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Pylontech - Battery Reviews

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Based on 17 ratings

Finn's Pylontech Batteries Review & Verdict

Finn Peacock has been a Chartered Electrical Engineer since 1998, and is ex-CSIRO

While Pylontech doesn't have the high profile of some battery brands, their solutions are solid, reliable and comparatively affordable. In fact, when the Canberra Battery Test Centre put 26 home batteries from various manufacturers through their paces, Pylontech's was one of only two found to be fault-free.

Pylontech Batteries: Pros & Cons

  • Compatible with a wide range of inverters
  • 15 years expected life (but warranty is only 10 years)
  • At the budget end of the home battery pricing spectrum
  • Pylontech web site offers little tech support information

About Pylontech

Pylon Technologies, Co. Ltd (Pylontech) manufactures a wide range of battery systems - everything from powerbanks for small devices to large containerised systems for commercial and industrial use. 

Australian Contact Details

Australian technical support for Pylontech batteries is via local distributor BatteryWorks,

Phone: +61 (07) 3216 3666
Email: [email protected]

If you want to communicate directly with the company in China, the email address is: [email protected] and the company's official website is here. 

Company Info

Pylontech is a Chinese company that was founded in October 2009. The firm focused on lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery development from the get-go, which is regarded the most stable and efficient type of lithium-ion battery chemistry commercially available today. Pylontech delivered its first energy storage system in 2013.

In 2016, Pylontech broadened its horizons by entering the European, North American, and Australian markets. In 2019, the company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. By 2021, the firm had shipped 1 GWh+ of storage solutions to local and international customers. As at September 2024 company claims it has shipped more than one million of its energy storage systems to date, to over 80 countries.

Pylontech is a vertically integrated manufacturer, meaning production occurs entirely in-house.

Pylontech Battery Models

There are a couple of Pylontech battery models suitable for residential applications currently available in Australia, both of which are compatible with a wide range of inverters. 

US 5000B

Among Pylontech's residential offerings in Australia include rack-mounted lithium-ion solar batteries housed in a cabinet that, in smaller versions, looks a little like a bar fridge. The US5000B is a 4.8kWh module with 4.56kWh usable capacity. 

As for power rating, it's 3.8kW continuous per module, but this "stacks" with each additional module - so it can potentially have a lot of grunt. It looks like six of these modules can be stacked inside the "bar fridge" cabinet, which by the way is only able to be installed inside.

Given it's an indoor-only energy storage solution, it's even more important a comparatively safe lithium ion chemistry is used. On this point, the US5000B delivers with its lithium iron phosphate chemistry.

The US5000B is Emergency Power Supply (EPS) capable when used with a Solax hybrid inverter. Bear in mind EPS features aren't designed to run a full house, just some appliances in order to get you through a temporary blackout. But if backup isn't a priority, then it is compatible with selected inverters from several other brands - including Goodwe, Imeon, Selectronic, Redback and Sungrow.

Pylontech rack-mounted solutions previously available in Australia that offered a similar feature set to the US5000B were the US2000B (2.4 kWh) and US3000C (3.2 kWh).

Pylontech Force Range

Also available in Australia is the Pylontech Force modular range designed for residential applications.  It comes in a pretty spiffy cabinet and is compatible with inverters from various manufacturers including SolaX, Goodwe, Imeon, Selectronic, Redback and Sungrow.

Unlike the US 5000B, the Force range can be installed outdoors as well as indoors; but see the warranty notes below. 

A couple of examples from the range - the 7.1kWh Pylontech Force L2 offers 6.7kWh of usable capacity and a power rating of 3.3kW. The 10.65kWh version has 10.1kWh usable capacity and a 5kW power rating.

We have estimated pricing and specification details of Pylontech batteries on our solar battery comparison table, and Pylontech is currently listed as a SolarQuotes approved battery brand.

Pylontech Warranty Details

The company offers a 10 year product warranty on all its residential batteries, but note that the warranty for outdoor models states batteries must be installed in a location where they will not be subjected to direct sunlight and frost. If you have an issue with your battery, the first port of call will be your installer, who should take things from there. If your installer is no longer around, contact the distributor noted above.

If you're an Australian owner of a Pylontech battery, share your thoughts on the system by leaving a rating and review.

