Renogy Lycan 5000
4800Wh and 3500W in an all-in-one solar backup system on wheels: the Renogy Lycan 5000 powers a whole home and recharges from solar.
Characteristics
- Capacity: 4800Wh (48V LiFePO4 battery)
- Power: 3500W continuous, 7000W peak
- Backup: UPS function (instant switchover)
- Solar: Built-in MPPT solar input
- All-in-one solar backup system on wheels
Detailed overview: Renogy Lycan 5000 Power Box backup station 4800Wh
The Renogy Lycan 5000 Power Box is an all-in-one solar storage and backup system, designed by Renogy, a well-known solar-energy specialist. Unlike portable power stations, it clearly targets residential and off-grid use: taking over from the grid during an outage, or forming the heart of an off-grid installation.
It is built around a 4800Wh LiFePO4 battery (48V) and a pure sine wave inverter of 3500W continuous (7000W peak), enough to power the vast majority of household appliances, including the most demanding. Its UPS function switches instantly to battery during an outage, protecting sensitive devices with no perceptible interruption.
Its main asset is its all-in-one approach: it integrates in a single box the battery, the inverter and an MPPT solar controller, which lets you recharge it directly with solar panels and greatly simplifies installation compared with a modular system to assemble yourself. It is mounted on rugged wheels that let you move it despite its heavy weight.
Its limits are significant for the European market: the Lycan 5000 is mainly distributed in North America, which makes it hard to obtain in Europe, and its original design is intended for the 120V US grid. It is a heavy, costly product, reserved for serious residential use. But for anyone looking for a complete, rugged solar backup and storage system, the Lycan 5000 remains a benchmark in its category.
Full specifications
Detailed characteristics
Battery and capacity
| Rated capacity?Total stored energy in watt-hours. The higher the figure, the longer the runtime. | 4800 Wh |
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| Max capacity (with extensions)?Total capacity reachable by adding extra batteries. | 19200 Wh |
| Expandable capacity?Whether capacity can be increased with add-on batteries. | Yes |
| Removable battery?The main battery can be removed or replaced by the user. | No |
| Battery chemistry?LiFePO4 (LFP) lasts far longer and is safer than NMC. | LFP (LiFePO4) |
| Charge cycles?Number of full charges before capacity drops to the stated threshold. | 4500 cycles (80 %) |
| Pack nominal voltage?Internal battery voltage; higher voltage helps deliver high power. | 51.2 V |
AC output
| Continuous AC power?Power the unit can sustain continuously on its 230 V outlets. | 3500 W |
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| Surge power?Brief peak tolerated when starting motor or compressor devices. | 7000 W |
| Inverter type?A pure sine wave is essential for sensitive electronics and motors. | Pure sine wave |
| AC voltage / frequency?Voltage and frequency of the AC output (230 V / 50 Hz in Europe). | 120 V / 60 Hz |
| Number of 230 V AC outlets?Number of mains outlets available on the unit. | 2 |
| RV / TT-30 outlet?Dedicated 30 A outlet for North-American style RVs. | Yes |
Recharging
| AC charge 0-80%?Stated time to go from 0 to 80% on mains power. | 60 min |
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| Max solar input?Maximum solar power accepted at the input (PV panels). | 4400 W |
| MPPT controllers?Number of independent MPPT solar inputs (yield optimisation). | 2 |
| Vehicle charging (12/24 V)?Can be charged from a vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket. | No |
| Pass-through charging?The unit can power devices while charging (pass-through). | Yes |
Portability
| Weight?Net weight of the unit, battery included. | 120 kg |
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| Dimensions (L × W × H)?Overall size of the unit in millimetres. | 835 × 508 × 724 mm |
| Form factor?Portable (hand-carried), transportable (heavy), or wheeled. | Wheeled |
| Wheels?Built-in wheels for moving the unit. | Yes |
| Telescopic handle?Retractable handle like a wheeled suitcase. | No |
Safety and environment
| Certifications?Standards and approvals obtained (CE, RoHS, UN38.3, UL…). | UL |
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| Discharge temperature?Temperature range in which the unit can deliver power. | -10 to 50 °C |
| Ingress protection (IP)?Resistance to dust and water (e.g. IP54). | IP55 |
Backup / UPS
| UPS / EPS mode?Automatic switch to battery on a mains outage (backup). | Yes |
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Noise and thermal
| Quiet mode?Setting that limits fan noise, often by capping charge power. | No |
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| Self-heating battery?Battery pre-heating to allow charging in cold weather. | No |
Display and connectivity
| Display?Type of screen showing power, runtime and alerts. | LCD |
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| Bluetooth?Bluetooth link for nearby control. | Yes |
| Wi-Fi?Wi-Fi connection for remote control and monitoring. | No |
| Mobile app?iOS / Android app to control the unit. | Yes |
| Local control (no cloud)?Control possible over Bluetooth without an account or internet. | Yes |
| Solar connector?Connector type of the solar input (XT60, Anderson, MC4…). | Anderson |
Availability and warranty
| Market launch?Date the model first became available on the European market. Useful to place its generation: technology moves fast in this segment, and a device several years old may be at the end of its commercial life. | September 2023 |
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| Warranty?Length of the manufacturer's warranty. | 5 years |
User manual / Instructions for use
⚡ How long will this power station run a device?
