Growatt ARK 12.8H-A1 vs Sungrow SBH150
Usable capacity: Growatt ARK 12.8H-A1 –, Sungrow SBH150 15 kWh. The Sungrow SBH150 is better on 4 of 6 comparable points.
Who wins where
- Growatt ARK 12.8H-A1
- Sungrow SBH150
Biggest differences
| Fact | ARK 12.8H-A1 | SBH150 |
|---|---|---|
| Expandable up to | 25.6 kWh | 160 kWh |
| Min. operating temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
| Nominal capacity | 12.8 kWh | 15 kWh |
| Depth of discharge | 90 % | 100 % |
| Weight | 145 kg | 151 kg |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 130 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | GrowattARK 12.8H-A1 | SungrowSBH150 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Cell chemistry | LFP 1 | LFP 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Usable capacity | – | 15 kWh 2 |
| Nominal capacity | 12.8 kWh 1 | 15 kWh ✓ 3 |
| Expandable up to | 25.6 kWh 1 | 160 kWh ✓ 2 |
| Efficiency | ||
| Depth of discharge | 90 % 1 | 100 % ✓ 2 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| IP rating | IP65 1 | IP55 2 |
| Min. operating temperature | -10 °C 1 | -20 °C ✓ 2 |
| Width | 650 mm 1 | 675 mm 2 |
| Height | 1,085 mm 1 | 740 mm 2 |
| Depth | 260 mm 1 | 350 mm 2 |
| Weight | 145 kg ✓ 1 | 151 kg 2 |
| Warranty & lifespan | ||
| Warranty | 10 years 1 | 10 years 2 |
Sources
- ARK HV Battery System Datasheet, 2023 — SHENZHEN GROWATT NEW ENERGY CO.,LTD. · accessed 01 Oct 2026
- Sungrow SBH100/150/200/250/300/350/400 High Voltage LFP Battery Datasheet, Version 4 — Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. · accessed 29 Sept 2026
- CEC approved solar batteries (Australia) — Clean Energy Regulator (Australian Government), CC BY 4.0 · accessed 29 Sept 2026