Redback Technologies solar batteries reviews

Brisbane based Redback Technologies was founded in April 2015 and among its partners is the University of Queensland, so it has mixed in with a pretty good crowd. 

Redback focuses on the development of solar and battery storage solutions for residential and commercial customers.

On March 5th, 2024, Redback Technologies went into voluntary administration. On May 10th, 2024, they announced they had a new owner and were no longer in voluntary administration.

Redback Smart Hybrid 

Its original product was the Redback Smart Hybrid System, which is still available in Australia today. This is an all-in-one modular system offering 4.8kWh - 28.4kWh storage capacity with 5kW output. It can be DC coupled and AC coupled.

The battery modules are rack mounted affairs manufactured by China's Pylontech, so the battery chemistry used is lithium iron phosphate, widely considered as being very safe.

The system is IP65 rated and can be installed indoors or outside. It also has a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) feature, so you can keep the lights on and other key appliances operating in the event of a blackout.

The warranty for the Redback Battery Enclosure (BE13200) installed in conjunction with a compatible Redback inverter was originally 5 years, but this was boosted to 10 years in October 2021.

As for the battery modules, the Pylontech warranty would apply, which is 7 years extended to 10 with registration. Just to be clear, we are still yet to sight a Pylontech warranty document.

There is also a three-phase version of the Smart Hybrid system.

Redback Smart Battery

Redback subsequently launched its Smart Battery range in 2021, with a 7.2kWh model (SB7200) followed by a 9.6kWh (SB9600) and 14.2kWh (SB14200) battery. However, those capacities are nominal - usable capacity is less. For example the 14.2kWh Smart Battery has a usable capacity of 12.8kWh. In terms of power, the SB7200 offers 3300W rated active power, while the SB9600 and SB14200, 4,500W.

All Smart Battery models have a 10-year product warranty.

You can compare specifications and pricing of Redback energy storage systems on SQ's solar battery comparison table. Based on positive feedback from installers and Australian customers, Redback is currently listed as a SolarQuotes approved battery brand.

If you have a Redback solar storage system installed at your place ,share your thoughts on how it has been performing in real-world conditions by leaving a rating and review.