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US5000B
4.56–72.96 kWh · LFP · DC-coupled
Pylontech
Performance & Value
Released 2021 · Evidence checked 2026-07-27 · Scored to Solar Analytica battery rubric v2.9.0
65/100
Good
Overall
Score by category
Capacity & Usability
88
Power & Efficiency
56
Longevity (verified)
58
Safety & Chemistry
80
Guarantee & Backbone
69
Energy Ecosystem
42
Sourced specification values
Published capacity range4.56–72.96 kWh
Scored configuration4.56 kWh
Cell chemistryLFP (LiFePO4)
Usable capacity4.56 kWh
Usable energy / DoD95% DoD
Continuous power output4.8 kW
Cycle life6000 cycles
Warranty period10 yr
Safety certificationUL9540A + IEC62619 (thermal-runaway tested)
Reliability testingNot independently tested
Manufacturing track record15+ years, field-proven

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

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US5000B · 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 (%)95datasheetSource +1
Modularity & scalabilityFully modular, ≤5 kWh increments, expandable in fielddatasheetSource
Energy density / footprintAveragedatasheetSource +1
Battery generation compatibilitySame-generation expansion only: matching spec modules required; clean path butdatasheetSource
Power & Efficiency
Continuous power output (kW)4.8statedSource
Backup switching speed>100ms or switching speed not disclosednot foundSource
Operating temperature rangeStandarddatasheetSource
Backup surge / motor-start capabilityPeak/surge rating published with durationdatasheetSource
Longevity (verified)
Cycle life (cycles to 70%)6000datasheetSource +1
Warranty throughputThroughput terms not publishednot foundSource
Warranty period (yrs)10datasheetSource +1
End-of-warranty retained capacity (%)60datasheetSource +1
Verified reliabilityNot independently testedsecondarySource
Cell balancing architecturePack-level only / not disclosednot foundSource
Warranty degradation guaranteeEnd-point only: minimum capacity at end of warranty termdatasheetSource +1
Safety & Chemistry
Cell chemistryLFP (LiFePO4)datasheetSource
Safety certificationUL9540A + IEC62619 (thermal-runaway tested)datasheetSource +1
Thermal & fire mitigationPassive thermal mgmtdatasheetSource +1
AC terminal & connection protectionNot specifiednot foundSource
Ingress protection (outdoor)Indoor onlydatasheetSource +1
Cell provenance & traceabilityIn-housedatasheetSource +1

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Guarantee & Backbone
Warranty assuranceParts onlydatasheetSource +1
Financial strength & warranty backingStable / listeddatasheetSource +1
Manufacturing track record15+ years, field-provendatasheetSource +1
Energy Ecosystem
Grid-forming & backup tierWhole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependentdatasheetSource
Open protocol & API maturityProprietary / no documented APIdatasheetSource
VPP & grid services readinessNo VPP capabilitynot foundSource
EV charging integrationNo EV integrationnot foundSource
Thermal load managementNo thermal load integrationnot foundSource
Smart home & IoT depthNo local smart home integrationnot foundSource
Dual-port flexibilityStandard single-mode integration: grid-tied + backup via one path, no independdatasheetSource
Firmware & security disclosureFirmware updates referenced; no security documentationdatasheetSource

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