The Shoto 16kWh Lithium Battery is a 51.2V LiFePO4 rack battery that stores 16.08kWh for long backup. Built by Shoto Battery, the SDC10-Box16 serves homeowners, businesses, farms, factories and solar installers across South Africa.
It replaces a stack of small modules with one unit, so the inverter sees a single large bank. It sits in our Shoto Batteries range alongside the smaller modules.
Shoto 16kWh Lithium Battery Key Benefits
- Self-produced 314Ah LFP prismatic cells with a 15-year design life.
- Parallel up to 20 units for a 321.6kWh system.
- Standard 19-inch rack format that is easy to maintain and expand.
Long Eskom outages drain small banks fast, while 14.472kWh of available energy carries homes through longer stretches. Homeowners get a whole home backup battery for geysers, pumps and appliances from one unit. Charge and discharge efficiency of 95% or more keeps solar energy losses low.
Key Specifications For Installers
- Brand: Shoto
- Model: SDC10-Box16
- Battery Type: LiFePO4 (LFP)
- Cell Type: 314Ah LFP Prismatic Cell
- Nominal Energy: 16.08kWh
- Usable Energy: 14.472kWh
- Nominal Voltage: 51.2V
- Operating Voltage: 45–56.4V
- Max. Charging Current: 100A
- Max. Discharge Current: 157A
- Max. Parallel Connections: 20
- Max. Output Power: 7.2kW
- Peak Output Power: 8.0kW (10 seconds)
- Charge/Discharge Efficiency: ≥95%
- Communication: CAN/RS485
- Installation: Rack-Mounted
- IP Rating: IP20
- Certification: UN38.3
- Cooling: Natural Cooling
- Dimensions: 484 × 233 × 700mm
- Weight: 113.5kg
Temperature, humidity and altitude limits sit in the full specification tab below. Natural cooling means the unit needs open airflow around the rack.
Compatibility And Fit With Inverters
This lithium LiFePO4 battery suits 51.2V low-voltage hybrid and off-grid inverters with a 45V to 56.4V battery window. Communication runs over CAN or RS485, so confirm the protocol for your exact inverter model before ordering. The Shoto Battery brand page lists every Shoto unit we stock.
Best Use Cases For Long Backup
- Homeowners running geysers, pumps and appliances through outages.
- Farms and factories powering cold rooms and borehole pumps.
- Installers quoting large storage as one server rack battery.
Businesses get the most value when one rack slot must cover long daytime and evening loads. It’s a practical upgrade for an undersized bank on an existing 51.2V hybrid system. Farms running off-grid get stored solar for pumps and workshop loads after sunset.
Installation And Sizing Notes
At 113.5kg, the unit needs a planned rack position and two people to lift it. Before first power-up, set the inverter’s battery current within the 100A charge and 157A discharge limits. Leave clear floor space for the 484*233*700mm footprint and cable runs.
Size the battery cable and fuse to match those currents, because output peaks at 8.0kW for 10s. High voltage battery inputs and 12V or 24V systems are not compatible with this unit. Each parallel bank still depends on inverter limits, cabling and protection devices.
Our solar battery size calculator estimates the storage your loads need before you order. For a smaller bank, compare every lithium battery for sale in our lithium batteries range.
Warranty Compliance And Trust
UN 38.3 is the only certification listed for this model, and it covers lithium battery transport testing. IP20 means a dry indoor location, and a registered person issues the Certificate of Compliance under SANS 10142-1. Ask for test reports against the IEC 62619 battery safety standard if your project requires them.
Solar Panel Energy ships Shoto stock with nationwide delivery in 2 to 5 working days. Manufacturer details are on the official Shoto website, and our team confirms warranty terms when you order. Free system sizing and load calculations come with every quote.
Ask for the current 48V lithium battery price with your quote. Order the Shoto 16kWh Lithium Battery today, and our team confirms stock and delivery.
Last Updated: October 2026
