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Manufacturer's Profile
GoodWe, officially known as Jiangsu GoodWe Power Supply Technology Co Ltd, is a solar inverter and energy storage solutions manufacturer with its roots dating back to 2010. Headquartered in Suzhou, China, it has rapidly expanded its influence, reaching over 100 countries across the globe. As of 2019, GoodWe had grown into a multinational organization with a workforce of over 1200 employees spread across 15 different countries. By the end of 2019, GoodWe had successfully distributed inverters to more than 100 countries, contributing to a remarkable global PV installation tally of 15GW. This accomplishment firmly placed GoodWe among the largest storage hybrid inverter suppliers. Additionally, the company secured a spot among the top 5 single-phase string inverter suppliers globally, according to the respected energy research consultancy group, Wood Mackenzie.
At its core, GoodWe is an innovator. The company's commitment to technological advancement is evident through its pioneering work. In 2014, GoodWe introduced one of the world's first all-in-one hybrid inverters, setting a new industry standard. A year later, it unveiled a DC-coupled retrofit energy storage solution, further establishing itself as a leader in residential hybrid inverter solutions.
GoodWe's innovative hybrid architecture has not only benefited its own product line but has also been integrated by other leading inverter companies, including Alpha-ESS and Australian Redback Technologies. The company's drive for innovation continues with the 2022 release of its Lynx modular lithium battery systems.
General Features of the Lynx Batteries
LFP Chemistry
1. Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4):
GoodWe's Lynx Home U Series battery employs Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry. LiFePO4 is renowned for its safety, long cycle life, and stable performance.
LiFePO4 batteries, such as those used in the Lynx Home U Series, typically offer high usable capacity. In this case, the Lynx Home U Series has a depth of discharge (DoD) of around 90%, meaning it can utilize a significant portion of its stored energy.
2. Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):
GoodWe's Lynx Home F Series battery employs Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) chemistry. Li-Ion batteries are known for their energy density and suitability for various applications.
High Power Output: Li-Ion batteries often offer high power output, making them suitable for applications where rapid energy discharge is required.
Design
The Lynx U Series battery is designed with practicality and scalability in mind. Its 5.4kWh capacity, with 90% usable storage, provides an optimal balance between performance and efficiency. What sets it apart is its ability to scale up by connecting up to six batteries in parallel, catering to varying energy needs. Whether you require a basic setup or a larger storage capacity, the Lynx U Series offers flexibility.
DC/AC Coupled
GoodWe's battery solutions are compatible with both DC-coupled and AC-coupled configurations. This versatility ensures that users can seamlessly integrate the batteries with their existing solar setups or choose the most suitable configuration for their energy needs.
Compatibility
They are compatible with GoodWe hybrid inverters or other compatible inverters.
Maintenance-Free
They are maintenance-free meaning that it does not require any maintenance checks during their entire lifespan. Learn all about maintenance-free batteries here.
Easy Installation, Wall Mountable
The Lynx Home U Series batteries are designed for easy installation, whether you prefer wall mounting or floor installation. This flexibility allows you to find the perfect location for your battery system, optimizing space utilization and convenience.
Functionalities
GoodWe's battery offerings come equipped with a range of smart features that enhance their usability and reliability. These features include the ability to identify parallel battery modules automatically, simplifying installation and setup. Importantly, the batteries are programmed to automatically reboot after experiencing low-voltage situations, a common issue during blackouts. This ensures that your energy storage system remains operational without requiring manual intervention.
Remote Monitoring
The batteries support remote monitoring and software upgrades for all modules simultaneously, providing users with real-time insights and control over their energy storage.
IP65 Rating
Given the prevalence of remote and off-grid solar setups, protection against environmental elements is crucial. GoodWe addresses this need by equipping the Lynx Home U Series with an IP65 rating, making it dust-tight and resistant to water projected from a nozzle. This level of protection ensures the longevity and durability of the batteries, even in challenging outdoor conditions.
Series
1. Lynx Home U Series Battery:
Battery Chemistry: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4). The LFP chemistry offers high usable capacity and scalability, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Capacity: The Lynx Home U Series offers a base capacity of 5.4 kWh, with a 90% usable capacity. It is scalable and can be expanded by connecting up to six units in parallel, providing a maximum storage capacity of 28.8 kWh.
Automatic reboot after low-voltage cutout, ensuring continuous operation.
Remote firmware upgrades and diagnosis for easy maintenance.
Smart capabilities that allow it to identify parallel battery modules automatically, simplifying installation.
Warranty: Backed by a 10-year warranty with a guaranteed minimum of 70% capacity retention after a decade of use.
Usable Power: Provides 2.88 kW of power for the base unit with one module, which doubles to 5.76 kW when additional modules are added.
