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BYD
Chinese leader in residential storage. Modular Battery-Box LFP batteries, safe and proven at global scale.
LFPModularChina
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Battery brands
LFP or NMC, modular or integrated: every manufacturer has its assets. We install several brands and stay independent — to point you towards the battery that truly matches your solar installation.
6 brands LFP & NMC, selected
Independent advice with no bias
10+ yr warranty on the cells
residential solar storage batteries
Certified cellsLFP & NMC
Manufacturer warranty10 years minimum
Our brands
The batteries we install
Tesla Powerwall logo
Tesla Powerwall
Integrated American battery with a clean design. High-density NMC with smart management via the Tesla app.
NMCConnectedUSA
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Huawei LUNA
Storage integrated with the Huawei inverter: native communication, simplified installation and optimised yield.
LFPInverter-integratedChina
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Pylontech
US/CN modular architecture: stack modules as your needs grow, with one of the most competitive prices per kWh on the market.
LFPModularCompetitive
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Sonnen
Premium German reference: ultra-long-life LFP, advanced energy management and a virtual sharing community.
LFPPremiumGermany
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Victron
Dutch specialist in off-grid and self-sufficient installations. A complete ecosystem for remote or complex sites.
LFPOff-gridNetherlands
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Quick comparison
| Brand | Chemistry | Origin | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD | LFP | China | Budget & reliability at scale |
| Tesla Powerwall | NMC | USA | Design & app connected |
| Huawei LUNA | LFP | China | Inverter integration native to Huawei |
| Pylontech | LFP | USA/CN | Modularity & low price/kWh |
| Sonnen | LFP | Germany | Longevity & virtual sharing |
| Victron | LFP | Netherlands | Off-grid & complex sites |
We stay independent. Our role is not to push a brand, but to recommend the battery best suited to your inverter, your consumption and your budget.
Frequently asked questions
Choosing your battery well
Which solar battery brand is the best? +
There is no universal answer: it all depends on your existing inverter, the capacity you want and your budget. BYD and Pylontech excel on price per kWh, Sonnen on lifespan, Huawei LUNA on native integration. We point you in the right direction based on your installation.
LFP or NMC: which chemistry should I choose for a home battery? +
LFP (lithium iron phosphate) is preferred for residential use: more thermally stable, more charge cycles (3,000–6,000) and cobalt-free. NMC offers a higher energy density (Tesla Powerwall), useful when space is tight. In most cases, LFP remains our recommendation.
Can any battery be combined with any inverter? +
No. Each battery communicates via a specific protocol (CAN bus, RS485, proprietary protocol). Some brands like Huawei LUNA are designed to work exclusively with their own inverter. Before any purchase, we check the full compatibility of your installation.
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Storage resources
Detailed comparison
Every brand on 6 criteria
Our reading from the field, to weigh against your own project — more dots = stronger on the criterion.
| Criterion | BYD | Tesla | Huawei | Pylontech | Sonnen | Victron |
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Our advice
The right battery for your project
Controlled budget
Competitive LFP
An excellent capacity-to-price ratio for a classic residential installation, with reassuring LFP longevity.
→ BYD, Pylontech
Premium quality
Longevity & services
Advanced management, extended warranties and software ecosystems to get the most out of your self-consumption.
→ Tesla Powerwall, Sonnen
Inverter-integrated
Native communication
If you are already installing a Huawei inverter, pairing it with LUNA removes the gateways and maximises the yield.
→ Huawei LUNA
Worth knowing
Chemistry, capacity or compatibility: what really matters?
We are often asked “which solar battery is the best”. The honest answer comes down to three factors. The chemistry first: LFP offers more cycles and better thermal stability than NMC, which makes it the dominant choice for daily residential use.
Then comes inverter compatibility: a battery outside your inverter’s protocol degrades performance and complicates the warranty. Finally, the real usable capacity (not nominal) determines how many hours you last without sun. That is why we size every installation before recommending a brand.
“The best battery is the one that integrates perfectly with your inverter and covers your real night-time consumption.”
6 LFP & NMC brands installed
0 brand commission: neutral advice
10 yrs+ of manufacturer warranties on the cells
Torn between two batteries?
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