Description
This is a flexible hybrid storage package for homes and light commercial sites that need real headroom: heavy evening loads, EV charging, heat pumps, off-grid capability, or anyone planning to add more PV later. The LuxPower GEN-LB-EU hybrid is available in 8kW or 10kW and pairs with one to four Fogstar Energy 16.1kWh ECO batteries, scalable up to 64.4kWh on a single inverter.
Hybrid means the inverter handles your solar PV, battery, grid and backup loads in one unit. The LUX is happy on-grid or off-grid, has a dedicated generator port for full backup, and is rated IP66 so it can live indoors or outdoors. Time-of-use and weather-based optimisation lets the system charge from cheap-rate electricity overnight and cover your home through the expensive evening peak with no manual intervention.
LuxPower GEN-LB-EU 8K / 10K Hybrid Inverter, key features:
- Single-phase 230V hybrid, 8kW or 10kW rated output
- Dual MPPT trackers (2:2) for flexible solar string design
- Up to 12kW (8K) or 15kW (10K) PV input, MPPT voltage range 120 to 550V
- High battery charge / discharge: up to 167A (8K) or 208A (10K)
- Dedicated generator port with automatic start / stop control
- Time-of-use and weather-based optimisation for tariff and self-consumption
- On-grid and off-grid operation
- Parallel capability up to 10 units for larger systems
- 60A continuous AC passthrough
- IP66 enclosure rated for indoor or outdoor installation
- Smart cooling, transformerless design, max efficiency 97.5%
- Integrated DC isolator and Type III AC / DC surge protection
- Anti-islanding, ground fault, leakage and grid monitoring built-in
- Integrated colour touchscreen display
- RS485, Wi-Fi and CAN communication
- Operating temperature -25°C to +60°C, ≤50dB
- G99 and G100 certified
- 10-year manufacturer warranty
Fogstar Energy 48V 16.1kWh ECO Battery (2026 Edition), key features:
- Grade A LiFePO₄ cells, 3.2V 314Ah, 1P16S configuration
- 8,000 cycles at 80% Depth of Discharge for long service life
- Integrated, heat-activated aerosol fire suppression system as standard
- Built-in battery heating allowing safe charging down to -10°C, ideal for UK garages, outbuildings and unheated plant rooms
- Seplos 200A BMS with JK 2A active cell balancer
- Scalable: connect up to 16 units in parallel on the inverter platform, up to 64.4kWh on this listing
- Pre-loaded comms profiles for LuxPower, Solis, Victron, Pylontech, Growatt, Sofar and Goodwe
- CAN and RS485 communication included
- LCD touchscreen for live system data and diagnostics
- Fully assembled, plug-and-play unit, no DIY cell-stacking required
What you get with this package:
- LuxPower GEN-LB-EU hybrid inverter in your chosen size (8kW or 10kW)
- Fogstar Energy ECO 16.1kWh battery, 1 to 4 units depending on the variant chosen
- SOL-METER-1PH-EASTRON single-phase grid meter
- Full design, supply and installation by our MCS-accredited engineers
- DNO application and G99 / G100 paperwork handled for you
- All cabling, isolators, mounting and commissioning included
- Handover walk-through and app setup on the day
- Installation anywhere in the Midlands included in the price
Why people choose this kit:
- Up to 64.4kWh of usable storage on a single inverter, so the system grows with your needs.
- True off-grid capability with a dedicated generator port, useful for rural sites or anyone wanting genuine power-cut resilience beyond a basic backup port.
- IP66 rating means the LuxPower can mount outside on a wall, freeing up plant-room space.
- Time-of-use and weather-based optimisation handles the tariff scheduling automatically.
- Fire suppression and -10°C charging come as standard on the 2026 Fogstar ECO, peace of mind for garage and outbuilding installs.
- Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry is safer and longer-cycling than older NMC packs.
- 10-year LuxPower inverter warranty as standard.
What’s included in the install:
- Site survey and electrical assessment
- Wall or floor mounting of the inverter and battery / batteries
- AC, DC and comms wiring to your consumer unit
- CT clamp and grid metering for live energy monitoring
- System commissioning and app pairing
- Customer handover and aftercare contact
Coverage: Midlands installation included in the price.
Inverter warranty: LuxPower GEN-LB-EU: 10-year manufacturer warranty.
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