With 4,800 Wh, the Renogy Lycan 5000 external battery runs a fridge (50 W) for ~82h or an LED TV (90 W) for ~45h.
| Home | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Mini fridge (45 W) | ~91h |
| Coffee maker (900 W) | ~4h30 |
| Space heater (1500 W) | ~2h45 |
| Kettle (1800 W) | ~2h15 |
| Outdoor & workshop | Runtime |
|---|---|
| CPAP machine (40 W) | ~102h |
| RV fridge (60 W) | ~68h |
| E-bike (charging) (150 W) | ~27h |
| Angle grinder (900 W) | ~4h30 |
Rough estimate: real consumption varies, and very power-hungry appliances (heating elements) must stay below the output power.
What is this power station best for?
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Home & Power cuts Ideal
Designed as a mobile home inverter, the Renogy Lycan 5000 sustains a home during a long outage: its 4800 Wh and 3500 W (7000 W peak) power a fridge, freezer, router, lighting, pump and large appliances for many hours, and its UPS function ensures continuity for sensitive devices. Its great asset is stacking: add modules to reach about 19 kWh and cover several days of full autonomy. Its very high solar input up to 4400 W recharges it at a rare rate whenever the sun is out, a decisive advantage during a lasting outage. Wheel-mounted but heavy (120 kg), it suits a near-fixed installation at home, where it acts as a true residential backup system, durable (LiFePO4, 4500 cycles).
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Off-grid & Solar Ideal
Stackable and strongly solar-oriented, the Renogy Lycan 5000 forms a scalable storage system for a home or a fully off-grid site: its base 4800 Wh rise to about 19 kWh by adding modules, enough to size storage to a real home’s needs. Its very high solar input up to 4400 W, one of the highest on the market, banks energy at a remarkable rate and allows a full recharge in a few hours of sun. Its 3500 W (7000 W peak) power a fridge, pump, tools and large appliances, and its LiFePO4 battery (4500 cycles) withstands years of daily cycling. A solid base to replace a grid connection, silently and without fuel.
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Motorhome & Van life Suitable
Its 4800 Wh offer very broad autonomy in a large A-class motorhome, electric cooking and comfort included, for several days in a row, and its 3500 W (7000 W peak) accept every onboard appliance without exception. Its very high solar input up to 4400 W allows near-unlimited autonomy in sunny travel. Its main drawback remains its weight: at 120 kg, it is not moved daily and implies a fixed installation, reserved for the largest vehicles able to bear its mass and bulk. Where space and payload allow, it turns the vehicle into a high-end autonomous home; for more flexible, mobile use, a lighter station is preferable.
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Job site & Tools Suitable
On an energy-demanding off-grid site, the Renogy Lycan 5000 provides a large reserve and strong power: its 3500 W (7000 W peak) power heavy tools and lighting for full days, and its 4800 Wh, expandable by stacking, cover several days of work with no mains. Its very high solar input up to 4400 W recharges quickly on site in good weather, without the noise or fumes of a generator. At 120 kg, it sits permanently at a central point of the site and feeds all the stations, rather than moving with the needs. Its LiFePO4 battery (4500 cycles) withstands intensive professional use for years.
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Events & Market stalls Suitable
A large capacity and quiet operation, the Renogy Lycan 5000 powers a larger outdoor event without the noise or smells of a fuel generator: its 3500 W handle a substantial PA system, stage lighting, a control desk and catering gear, and its 4800 Wh, expandable by stacking, cover a very long day, even several. Its very high solar input up to 4400 W supplements autonomy at long, sunny events. A major asset for venues where calm is essential, weddings, festivals, markets; its 120 kg weight simply implies a fixed setup, left in place for the event’s duration.
Our team's recommendations based on the model's capacity, output power and weight.
Comparison
How does the Renogy Lycan 5000 compare with rival residential backup systems?
| Criterion | Renogy Lycan 5000 | EcoFlow Delta Pro | Bluetti AC500 + B300S |
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| Capacity | 4800Wh | 3600Wh | 5120Wh |
| Power | 3500W | 3600W | 5000W |
| MPPT solar | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in |
| Format | All-in-one on wheels | Portable on wheels | Modular |
The Renogy Lycan 5000 stands out for its all-in-one approach designed for residential use, where the EcoFlow Delta Pro stays more portable and the Bluetti AC500 is modular (power unit + separate batteries). Its mainly North American distribution is its main limit in Europe.
Related video
Video: Renogy Lycan 5000 Review - Published on 29/10/2023
Our tester's review: Christophe Delpuech
The Renogy Lycan 5000 does not play in the portable-station category: it is a genuine residential backup system, designed to take over from the grid during an outage or to live off-grid. Its 4800Wh and 3500W let it power the essentials of a home, and its UPS function switches over instantly, fast enough to interrupt nothing. We like its all-in-one approach: built-in MPPT solar controller, inverter, LiFePO4 battery and wheels, all in one box, which simplifies installation compared with a modular system to assemble. In return, it is a heavy, expensive product, mostly distributed on the North American market, which makes it hard to obtain in Europe and raises the voltage question (originally 120V). For serious residential use and solar charging, it is nonetheless a rugged, complete solution.
Frequently asked questions: Renogy Lycan 5000 Power Box backup station 4800Wh
With 3500W continuous and 4800Wh, it powers the essentials of a home: fridge, lighting, electronics, tools, and many appliances at once. Its UPS function makes it a genuine residential backup power source.
Yes. The Lycan 5000 has a built-in MPPT solar controller, which lets you recharge it directly with solar panels, with no extra equipment. It is an all-in-one solar system.
It is mainly distributed in North America and is not listed on Renogy's European sites or on European marketplaces. Its original design is also intended for the 120V US grid.
It is mounted on rugged wheels that let you move it, but its heavy weight and residential purpose make it more of a system to install permanently than a portable station.
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