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L12 vs SL-EU (3 modules in series) 15 of 20 identical Swap Change batteries

Deye GB-L12 vs Deye GB-SL-EU (3 modules in series)

Deye GB-L12
GB-L12
11.04 kWh LFP HV
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Deye GB-SL-EU (3 modules in series)
GB-SL-EU (3 modules in series)
11.04 kWh LFP HV
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The verdict

L12 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is weight: 40.0 kg lighter. 15 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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How alike are they
15 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
01

What actually differs

5 of 20 parameters
Parameter L12 SL-EU (3 modules in series) Difference
Weight 136.0 kg 176.0 kg 40.0 kg lighter
Weight per kWh 12.3 kg/kWh 15.9 kg/kWh 3.6 kg/kWh lighter
Inverter None (battery only) Built in (all-in-one) None (battery only) vs Built in (all-in-one)
Operating voltage 166.4-700 V 179.2-691.2 V 166.4-700 V vs 179.2-691.2 V
Dimensions 870x540x385 mm 1320x540x385 mm 870x540x385 mm vs 1320x540x385 mm

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Full specification

Parameter L12 SL-EU (3 modules in series) Difference
Capacity
Usable energy 11.04 kWh 11.04 kWh Same
Nominal energy 12.27 kWh 12.27 kWh Same
Depth of discharge 90 % 90 % Same
Max system capacity 24.5 kWh 24.5 kWh Same
Modules per stack 2-6 2-6 Same
Power
Continuous discharge power 12.29 kW - Not published by Deye
Continuous charge power 12.29 kW - Not published by Deye
Peak discharge power 15.36 kW - Not published by Deye
Power per kWh 1.11 kW/kWh - Not published by Deye
Efficiency and lifetime
Round-trip efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Cycle life 6000 cycles 6000 cycles Same
Cycle test depth - 90 % Not published by Deye
Capacity at end of life 70 % 70 % Same
Self-discharge - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Electrical
Voltage class High voltage High voltage Same
Nominal voltage 307 V 307 V Same
Operating voltage 166.4-700 V 179.2-691.2 V 166.4-700 V vs 179.2-691.2 V
Cell chemistry LFP LFP Same
Active cell balancing - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Thermal management Yes Yes Same
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 - 3-phase Not published by Deye
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 136.0 kg 176.0 kg -40.0 kg for L12
Weight per kWh 12.3 kg/kWh 15.9 kg/kWh -3.6 kg/kWh for L12
Dimensions 870x540x385 mm 1320x540x385 mm 870x540x385 mm vs 1320x540x385 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Outdoor-rated Yes - Not published by Deye
Min operating temperature -20 °C -20 °C Same
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Warranty
Warranty 10 yrs 10 yrs Same
Warranted throughput - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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04

Written summary

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