GivEnergy Battery: An Independent Review by Solar Choice

This GivEnergy battery review was completed independently by Solar Choice who has no affiliation with GivEnergy or other battery manufacturers.

Overview of GivEnergy– Company History

GivEnergy is owned by JMHing Power Ltd which was founded in 2016 in England. The GivEnergy brand launched their first battery in the United Kingdom in 2018, and have since become a major play in the UK home energy storage sector. The company manufactures solar inverters, solar batteries and EV chargers .

GivEnergy now employs over 600 staff globally after expanding into Europe in 2022, Australia, and South Africa and partners with 20 major wholesalers worldwide. Their solar battery products are manufactured in China. However, in 2022, the company has set up its first UK-based manufacturing facility in Stoke which will assemble large-scale batteries and EV charging equipment.

GivEnergy has recently entered the Australian market in 2024 and have set up a local office in Melbourne to support Australian customers. GivEnergy has established a number of local distributors including Greentech, City Electrical and Rexel.

GivEnergy Battery Models Available in Australia

GivEnergy offers 2 main options including the stackable Giv-Bat Gen 3 Batteries and the All-in-One Series which has a built in inverter. Their batteries are Clean Energy Council approved under the name “Shenzhen GivEnergy Co Ltd.”

All in One (GIV – AIO – AC)

The All-in-One Series integrates a hybrid inverter within the battery box, which means the battery can be connected directly to a solar panel array, or can be retrofitted to an existing solar system. The built in inverter comes in sizes from 3.6kW through 6kW.

The Lithium Iron Phosphate comes in a one-size-fits all 13.5kWh capacity featuring 100% depth of discharge (DoD) which means all of the 13.5kWh is usable. The system capacity can be extended by connecting multiple batteries in parallel to a maximum of 5 batteries or 81kWh.

The battery is IP65 rated and can be installed indoors or outdoors. The non-modular approach means the battery comes in at a heavy 195Kg which may require specialised lifting equipment to co-ordinate the installation.

In order to provide power to a home during a power outage, homeowners must buy the additional GivEnergy Gateway.

Giv – Bat

The 3rd generation of the Giv-Bat Series provides a modular battery solution for home energy storage. It comes in individual battery units of 3.4kWh which you can add as many as you wish (and add more a later date). This is a DC battery solution and must be connected with GivEnergy’s hybrid inverter.

Like their all-in-on solution, the Giv Bat batteries use Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry and a depth of discharge (DoD)of 100%. Up to 6 batteries can be stacked on top of each other and up to 3 separate stacks can be connected in parallel to reach a maximum energy capacity of 61.2kWh.

As a 0.5C battery the battery can discharge completely over 2 hours. That means for 3 battery modules (10.2kWh) the maximum charge/discharge rate is 5.1kW depending on the capacity of hybrid inverter that it is paired.

This battery is floor-mounted and each battery module weighs 34.5kg which makes this an easy battery to install that the all-in-one solution.

GivEnergy Battery Monitoring Portal

One of the points of different for GivEnergy’s solutions is the accompanying monitoring portal and energy management system. The system can be accessed via a web portal or an phone application, and give the user the ability to see the performance of the solar and battery solution at a high level of detail.

Additionally the software can integrate with:

• Smart tariffs and wholesale connected electricity plans
• EV chargers
• Energy consumption through-out the home including individual appliances if they are connected to a GivEnergy smart plug
• Voice-control via Alexa

The app has over 10,000 downloads in the Google play store.

GivEnergy Battery Specifications

Feature	Giv-Bat 10.2kWh (3 modules)	All in One Giv- AIO – AC
Nominal Capacity	10.2 kWh	13.5 kWh
Usable Capacity	10.2 kWh	13.5 kWh
Depth of Discharge	100%	100%
Built-in hybrid Inverter	No	Yes
Battery Chemistry	Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)	Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)
Dimensions ( H x W x D)	635 x 380 x 480 mm	1150 x 600 x 280 mm
Weight	120 kg	195 kg
Backup Gateway	No	Purchased Separately
Scalable	In modules of 3.4kWh	In batteries of 13.5kWh
Mobile App integration	Yes	Yes
Warranty	10 years	10 years
Throughput Warranty	120MWh	135MWh
Enclouser Protection Rating	IP65	IP65
Country of manufacture	China	China

How Much Do GivEnergy Batteries Cost?

The below table provides indicative pricing on GivEnergy’s batteries from Solar Choice’s Battery Price Index. Please note the prices include a basic installation, but excludes any rebates that might be available in your area.

Product	Approx Price incl. Basic Installation
GivEnergy All-in-one 13.5kWh battery	$11,000 to $12,000
GivEnergy Gateway	$1,500

Pease note the actual price you would receive will depend on installation requirements, location and which installer you use.

Australian Warranty Terms for GivEnergy Batteries

GivEnergy provides a 10-year warranty for the All-in-one battery solution, the Giv-Bat modular battery, the backup gateway and their hybrid warranty.

The performance warranty ensures the battery retains at least 70% of its 13.5kWh usable capacity over the warranty period. The battery warranty will terminate before the 10 year period if the battery reaches is maximum throughput of 135MWh. This translates to 10MWh per usable kWh which is significantly higher that most other batteries who offer somewhere between 3MWh to 3.5MWh per usable kWh.

It should be noted that the battery must retain an internet connection for 90% of the time since initial installation otherwise their warranty might be voided. The battery must also be installed by a CEC accredited installer in accordance with the installation manual.

For Australian customers, local support is available through GivEnergy Australia Pty Ltd.

Read more details in the GivEnergy Australian warranty document.

Pros and Cons of GivEnergy Battery

Pros:

• Local Australian office, website and support has been set up quickly since entering Australian market
• Very high throughput warranty (over 2 times higher than most competitors)
• Energy management and monitoring software offers greater functionality than most competitors

Cons:

• As a new entrant to Australia, GivEnergy have less track record than other battery manufacturers
• Backup gateway must be purchased separately for all-in-one and not available for the Giv-Bat stackable solution

Conclusion: What’s The Verdict On GivEnergy Batteries?

GivEnergy look to be a well-back UK company looking to provide high quality battery solutions. They are using leading functionality with LiFePO4 batteries which are made in China. A key selling point seems to be their monitoring solution and energy management system which accompanies their devices.

Their batteries are competitively priced coming in slightly below the average in our Solar Battery Price Index. The main concern for buyers will likely be the short track record GivEnergy have here in Australia. Their batteries are a bit untested in Australian conditions.

That said they have set up a local office, website and support staff much quicker than some other new entrants to the Australian market, so it looks like they are here to stay.

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Example of a GivEnergy battery Project 

Given that GivEnergy entered the Australian market late in 2024, information on successful case studies is currently limited. The below European example showcases a residential installation featuring a 17kWh Stack-5 battery system paired with a three-phase GivEnergy inverter.