Home Battery Backup

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Home Battery Backup Highlights
  • Keep your home powered during outages with dependable home battery backup systems built for Canadian weather and year-round reliability.
  • Multiple Battery Technologies: Choose from advanced lithium, durable lead-carbon, or high-capacity storage options based on your home's needs.
  • Energy Storage for Emergencies: Store electricity from the grid or solar panels and access it instantly during power failures—silent, clean, and maintenance-free.
  • Boost your energy independence with smart backup systems that keep essential appliances running, including heating, refrigeration, lighting, and home office equipment.
  • Engineered for efficiency and longevity, these home backup batteries deliver reliable performance, fast charging, and strong resilience in cold Canadian climates.

Choose Your Lithium Battery

Compare 12V Lithium Batteries

Feature BB1250H BB10012H BB10012iH SWE 12.8V 100Ah Victron 12.8V 100Ah SWE 12.8V 200Ah BBGC3H BBGC3iH
Image Battle Born BB1250H Battle Born BB10012H Battle Born BB10012iH Switch Energy 12.8V 100Ah Victron Energy Lithium SuperPack LiFePO4 12.8V 100Ah Switch Energy 12.8V 200Ah Battle Born BBGC3H Battle Born BBGC3iH
Brand Battle Born Battle Born Battle Born Switch Energy Victron Switch Energy Battle Born Battle Born
Battery TypeLiFePO₄ HeatedLiFePO₄ HeatedLiFePO₄ Heated (Smart)LiFePO₄ Heated (Smart)LiFePO₄ (Integrated BMS)LiFePO₄ Heated (Smart)LiFePO₄ HeatedLiFePO₄ Heated (Smart)
Voltage (V)12121212.812.812.81212
Capacity (Ah)50100100100100200270270
Nominal Energy (kWh)0.6 kWh1.2 kWh1.2 kWh1.28 kWh1.28 kWh2.56 kWh3.24 kWh3.24 kWh
Cycle Life @ DOD3,000+ @ 80%3,000+ @ 80%3,000+ @ 80%3,000+ @ 80%2,500 @ 80%3,000+ @ 80%3,000+ @ 80%3,000+ @ 80%
Heated / Cold WeatherYesYesYesYes (below 0 °C)No (auto cut-off)Yes (below 0 °C)YesYes
Smart (Bluetooth)NoNoYesYesNoYesNoYes
Warranty 10 yrs 10 yrs 10 yrs 3 yrs – CDN Solar warranty center 3 yrs – manufacturer 3 yrs – CDN Solar warranty center 10 yrs 10 yrs
Weight (kg / lb)10 / 2214.1 / 3114.1 / 3110.5 / 23.114 / 30.920 / 44.136.7 / 80.836.7 / 80.8
Dimensions (L×W×H cm)26.6×18.1×22.732.4×17.4×22.732.4×17.4×22.733×17.2×22.333×17.2×2252.2×24×21.858×18×33.458×18×33.4
Terminal TypeM8M8M8M8M8M8M10M10
Series / ParallelUp to 48 V series / unlimited parallelUp to 48 V series / unlimited parallelUp to 48 V series / unlimited parallelUp to 4 in series / unlimited parallelParallel onlyUp to 4 in series / unlimited parallelUp to 48 V series / unlimited parallelUp to 48 V series / unlimited parallel
Applications Portable solar kits, small RVs RVs, boats, off-grid cabins RVs, off-grid with Bluetooth RVs, boats, off-grid systems Off-grid, marine, camper systems Off-grid homes, solar banks Large RVs, van conversions Off-grid cabins with Bluetooth
Product Link BB1250H BB10012H BB10012iH SWE 100 Ah Victron 100Ah SWE 200 Ah BBGC3H BBGC3iH
Note: Switch Energy batteries include a 3-year warranty, handled directly through CDN Solar. We are the authorized warranty center, so if any issue were to arise, we would test the unit on-site and provide a full replacement if required. This battery uses the same grade of lithium cells as top brands such as Battle Born, offering excellent reliability, long cycle life, and consistent performance at a more economical price point.

Compare 48V Lithium Batteries

Feature Pytes E-BOX-48100R-B Pytes V5 (51.2 V 100 Ah) Volthium 51.2 V 100 Ah (3U) GSL 51.2 V 280 Ah (14.34 kWh)
Image Pytes E-BOX-48100R-B 51.2 V 100 Ah LiFePO4 Pytes V5 51.2 V 100 Ah LiFePO4 Volthium 51.2V 100Ah LiFePO4 Rackmount 3U Battery GSL 51.2 V 280 Ah 14.34 kWh LiFePO4
Brand Pytes Pytes Volthium GSL Energy
Battery TypeLiFePO₄ (Rack/Wall)LiFePO₄ (Rack Module)LiFePO₄ (Rackmount 3U)LiFePO₄ (Wall Pack)
Voltage (V)51.251.251.251.2
Capacity (Ah)100100100280
Nominal Energy (kWh)5.125.125.1214.34
Cycle Life @ DOD≥ 6000 @ 90 %≥ 6000 @ 90 %≥ 7000 @ 90 %≥ 8500 @ 80 %
Heated / Cold WeatherYes (integrated heater)Optional internal heater
Smart (Bluetooth)No (wired comms)Yes (Bluetooth + RS485/CAN)Yes (RS485/CAN)No (wired comms)
Warranty 10 yrs (limited) 10 yrs (limited) 10 yrs (limited) 10 yrs (limited)
Weight (kg / lb)≈ 51 / 112.5≈ 44 / 97≈ 47 / 104≈ 128.5 / 283
Dimensions (W × H × D) 48.3 × 66 × 11.7 cm (19.0 × 26.0 × 4.6 in) 48.3 × 53.1 × 14 cm (19.0 × 20.9 × 5.5 in) 48.3 × 13.3 × 48.5 cm (19.0 × 5.2 × 19.1 in) 67.5 × 90 × 20 cm (26.6 × 35.4 × 7.9 in)
Terminal / Connection Rack power connector (no M-posts) Rack busbars / front terminals Front Anderson & communication ports Integrated wall-pack connectors
Series / Parallel Parallel up to 8 modules (~41 kWh) Parallel up to 16 modules (Hub expands) Parallel up to 16 modules (~81.9 kWh) Parallel up to 16 modules (~229 kWh)
Applications Home & business energy storage, backup power, telecom systems Home & business solar battery system for high-power or cold weather use Residential & commercial rack-based energy storage, off-grid and backup systems Whole-home and commercial storage for large or high-demand systems
Product Link Pytes 48100R-B Pytes V5 Volthium 51.2V 100Ah GSL 51.2 V 280 Ah
Home Battery Backup Overview

Why Home Battery Backup Matters in Canada

  • Reliable During Outages: Home battery backup systems provide instant, silent power when the grid fails—keeping heating, refrigeration, lighting, and essential devices running.
  • Built for Canadian Conditions: Designed to perform in storms, cold weather, and unpredictable outages across all provinces.
  • Flexible Technologies: Choose between high-efficiency lithium or durable lead-carbon batteries depending on your home’s energy needs and budget.
  • Energy Independence: Store power from the grid or solar panels and use it anytime—no fuel, no noise, and no maintenance.
  • Year-Round Protection: A dependable backup system ensures comfort, safety, and uninterrupted daily routines during weather-related events.

Learn more in our full guide: Read the Home Battery Backup Guide

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