Hedges
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SMA just announced Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid, SBSE7.7-US-50 and lower wattage models now on California's CEC website. (Larger up to 11.4kW not yet available.) This makes them available for approval by PG&E (Haven't tried yet, might take time for their system to be updated.)
This inverter takes the place of the Sunny Boy GT PV inverter line, also the Sunny Boy Storage battery inverter line.
The available models accept 3x 600V 15A PV inputs and one HV battery (currently only BYD supported.)
As a hybrid, they can be overpaneled to 200%, e.g. 15kW of PV, with the power not backfeeding grid going to battery (up to 10kW charging.)
Prices seen at the moment range from $2800 (about the MSRP of Sunny Boy), up to $3800 or so. More than the street price of Sunny Boy, around $1800. I hope they will come down in the future, but there may be pent-up demand for a while.
store.solarcellzusa.com
solarkitdepot.com
solarequipment.energy.ca.gov
Download Excel file (near upper right of page) to see additional columns, with UL 1741-SB certification etc.
I anticipate installing one or two of these for family & friends. Not battery initially but might add later.
BYD 32kWh battery is about $18k.
I've acquired enough Sunny Boy of recently discontinued model to do my own new system, but not the others.
I don't think either price or performance of SBSE is compelling, given other AIO/hybrid options. In particular, it will require external transfer switch and auto-transformer for backup operation (nearly doubling the price), and its surge capability will be no more than 120% or 125% of continuous. Quality and durability should be very good, like virtually all SMA products.
This inverter takes the place of the Sunny Boy GT PV inverter line, also the Sunny Boy Storage battery inverter line.
The available models accept 3x 600V 15A PV inputs and one HV battery (currently only BYD supported.)
As a hybrid, they can be overpaneled to 200%, e.g. 15kW of PV, with the power not backfeeding grid going to battery (up to 10kW charging.)
Prices seen at the moment range from $2800 (about the MSRP of Sunny Boy), up to $3800 or so. More than the street price of Sunny Boy, around $1800. I hope they will come down in the future, but there may be pent-up demand for a while.
SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 7.7kW, Grid-Tie Hybrid Inverter, SBSE-7.7-US-50 – 240 VAC
For over 40 years, SMA has been the leader in solar energy and the new SMA Home Energy Solution will continue this trajectory. Installers choose SMA for reliability, performance and innovation. At the heart of the SMA Home Energy Solution is the new, ground-breaking Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid...
store.solarcellzusa.com
SMA - Sunny Boy Smart Energy Hybrid Inverter - SBSE7.7-US-50 | 7.7kW | 600VDC 208/240VAC | Single Phase Hybrid Inverter
Product Description: SMA - SBS6.0-US-10 Battery Storage Inverter The residential PV market is changing rapidly. Your bottom line matters now more than ever—so we’ve designed a superior residential solution to help you decrease costs at every stage of your business operations.
solarkitdepot.com
Solar Equipment List - CA Energy Commission
solarequipment.energy.ca.gov
Download Excel file (near upper right of page) to see additional columns, with UL 1741-SB certification etc.
I anticipate installing one or two of these for family & friends. Not battery initially but might add later.
BYD 32kWh battery is about $18k.
I've acquired enough Sunny Boy of recently discontinued model to do my own new system, but not the others.
I don't think either price or performance of SBSE is compelling, given other AIO/hybrid options. In particular, it will require external transfer switch and auto-transformer for backup operation (nearly doubling the price), and its surge capability will be no more than 120% or 125% of continuous. Quality and durability should be very good, like virtually all SMA products.
