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APX HV S2
5–30 kWh · LFP · DC-coupled
Growatt
Performance & Value
Released 2026 · Evidence checked 2026-07-31 · Scored to Solar Analytica battery rubric v2.9.0
60/100
Good
Overall
Score by category
Capacity & Usability
92
Power & Efficiency
65
Longevity (verified)
53
Safety & Chemistry
71
Guarantee & Backbone
43
Energy Ecosystem
44
Sourced specification values
Published capacity range5–30 kWh
Scored configuration10 kWh
Cell chemistryLFP (LiFePO4)
Usable capacity10 kWh
Usable energy / DoD100% DoD
Continuous power output5 kW
Warranty period10 yr
Safety certificationUL9540 / IEC62619

Some values are estimated where independent verification was not available: see the full scorecard and review.solar/terms.

Page 2 · Audit sheet: complete sourced record

APX HV S2 · every criterion scored by the live rubric (Solar Analytica battery rubric v2.9.0), with its recorded value, evidence status, and any linked source. Page 1 carries the buying-decision summary; this page is the full record for verification and right of reply.

Capacity & Usability
Usable energy / DoD (%)100datasheetSource
Modularity & scalabilityFully modular, ≤5 kWh increments, expandable in fielddatasheetSource
Battery generation compatibilityActive pack optimiser: mixed battery generations and capacities supported in sstatedSource
Power & Efficiency
Continuous power output (kW)5.0datasheetSource
Operating temperature rangeStandarddatasheetSource
Backup surge / motor-start capabilityPeak/surge rating published with durationdatasheetSource
Longevity (verified)
Warranty period (yrs)10statedSource
End-of-warranty retained capacity (%)50statedSource
Warranty degradation guaranteeStepped guarantee: minimum capacity at midterm + end of termstatedSource
Safety & Chemistry
Cell chemistryLFP (LiFePO4)datasheetSource
Safety certificationUL9540 / IEC62619datasheetSource
Ingress protection (outdoor)IP65+ / IP66 outdoor-rateddatasheetSource
Guarantee & Backbone
Warranty assuranceParts onlystatedSource
Energy Ecosystem
Grid-forming & backup tierWhole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependentdatasheetSource

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