| Published capacity range | 5–30 kWh |
| Scored configuration | 5 kWh |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (LiFePO4) |
| Usable capacity | 5 kWh |
| Usable energy / DoD | 100% DoD |
| Continuous power output | 2.5 kW |
| Warranty period | 10 yr |
| Safety certification | UL9540 / IEC62619 |
| Reliability testing | Not independently tested |
| Manufacturing track record | 4-10 years (or new brand, strong parent heritage) |
Some values are estimated where independent verification was not available: see the full scorecard and review.solar/terms.
Smart Battery S0 · 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 and the next page are the full record for verification and right of reply.
| Capacity & Usability | |||
| Usable energy / DoD (%) | 100 | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Modularity & scalability | Fully modular, ≤5 kWh increments, expandable in field | datasheet | Source |
| Energy density / footprint | Average | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Battery generation compatibility | Same-generation expansion only: matching spec modules required; clean path but | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Power & Efficiency | |||
| Continuous power output (kW) | 2.5 | datasheet | Source |
| Backup switching speed | >100ms or switching speed not disclosed | not found | Source |
| Operating temperature range | Standard | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Backup surge / motor-start capability | Peak/surge rating published with duration | datasheet | Source |
| Longevity (verified) | |||
| Warranty throughput | 2.5-5 MWh warranted per kWh usable | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Warranty period (yrs) | 10 | datasheet | Source +1 |
| End-of-warranty retained capacity (%) | 70 | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Verified reliability | Not independently tested | not found | Source |
| Cell balancing architecture | Pack-level only / not disclosed | not found | Source |
| Warranty degradation guarantee | End-point only: minimum capacity at end of warranty term | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Safety & Chemistry | |||
| Cell chemistry | LFP (LiFePO4) | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Safety certification | UL9540 / IEC62619 | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Thermal & fire mitigation | Passive thermal mgmt | datasheet | Source +1 |
| AC terminal & connection protection | Not specified | not found | Source |
| Ingress protection (outdoor) | IP65+ / IP66 outdoor-rated | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Cell provenance & traceability | Undisclosed | datasheet | Source +1 |
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| Guarantee & Backbone | |||
| Warranty assurance | Parts only | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Manufacturing track record | 4-10 years (or new brand, strong parent heritage) | secondary | Source |
| Energy Ecosystem | |||
| Grid-forming & backup tier | Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent | datasheet | Source |
| Open protocol & API maturity | Proprietary / no documented API | datasheet | Source +1 |
| VPP & grid services readiness | No VPP capability | not found | Source |
| EV charging integration | No EV integration | not found | Source |
| Thermal load management | No thermal load integration | not found | Source |
| Smart home & IoT depth | No local smart home integration | not found | Source |
| Dual-port flexibility | Standard single-mode integration: grid-tied + backup via one path, no independ | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Firmware & security disclosure | Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation | datasheet | Source +1 |
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