Lion Energy Sanctuary 3 Energy Storage System (AC ESS)
The Sanctuary 3 Energy Storage System is a powerful, quiet, and fully automated whole-home backup solution designed for modern, high-demand households. With an 18kW grid-interactive inverter and advanced LiFePO₄ battery technology, it delivers seamless power during outages without fuel, noise, or manual switching. Built to scale, Sanctuary 3 grows with your energy needs, offering long runtime, high output, and intelligent energy management.
Features
- Whole-home backup power with instant automatic switchover
- Silent operation with no fuel or emissions
- High-output 18kW split-phase inverter
- Scalable inverter and battery expansion
- Supports HVAC, large appliances, and critical loads
- Advanced LiFePO₄ battery technology
- Grid-interactive with generator and AC-coupled solar support
- Designed for indoor or outdoor shaded installation
- Low maintenance, long service life
Specifications
System
- Max Parallelable Inverters: 4
- Max Parallelable Batteries: 15
- Max Parallelable Output Power: 48kW
- Max System Capacity: 215.6kWh
- Max System Weight: 4,225 lbs
- Max Parallelable Circuit Protective Device: 240A
- Usable Capacity: 80%
- Single Cycle Round Trip Efficiency (SCRTE): 89%
- Battery State of Health at End of Warranty: 70%
- Humidity Rating: 0–95%
- Altitude Rating: 0–4,000m, derating above 2,000m
- Ingress Protection: NEMA 3R, IP65
- Max Internal Fault Current Rating: 1,800A
Inverter – Sanctuary 3 (18kW Grid-Interactive)
- Rated Power (On-Grid): 18kW
- Max Apparent Power: 19.8kVA
- Nominal AC Output Current: 75A
- Max AC Output Current: 82.5A
- Output Voltage: 120 / 240V split-phase
- Grid Frequency: 60Hz
- Max Grid Pass-Through: 200A
- Off-Grid Output Power: 12kW
- Power Factor Range: 0.8–1
- Output THD: <2%
- Maximum Output Fault Current: 71.3A (1 cycle), 724A (5 cycles)
- PV Input Power: 18kW
- MPPT Voltage Range: 120–430V
- Max PV Input Voltage: 600V
- Max Short Circuit Current per MPPT: 22A
- Battery Voltage Range: 40–58.4V
- Max Charging Current: 250A
- Max Discharging Current: 260A
- Max Efficiency: 96.5%
- Rapid Shutdown: Tigo RSS Transmitter
- Arc Fault Protection: AFCI, PV DC Arc
- Dimensions: 51.5" × 19.5" × 10.43"
- Weight: 184 lbs
Battery – Sanctuary 3 (14.3kWh)
- Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO₄)
- Rated Voltage: 51.2VDC
- Voltage Range: 40–58.4VDC
- Capacity: 14.3kWh
- Operating Temperature (Charge): 32°F to 113°F
- Operating Temperature (Discharge): -4°F to 140°F
- Derating: Below 50°F, Above 104°F
- Dimensions: 44.91" × 18.50" × 10.43"
- Weight: 290 lbs
- Lion Energy Sanctuary 3 ESS Spec Sheet
- Lion Energy Sanctuary 3 ESS Installation Guide
Certifications & Compliance
- ESS System: UL 9540
- Inverter: UL 1741, UL 1741 SB, IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 1547.1-2020, FCC Part 15 Class B, UL 1699B
- Battery: UL 1973, UL 9540A
Other Details
- Supports generator or AC-coupled solar connection, single source only
- Auto-start generator functionality supported
- Install in shaded, well-ventilated locations only
- High-voltage system, electric shock risk
- Capacitors retain hazardous energy, do not touch
- Read all instructions before installation, operation, or maintenance