This four-pack of Renogy Core Mini 12V 300Ah LiFePO4 batteries is a full 15,360Wh (15.36kWh) of storage — a 12V 1,200Ah bank in parallel, or a 48V 300Ah bank in series. It is the foundation of a serious off-grid home, cabin, or bus build, assembled from compact 55.1 lb batteries with built-in low-temperature charge protection.
Who This Bank Is For
Off-grid households and cabins running full-size appliances, well pumps, and daily inverter loads; bus and large-RV conversions; and backup-power systems that need to carry a home through long outages. Four separate batteries let you configure 12V, 24V, or 48V (per Renogy's series rules) and move each 55.1 lb unit without equipment. The BMS blocks charging below 32°F to protect the cells; for recharging during hard freezes, consider Renogy's self-heating models.
Key Features
- 12V 300Ah / 3,840Wh per battery; 1,200Ah / 15,360Wh with all four in parallel
- Rated for 5,000 cycles at 80% depth of discharge, per Renogy
- Low-temperature protection: charging disabled below 32°F, discharge cutoff at -4°F
- 150A max continuous charge and 200A max continuous discharge per battery, 380A peak for 10 seconds, per Renogy
- Compact Core Mini case: 15.12 x 7.64 x 9.96 in and 55.1 lb per battery
- IP65-rated enclosure; M8 terminals with standard and long bolts included
- Series, parallel, or series-parallel up to 4S4P (48V 1,200Ah / 61.44kWh), per Renogy
Why Renogy
Renogy is an established maker of off-grid solar and battery equipment, and publishes test and safety documentation for this battery (MSDS, UN38.3, FCC, CE, PSE, RCM, RoHS, UKCA). Its batteries, charge controllers, inverters, and monitoring hardware are specified to work together, which keeps system design and support straightforward.
Specifications
| SKU |
RBT12300LFP-Mx4-US (four batteries) |
| Chemistry |
Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Nominal voltage |
12.8V per battery |
| Rated capacity (per battery) |
300Ah / 3,840Wh (0.5C at 77°F), per Renogy |
| Bank totals |
Four in parallel: 12V 1,200Ah / 15,360Wh. Four in series: 48V 300Ah / 15,360Wh |
| Cycle life |
5,000 cycles (80% DOD), per Renogy |
| Max continuous charge current |
150A per battery |
| Max continuous discharge current |
200A per battery (380A peak, 10 seconds) |
| Low-temperature protection |
Charging blocked at 32°F and below (resumes at 41°F); discharge cutoff at -4°F, per Renogy |
| Charge temperature range |
32°F to 140°F |
| Discharge temperature range |
-4°F to 149°F |
| Storage temperature range |
-4°F to 140°F |
| Expansion |
Up to 4 in series or 4 in parallel; 4S4P max (48V 1,200Ah / 61.44kWh), per Renogy |
| Dimensions (per battery) |
15.12 x 7.64 x 9.96 in |
| Weight |
55.1 lb per battery; about 220.4 lb for the set |
| Terminals |
M8 (M8 x 1.25 x 12 mm and M8 x 1.25 x 16 mm bolts included); recommended torque 70.8 in-lb |
| Enclosure rating |
IP65 |
| Bluetooth |
Not built in; use an external shunt-based battery monitor |
| Certifications |
MSDS, UN38.3, FCC, CE, PSE, RCM, RoHS, UKCA, per Renogy |
| Warranty |
5-year prorated material and workmanship warranty, per Renogy |
| What's included |
4x Renogy 12V 300Ah Core Mini battery, terminal bolts (2 standard + 2 long per battery), 4x user manual |
| Documentation |
User manual (PDF) · Renogy limited warranty (PDF)
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Cold Weather, Explained
These batteries use low-temperature charge protection rather than heating. Below 32°F the BMS disconnects the charge circuit so ice-cold cells are not damaged; charging resumes automatically once the battery warms to about 41°F, per Renogy. Discharge continues down to -4°F, so loads keep running through cold nights. Large banks installed inside conditioned spaces rarely trip this protection; for exposed installs that must recharge in sustained freezes, Renogy's self-heating models are the better tool.
System Fit & Expansion
At 12V, four in parallel deliver up to 800A combined — far beyond what a single 12V inverter draws — so the Renogy REGO 3000W 12V split-phase inverter charger runs with wide margin, and its split-phase output can feed a 120/240V panel. Charge sources should stay within 150A per battery: pair the Renogy 800W solar kit with REGO 60A MPPT controller as a base array and expand with the Renogy 320W N-type panel four-pack. Per Renogy the batteries also support 24V and 48V series strings and expansion to 16 units (4S4P); series banks require inverters and controllers rated for that voltage.
Warranty & Support
Per Renogy, each battery carries a 5-year prorated material and workmanship warranty. OffGrid Horizon is a family-owned authorized Renogy dealer, so purchases here are eligible for Renogy US warranty service. Call (302) 496-3554 for help designing around this bank — wiring layout, fusing, and charge sources included.
Shipping
At over 220 lb of batteries, this four-pack ships LTL freight on a pallet within the US. Please inspect the pallet carefully before signing the delivery receipt; note any damage with the driver and call us at (302) 496-3554 so we can resolve it quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I wire 12V parallel or 48V series? Parallel keeps everything 12V and works with 12V inverters and chargers. A 48V series string cuts current and wire size for large loads but requires 48V-rated equipment throughout. Per Renogy, both are supported up to 4S4P with identical batteries.
Can I mix these with my older batteries? No. Build the bank only from identical 12V 300Ah Core Mini batteries of similar age and state of charge.
Can I charge from an alternator? Yes, through a DC-DC charger with a LiFePO4 profile. In a bank this size the alternator is usually a supplemental source alongside solar or shore charging.
What charger profile should I use? A lithium (LiFePO4) profile within the battery's 10V to 14.8V operating range, per Renogy. Flooded or AGM lead-acid profiles may not charge these fully or correctly.
How should I store the bank over winter? Disconnect loads and chargers, store within -4°F to 140°F at a partial state of charge, and top up periodically per the Renogy manual.
Is it safe to install indoors? LiFePO4 batteries do not off-gas during normal operation the way flooded lead-acid batteries do, so indoor battery rooms and compartments are common. Follow the Renogy manual's mounting, clearance, and temperature guidance, and fuse the bank properly.
How do I monitor 15kWh of storage? Use a shunt-based battery monitor at the bank negative; these batteries do not include Bluetooth.
A 15.36kWh bank deserves a considered design. Call OffGrid Horizon at (302) 496-3554 — we are a family-owned authorized Renogy dealer and will help you get the wiring and charge sources right the first time.