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Manufacturer Risk Assessment Database

Evaluate battery manufacturers based on Australian market tenure, local support infrastructure, and pricing analysis

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Lower = safer (0-30 recommended)

10 Manufacturers

LG Energy Solution
low riskEstablished in AU
9 years in Australia • 8 models • $950/kWh avg
12
risk score

Australian Office

Yes

Local Support

Yes

Warranty

10 years

Price Category

Mid-range

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Tesla
low riskEstablished in AU
8 years in Australia • 3 models • $1111/kWh avg
15
risk score

Australian Office

Yes

Local Support

Yes

Warranty

10 years

Price Category

Premium

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sonnen
low riskEstablished in AU
8 years in Australia • 6 models • $1350/kWh avg
16
risk score

Australian Office

Yes

Local Support

Yes

Warranty

10 years

Price Category

Premium

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BYD
low riskEstablished in AU
7 years in Australia • 12 models • $650/kWh avg
18
risk score

Australian Office

Yes

Local Support

Yes

Warranty

10 years

Price Category

Budget

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Enphase
low riskEstablished in AU
6 years in Australia • 4 models • $1050/kWh avg
20
risk score

Australian Office

Yes

Local Support

Yes

Warranty

15 years

Price Category

Premium

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Sungrow
low riskEstablished in AU
6 years in Australia • 15 models • $720/kWh avg
22
risk score

Australian Office

Yes

Local Support

Yes

Warranty

10 years

Price Category

Mid-range

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Alpha ESS
medium risk
4 years in Australia • 9 models • $680/kWh avg
35
risk score

Australian Office

Yes

Local Support

Yes

Warranty

10 years

Price Category

Budget

Risk Factors:

Relatively new to AU market
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Pylontech
medium riskEstablished in AU
5 years in Australia • 18 models • $580/kWh avg
42
risk score

Australian Office

No

Local Support

Yes

Warranty

10 years

Price Category

Budget

Risk Factors:

No Australian officeBudget pricing
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Sigenergy
high risk
2 years in Australia • 7 models • $620/kWh avg
58
risk score

Australian Office

No

Local Support

Yes

Warranty

10 years

Price Category

Budget

Risk Factors:

New to AU market (<3 years)No Australian office
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Dyness
high risk
2 years in Australia • 12 models • $495/kWh avg
72
risk score

Australian Office

No

Local Support

Limited

Warranty

10 years

Price Category

Ultra-budget

Risk Factors:

New to AU market (<3 years)No Australian officeLimited local supportUltra-budget pricing
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Understanding Risk Scores

Low Risk (0-30)

  • • 5+ years in Australian market
  • • Australian office and support
  • • Established warranty service network
  • • Thousands of installations

Medium Risk (31-50)

  • • 2-5 years in Australian market
  • • Growing support infrastructure
  • • Moderate pricing
  • • Building track record

High Risk (51-70)

  • • <2 years in Australian market
  • • Limited or no Australian office
  • • Uncertain warranty backing
  • • Budget to mid-range pricing

Very High Risk (71-100)

  • • <1 year in Australian market
  • • No Australian presence
  • • Ultra-budget pricing
  • • Minimal track record