15kWh vs 30kWh Batteries

This guide covers 12 15kwh vs 30kwh batteries actually in stock, priced from 6600 to 8800 SAR. A 15kWh pack delivers about 13.5kWh usable in lithium chemistry, and that is the figure that sets runtime.

Products in stock

Technical overview

This comparison uses products actually in stock and their current prices rather than generic figures. The table shows how 15kWh and 30kWh differ in options, price range and typical specification.

Available specifications and prices

Prices are in Saudi riyals as shown on the product pages, and specifications are taken from the product data itself.

ProductSpecificationsPrice (SAR)
بطاريات 15 كيلو ليثيوم STAR NOVA – 51.2V 300Ah51.2V / 300Ah / 15kWh6600
بطارية ليثيوم 15 كيلوواط 300 أمبير 48 فولت LiFePO₄48V / 300Ah / 15kWh6800
بطارية ليثيوم (بقدرة 16 كيلو) Go Green فولت 51.251.2V / 314Ah / 16kWh7100
بطارية ليثيوم 15KWH - 51.2V (15 كيلو واط)51.2V / 15kWh7100
بطارية NPP ليثيوم 300 أمبير – 48 فولت (15 كيلو واط)48V / 300Ah / 15kWh7200
بطارية ليثيوم فيتشي 51.2V 280Ah – سعة 15 كيلوواط51.2V / 280Ah / 15kWh7200
بطارية ليثيوم 15 كيلو - صن فايف - 300 امبير ٤٨ فولت48V / 300Ah / 14.4kWh7300
بطارية Swift ليثيوم 300 أمبير – 51.2 فولت (15 كيلو واط)51.2V / 300Ah / 15kWh7500
بطارية ليثيوم بقدرة 15 كيلو وات 48 فولت 300 أمبير lifepo448V / 300Ah / 15kWh7500
بطارية ليثيوم طاقة شمسية متطورة 16 كيلوواط 314 أمبير ساعة314Ah / 16kWh8000

Expected runtime

Formula: usable energy divided by load. Figures are estimates and drop 10-15% in high heat or at high discharge current.

LoadExpected runtime
0.5 kW27 h
1 kW13.5 h
2 kW6.8 h
3 kW4.5 h
5 kW2.7 h

Advantages

  • Up to 90% of nameplate capacity is usable
  • Several times the cycle life of lead acid
  • Lower weight and volume per kWh
  • Built-in BMS for protection and cell balancing

Points to consider

  • Higher upfront cost than lead acid
  • Requires an inverter with a lithium charge profile or correct manual settings
  • The BMS may derate charge current in extreme heat

Comparison based on current stock

Criterion15kWh30kWh
Options in stock66
Price range (SAR)6600 - 720012700 - 16000
Cheapest option660012700
Typical specification51.2V / 300Ah / 15kWh51.2V / 628Ah / 32kWh

30kWh options in stock

ProductSpecificationsPrice (SAR)
بطارية 32 كيلو ليثيوم جوجرين 51.2V / 628Ah51.2V / 628Ah / 32kWh12700
بطاريات 30 كيلو ليثيوم STAR NOVA – 51.2V 600Ah51.2V / 600Ah / 30kWh13000
بطارية ليثيوم 30 كيلو - صن فايف - 600 امبير - ٤٨ فولت48V / 600Ah / 30kWh13800
بطارية ليثيوم Swift بقدرة 30 كيلو جهد 48 – 51.8V سعة 600Ah51.2V / 600Ah / 30.7kWh13900
30 كيلووات بطارية ليثيوم (أورورا) 51.2 فولت 600 أمبير ساعة51.2V / 600Ah / 30kWh15000
بطارية ليثيوم 30 كيلو - أرورة Aurora - 600 امبير - ٤٨ فولت48V / 600Ah / 28.8kWh16000

Installation and usage considerations

Mount in shade with airflow around the enclosure, set charge and cut-off voltages to the manufacturer's figures, and never mix lithium packs of different ages or capacities on the same bus.

Use cable sized for the current with a short run between bank and inverter, plus a breaker or fuse on the positive terminal. Thin cable and long runs are the number-one cause of poor performance wrongly blamed on the battery.

How to pick the right option

Start from daily kWh and the hours you need, then divide by allowed depth of discharge (0.9 lithium, 0.5 gel) to get required nameplate capacity.

Fix the system voltage from your inverter, then compare options on price per usable kWh rather than price per unit.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a 15kWh battery run?

Usable energy is about 13.5kWh, roughly 14 hours at a 1kW load and about 6.8 hours at 2kW.

What is the current price range?

Options in this class start at 6600 SAR and reach 8800 SAR; the final price is shown on each product page.

Is technical advice available before buying?

Yes - send your load list and required hours over WhatsApp and we size the bank at no cost.

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