Import LFP Stackable 20kWh from China to Lithuania — Small-Hotel Backup TCO

Use case: small-hotel-backup-20kwh. Vertical form factor. Exported from CN → imported into Lithuania (EU). Figures marked ILLUSTRATIVE are not a quote. Equipment reference: Pylontech US5000 (Manufacturer: Pylontech Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.) stacked with a compatible hybrid inverter; OEM manual for limits is the Pylontech "US5000 Product Manual" Rev. 1.9. Evidence date for all citations: 2026-09-21. Limitation: TCO figures below are computed by our audited model from this single scenario and are authoritative for that scenario only.

Decision table (key audited outputs)

1. CapEx Table (illustrative; OEM reference Pylontech US5000)

2. OpEx Table (per year)

3. Audited TCO — Verbatim Model Output

The tables below are copied verbatim from our audited model run for this scenario. They are authoritative and override any figures elsewhere on this page.

3.1 Model inputs (explicit)

• Equipment reference: Pylontech US5000 (Manufacturer: Pylontech Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.) stacked to ≈ 20 kWh class. OEM manual: "US5000 Product Manual" Rev. 1.9.
• Horizon: 25 years. Discount rate: 8.00 %.
• CapEx (Year 0, illustrative): 8,500 EUR.
• Cycles: 1 per day. Depth-of-discharge: 80 %. Annual throughput: ~5,840 kWh Year 1, decaying at the LFP degradation rate stated below.
• Degradation (model assumption, bounded): 2.0 % capacity loss per year on usable kWh.
• Residual value (model assumption, bounded): 0 EUR at year 25 (asset.ess.degradation_pct_per_year = 2.0 %; residual_value.amount = 0; residual_value.year = 25).
• OpEx base (Year 1): 445 EUR, escalating at 2.0 % per year for inflation.
• Annual benefit per kWh of throughput: −0.0211 EUR/kWh (negative under the modelled tariff — see §3.2).
• Currency: EUR throughout.

3.2 Why annual benefit is negative

The audited model prices the "value" of 1 kWh shifted through the battery at the Lithuanian grid import tariff of ~€0.28/kWh, but debits round-trip losses (~7 %) and an OpEx share against that same revenue line. Under the bounded assumptions above, the per-kWh net contribution is negative and never recovers within 25 years. If the buyer has a higher-value use case — e.g. avoided-outage payments, demand-charge reduction, or a time-of-use spread > €0.10/kWh — re-run the model with those inputs. The current page is a snapshot for the stated scenario only.

4. Compliance & Certifications

• CE marking — required for placement on the EU market. Certificate number: request from OEM at RFQ stage.
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU — applicable. Declaration of Conformity to be supplied with shipment.
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU — applicable. Test report number: request from OEM.
• UN 38.3 (transport of lithium batteries) — required for air/sea export from CN. Test summary citation: UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Rev. 7, §38.3. Report number: request from OEM.
• IEC 62619 (secondary Li cells for industrial applications) — relevant cell-level standard. Report number: request from OEM.

5. Duty / HS Block (Lithuania, EU)

6. Request a Quote (RFQ)

Replies within 48 hours, business days. Required fields below. Submitting posts to the TradVolt RFQ endpoint (no email client required).

7. Spec / Datasheet Download

OEM datasheet for the reference module (Pylontech US5000) is published by the manufacturer. Request the latest revision and the matching Declaration of Conformity through the form above; TradVolt will relay the request to the OEM on your behalf.

OEM: Pylontech Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Manual: "US5000 Product Manual" Rev. 1.9. Final certificate numbers and DoC must be requested via the RFQ form so the OEM can dispatch the controlled document to a named buyer.

8. FAQ

8.1 What does the audited TCO model return for this scenario?

Over a 25-year horizon at an 8 % discount rate, the audited model returns NPV of −15,262.29 EUR, undiscounted total cost of 22,753.48 EUR, undiscounted total benefit of −2,440.27 EUR, and LCOS of 0.2655 EUR/kWh. Neither simple payback nor discounted payback is reached within 25 years because annual benefit is negative under the scenario inputs.

8.2 Do I need CE marking to import a stackable LFP battery into Lithuania?

Yes. A stationery LFP energy storage system placed on the EU market must carry CE marking and meet the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, supported by a Declaration of Conformity and technical file. Certificate numbers must be requested from the OEM for the exact SKU.

8.3 How is import duty calculated for LFP batteries entering Lithuania?

Lithuania applies the EU Common External Tariff. The duty and VAT lines on this page are marked PENDING — lookup because the exact HS subheading, preferential rate (if any), and Lithuanian VAT must be confirmed against the official EU TARIC database and the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) before quoting.

8.4 What is the difference between CapEx and landed cost for this system?

CapEx is the ex-works unit price plus OEM accessories and on-site installation. Landed cost adds international freight, marine insurance, EU customs duty, Lithuanian VAT, terminal handling charges, customs broker fees, and last-mile delivery to the hotel site.

8.5 Can the 20 kWh system be expanded later?

The reference product is marketed as stackable. Additional modules may be paralleled subject to the OEM's installation manual (Pylontech US5000 manual Rev. 1.9) and the rating of the hybrid inverter. Confirm maximum parallel count and BMS firmware compatibility with the OEM before ordering.

8.6 What logistics documents are required for CN → LT shipment?

Typical set: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, Certificate of Origin (FORM EUR.1 or REX if a preferential rate applies), UN 38.3 test summary, MSDS, and the OEM's Declaration of Conformity. Final document set must be confirmed with your customs broker.