New to the SOLARKIT lineup from a leading German brand: the FoxESS EP12 Plus high-voltage battery
In this video, we take a closer look at one of our most popular products, the FoxESS EP12 Plus energy storage system. Marcell Tóth, SOLARKIT’s CEO, and Norbert Babós, SOLARKIT’s technical director, walk you through everything from A to Z: they go over the contents of the box, including the accessories, connectors, connection points, and more.
The FoxESS EP12 Plus is a high-voltage (HV) battery with a rated capacity of 12 kWh, of which 11.52 kWh is actually usable.
The FoxESS EP12 Plus is a high-voltage energy storage system that combines high capacity, easy installation, and a long service life in a single unit. Key specifications:
- Rated capacity: 11.52 kWh, with LFP (LiFePO₄) cells
- Usable energy: approx. 10.4 kWh (at a 90% depth of discharge)
- Type: high voltage (HV), 384 V nominal voltage
- Built-in BMS, no separate control module required
- Scalability: up to 4 units can be connected in series, for a total of 46.08 kWh
- Protection rating: IP65, suitable for outdoor installation
- Heated version: Operable down to -25 °C
- Service life: 6,000 full charge cycles
- Communication: CAN protocol
- Dimensions and weight: 710 × 640 × 185 mm, 98 kg
If you’d like to learn more about the FoxESS brand and its products, check out our inverter unboxing video: https://youtu.be/Uwd30HeElkk
For our full product lineup, visit our online store, where you’ll find everything you need for a complete system—including inverters and energy storage systems—all in one place: solar-kit.eu
🌍 FOXESS AS A BRAND
FoxESS is a market leader in Germany’s energy storage sector, where market expectations are stringent. The parent group owns its own battery cell manufacturing company, so cell production isn’t outsourced to third-party suppliers.
Chapters:
00:00 Unboxing the FoxESS battery
00:26 Cables and accessories
01:47 The battery and mounting bracket
02:17 Wiring—Distance Between Inverter and Battery
03:47 All-in-one vs. modular design
05:19 Capacity, cycle count, service life
06:18 FoxESS as a brand – background and market position
07:10 Ports and Connectors
08:37 Availability and Closing Remarks