Solar batteries

1961Nick

Screwdriva said:

Petriix said:

On what basis do you recommend the Libbi?

5 primary reasons:

1. Specs of the K-Star are top tier compared to the popular options like Givenergy (which has 3.6kW charge/ discharge capability as an example)
2. Integration w/ their EV Charger (Zappi) and Diverter (Eddi) via their app is Tesla rivaling. 
3. Warranty support from MyEnergi has always been top tier. (You only need to try to get technical support from a company like Growatt to understand just how precious this is)
4. Customer feedback of this British company has remained consistently excellent.
5. Not in this instance, but the built in inverter can be a cost saving vs. a seperate purchase when buying the system new

Bonus: Currently, all Libbi installers must be trained by Myenegi. Said another way, you cannot install one unless you are trained by the manufacturer. This is invaluable when you factor in the cowboy installer outfits currently plaguing the UK.

Petriix said:

While it's likely to be a decent piece of equipment, especially if you have other Myenergi products, the pricing is so high that it's unlikely to be a good investment even for the most extreme use cases. 

I believe any battery is a terrible investment if you don't own a heat pump and/or EV. That said, if you're going to get one, might as well get one that performs as expected. with the right treatment from the manufacturer. 

The switchover time for the EPS is imperceptible to the point where you may not have to reset the clock on your cooker. 

propnut

I don't have a Libbi but wish I had gone for one instead of the Uhome/Luxpower combination. I do have a MYenergi Eddi and concur with what has been said in this thread. Their customer service is impeccable. That alone makes their products worth the capital outlay.

_Sam_

Petriix said:

Screwdriva said:

sarahbv7 said:

Hi, looking for some advise on getting a battery to add on to our solar panels that we installed in 2016, but having no luck with online enquires, can anyone recommend a battery brand / installer.  We live in Shropshire.  Think we're looking for at least an 8kWh battery.

Highly recommend the Myenergi Libbi.  https://www.myenergi.com/libbi/

You can sign up on their enquiry list and an installer will contact you shortly. 

On what basis do you recommend the Libbi?
While it's likely to be a decent piece of equipment, especially if you have other Myenergi products, the pricing is so high that it's unlikely to be a good investment even for the most extreme use cases. 

I agree - Libbi's attractiveness comes from its marketing as a "top" product (quality, integration, support) but the premium one has to pay for this top-ness makes it questionable in the context of money saving advice.   

For example I asked a similar question and was recommended Pylontech US5000 4.8kwh battery with a Sofar ME3000 inverter which would cost around £2800. Compared to Libbi 5kwh battery bundled with their inverter for £5000.