What is the LUNA2000-5/10/15-S0 (Power Module LUNA2000-5KW-C0 + Battery Module LUNA2000-5-E0)?
- Usable capacity: 5 kWh (one module), 10 kWh (two) or 15 kWh (three), with system scalability from 5 up to 30 kWh per the datasheet
- Output power: 2.5 kW continuous on the 5 kWh unit, 5 kW on the 10 and 15 kWh units; peaks of 3.5 kW and 7 kW for 10 seconds respectively
- Chemistry: lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), 100% depth of discharge stated under 0.2C charge/discharge at 25°C at beginning of life
- Build: one LUNA2000-5KW-C0 power module plus one to three LUNA2000-5-E0 battery modules of 5 kWh each — capacity can be added later
- Installation: IP66, natural convection cooling, under 29 dB, -20°C to +55°C, 5%–95% RH, floor stand standard with optional wall mount
The Huawei LUNA2000-5/10/15-S0 is the modular storage system we specify when a villa or house owner wants to bank surplus daytime generation for the evening, or wants the lights and pumps to stay on when the grid drops. Its defining feature is that you can start at 5 kWh and add 5 kWh modules later, rather than committing to full capacity on day one. Before deciding whether storage is right for your property, read about a hybrid with battery backup, run the numbers in our calculator, and see the rest of the equipment we build systems around.
What is the LUNA2000-5/10/15-S0, and can capacity really be added later?
The LUNA2000-5/10/15-S0 belongs to Huawei's Smart String ESS family and comes in two parts: a single LUNA2000-5KW-C0 power module that manages charge and discharge, and one to three LUNA2000-5-E0 battery modules of 5 kWh each stacked beneath it — giving 5, 10 or 15 kWh of usable capacity, with the datasheet stating system scalability from 5 up to 30 kWh. So yes, capacity really can be added later: it is a stacking operation on the existing unit, not a replacement. The figure most people overlook is not capacity but power. The 5 kWh configuration delivers 2.5 kW continuously with a 3.5 kW peak for 10 seconds; the 10 and 15 kWh configurations deliver 5 kW continuously with a 7 kW peak for 10 seconds. That is what determines what you can actually run simultaneously during an outage — kilowatt-hours only determine how long. The cells are LiFePO4 with 100% depth of discharge stated under 0.2C charge and discharge at 25°C at beginning of life; the datasheet also notes that after more than 24 hours without sunlight the system stops discharging at a minimum 15% state of charge to protect the pack. System voltage depends on the inverter: 450 V nominal with a 350–560 V operating range on single-phase systems, and 600 V nominal with a 600–980 V range on three-phase. One point to settle before ordering: this battery pairs with Huawei's residential and small-commercial inverter families — L1, LC0, M1, MB0, MAP0 and certain SUN5000 models — and is not listed alongside the C&I SUN2000-100KTL-M2 or 115KTL-M2. See how we design and commission storage under services, or contact us for a load assessment.
Highlights from the datasheet
- Genuine 5 kWh increments: one power module plus one to three 5 kWh battery modules, so you can start within budget and add capacity once several months of real consumption data show what the household actually needs.
- Power, not capacity, decides what stays on: 2.5 kW continuous on the 5 kWh unit versus 5 kW on the 10 and 15 kWh units, with 3.5 kW and 7 kW ten-second peaks. Compare those against your backup loads before choosing a size.
- LiFePO4 cells with 100% stated DoD: quoted under 0.2C at 25°C at beginning of life, with protective logic that halts discharge at a 15% minimum state of charge after more than 24 hours without sun.
- IP66 and fanless: natural convection cooling and under 29 dB means it can sit near a terrace or bedroom wall without becoming a noise complaint.
- Floor-standing as standard, wall mount optional: total weight with the floor stand kit is 63.8 kg at 5 kWh, 113.8 kg at 10 kWh and 163.8 kg at 15 kWh, so the supporting floor or wall needs to be considered at design stage.
- Plan the space in advance: 670 x 150 x 600 mm at 5 kWh, 670 x 150 x 960 mm at 10 kWh and 670 x 150 x 1,320 mm at 15 kWh. At only 150 mm deep it sits tight against a side wall without eating the walkway.
- Always confirm the inverter first: the compatible list covers the L1, LC0, M1, MB0, MAP0 and certain SUN5000 families. If your existing inverter is not on that list, the retrofit plan has to change.
