About BYD Battery-Box Premium
Fronius has partnered with BYD to bring you the BYD Battery-Box Premium storage system. BYD (Build Your Dreams) is the largest producer of battery cells in the world and also produce more electric vehicles than any other manufacturer, globally.
The BYD Battery-Box Premium storage systems are made up of individual battery modules and are compatible with the Fronius GEN24 Plus in two designs, the HSM and HVM.
How Does BYD Battery-Box Premium work?
The BYD Battery-Box Premium storage system is based on lithium iron phosphate, which is one of the most reliable storage technologies available. The battery has a modular structure and can be expanded in steps of 2.8 kWh for the HVM, giving you the option for your storage to be expanded on at a later date.
When they are combined with a solar inverter, such as the Fronius GEN24, the BYD battery storage becomes a versatile and intelligent solar solution for single and 3 phase homes and you can enjoy features including:
- Use of PV energy at night
- Demand-oriented back-up power
- Simultaneous supply of loads and charging of the battery in the event of a power outage
- High self-consumption and self-sufficiency rates.
Benefits of BYD Battery-Box Premium
Superior technology
Designed using one of the most reliable and safest battery technologies available, the battery is based on Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO). This type of battery cell chemistry allows for more cycles (complete charge and discharge) over the lifetime of the battery compared to other technologies. It also ensures less degradation, so the battery can operate at optimum performance for longer.
Compact and ease of installation
The BYD HVM battery is designed for floor mounting, allowing for a faster installation and commissioning process. The Patented Modular Plug Design requires no internal wiring, instead, the battery modules are serially connected to achieve greater usable capacity.
Flexibility to increase
As your energy needs increase, so should your battery storage. The design of the BYD HVM battery provides homeowners with the flexibility to expand their battery storage in the future. Homeowners can increase their battery storage size in increments of 2.8 kWh for the HVM battery, taking the battery to a maximum of 22.1 kWh capacity.
For larger energy-use customers, the battery can have 3 maximum capacity batteries connected at one time, creating an incredible 65.1 kWh of battery storage.
Highest safety Standards
The BYD Battery-Box Premium meets some of the highest global safety standards including VDE 2510-50. The German energy storage system standard VDE-AR-E2510-50 is the strictest safety standard in the energy storage industry. The certification highlights BYD’s commitment to develop and produce some of the safest possible energy storage technology on the market.
Cons of BYD Battery-Box Premium
Price
Like all the solar batteries available on the market today, the BYD Battery-Box Premium does not come cheap and can have a significant energy payback period.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BYD Battery-Box Premium HVM
| Round trip efficiency | ≥96% |
| Battery cell technology | Lithium Iron Phosphate (cobalt-free) |
| Useable battery capacity | 8.3kWh – 22.1kWh |
| Ambient temperature range | 5C to 40C |
| Warranty | 10 years |
| Dimension (W x H x D) (HVM 11.0) | 1,178mm x 585mm x 298mm |
| Weight (HVM 11.0) | 167kg (38kg per battery module) |
| Communication | CAN/RS485 |
| Enclosure Protection Rating | 1P55 (Indoor and Outdoor) |
BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV FAQs - General
The BYD Battery-Box Premium storage systems are made up of individual battery modules and are compatible with the Fronius GEN24 Plus in two designs, the HSM and HVM.
Lithium-ion batteries (Lithium Iron Phosphate (cobalt-free)) and can be combined with a hybrid battery inverter.
BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV 8.3 measures 945 x 585 x 298 mm and weighs approximately 129 kg.
Your savings and payback period will depend on a number of factors including your location and electricity rate. For more specific details, get solar quotes and talk to an installer!
BYD is at the forefront of energy innovation with their lithium-ion technology. The BYD Battery-Box Premium has a modular composition and the HMV series can be expanded in steps of 2.8 kWh, which gives you the option to expand your storage at a later date.
BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV FAQs - Usage
Yes! BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV is ideal for storing surplus solar energy to use at a later time.
While BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV has the functionality to allow users to operate totally off-grid, it depends entirely on how your individual system is configured and what your energy requirements are. Additional components and costs do apply for a completely off-grid solution.
While the BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV permits this, it will depend on whether your local electricity retailer allows you to export stored energy back to the grid.
The BYD Battery-Box Premium has a modular composition and the HMV series can be expanded in steps of 2.8 kWh, which gives you the option to expand your storage. Additionally, direct parallel connection of up to 3 identical Battery-Box Premium HVM allows a maximum capacity of 65.1 kWh of battery storage.
Yes, the BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV can provide basic backup power supply during a blackout.
BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV FAQs - Inverters/Additional Hardware
While the storage system is compatible with most solar inverters, to get the most out of the BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV we recommend pairing it with a Fronius inverter, such as the Primo GEN24 Plus or the Symo GEN24 Plus.
Yes, the BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV can be integrated with both existing and new PV installations.
BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV FAQs - Installation
No, the BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV has been designed to be floor-mounted for easier installation.
Installation time depends on a number of factors, including whether or not you’re installing a PV. For more information and an accurate estimate talk to a solar installer.
Before installing your BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV, you’ll need a circuit breaker to be added to your home’s main breaker panel. As part of the installation process, In some cases you may require an AC isolator and an additional power meter.
The most common location is the garage.
BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV FAQs - Operation and Software Control
Your inverter will communicate with your BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV to regulate when to charge and discharge.
Customers can check the status of their battery on their Be Connect Plus monitoring platform. This is available via your a desktop or laptop.
Yes, you can update firmware via the Be Connect platform.
BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV FAQs - Safety and Environmental
The BYD Battery-Box Premium HVM meets some of the highest global safety standards including VDE 2510-50. The German energy storage system standard VDE-AR-E2510-50 is the strictest safety standard in the energy storage industry. The certification highlights BYD’s commitment to develop and produce some of the safest possible energy storage technology on the market.
Additionally, the BYD Battery-Box Premium HVM is designed using cobalt-free Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO) and a Patented Modular Plug Design which requires no internal wiring, offering excellent lifelong safety.
Yes. There are various recycling options for lithium batteries in Australia.
Under normal operations and when installed correctly, the BYD Battery-Box Premium HVM does not pose a fire hazard.
BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV FAQs - Maintenance and Reliability
Due to its state-of-the-art design, the BYD Battery-Box Premium HVM should not require maintenance or servicing.
Your installer and/or BYD will provide assistance, depending on the nature of the service needed.
BYD Battery-Box Premium HMV comes with a 10-year warranty.
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