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Deye AI-W5.1-B

Official manufacturer Global verified Aug. 31, 2026

Identity

category batteries
ean UNKNOWN
generation UNKNOWN
manufacturer Deye
market_version UNKNOWN
model AI-W5.1-B
mpn AI-W5.1-B
product_family Deye Spring series LFP battery (AI-W5.1 / AI-W5.1-B)
product_revision B (with PDU1-B power distribution unit)
product_status active
region Global
release_year UNKNOWN
sku UNKNOWN

Electrical

bms_architecture {'type': 'stacked modules under a PDU1-B power distribution unit', 'separate_master_bmu_required': True, 'external_controller': 'PDU1-B (supplied)', 'modules_per_stack': '1-6', 'max_parallel_groups': '36 units maximum cluster configuration (datasheet V2.0)'}
chemistry LFP
communication_can True
communication_rs485 True
firmware_requirements UNKNOWN (Deye compatibility list advises confirming with inverter supplier; no version numbers listed)
inverter_protocol_setup_code CAN 00 (Deye inverter lithium-mode battery-protocol selection number for all Deye-brand LV batteries, per Approved Battery list DY-LV48-0109, 2025-07-24)
max_continuous_charge_current_a 100
AI-W5.1-B datasheet V2.0 (A LV Stack Battery) — datasheet V2.0, 'Max Charge/Discharge Current (1-6 modules) 100, 180, 250, 250, 250, 250 A'
max_continuous_discharge_current_a 100
max_continuous_power_kw 5.12
max_parallel_units 6
max_series_units N/A (LV parallel stack)
min_series_units_hv N/A
nominal_energy_kwh 5.12
nominal_voltage_v 51.2
officially_supported_inverter_brands ['Deye', 'Sunsynk', 'Sol-Ark', 'Jinko', 'Voltronic', 'LuxPower', 'Growatt', 'Victron', 'SMA', 'GoodWe']
officially_supported_inverter_models ['Victron MultiPlus', 'Victron MultiPlus II', 'Victron Quattro', 'Victron EasySolar', 'SMA SI 4.4M/6.0H/8.0H', 'GoodWe GW3648D-ES', 'GoodWe GW5048D-ES', 'GoodWe GW3048-EM']
peak_current_a 150
AI-W5.1-B datasheet V2.0 (A LV Stack Battery) — datasheet V2.0, 'Peak Current (10s @ 25C, 1-6 modules) 150, 270, 360, 360, 360, 360 A'
supported_inverter_protocols ['Deye CAN/RS485']
usable_energy_kwh 4.6
voltage_class LV
voltage_range_v 43.2-57.6

Physical / mechanical

depth_mm 255
height_mm 300
mounting_bolt_size UNKNOWN
mounting_type ['wall', 'floor']
rack_units N/A (stackable wall/floor module)
shipping_weight_kg UNKNOWN
terminal_locations PDU1-B power distribution unit sits on top of the stack
torque_specs UNKNOWN
weight_kg 53
width_mm 720
AI-W5.1-B datasheet V2.0 (A LV Stack Battery) — datasheet V2.0, 'Module Dimension (W*D*H) 720*255*300 mm'

Installation

indoor_outdoor indoor/outdoor - IP65 after stacking
installation_humidity_range 5%-95%
max_installation_altitude_m 2000
mounting_orientation stacked, wall-mounted or floor-mounted

Environment

charge_temperature_c 0 to +55
cooling_method natural convection
discharge_temperature_c -20 to +55
ip_rating IP65 (after stacking)
AI-W5.1-B datasheet V2.0 (A LV Stack Battery) — datasheet V2.0, 'IP65 (after stacking)'
max_altitude_m 2000
relative_humidity 5%-95%
storage_temperature_c 0 to +35

Interfaces & connectors

can yes - CAN 2.0
protocol_notes Stack architecture: modules connect to a PDU1-B power distribution unit; 1500 mm power and communication cables supplied.
rs485 yes

Certifications

emc []
grid_codes ['CEI 0-21']
other ['CEC']
regional ['CE', 'UKCA']
safety ['IEC 62619', 'VDE 2510-50', 'CE-LVD']
transport ['UN38.3']

Warranty & service

cycle_life >=6000 (25 C +/- 2 C, 0.5C/0.5C, 90% DOD, 70% EOL)
AI-W5.1-B datasheet V2.0 (A LV Stack Battery) — datasheet V2.0, 'Cycle Life >=6000 (25C+/-2C, 0.5C/0.5C, 90% DOD, 70% EOL)'
design_life_years UNKNOWN
energy_throughput 16 MWh per battery module @70% EOL
standard_years 10

Documents

certificate {# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it backs no stored value. #} IEC 62040 certificate AI-W5.1-B (SG-SGS-00788-1) — located, not retrieved rev UNKNOWN
compatibility-list Deye Approved Battery list DY-LV48-0109 rev DY-LV48-0109
datasheet AI-W5.1-B datasheet V2.0 (A LV Stack Battery) rev V2.0
datasheet Deye AI-W5.1-B product page rev UNKNOWN
datasheet {# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it backs no stored value. #} Deye AI-W5.1-B series brochure 20250428 v1.0 — located, not retrieved rev v1.0

Additional documented parameters

Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.

Energy Throughput16MWh (Battery Module @70% EOL)
Max Scalability6 modules in parallel per stack; 36 units maximum cluster configuration
Usable Energy (1-6 modules)4.6, 9.2, 13.8, 18.4, 23, 27.6 kWh

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