Sunsynk Mobile introduced the Lifelynk Series on 4 December 2023, describing it as an all-in-one plug and play solar battery storage system and as the most affordable such solution in the UK1. The range comes in three sizes, S, X and XL, each combining a battery and an inverter in a single module1.
The maker gives the following specifications for each model1:
| Model | Inverter | Battery |
|---|---|---|
| S | 2.5kW | 2kWh |
| X | 3.6kW | 3.84kWh |
| XL | 5.5kW | 5.22kWh |
Sunsynk says the units are parallelable with up to 6 modules and can also be paralleled with traditional solar storage batteries, so a system can be expanded or integrated with existing equipment1. The company states that each module encloses the battery, the inverter and the relevant plug and play connections, and that it has incorporated battery isolators and a built-in UPS with an earth-neutral bond1. Monitoring and control are through the Sunsynk Connect app, which Sunsynk says offers a user-friendly interface and is available on Apple and Android1.
"Sunsynk Mobile is proud to introduce the Lifelynk Series as the most affordable solar battery storage solution in the UK."
A distributor, Contact Solar, published its own description of the range on 8 December 2023, stating that all models have a maximum efficiency of 97.6%, are IP20 rated and can operate at temperatures from -25°C to +60°C2. It gives weights and dimensions: the S at 36kg and 701 x 544 x 105mm, the X at 51.7kg and 701 x 544 x 182mm, and the XL at 82.0kg and 901 x 624 x 182mm2. Contact Solar also lists multiple inputs for solar, mains and generators, a programmable controller, configurable battery charging settings and protection against overload, over-temperature and short circuit2. It describes the price as comparable to that of a new smartphone, matching Sunsynk's own comparison1. No figure in pounds has been reported for any model.
Sunsynk Mobile is described as the sister company of Sunsynk, launched to make solar power accessible and user-friendly1. Contact Solar states it is MCS and HIES certified and offers installations3.
Why it matters for households
The Lifelynk Series sits in the plug and play segment of the market, where the battery and inverter arrive as one unit rather than as separate components. For a household, that shape of product affects how much space the equipment takes, how much wiring is involved and how easily capacity can be added later, since the modules can be paralleled up to six and combined with existing storage batteries1. The smallest model, at 2kWh, is a modest store of electricity; the largest, at 5.22kWh, is still small against the capacity of many conventional home batteries, so the range is aimed at basic domestic setups and small commercial installations rather than whole-home backup1. The built-in UPS with an earth-neutral bond means the unit can continue supplying power during a grid outage, which is a step beyond simple bill-shifting storage1. The IP20 rating means the enclosure is not protected against water ingress, so siting is a practical consideration2. No UK certification details, warranty terms, installer requirements or confirmed retail prices have been reported.
What happens next
No dated next steps, availability dates or pricing announcements have been reported.
Sources3 cited
- News | Sunsynk | Sunsynk, sunsynk.org
- Sunsynk Lifelynk - All-in-One Solar Battery System | Contact Solar, contact-solar.co.uk
- Can You Put Solar Panels on a Flat Roof? - Contact Solar, contact-solar.co.uk