Not compatible
Growatt SPE 12000 US + Universal Battery D5745
- Voltage doesn't match: the 12 V battery won't work with this 48 V inverter.
Checked automatically against spec sheets. Not yet confirmed in a real install. Last checked 2026-10-14. We don't track firmware versions.
Size the battery cable and fuse for this pair in the build tool, from your run length.
Published limits, side by side
| Spec | Growatt SPE 12000 US | Universal Battery D5745 |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 48 V accepts 46–60 V | 12 V |
| Current | Max battery current 280 A | Max charge 5.4 A Max output Not published |
| Communication | Growatt SPF/SPE closed loop | None listed |
| Cable connection | Stud size Not published | Terminal T4 |
Values come from each maker's documents. "Not published" means the maker doesn't state it.
Confirm with the makers before you buy
- Whether one battery can take the inverter's full current. The inverter's max battery current is 280 A. This battery is rated for 5.4 A charging. Ask how many batteries to run in parallel.
- Which firmware versions support this pairing. We don't track firmware.
- That your cable lugs fit the inverter's battery studs (Not published) and the battery's terminals (T4).
- How to install both safely, from each maker's manual and your local code.
This result checks two things: the battery's voltage suits the inverter, and the inverter maker lists this battery for closed-loop communication (the battery tells the inverter how to charge it). It doesn't check current limits, charge settings, firmware, cable sizes, or safe installation. Confirm those with both makers before you buy.
Sources
This result comes from the documents below. We haven't yet found an outside source that confirms it, such as a forum report or a video of a real install.
Where to buy
Growatt SPE 12000 US
- No store links yet. The maker's site is below.
- Growatt (maker)
Universal Battery D5745
- No store links yet. The maker's site is below.
- Universal Battery (maker)
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