The Shoto 16kWh Lithium Battery delivers reliable backup power for South African homes and businesses. Shoto Battery produces this high-capacity unit to outlast extended loadshedding cycles. It reduces your dependence on Eskom. This lithium battery provides over 14kWh of usable energy for homes, farms, and commercial properties.
Key Benefits
- High energy density provides extended backup during load shedding.
- Self-produced 314Ah LFP cells ensure safety and reliability.
- Charge and discharge efficiency exceeds 95%.
- Modular design allows easy expansion as energy needs grow.
- UN38.3 certified for safe transport and operation.
Technical Specifications
- Brand:
- Model: SDC10-Box16.
- Cell Type: 314Ah LFP Prismatic Cell.
- Nominal Energy: 16.08kWh.
- Available Nominal Energy: 14.472kWh.
- Nominal Voltage: 51.2V.
- Operating Voltage Range: 45-56.4V.
- Max. Charging Current: 100A.
- Max. Discharge Current: 157A.
- Max. Number of Parallels: 20.
- Max. Output Power: 7.2kW.
- Peak Output Power: 8.0kW for 10 seconds.
- Charge and Discharge Efficiency: ≥95%.
- Enclosure Rating: IP20.
- Certification: UN38.3.
- Communication: CAN/RS485.
- Installation: Rack-mounted.
- Operating Temperature: Charge -5 to 50°C, Discharge -15 to 50°C.
- Operating Humidity: 5%-95% Non-Condensing.
- Cooling Mode: Natural Cooling.
- Operating Altitude: ≤4000m.
- Dimensions: 484 x 233 x 700mm.
- Weight: 113.5kg.
Compatibility
The Shoto 16kwh battery integrates with all major hybrid inverter brands. It pairs with our lithium battery range to create scalable energy storage systems. CAN and RS485 communication protocols enable real-time monitoring and control. The 51.2V low-voltage architecture matches most residential and light commercial inverters.
You can connect up to 20 units in parallel for industrial applications. This flexibility makes it suitable for grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid solar installations.
- Deye hybrid and off-grid inverters.
- Sunsynk single-phase and three-phase systems.
- Luxpower LXP series inverters.
- Growatt SPF and SPH models.
- Victron Energy systems with CAN support.
- Custom protocol development available on request.
Use Cases
- Residential loadshedding backup for homes across South Africa.
- Commercial energy storage for offices and retail outlets.
- Farm and smallholding off-grid power systems.
- Factory backup to protect production during outages.
- Solar installer projects requiring scalable lithium batteries for solar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long does the Shoto 16kWh battery last during loadshedding?
A. Runtime depends on your load. A 2kW load runs for about seven hours. Heavier loads reduce runtime proportionally.
Q. Can I add more Shoto batteries later?
A. Yes. You can parallel up to 20 units. This expands total capacity beyond 320kWh for larger installations.
Q. What is the cycle life of this lithium battery?
A. Shoto lithium batteries are rated for over 6,000 cycles at 80% depth of discharge. This translates to approximately 15 years of daily use.
Q. Does the Shoto 16kwh price include delivery?
A. Delivery costs vary by location. Contact us for a full quote including delivery to your area.
Q. Which inverter brands work with this battery?
A. It works with Deye, Sunsynk, Luxpower, Growatt, and Victron. Check our Shoto battery options for smaller systems.
Why Buy From Us
- Stock available in seven warehouses across South Africa.
- Nationwide delivery within two to five working days.
- Free system sizing and load calculations included.
- Authorised supplier of Deye and Luxpower inverters.
- Expert support for hybrid, off-grid, and grid-tied systems.
Request a free quote today for the Shoto 16kWh Lithium Battery. Protect your home or business from loadshedding with lithium batteries for solar. These batteries deliver long-term energy independence.
Learn more about Shoto Battery products at the official Shoto energy storage solutions page.