Key specifications (LUNA2000-5/10/15-S0 (Power Module LUNA2000-5KW-C0 + Battery Module LUNA2000-5-E0))
| Specification | Datasheet value |
|---|---|
| Battery Usable Capacity | 5 kWh (1 โมดูล) / 10 kWh (2 โมดูล) / 15 kWh (3 โมดูล) |
| System Configuration / Scalability | Power module LUNA2000-5KW-C0 จำนวน 1 ตัว + battery module LUNA2000-5-E0 ความจุลูกละ 5 kWh จำนวน 1–3 ลูก (ตามเอกสารระบุขยายได้ 5 ถึง 30 kWh) |
| Max. Output Power | 2.5 kW (รุ่น 5 kWh) / 5 kW (รุ่น 10 kWh และ 15 kWh) |
| Peak Output Power | 3.5 kW นาน 10 วินาที (5 kWh) / 7 kW นาน 10 วินาที (10 kWh และ 15 kWh) |
| Nominal / Operating Voltage (single-phase system) | 450 V (ช่วงทำงาน 350–560 V) |
| Nominal / Operating Voltage (three-phase system) | 600 V (ช่วงทำงาน 600–980 V) |
| Cell Technology | ลิเธียมไอออนฟอสเฟต (LiFePO4) |
| Depth of Discharge (DoD) | 100% (เงื่อนไขทดสอบ: ชาร์จ/คายประจุที่ 0.2C อุณหภูมิ 25°C ณ ต้นอายุการใช้งาน; หากไม่มีแสงแดดต่อเนื่องเกิน 24 ชม. ระบบจะหยุดคายประจุที่ SOC ต่ำสุด 15%) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 670 x 150 x 600 มม. (5 kWh) / 670 x 150 x 960 มม. (10 kWh) / 670 x 150 x 1,320 มม. (15 kWh) |
| Weight (floor stand toolkit included) | 63.8 กก. (5 kWh) / 113.8 กก. (10 kWh) / 163.8 กก. (15 kWh) |
| Module Weight | Power module 12 กก. / Battery module 50 กก. (คลาดเคลื่อนได้ ±3%) |
| IP Rating / Cooling / Noise | IP66 / ระบายความร้อนแบบธรรมชาติ (Natural convection) / < 29 dB |
| Operating Temperature / Humidity / Max. Altitude | -20°C ถึง +55°C / 5%–95% RH / สูงสุด 4,000 ม. (ลดทอนกำลังเหนือ 2,000 ม.) |
| Installation / Communication | ตั้งพื้น (มาตรฐาน) หรือยึดผนัง (อุปกรณ์เสริม) / RS485/CAN (ใช้สำหรับต่อขนานเท่านั้น) พร้อมไฟแสดง SOC และ LED |
| Compatible Inverters | SUN2000-2/3/3.68/4/4.6/5/6KTL-L1, SUN2000-8/10K-LC0, SUN2000-3/4/5/6/8/10KTL-M1, SUN2000-12/15/17/20/25K-MB0, SUN2000-5/6/8/10/12K-MAP0, SUN5000-8/12K-MAP0, SUN5000-17/25K-MB0 (ควรตรวจสอบกับ Huawei ก่อนออกแบบจริง) |
| Warranty | ไม่ระบุใน datasheet — เอกสาร Warranty and Service Conditions ฉบับ APAC (2021) ระบุ LUNA2000-(5-30)-S0 ประกัน 5 ปี หรือจ่ายไฟสะสม 13.17 MWh ที่เหลือความจุ 60% EOL (ต่อแพ็ค 5 kWh) แล้วแต่อย่างใดถึงก่อน และต่ออายุประกันไม่ได้ |
Note: every figure above comes straight from the Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. datasheet. Actual system design (strings per MPPT, cable sizing, breakers) must be calculated for each site.
Why this model suits Phuket
- Storm-season outages: heavy monsoon rain brings dips and cuts in many Phuket neighbourhoods. The 5 kW continuous output of the 10 and 15 kWh configurations keeps refrigeration, water pumps, lighting and internet running.
- Villa load is heaviest after dark: bedroom air-conditioning and pool pumps run well into the evening, which is precisely the consumption that stored daytime generation offsets.
- Hot and humid year-round: the unit is rated IP66, -20°C to +55°C and 5%–95% relative humidity, which comfortably spans Phuket conditions.
- Quiet enough for guest accommodation: natural convection cooling and under 29 dB is a real advantage in a rental villa where equipment noise turns into a review.
Who it suits
- Households with high evening consumption: if most of the bill is generated after sunset, a grid-tied array alone only goes so far, and storing daytime surplus addresses the problem directly.
- Pool villas and holiday homes: owners who want both a lower bill and reliable backup for pool pumps, refrigeration and security systems.
- Short-stay rental villas: where a single outage becomes a bad review, and automatic, silent backup is worth more than a generator.
- Owners who prefer to start small: begin at 5 kWh, observe one or two seasons of real usage, then add modules based on data rather than guesswork.
- Not suitable for: hotels or factories running C&I inverters such as the SUN2000-100KTL-M2 or 115KTL-M2, since this battery is not on their compatible-inverter list.
Summary
The Huawei LUNA2000-5/10/15-S0 is a modular LiFePO4 battery built to start at 5 kWh and grow a module at a time to 15 kWh per stack, with the datasheet citing system scalability to 30 kWh. Size it on power as well as capacity: 2.5 kW or 5 kW continuous output is what decides which appliances run together during an outage. Two things to settle before ordering are inverter compatibility and the warranty terms actually applicable in Thailand, since regional documents differ. To have us size storage from your household's real consumption profile, see our services or contact the team.
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Download the datasheet (PDF) — full manufacturer specification sheet