Hello Powerforum members,Hubble Energy will be sending me one Hubble Energy AM16+ (16.1kWh) and one AM5+ (5.12kWh) for extended real-world testing and review. These are part of their current LV Range which includes:AM-2 – Popular 5.5kWh 51V NMC battery 1C rating, proven long-term performer.AM-4 – Compact 2.56–2.75kWh 25.6V wall-mount battery with 1C rating.AM-5+ – 5.12kWh 51.2V LFP with built-in Cloudlink, 1C rating and RGB display.AM10+ – Larger 10kWh+ model in the + series with advanced features.AM16+ – High-capacity 16.1kWh floor-standing LFP with wheels, built-in Cloudlink and high discharge capability.S-100A – 12V 100Ah (1.2kWh) compact lithium battery.X-5+ (New X-101) – Newer generation Rack Mounted 5.5kWh model with updated features.X-101 – Established Rack Mounted 5.5kWh 51V model, widely used in hybrid systems.Note: Hubble Energy also has a very exciting HV Range, but this review will focus 100% on the LV Range especially for members who already own Hubble batteries or are considering them.Hubble Energy will also soon release the new AM-2+, which keeps the same NMC technology as the existing AM-2 models but adds built-in Cloudlink and several extra features. My Setup:Main system: Solis S6 8kW Pro Hybrid (master) with a Solis S6 6kW Pro seeing the 8kW as “grid”AC-coupled: Enphase micro-inverters + Solis S5 4.6kW grid-tied inverter on the Aux port of the 8kW2kW Wind turbine on the Solis S6 6kW MPPT in constant voltage modeSeparate Solis 5kW Off-Grid inverter for additional testingExisting battery bank: 7 × Hubble AM2 (mixed ages – oldest >5 years old)AM2 cycle counts right now:1411 | 1036 | 880 | 853 | 805 | 737 | 595 cycles Total bank health still at 99% – very impressive for the age mix.What I’ll be Testing:Daily cycling and performance of the AM16+ and AM5+ on the Solis S6 6kW and the 5kW Off-Grid inverterParallel operation between the new + series and my existing AM2 bank (old model compatibility is a big claim)Mixing different aged AM2 batteries and different capacities with the new unitsCompatibility with multiple inverter brands/configurationsCross-brand testing – insider info from a senior Hubble engineer says the new Plus range can work with almost any other battery brandFull use of the built-in Hubble Cloudlink (I have unit #388)I’ll also be highlighting the exciting new ergonomic and safety features:Wheels on the AM16+ for easy movementMagnetic panels that neatly hide all internal cablesFront-accessible BMS and critical components for simpler maintenanceActive cooling, fire suppression, and moreThe unlimited cycle warranty on these new models is particularly attractive and will be closely monitored during long-term testing.I’ll be doing a detailed initial short-term review followed by ongoing long-term data over the coming months. Expect real numbers on efficiency, temperature performance, charge/discharge behaviour, Cloudlink functionality, noise, installation, display readability, and real-world interaction with wind + AC-coupled solar.We will also speak nicely to Hubble Energy and ask if they can provide some products for a lucky draw / giveaway for Powerforum members.If you have any testing requests (particular charge profiles, high-load scenarios, Cloudlink screenshots, parallel comms behaviour, etc.), please reply in this thread. I’ll try to cover as many as possible.Product links:AM5+AM16+This should be a very thorough and transparent review for the Hubble community. Looking forward to sharing the results with everyone.Cheers, @Powerforum Store Hubble Energy AM5+ Brochure V1.2.pdf Hubble Energy AM16+ Brochure V2.3.pdf

