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Home battery · Neovolt · BW-BAT-4.8S series · CEC approved December 2024

Neovolt BW-BAT-4.8S

A 4.6 kWh home battery.

Installed in Perth, after rebates: ~$4,140Estimate: your own quote will vary
WA Battery Scheme rebate: $0It's under the scheme's 5 kWh minimum size
Usable capacity: 4.6kWhBelow the smaller-home band
Warranty: 10yrs

BW-BAT-4.8S: the short answer

In the BW-BAT-4.8S seriesUsable capacity: 4.6kWhUsable capacity
WA Battery SchemeIt's under the scheme's 5 kWh minimum size: Not eligibleIt's under the scheme's 5 kWh minimum size
Continuous powerRuns the essentials, not the whole house: 4.8kWRuns the essentials, not the whole house

The BW-BAT-4.8S series

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What we can tell you

Read from the figures on this page. No review written yet.

4.6 kWh is below the smaller-home band: this is one module of a larger stack.
It is CEC-approved, which is a condition of both the federal STC discount and the WA Battery Scheme.
We can't score it: a value score needs a price and full specs, and without them any number would be guesswork.

Key specs, in plain terms

The numbers that matter for a home. The full datasheet is below.

Usable capacity: 4.6kWh; How much energy it stores for you to use
Continuous power: 4.8kW; How much it can run at once: the essentials, not the whole house
Round-trip efficiency: 96%; How much of the energy you store comes back out
Depth of discharge: 96%; How much of the battery you can actually use
Warranty: 10yr; How long the manufacturer stands behind it
Battery chemistry: LFP; Lithium iron phosphate, the long-cycle-life type

Warranty and support

The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for 10 years. It does not cover damage from unauthorized alterations or installation in corrosive environments. To make a claim, retain your purchase receipt and contact the service center.

Product: 10 years; not transferable; full replacement
Throughput: No cap on file
Installation: Must be installed by an SAA-accredited installer
Support: Not verifiedWe have not verified this brand's Australian support structure. Confirm warranty arrangements with the manufacturer or your installer.
Perth heat: Rated to 50°C, which covers Perth's hottest days.

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WA Battery Scheme eligibility

Not eligible

Synergy SSL inverter pairing, VPP participation and state-rebate qualification for this battery. Rebate and STC amounts are shown in the pricing panel.

CSIP-AUS compliant: Inverter must be CSIP-AUS compliant under the current WA framework.
Synergy SSL approved inverter: Needs pairing with a Synergy SSL approved inverter.
VPP activation ready: VPP activation requires a Synergy SSL approved inverter.
WA Battery Scheme rebate: Requires Battery Rewards participation under the current WA framework.
Synergy Battery Rewards: Requires a CSIP-AUS compliant system and reliable internet.
Interest-free loan: Not eligible for interest-free financing.

Under current WA rules, new rebate applications require VPP enrolment and CSIP-AUS compliance. How the scheme works · Estimate VPP earnings

Full datasheet

Every figure on file for the Neovolt BW-BAT-4.8S, by section.

Cell & chemistry

Chemistry: LFP
Cell type: LFP

Capacity & power

Nominal capacity: 4.8 kWh
Usable capacity: 4.6 kWh
Continuous power: 4.8 kW
Peak power: 4.8 kW
Depth of discharge: 96%
Round-trip efficiency: 96%
Nominal voltage: 96 V

Lifespan & degradation

Cycle life: 8000 cycles

Modularity & stacking

Modular / stackable: Yes
Maximum stack: 28.8 kWh

Backup & grid services

Backup capable: No
VPP ready: No

Physical

Dimensions (H×W×D): 205 × 430 × 590 mm
Weight: 53.4 kg
IP rating: IP65

Operating environment

Operating temperature: -10°C to 50°C

Parsed from the manufacturer datasheet, install manual, and warranty document. Confirm against the linked PDFs before relying on a value for a quote or installation.

