Growatt AURA 5000 plug-in battery, 5kWh
The Growatt AURA 5000 is a smart and accessible home battery for anyone looking to get started with energy storage. Thanks to its plug-and-play design, you can easily connect this battery without the need for major alterations to your existing system.
With a capacity of 5 kWh and a charging and discharging power of up to 2.5 kW, this system is perfectly suited to the energy consumption of most households. It is not a standard DC-MPPT home battery, but an AC-connected one. This means you cannot connect your solar panels directly to it.
Why choose the Growatt AURA 5000?
- Ideal entry-level home battery
- Plug-and-play installation via a socket or circuit
- Works with virtually any existing inverter (AC-coupled)
- Increases self-consumption from ±30% to 60–70%
- Whisper-quiet (<30 dB) and suitable for indoor and outdoor use (IP66)
- 10-year warranty and 6,000+ charge cycles
Smart energy storage and usage
The AURA 5000 automatically stores surplus solar energy and uses it when you need it. When combined with a smart meter or P1 dongle, the system can monitor and manage your home’s energy consumption in real time.
With smart features such as dynamic energy tariffs, the battery can charge when electricity is cheap and discharge when it is expensive.
Simple installation
The AURA 5000 offers flexible installation options:
- Plug & play via a mains socket (up to ±800W standard output)
- Connection via the distribution board (up to 2.5 kW power)
- Ready for immediate use without any modifications to the existing PV system
Installation tip: for maximum performance and safety, we recommend installation on a dedicated circuit.
Always connected, even without the internet
The battery communicates with the energy meter via LoRa. This ensures a stable connection, even without Wi-Fi or in the event of internet outages.
Back-up function (EPS)
In the event of a power cut, the AURA 5000 can switch to emergency power for connected devices within <20 milliseconds.
Technical specifications
- Capacity: 5,024 kWh
- Battery type: LiFePO4 (safe and sustainable)
- Power: 2.5 kW (AC-coupled)
- Plug & play output: 800 W (expandable)
- Dimensions: 450 × 198 × 528.5 mm
- Weight: 50 kg
- Protection rating: IP66
- Warranty: 10 years
What do you need?
For the system to work properly, you’ll need a P1 dongle or smart meter. This allows the battery to measure energy consumption and manage it intelligently.
Although Growatt states that several brands of P1 meters are compatible, we recommend connecting the Growatt P1 meter.
Who is this battery suitable for?
The Growatt AURA 5000 is ideal for households without a heat pump or with a limited surplus of solar energy. The system prevents oversizing and offers an affordable first step towards energy storage.
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