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Always verify specifications with the manufacturer and installer before purchase. Warranty terms are set by manufacturers and may have conditions not disclosed here. Battery performance degrades over time.
10.0
Years in AU Market
5
CEC-Listed Batteries
2
CEC-Listed Inverters
Yes
AU Office
Not verified
Local Support
Data from CEC product listings, public regulatory records and verified manufacturer details. Office and support presence shows as "Not verified" until confirmed.
Manufacturer profile
Battery Manufacturer · 10.0 years in Australia
Years in AU Market
5 batteries · 2 inverters
Safety Warning (2024): ESS Home Energy Storage System Batteries - ACTIVE
ACCC Recall (2021): ESS Home Energy Storage System Batteries - ACTIVE
Verify warranty support and local service availability before purchase.
LG Energy Solution, spun off from LG Chem in 2020, is one of the world's largest battery manufacturers, producing cells for electric vehicles, grid storage, and residential applications. The company's RESU (Residential Energy Storage Unit) series has been a popular choice for home battery installations worldwide.
The RESU series uses NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) chemistry, offering high energy density in a compact form factor. The 48V RESU Prime series represents their latest residential offering, compatible with a wide range of hybrid inverters including SolarEdge and Fronius.
LG's manufacturing expertise from EV battery production translates to residential products, with consistent quality control and proven cell technology. However, the broader market shift toward LFP chemistry—which offers better thermal stability—has positioned NMC-based products differently in hot climates like Perth.
Current products incorporate improved safety features. As with any battery, confirm the model number is current and CEC-approved before purchase.
2020
Founded
2017
AU Entry
~30,000
Employees
Top 3 global
Market Position
Local support confirmed
10.0 years in Australian market
5
CEC batteries
10.0
Years in market
5
Active listings
Panels since 2021 · Inverters since 2022
Based on 5 models from LG Energy Solution
Avg product warranty
10 years
Warranty range
10 years
Models with warranty terms
5 of 5
Local warranty support not yet verified
We have not verified this brand's Australian warranty channels. Confirm the claim process with the manufacturer or your installer.
From the Clean Energy Council approved-product register
5
Active CEC listings
Currently approved
2
Delisted
Expired or removed from the register
10.4 kWh
Avg. battery capacity
Across 5 models
10 years in the Australian market
LG Energy Solution on the CEC register, from Australian market entry to now
RESU Series CEC Approved
RESU battery range receives Clean Energy Council certification
RESU Battery Series Launch
LG Chem launches residential energy storage units in Australia
LG Chem Australia ABN Registered
LG Chem establishes Australian entity for battery products
RESU 10H Launch
High-voltage 10kWh battery for hybrid inverter systems
LG Chem Battery Recall - Korea
LG Chem recalls ESS batteries in Korea following fire incidents at energy storage facilities. Not directly affecting residential RESU units but raising safety concerns.
ACCC Recall: ESS Home Energy Storage System Batteries
Batteries may overheat and catch fire without warning. Fire risk can cause injury, death, and property damage. A house in Victoria was completely dest...
RESU Battery Fire Incident - Australia
House fire in Victoria linked to LG RESU battery. Investigation launched by Energy Safe Victoria.
LG Chem Becomes LG Energy Solution
Battery division spun off as LG Energy Solution, separate from LG Chem chemicals business
RESU Prime Series Launch
New generation RESU Prime batteries with enhanced safety features and thermal management
RESU Voluntary Recall - US Market
LG Energy Solution issues voluntary recall for RESU10H batteries manufactured 2017-2019 due to fire risk from thermal runaway. Australia monitoring situation.
First CEC Approval
Received initial Clean Energy Council certification.
⚡ First CEC-Approved Inverter
INVLG Energy Solution entered Australian inverter market with LGES-5048 (AS4777-2 2020).
Enhanced Warranty Program
New 10-year warranty with proactive monitoring and faster replacement process
RESU10H Recall Extended to Australia
ACCC coordinates recall of affected RESU10H units (2017-2019 manufacture) in Australia. Free replacement or refund offered.
RESU Prime CEC Approved
New RESU Prime series receives Clean Energy Council certification
🔋 5 Battery Listings
BATBattery range expanded to 5 CEC-approved listings.
🔋 First CEC-Approved Battery
BATLG Energy Solution entered the Australian battery market with RESU 10H Prime.
ACCC Undertaking: ESS Home Energy Storage System Batteries
ACCC accepted court-enforceable undertaking requiring LG to locate and fix dangerous batteries after proposed compulsory recall.
ACCC Undertaking Update: ESS Home Energy Storage System Batteries
Status: Still Active
ACCC Recall Update: ESS Home Energy Storage System Batteries
Status: Still Active
⚡ LGES-5048 (AS4777-2 2020) Delisted
INVInverter removed from CEC approved list.
⚡ LGES-5048-NS (AS4777-2 2020) Delisted
INVInverter removed from CEC approved list.
41
Listed products
5
Currently active
2
Delisted
10 yrs
Years in AU market
Batteries
5 active
Inverters
0 active, 2 delisted
Panels
0 active
Source: ACCC product recall register
LG Energy Solution models grouped into their product series — open a series to compare every capacity or power variant side by side.
LGN2W-E6
LGN1C-E6
LGN3C-V6
LGN1T-E6
LGN3K-V6
LGN2T-E6
LGN2T-F6
LGN1K-E6
LGQAK-A6
LGQAC-A6
5 CEC-approved batteries · grouped into 2 series
Based on manufacturer specifications and CEC-approved configurations
Rather than naming favourites, apply two tests: has the brand been popular in the Australian market for 5+ years, and has it done so with no recalls or safety issues? Tenure plus a clean record beats marketing claims. Check recall history on our risk-alerts page and tenure on each manufacturer profile, and verify warranty support and local service availability before you buy — particularly for brands newer to the Australian market.
Start with the two tools on this site: the ACCC-sourced recall list on our risk-alerts page, and each brand's manufacturer profile showing years in the Australian market and CEC listing history. A note on delistings — an expired CEC listing is not automatically a red flag. Regulations change and products get relisted with minor updates, and old models are routinely retired when new ones launch. A safety removal is different from an expiry. The pattern that matters: if a manufacturer hasn't renewed or listed anything for a few years, it's safe to say they're no longer present in the market.
Most home batteries sold in Australia are made in China — including products from the biggest global brands — so 'Chinese-made' tells you very little on its own. Quality tracks the cells and the warranty, not the country: the best cells carry warranties up to 10,000+ cycles, while cheaper packs are warranted for far fewer. That's usually how the pricing works — a lower price per kWh can mean a shorter warranted life and faster degradation. Popular Chinese-made brands in the WA market include Sigenergy, Sungrow, GoodWe, Growatt, Sofar, FoxESS, and iStore. Very few brands can claim non-Chinese ownership (and manufacturing origin is hard to verify) — US-owned Tesla and Austrian-owned Fronius are the main ones still available here.
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Installed price range
$5,310 – $14,500
5 models with pricing · 1 verified
~$901/kWh average
Market average
Up to $5,011 in rebates
WA Battery Scheme + Federal STCs (10 kWh system)
*Prices are installed estimates including GST, excluding rebates. Actual quotes may vary.
