I asked this as a side topic on another thread, but I thought it was meaningful enough to put here for future readers to find this topic.
I am looking at the Growatt MIN series inverters to recommend for friends. The specs and pricing is fantastic. The 11.4kW version is under $1500. It has built-in inverter, charger, stackable, even AC coupling mode. What a bargain considering I just dropped almost $7k on a Sol-Ark 12k unit (not complaining, it's great).
HOWEVER, there is one blaring issue with the MIN series. From my communications with Growatt support, it only supports working with the Growatt ARO series batteries. And they are proud of those batteries, a 10 kW-hr battery is $6k+. That's 2 or 3 times what you can find comparable LiFePo batteries at.
So my question to the community, does anyone know if the MIN series inverters will work with generic LiFePo batteries?
Edit: I should add it is the MIN 11400-TL-XH-US.
I am looking at the Growatt MIN series inverters to recommend for friends. The specs and pricing is fantastic. The 11.4kW version is under $1500. It has built-in inverter, charger, stackable, even AC coupling mode. What a bargain considering I just dropped almost $7k on a Sol-Ark 12k unit (not complaining, it's great).
HOWEVER, there is one blaring issue with the MIN series. From my communications with Growatt support, it only supports working with the Growatt ARO series batteries. And they are proud of those batteries, a 10 kW-hr battery is $6k+. That's 2 or 3 times what you can find comparable LiFePo batteries at.
So my question to the community, does anyone know if the MIN series inverters will work with generic LiFePo batteries?
Edit: I should add it is the MIN 11400-TL-XH-US.
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