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GROWATT HELIOS 3600 review

GROWATT HELIOS 3600 Power Station (3,686Wh)

By Tom Calder

Our verdict · Researched
4.0 / 5

3,686 Wh of LFP (Amazon rounds it to 3,600 Wh) and 3,600 W at 120V, with Growatt's Watt+ mode boosting to 4,500 W, 2,000 W of solar input and a 15 ms switchover. Two units with Growatt's split-phase connector give 240V and 7,200 W.

Best for
A 3.7 kWh unit that pairs up for 240V
Skip it if
You need 240V from one box
Amazon price
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.

What we like

  • 3,686 Wh, 3,600 W
  • 2,000 W solar input
  • 5-year warranty

Worth knowing

  • 240V only with two units
  • About 99 lb

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Who shouldn't buy this

Don't buy it if you need 240V from one box.

Key specs

Battery (as sold)3,686 Wh
AC output3,600 W
240VOnly with two units and Growatt's split-phase connector
Expands to (maker)36 kWh (Growatt's figure; per-unit limit not stated)
Warranty5 years
Runs (our estimate)Fridge 1.2–2.7 days; fridge + furnace fan 4.1–5.7 h; well pump 2.8–3.7 h running (120V pumps only)
Connecting to the housePlugs in; Growatt's pages name no home panel
How this review works

This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the US price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.

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4.5

Best for A 5 kWh, 240V start with its own 10-circuit panel

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as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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