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Growatt ARK 12.8H-A1 vs Sessy 2.0 10 kWh

Usable capacity: Growatt ARK 12.8H-A1 –, Sessy 2.0 10 kWh 10.4 kWh. Both models win equally often (2 of 5 points).

Who wins where

  • Growatt ARK 12.8H-A1
  • Sessy 2.0 10 kWh
PerformanceDimensions & weightWarranty & lifespan
Performance: Growatt ARK 12.8H-A1 42, Sessy 2.0 10 kWh 48; Dimensions & weight: Growatt ARK 12.8H-A1 44, Sessy 2.0 10 kWh 37; Warranty & lifespan: Growatt ARK 12.8H-A1 49, Sessy 2.0 10 kWh 49

Biggest differences

FactARK 12.8H-A12.0 10 kWh
Min. operating temperature-10 °C0 °C
Weight145 kg96 kg
Expandable up to25.6 kWh31.2 kWh
Nominal capacity12.8 kWh11 kWh
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 130 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications GrowattARK 12.8H-A1 Sessy2.0 10 kWh
General
Cell chemistry LFP 1 LFP 2
Smart charging on dynamic prices – Yes 2
Wi-Fi / app – Yes 2
Performance
Usable capacity – 10.4 kWh 2
Nominal capacity 12.8 kWh ✓ 1 11 kWh 2
Expandable up to 25.6 kWh 1 31.2 kWh ✓ 2
Charge power (continuous) – 2.2 kW 2
Discharge power (continuous) – 1.7 kW 2
Efficiency
Depth of discharge 90 % 1 –
Electrical
Phases – 1 2
Dimensions & weight
IP rating IP65 1 IP20 2
Min. operating temperature -10 °C ✓ 1 0 °C 2
Width 650 mm 1 410 mm 2
Height 1,085 mm 1 780 mm 2
Depth 260 mm 1 270 mm 2
Weight 145 kg 1 96 kg ✓ 2
Warranty & lifespan
Warranted cycles – 6,000 2
Warranty 10 years 1 10 years 2

Sources

  1. ARK HV Battery System Datasheet, 2023 — SHENZHEN GROWATT NEW ENERGY CO.,LTD. · accessed 1 Oct 2026
  2. Sessy 2.0 10 kWh – specificaties, 09/2025 (tekst herkend met OCR) — Sessy B.V. · accessed 27 Sept 2026