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Choosing between stackable and wall-mounted home storage
The decision is about whether the system will grow, not about which looks better on the wall.
A wall-mounted unit is a fixed capacity in a fixed footprint, and it suits a household that has calculated its requirement and does not expect it to change. It is the cleaner installation and usually the cheaper one at a given capacity.
A stackable system starts at 5 kWh and grows to 30 kWh by adding modules to the same stack. It costs more per kilowatt hour today and much less than replacing an undersized fixed unit in two years, which is the actual alternative for most households that guess low.
Where the battery is going also matters. The wall-hung models carry an IP54 rating, which is the relevant consideration when the unit ends up in a garage, a utility room or an outdoor porch rather than a clean plant room.
Specifications
| Wall-mounted | Fixed capacity, cleaner install, IP54 on the wall-hung models |
|---|---|
| Stackable | 5 kWh to 30 kWh by adding modules to the same stack |
| Decide on | Whether the household expects the system to grow |
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