Limited Stock Combination Special – Pylontech PowerCube M3A-180 HV + Solis S6-EH3P50K-H! 16 Units available 🚨Good day PowerForum members,We are proud to offer an outstanding high-voltage energy storage combination special featuring the latest Pylontech PowerCube M3A-180 system paired with the powerful Solis S6-EH3P50K-H three-phase hybrid inverter.Pylontech has long been a trusted name in lithium battery storage.Their new PowerCube M3A-180 high-voltage range represents a significant upgrade, with improved design, enhanced reliability, and solutions to earlier feedback from the market. Built with premium LFP cells, these modules deliver exceptional safety, longevity, and performance making them one of the most dependable choices for serious energy storage installations.Package Highlights:Pylontech PowerCube M3A-180 HV Battery System– 5.6832 kWh per module | 38.4V | 148Ah | 5,000 cycle life– Robust modular design with dedicated high-voltage Control Module (BMU)– Clean, professional rack-mounted solutionSolis S6-EH3P50K-H 50kW High Voltage Hybrid Inverter– 4 MPPTs with up to 96kW PV input– Wide battery voltage range (150-800V) – perfect match for Pylontech HV– 140A max charge/discharge capability, parallel up to 6 units, generator input, peak shaving, and fast backup switchingRecommended 51kWh HV Combo Package (≈51.15 kWh)1 × Solis S6-EH3P50K-H Inverter1 × Pylontech BMU Control Module9 × Pylontech HM3A180 Battery Modules1 × Battery RackSpecial Combined Price (VAT Inclusive – Excluding Delivery):R280,900.00This premium HV solution is ideal for larger residential properties, small commercial sites, or any installation requiring reliable high-capacity solar + storage with excellent backup performance.Limited Stock: Only 16 Units remaining at this special price.Once sold out, the offer ends.Contact us today to secure your package:Sales: [email protected]: 074 218 9845 (Call / WhatsApp)Wimpie: 067 189 7084 (Call / WhatsApp)Store: @Powerforum StoreQuestions welcome we’re happy to assist with system design and compatibility.Regards,PowerForum Store TeamSolis_datasheet_S6_EH3P_30_50_K_H_ZAF.pdfM3A_180_BMS.pdfBCS993S (1).pdf

Good day... I currently have 1 x sunsynk 5kw ( SUNSYNK-5K-SGO1LP1 inverter ), two Sunsynk Sun-Batt-5.32 and 12 x 450w panels. I am wanting to upgrade the system, so either buy another 5kw inverter or sell the 5kw and buy a 8kw or 10 kw inverter (Sunsynk). I did purchase the original Sunsynk 5kw inverter from the Powerstore sometime ago ( + - 5 years ago) and am worried that the current Sunsynk 5kw inverters are not compatible with the old ones when setup in parallel format. Anybody have some advice going forward?

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Good dayI'm looking for a 5kw off grid inverter that is IP65 with a 5kw battery that is also IP65,we want to setup a backup supply but only have space outdoor under a car port to instal it so it must be weatherproof.any suggestions on what to use for the installationthank you

Hi AllWe are having a problem with electricians providing a quote to CoC our holiday home.It is a thatched roof and some of the wiring runs close to the thatch without being in conduit. This must obviously be remedied but the difference in opinion on how is about R40 000 worth.All or most of the wiring is twin flex. One guy wants to rip all the house wiring out and replace with Surfex   the other wants to just encase all the twin flex in conduits, and one in between with some Surfex and some conducting.Is there a definitive specification in the regulations for thatched roof house wiring and where do I access this please.Will eventually be going solar, with the panels on top of the water tower and car port, but for now it the CoC problem.

I have a 8kw Sunsynk 10kw inverter with 18 550w north and west with 3 x Bslbatt 5 kw batteries My neighbour around the corner installed 2 x 5kw Victron inverters with 16 panels and 4 x Freedom Won batteries. At the same time during the day, his solar panels deliver 5 to 6 kw whereby mine only hover at 3 to 3.5kwI have posted about this before but never actually got an answer. Must I just accept that Victron setup is better than Sunsynk???

Hi everyone I am quite happy that I stumbled apon this forum. I have found some very useful information already. A bit about my systems: Hooked up to the house: 3KVA SRNE inverter 5 x 450W panels 1 x 24V Easton lithium battery Running (or used to) my office: 1KVA ACDC Inverter (Asperix MKS) 1 x 330W Panel 2 x 12V Deep cycle lead acid battery's in series to make 24V State of the systems: The 3KVA system is a new install. Yes I do need to add another battery to the system as I run out of battery at 2am every day. (Budget only allowed for one at the moment) The 1KVA is 5 years old and the batteries died on me in the last month. So I am in two minds at this stage, sell the system and buy another battery for the 3KVA or do I just replace the batteries on go on. Any wisdom or thoughts on this would be appreciated. Extra: I connected a raspberry pi to the 3KVA Inverter and put together a go lang app to read the modbus information. I collect it with prometheus and then display it with Grafana. Was a very fun little project. All is running on the Pi4 without any issues. Next is to push that information to Cloud IoT through MQTT.