Documents

Fault & error codes — Neovolt BW-BAT-4.8S

Extracted from the installation manual

12 documented

Showing 12 of 12. The official install manual is the authoritative source — always confirm before acting.

11criticalCall your installer
Manual (PDF)
Insulation fault
Likely cause
An issue with the insulation of the battery, posing a risk of electric shock.
What to do
Restart the battery; if the problem is not resolved, call for service.
12criticalCall your installer
Manual (PDF)
Total voltage fault
Likely cause
The total voltage of the battery pack is out of specification.
What to do
Restart the battery; if the problem is not resolved, call for service.
6criticalCall your installer
Manual (PDF)
Cell over voltage
Likely cause
One or more cells in the battery are exceeding their voltage limits.
What to do
Call for service immediately.
7criticalCall your installer
Manual (PDF)
Cell under voltage
Likely cause
One or more cells in the battery are below their minimum voltage limits.
What to do
Stop discharging and call the service immediately.
1warning
Manual (PDF)
Temperature difference
Likely cause
The battery is experiencing a temperature difference that prevents normal operation.
What to do
Wait for automatic recovery. If the problem is not solved, please call the service.
10warning
Manual (PDF)
Circuit breaker open
Likely cause
The circuit breaker for the battery is in the open position, preventing operation.
What to do
Switch on the circuit breaker after powering off the battery.
2warning
Manual (PDF)
High temperature
Likely cause
The battery is overheated due to high ambient temperatures or excessive charge/discharge.
What to do
Stop discharging and charging until this display status is eliminated and wait for the temperature to drop.
3warning
Manual (PDF)
Low temperature discharge
Likely cause
The battery is attempting to discharge at temperatures below operational limits.
What to do
Stop discharging until this display status is eliminated and wait for the temperature to rise.
4warning
Manual (PDF)
Overcurrent charge
Likely cause
The battery is being charged at a current higher than its rating.
What to do
Wait for automatic recovery. If the problem is not solved, please call the service.
5warning
Manual (PDF)
Overcurrent discharge
Likely cause
The battery is being discharged at a current higher than its rating.
What to do
Wait for automatic recovery. If the problem is not solved, please call the service.
8warning
Manual (PDF)
Low temperature charge
Likely cause
The battery is attempting to charge at temperatures below operational limits.
What to do
Stop discharging until this display status is eliminated and wait for the temperature to rise.
9warning
Manual (PDF)
Hardware error
Likely cause
A general hardware failure in the battery or related systems.
What to do
Wait for automatic recovery. If the problem is not solved, please call the service.

About Neovolt

Years in the Australian market: 3+ (CEC-approved products since 2023)
Local support: Not verified
CEC-listed products: 14 models

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What it costs in Perth

$4,140

Typical installed price, before rebates

WA Battery Scheme: $0
Federal STCs: $0
You’d pay about: $4,140

The WA rebate is $0 here: it's under the scheme's 5 kWh minimum size. Federal STCs are $0 here: this battery is below the size where the program issues certificates. Estimates only; your quote will vary.

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Which size band is your home?

Usable capacity, for one battery system

Smaller home: 10 to 15 kWh
Medium home: 20 to 30 kWh
Big home: 30 to 40 kWh
Very big home: 40+ kWh

This battery is below the smaller-home band. The WA rebate caps at 10 kWh, but that is a rebate limit, not a sizing guide.

How it compares

The Neovolt BW-BAT-4.8S against the closest-sized batteries from other brands.

Specification	Neovolt BW-BAT-4.8SNeovolt	AMASSTORE GTX5000-PROAMASSTORE	AVOL Genius BA5AVOL

Usable capacity?	4.6 kWh	4.6 kWh	4.6 kWh
Continuous power?	4.8 kW	Not verified	Not verified
Peak power?	4.8 kW	Not verified	Not verified

Round-trip efficiency?	96%best value	92%	92%
Warranty	10 years	Not verified	Not verified
Chemistry	LFP	LFP	LFP

Specs from the CEC register and datasheet enrichment. Indicative: confirm exact figures with your installer.

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