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LUNA2000-161KWH-2H1 vs BC197DE 5 of 14 identical Swap Change batteries

Huawei LUNA2000-161KWH-2H1 vs KSTAR BC197DE

Huawei LUNA2000-161KWH-2H1
LUNA2000-161KWH-2H1
161.3 kWh LFP HV
VS
KSTAR BC197DE
BC197DE
177.3 kWh LFP HV
The verdict

BC197DE leads on the differences that matter

The largest is usable energy: 16.00 kWh apart. 5 of 14 comparable parameters are identical, with 19 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
5 of 14 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 14 parameters
Parameter LUNA2000-161KWH-2H1 BC197DE Difference
Usable energy 161.30 kWh 177.30 kWh 16.00 kWh apart
Nominal energy 161.30 kWh 197.00 kWh 35.70 kWh apart
Weight 2690.0 kg 2500.0 kg 190.0 kg lighter
Weight per kWh 16.7 kg/kWh 14.1 kg/kWh 2.6 kg/kWh lighter
Max operating temperature 55 °C 50 °C 5 °C more heat tolerant
Inverter None (battery only) Built in (all-in-one) None (battery only) vs Built in (all-in-one)
Ingress protection IP55 (ESS enclosure); IP66 (SRC & PCS) IP54 (battery cabinet); IP65 (inverter) IP55 (ESS enclosure); IP66 (SRC & PCS) vs IP54 (battery cabinet); IP65 (inverter)
Operating voltage 40-1050 V 616-792 V 40-1050 V vs 616-792 V
Dimensions 2135x2570x1200 mm 2380x1300x1200 mm 2135x2570x1200 mm vs 2380x1300x1200 mm

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02

Full specification

Parameter LUNA2000-161KWH-2H1 BC197DE Difference
Capacity
Usable energy 161.30 kWh 177.30 kWh 16.00 kWh apart
Nominal energy 161.30 kWh 197.00 kWh 35.70 kWh apart
Depth of discharge - 90 % Not published by Huawei
Max system capacity 193.6 kWh - Not published by KSTAR
Modules per stack 6-12 - Not published by KSTAR
Power
Continuous discharge power 100.00 kW - Not published by KSTAR
Continuous charge power 100.00 kW - Not published by KSTAR
Peak discharge power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Power per kWh 0.62 kW/kWh - Not published by KSTAR
Efficiency and lifetime
Round-trip efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Cycle life - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Cycle test depth - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Capacity at end of life - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Self-discharge - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Electrical
Voltage class High voltage High voltage Same
Nominal voltage - 704 V Not published by Huawei
Operating voltage 40-1050 V 616-792 V 40-1050 V vs 616-792 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 - 50.0 kW Not published by Huawei
Grid connection - 3-phase Not published by Huawei
Backup power - 50.0 kW Not published by Huawei
Physical
Weight 2690.0 kg 2500.0 kg -190.0 kg for BC197DE
Weight per kWh 16.7 kg/kWh 14.1 kg/kWh -2.6 kg/kWh for BC197DE
Dimensions 2135x2570x1200 mm 2380x1300x1200 mm 2135x2570x1200 mm vs 2380x1300x1200 mm
Ingress protection IP55 (ESS enclosure); IP66 (SRC & PCS) IP54 (battery cabinet); IP65 (inverter) IP55 (ESS enclosure); IP66 (SRC & PCS) vs IP54 (battery cabinet); IP65 (inverter)
Outdoor-rated Yes Yes Same
Min operating temperature -30 °C -30 °C Same
Max operating temperature 55 °C 50 °C +5 °C for LUNA2000-161KWH-2H1
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranted throughput - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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Written summary

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