Installation: The Lynx Home U Series can be wall or floor-mounted, suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation.
2. Lynx Home F Series Battery
Battery Chemistry: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion). With its Li-Ion chemistry, the focus is on high power output and energy density, making it ideal for applications requiring rapid energy discharge.
Capacity: The Lynx Home F Series consists of individual 2.56 kWh modules, with a 90% usable capacity. It is stackable, and a minimum of three modules is required to meet the GoodWe inverter requirements (ET, BT, EH, BH series hybrid inverters). It can be scaled from 7.68 to 18.4 kWh using up to eight modules.
Like the Lynx Home U Series, the Lynx Home F Series offers an automatic reboot function after low-voltage cutout.
It supports remote firmware upgrades and diagnosis.
Features smart capabilities for advanced monitoring and maintenance.
Warranty: Comes with a 10-year warranty, ensuring a minimum capacity retention of 70% after a decade of use.
Usable Power: Provides 5.12 kW to 12.80 kW of power (DC) depending on the configuration used.
Installation: Designed as a high-voltage battery, it is compatible with GoodWe BH/EH/BT/ET inverters and offers flexible installation options.
3. Lynx Home S Series
The Lynx Home S Series is a high-voltage battery storage system that is made up of individual 2.56kWh modules using the safer lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. A minimum of three modules is required to achieve a high enough voltage and power output to meet the Goodwe inverter requirements (ET, BT, EH, BH series hybrid inverters). High-voltage battery systems have increased in popularity over recent years due to the increased efficiency as the battery voltage is closer to the solar PV array voltage resulting in less conversion loses, additionally the compact modular design makes it easy to setup.
They have a number of smart features, including automatic low voltage restart, remote firmware upgrades and diagnosis, parallel battery module identification, and remote monitoring and control.
4. Lynx Home F Plus+ Series
The Goodwe Lynx Home F Plus+ Series is a high-voltage battery storage system that is designed for residential use. It is made up of individual 6.6kWh modules that can be stacked to create a system with a maximum capacity of 16.4kWh. The Lynx Home F Plus+ Series is compatible with GoodWe BH/EH/BT/ET inverters and offers a high round-trip efficiency of 86%.
The Goodwe Lynx Home F Plus+ Series batteries have a number of key features, including:
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells: LFP cells are known for their long lifespan, safety, and thermal stability.
High voltage: High voltage batteries are more efficient than low voltage batteries.
Modular design: The batteries are modular, which means that you can add or remove modules as needed to meet your energy storage requirements.
Smart features: The batteries have a number of smart features, including automatic low voltage restart, remote firmware upgrades and diagnosis, parallel battery module identification, and remote monitoring and control.
Warranty: The Goodwe Lynx Home F Plus+ Series batteries come with a 10-year warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship.
The Goodwe Lynx Home F Plus+ Series batteries are a good choice for homeowners who are looking for a high-voltage battery storage system that is reliable, efficient, and easy to install.
5. Lynx C Series
The Lynx C Series is a high-voltage battery storage system that is designed for commercial and industrial use. It is made up of individual 5.12kWh modules and can be scaled to up to 76.8kWh of usable storage capacity. The Lynx C Series is compatible with GoodWe BH/EH/BT/ET inverters and offers a high round-trip efficiency of 86%. The Lynx C Series is a good choice for businesses who are looking for a high-voltage battery storage system that is designed for commercial and industrial use. They have a number of smart features, including automatic low voltage restart, remote firmware upgrades and diagnosis, parallel battery module identification, and remote monitoring and control.
Warranty
GoodWe offers a robust 10-year warranty on its . This warranty ensures that their batteries will retain a minimum capacity of 70% after a decade of usage. The GoodWe battery warranty includes specific conditions related to cycle life and energy throughput. For the Lynx Home U Series battery with a capacity of 5.4 kWh, the warranty guarantees a minimum of 4,000 cycles or 38 MWh of energy throughput within the 10-year period.
Goodwe batteries are only compatible with GoodWe inverters. This can be a limiting factor for users that already have a different brand of inverter or for those who want to have the flexibility to switch inverter brands in the future. While Goodwe batteries have a good set of features, they do not have as many features as some other brands of batteries. For example, Goodwe batteries do not have off-grid and backup functionality and does not the ability to power the entire home during a power outage. They are also priced competitively, but they are still more expensive than some other brands of batteries like Tesla Powerwall and LG Chem RESU. However, they are also less expensive than some other brands of batteries, such as Sonnen Eco and Enphase Encharge.
These few constraints regardless, GoodWe's battery solutions combine cutting-edge technology, versatility, and user-friendly design to offer reliable energy storage options for both residential and commercial applications. With competitive pricing and a commitment to performance, GoodWe continues to be a trusted choice in the renewable energy landscape.