Battery Storage
Dyness DL5.0C 5.12kWh
Budget-tier 5.12kWh LiFePO4 module from Chinese tier-2 manufacturer. Wide inverter compatibility.
£650.00 ex VAT
How it scores
Scores based on published manufacturer specifications and weighted criteria — not lab testing. Methodology.
Specifications
- Chemistry
- LiFePO4
- Weight kg
- 47
- Usable kWh
- 4.86
- Warranty years
- 5
- Ac or dc coupled
- DC
- Inverter built in
- No
- Round trip eff %
- 94
- Depth of discharge %
- 95
What I noticed
Dyness sits in the value tier of the LiFePO4 storage market — slightly less established than Pylontech but with strong specs at a noticeably lower £/kWh price. The DL5.0C is their 5.12kWh wall-mount module compatible with most 48V hybrid inverters (Sunsynk, Solis, Growatt, GoodWe).
The LiFePO4 chemistry gives the same safety and longevity profile as Pylontech and the higher-priced brands. Where Dyness saves cost is in less-polished cell-balancing electronics and a slightly shorter (5-year vs 10-year) warranty.
Who it suits
Budget-conscious installs where the install cost (inverter + battery) needs to come in under £4000 total. Particularly strong as a 'try it and see' module for households unsure whether storage will pay back at their tariff.
What I'd watch for
5-year warranty is shorter than the 10-year industry standard — accept this trade-off for the lower upfront cost. UK installer familiarity is moderate; confirm experience before commit. Stacking is limited compared to Pylontech.
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