Battery · CESC

CESC Mars HV5-01 Mars HV5-01-2

CEC approved · Jan 2026

Usable capacity: 10.6 kWh
Nominal capacity: 10.6 kWh
Continuous power: 10 kW
Peak power: 10 kW

Value score

55/100

Good value

Solid specifications — a good choice for most homes.

Usable capacity (DOD)11/15

90% DOD - Good usable capacity

Warranty & terms11/20

10yr | 70% retention - Good warranty coverage

Round-trip efficiency8/15

90% efficiency - Above average (below mid-range tier standard of 92%)

Cycle life12/15

6,000 cycles - Excellent longevity

Degradation3/10

3%/year degradation - Moderate capacity loss (exceeds mid-range tier max of 2.5%/yr)

Capacity & power

Usable capacityⓘ: 10.6 kWh
Nominal capacity: 10.6 kWh
Continuous power: 10 kW
Peak power: 10 kW

Warranty

Warranty period: 10 yrs

Chemistry & performance

Chemistry: LiFePO4
Cycle life: 6000 cycles
Round-trip efficiencyⓘ: 90%
Depth of discharge: 90%

Capabilities

VPP ready: —
Backup capable: Yes
Expandable: Yes

Documents & provenance

Datasheet: PDF
Warranty document: PDF
Specs verified: Verified 2026-05-28

Documents

Specs verified 2026-05-28

Value for money5/10

Price per kWh not available

Heat tolerance (Perth)5/15

Temperature specs not available — scored conservatively for Perth climate

What this means

Warranty throughput not specified - check terms before purchase
Degradation rate not specified — scored conservatively
No temperature data available — critical for Perth garage installations (40-50°C in summer)

Scored independently from manufacturer datasheets and the CEC register across usable capacity, warranty, efficiency, cycle life, degradation, value and heat tolerance. Missing specs are scored conservatively, never assumed.

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