29/10/2026
🔋 BUYING A BATTERY? COMPARE MORE THAN THE PRICE.
Wattson’s tip: “The price tag tells you what you spend. Usable energy, engineering and service life tell you what you’re buying.” 🐾
Across H.E.A.’s 10, 16, 20, 40 and 50 kWh LV LiFePO₄ range, here’s how to compare value properly:
⚡ COST PER kWh & USABLE CAPACITY
Cost per kWh = purchase price ÷ battery capacity. But always check whether that capacity is nominal or usable.
Using our listed capacities and an 80% depth of discharge:
🔸 10 kWh model — R26,995
10.24 kWh nominal | 8.19 kWh usable
≈ R2,636/nominal kWh | R3,295/usable kWh
🔸 16 kWh model — R38,995
16.08 kWh nominal | 12.86 kWh usable
≈ R2,425/nominal kWh | R3,031/usable kWh
🔸 20 kWh model — R47,995
20.48 kWh nominal | 16.38 kWh usable
≈ R2,344/nominal kWh | R2,929/usable kWh
🔸 40 kWh model — R85,995
40.96 kWh nominal | 32.77 kWh usable
≈ R2,099/nominal kWh | R2,624/usable kWh
🔸 50 kWh model — R105,995
51.20 kWh nominal | 40.96 kWh usable
≈ R2,070/nominal kWh | R2,588/usable kWh
🔄 COST PER CYCLE
Dividing purchase price by an illustrative 8,000 cycles gives:
10 kWh: R3.37/cycle
16 kWh: R4.87/cycle
20 kWh: R6.00/cycle
40 kWh: R10.75/cycle
50 kWh: R13.25/cycle
A larger battery supplies more energy each cycle, so compare energy delivered too. For example, the 50 kWh model works out to approximately 32c per kWh of lifetime battery energy under those same assumptions.*
🤝 WIDE INVERTER COMPATIBILITY
Our range supports communication with many mainstream inverter brands, including Sunsynk, Deye, Victron, Growatt and Solis. Matching the exact inverter model, protocol and settings helps the battery and inverter work together correctly.
🛡️ THE ENGINEERING INSIDE MATTERS
An efficient, well-matched battery management system is central to safe operation and longevity. Monitoring voltage, current and temperature, managing cells and protecting against abnormal conditions all matter.
Quality cells, sound electrical connections, correctly rated protection and proper installation deserve just as much attention as the capacity label.
🧡 You’re paying for more than battery size. You’re investing in engineered quality designed to support dependable performance and a long service life.
Message Hager Energy and Automation to match your battery to your inverter, energy needs and budget.
https://hagerenergyandautomation.co.za