This is certainly an interesting development, but I'm trying to get a handle on how it compares to existing batteries.
I didn't see dimensions other than the 2.4" thickness, but based on measuring the photos, it appears to be ~12.4" wide and ~25" long. Can you confirm this?
Any idea what it weighs?
At ~$10/Amp Hr, it's ~2.5x - 3.3x the cost of good-quality LiFePO4 batteries, which are currently in the $3 - $4/Amp Hr range.
Bottom line:
If the dimensions above are accurate, the battery is thin, but it's actually higher volume than many batteries with similar capacity, and it's substantially more expensive. That makes me feel better about my recently-completed 600Ah LiFePO4 battery upgrade. No FOMO at the moment, but this technology will be interesting to watch! :-)
I don’t know all dimensions just yet. I’ve asked for a sample so I can confirm weight, dimensions, Bluetooth access, charge rate, etc…
New technology will always be more expensive until economies of scale catches up, and this is an MSRP number which is always higher than street price. But I do think the form factor is interesting.
I agree and didn't mean my comments as criticism, rather as putting things in context as best we know them. Given that the pitch is that the battery is "as thick as four cell phones", I wonder if the 2.4" dimension is a misprint? I haven't seen a cell phone that was 0.6" thick in a very long time!
Hey Mike, I sent an email to SalesSupport@renogy.com and asked for dimensions on the battery. I got an immediate response with an attached data sheet. It looks a little preliminary, but it provides a decent amount of information.
I was wondering how Renogy could pull off a 15 min charge time. At 100% efficiency, that would require a 400A charger (4,800W)! And good luck getting that much power at 120V!
Hi Mike,
This is certainly an interesting development, but I'm trying to get a handle on how it compares to existing batteries.
I didn't see dimensions other than the 2.4" thickness, but based on measuring the photos, it appears to be ~12.4" wide and ~25" long. Can you confirm this?
Any idea what it weighs?
At ~$10/Amp Hr, it's ~2.5x - 3.3x the cost of good-quality LiFePO4 batteries, which are currently in the $3 - $4/Amp Hr range.
Bottom line:
If the dimensions above are accurate, the battery is thin, but it's actually higher volume than many batteries with similar capacity, and it's substantially more expensive. That makes me feel better about my recently-completed 600Ah LiFePO4 battery upgrade. No FOMO at the moment, but this technology will be interesting to watch! :-)
I don’t know all dimensions just yet. I’ve asked for a sample so I can confirm weight, dimensions, Bluetooth access, charge rate, etc…
New technology will always be more expensive until economies of scale catches up, and this is an MSRP number which is always higher than street price. But I do think the form factor is interesting.
I agree and didn't mean my comments as criticism, rather as putting things in context as best we know them. Given that the pitch is that the battery is "as thick as four cell phones", I wonder if the 2.4" dimension is a misprint? I haven't seen a cell phone that was 0.6" thick in a very long time!
Yeah, there’s a lot of loose info floating around. I want one in my own hands to get actual weights and measures…📏
Hey Mike, I sent an email to SalesSupport@renogy.com and asked for dimensions on the battery. I got an immediate response with an attached data sheet. It looks a little preliminary, but it provides a decent amount of information.
I was wondering how Renogy could pull off a 15 min charge time. At 100% efficiency, that would require a 400A charger (4,800W)! And good luck getting that much power at 120V!
Dang, that was exciting and still is. Just took me an hour and a half to process😂😂😂