needed.

• Ideal for residential and small businesses
• Capability to upgrade almost any PV system
• AC coupled
• Allows automatic load control

Contains:

• A Sunny Island inverter/charger - to convert 48 VDC (battery power) to 230V AC (grid power) and vice versa
• Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home battery in two stacks totalling six modules ~15kWh
• Sunny Island Speedwire data module for communication
• Sunny Home Manager 2.0 for monitoring and control of the system - to make a more efficient system and give you information on the distribution of energy
• Automatic switch box including G59/3 relay and earth neutral switching

Not Included:

• Communication cables
• An SMA Energy Meter would be advised if the solar inverter is a brand other than SMA or does not have Speedwire
• Battery combiner box

In this kit

• 1 x SI-4.4M-12 | Sunny Island Inverter, 3.3 kW, 48V, 0-63A charger, WLAN
• 2 x MBEH-TP-150 | Cover (with Mercedes-Benz Star)
• 6 x MBEH-BA-150 | Mercedes-Benz 2.5kWh energy storage module
• 2 x MBEH-FO-150 | Base (floor standing)
• 1 x MBEH-S4-150 | Mounting rails floor standing (4 modules)
• 1 x MBEH-S2-150 | Mounting rails floor standing (2 modules)
• 1 x HM-20 | Sunny Home Manager 2.0 inc power measurement 1/3ph Ethernet
• 1 x CT-100/5-SPLIT | 100/5A Split CT Class 1, 24mm dia cable transit hole, 1m cab
• 1 x SI-BBD-1 | 1ph battery backup G59 switch box, 14.5kW (exc HM-2.0)

With an SMA Flexible Storage System with battery backup function, a PV system will have the ability to allow you to use most or all of your generation - and maintain the electricity supply throughout a grid failure.

Contains:

• A Sunny Island inverter/charger - to convert 48 VDC (battery power) to 230V AC (grid power) and vice versa.
• Sunny Island Speedwire data module for communication.
• 14kWh Gel lead acid battery - to store the energy when it’s generated, for use when it’s needed.
• Sunny Home Manager 2.0 with CT clamp for monitoring and control of the system - to make a more efficient system and give you information on the distribution of energy.
• Automatic switch box including G59/3 relay and earth neutral switching
• Battery/inverter DC breaker box

Additional components also required:

• Communication cables for Sunny Island and Home Manager

Note: Additional/longer battery cables may be required depending layout

In this kit

• 1 x SI-BATBREAKER.01-200 | Battery/Inverter Breaker in enclosure (1 way)
• 24 x RB-S2-567GEL | Rolls OPzV GEL, 2V, 782Ah (C100) , 567Ah (C10)
• 1 x CT-100/5-SPLIT | 100/5A Split CT Class 1, 24mm dia cable transit hole, 1m cab
• 1 x SI-8.0H-12 | Sunny Island Inverter, 6.0kW, 48V, 0-115A charger, WLAN
• 1 x SI-BBD-1 | 1ph battery backup G59 switch box, 14.5kW (exc HM-2.0)
• 1 x HM-20 | Sunny Home Manager 2.0 inc power measurement 1/3ph Ethernet
• 4 x INV-CB3-BB | Inverter cable 95 sq mm 2 m long for SI-BATBREAKER M8-bare

SolarEdge StorEdge add-on kit for adding battery storage to an existing SolarEdge system:

• Ideal add-on for systems using SolarEdge inverters (non-HD Wave inverters only)
• DC coupled
• Suitable for various system sizes

Contains:

• SolarEdge StoreEdge interface
• LG Chem 7kWh LiIon battery store
• SolarEdge Energy meter & CT clamp

Additional components also required:

• C-STP2403 cable to connect StorEdge interface, battery and energy meter

In this kit

• 1 x SE-STI-S1 | StorEdge interface for1ph non-HD inverter & LG 7H battery
• 1 x SE-WNC-3Y400-MB-K1 | SolarEdge 1/3ph Meter, monitoring, export limit, StorEdge
• 1 x LG-RESU7H-SEG | LG Chem Li-Ion 7.0kWh 400V battery pack for StorEdge
• 1 x SE-ACT-0750-100 | SolarEdge 100A split-core current transformer