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Battery Type
Usable Storage Capacity
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All-In-One unit
Off-grid capable
Pylontech US2000B
$1,999 
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
2.16kWh 
2kW continuous per module (stacks with each additional module)
No
EPS capable with SolaX Power inverters
+ More details
Pylontech US3000C
$2,000
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
3.2 kWh 
2kW continuous per module (stacks with each additional module)
No
EPS capable with SolaX Power inverters
+ More details
Pylontech Force L2 7.1 kWh
$8000
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
6.7 kWh 
3.3 kW
No
TBD
+ More details
Pylontech Force L2 10.65 kWh
$11,000
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
10.1 kWh 
5 kW
No
TBD
+ More details
Pylontech US5000B
$2,863
Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
4.56 kWh 
3.8kW continuous per module (stacks with each additional module)
No
EPS capable with SolaX Power inverters
+ More details

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Pylontech Reviews (17)

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At installation it charged to 99%. 16 months later it is 95%. The battery test centre in Canberra gave an expected 70% after 10years. We will see.

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ECG Electrical ACT - Southern NSW

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PDR Energy Group

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Marshall Energy Solutions
With a disabled husband in my care any power outages in the area were dealt with no stress from us as the system has a backup through the batteries we added. We later added 2 more batteries to total 4. This meant lifter batteries etc could sttill be charged and the fridge kept working

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SAE Group Pottsville - Tweed
Extremely happy! Working well with my off grid system.

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Energy Solution Centre

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Rainbow Power Company
The battery is a component system(4 x 3.6kWh), and we got the biggest size that the inverter could handle, 14.2kWh. Always lasts us through the night, especially now that our daughter has moved out and isn’t spending 1 1/2 hours in the bathroom with the 2000w blowheater going!

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Advanced Energy Management VIC

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Goulburn Solar

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G Solar and Electrical Pty Ltd
Hybrid inverter/battery. Includes three 3.55kW Pylontech batteries to provide a 10.7kWh capacity.

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ECG Electrical ACT - Southern NSW
Currently have 2 of 3.5kWh batteries installed.
Has backup circuit in Inverter which operates during blackout. Can run some lights, fridge and internet router etc up to 4.5kw.

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Green Sky Solar South

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Volta Energy Systems and Storage Pty Ltd

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Midwest Solar Power

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Crystal Solar Energy Pty Ltd
Have a Victron 10kW Inverter with 13.28kW solar array feeding into 17.5kW of Pylontech battery (5 x US3000C)…. Very easy to use. I have a large irrigated property and family home so have found that if not careful with the bore pumps they will draw down the battery at night if they are run. Im going to add another 3 batteries and give myself 21.5kW capacity over night.
We are looking at a new standalone stove and oven and considering all propane gas as unable to use the electric oven at night without drawing the batteries down quickly.
After deciding to go fully electric in our new home ( no Gas usage or Gas appliances ) this was the only logic way to go. The battery system - 6x Pylon 2000US Plus Battery with 15kWh Capacity/13.8kWh usable - has performed great and worth every single cent. Combined with 10.56 kW Solar Panels / Fronius PV Inverter / Victron Multiplus II Battery Inverter and Victron GX System Control it was and still is right choice considering all aspects of energy generation and consumption. This should be in every home. Thanks goes to MyEnergy Engineering Lonsdale SA!!!
I have a "HYBRID" off grid system in a 100% electric home of 140sqm that recharges 3 x US5000-B pylontechs from the grid with surplus solar sunup to sundown via 240volts using the inverter as a charger (approx 2.2Kw)

This means i get the rebates and FIT (especially if away FIT IS HUGE). AND the benefits of NEVER having a genset start needed in bad weather.

The batts and 11kw MPP Solar brand inverter run from 4pm to sunup (50% d.o.d typical) to avoid the QLD DEMAND charges most of the year AND maximise solar use. In peak summer with max a/c (4 x a/c whole of home) load it runs 4pm to 9pm only with a grid switchover until sunup (80% d.o.d typical) due high demand

The grid switchover is via an existing 63amp clipsal changeover genset circuit that was installed when the house was built. The inverter is capable of 11kw or 45 amps. I have all a/c systems in "econo" mode to limit their peak currents in summer. As they run most of the day the boost mode ofr a/c is not needed

The maximum inverter load logged so far is 7 Kw with 4Kw average in peak summer the norm tapering off as the night cools down. So plenty of spare capacity and the inverter has never ever tripped and this is well within the Pylontech system using dual battery end connections allowing 250 amps @ 48 Volts or approx 12kw excluding losses

My choice of Pylontechs was based on

1) 1 button starting the whole system

2) Local and watchpower app anywhere remote monitoring

3) High cycle life, intrinsic proven safety and standards

4) Plug and Play operation along with DC isolation built in
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