Pylontech - Battery Reviews

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, depending on how many you need, 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 that comes in a pretty spiffy cabinet, and 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 an Pylontech battery, share your thoughts on the system by leaving a rating and review.