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HiBattery 4020 AC
0.8 kW
Hoymiles
Plug-in ESS
Released 2026 · Evidence checked 2026-07-29 · Scored to Solar Analytica plug-in ESS rubric v1.2.0
71/100
Very good
Overall
Score by category
Capacity & Usability
98
Output Power
57
Longevity (verified)
68
Safety & Chemistry
84
Guarantee & Backbone
64
Connectivity & Ecosystem
51
Sourced specification values
Published power range0.8 kW
Scored benchmark0.8 kW
Cell chemistryLFP (LiFePO4)
Usable energy / DoD90% DoD
Cycle life8000 cycles
Warranty period10 yr
Safety certificationCE + VDE market approval (IEC 62619 not confirmed)
Manufacturing track record10-15 years

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

HiBattery 4020 AC · every criterion scored by the live rubric (Solar Analytica plug-in ESS rubric v1.2.0), 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 (%)90statedNo link
Modularity & scalabilityFully modular, ≤5 kWh increments, expandable in fieldstatedNo link
Energy density / footprintCompact high-density (integrated)statedNo link
Output Power
Grid-injection power (kW)0.8statedNo link
Backup output power (kW)2.5statedNo link
Operating temperature rangeWide (-20°C to 55°C+), self-heating confirmedstatedNo link
Longevity (verified)
Cycle life (cycles to stated EOL)8000statedSource
Warranty period (yrs)10statedSource
End-of-warranty retained capacity (%)70statedSource
Cell balancing architecturePack-level only / not disclosedstatedNo link
Warranty degradation guaranteeEnd-point only: minimum capacity at end of warranty termstatedNo link
Safety & Chemistry
Cell chemistryLFP (LiFePO4)statedNo link
Safety certificationCE + VDE market approval (IEC 62619 not confirmed)statedNo link
Thermal & fire mitigationFire suppression system (aerosol or gel)statedNo link
Self-heating capabilityActive self-heating confirmed, -20°C operationstatedNo link
Ingress protection (outdoor)IP66 outdoor-ratedstatedNo link
Guarantee & Backbone
Warranty assuranceNot listedstatedNo link
Financial strength & warranty backingFinancially strong (profitable / strong parent)statedNo link
Manufacturing track record10-15 yearsstatedNo link
Connectivity & Ecosystem
Open protocol & API maturityCloud API onlystatedNo link
VPP & grid services readinessVPP-capable, protocol readystatedNo link
Smart home & IoT depthNo documented smart home integrationstatedNo link

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