Alpha ESS Other Li-ion Systems Lead Acid systems Design & Aesthetics Wall Mounted X Battery Cycles 6400 @ 80% DOD 1800 @ 80% D.O.D 600 @ 50% D.O.D Noise Silent Noisy Noisy Expected Life 15-20 Years 4-5 Years 1.5-2 Years Safety 5/5 2/5 3/5 Battery Cycles 6400 @ 80% DOD 1800 @ 80% D.O.D 600 @ 50% D.O.D