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AI-W5.1-B (5 modules) vs SigenStor BAT 8.0 system (3 modules) 5 of 16 identical Swap Change batteries

Deye AI-W5.1-B (5 modules) vs Sigenergy SigenStor BAT 8.0 system (3 modules)

AI-W5.1-B (5 modules)
23 kWh LFP LV
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Sigenergy SigenStor BAT 8.0 system (3 modules)
SigenStor BAT 8.0 system (3 modules)
23.4 kWh LFP
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The verdict

11 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is usable energy: 0.40 kWh apart. 5 of 16 comparable parameters are identical, with 17 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
5 of 16 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 16 parameters
Parameter AI-W5.1-B (5 modules) SigenStor BAT 8.0 system (3 modules) Difference
Usable energy 23.00 kWh 23.40 kWh 0.40 kWh apart
Continuous discharge power 12.80 kW 12.00 kW 0.80 kW more power
Max system capacity 30.7 kWh 48.4 kWh 17.6 kWh more room to expand
Nominal energy 25.60 kWh 24.18 kWh 1.42 kWh apart
Continuous charge power 12.80 kW 12.00 kW 0.80 kW faster charging
Peak discharge power 18.43 kW 18.00 kW 0.43 kW more surge
Weight 286.5 kg 237.0 kg 49.5 kg lighter
Weight per kWh 12.5 kg/kWh 10.1 kg/kWh 2.3 kg/kWh lighter
Inverter None (battery only) Built in (all-in-one) None (battery only) vs Built in (all-in-one)
Ingress protection IP65 (after stacking) IP66 IP65 (after stacking) vs IP66
Dimensions 1693x720x255 mm 1180x850x260 mm 1693x720x255 mm vs 1180x850x260 mm

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Full specification

Parameter AI-W5.1-B (5 modules) SigenStor BAT 8.0 system (3 modules) Difference
Capacity
Usable energy 23.00 kWh 23.40 kWh 0.40 kWh apart
Nominal energy 25.60 kWh 24.18 kWh 1.42 kWh apart
Depth of discharge 90 % - Not published by Sigenergy
Max system capacity 30.7 kWh 48.4 kWh +17.6 kWh for SigenStor BAT 8.0 system (3 modules)
Modules per stack 1-6 1-6 Same
Power
Continuous discharge power 12.80 kW 12.00 kW +0.80 kW for AI-W5.1-B (5 modules)
Continuous charge power 12.80 kW 12.00 kW +0.80 kW for AI-W5.1-B (5 modules)
Peak discharge power 18.43 kW 18.00 kW +0.43 kW for AI-W5.1-B (5 modules)
Power per kWh 0.56 kW/kWh 0.51 kW/kWh Effectively the same
Efficiency and lifetime
Round-trip efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Cycle life 6000 cycles - Not published by Sigenergy
Cycle test depth 90 % - Not published by Sigenergy
Capacity at end of life 70 % - Not published by Sigenergy
Self-discharge - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Electrical
Voltage class Low voltage - Not published by Sigenergy
Nominal voltage 51 V - Not published by Sigenergy
Operating voltage 43.2-57.6 V - Not published by Sigenergy
Cell chemistry LFP LFP Same
Active cell balancing - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Thermal management - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Built-in inverter
Inverter None (battery only) Built in (all-in-one) None (battery only) vs Built in (all-in-one)
Inverter power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Grid connection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 286.5 kg 237.0 kg -49.5 kg for SigenStor BAT 8.0 system (3 modules)
Weight per kWh 12.5 kg/kWh 10.1 kg/kWh -2.3 kg/kWh for SigenStor BAT 8.0 system (3 modules)
Dimensions 1693x720x255 mm 1180x850x260 mm 1693x720x255 mm vs 1180x850x260 mm
Ingress protection IP65 (after stacking) IP66 IP65 (after stacking) vs IP66
Outdoor-rated - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Min operating temperature -20 °C -20 °C Same
Max operating temperature 55 °C 55 °C Same
Warranty
Warranty 10 yrs - Not published by Sigenergy
Warranted throughput 16.0 MWh - Not published by Sigenergy
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Written summary

Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.