The SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 3.8 kW String Inverter (SMA-SBSE3.8-US-50) is a next-generation hybrid inverter designed to deliver maximum flexibility, efficiency, and reliability for residential solar systems. Combining PV and battery functionality in one compact unit, it offers homeowners the ability to generate, store, and manage clean energy with ease, all while minimizing installation time and system complexity.
- 3.8 kW single-phase hybrid inverter for solar storage systems
- Up to 200% DC/AC oversizing for enhanced energy yield
- Three independent MPPT inputs for optimized performance
- Integrated SunSpec-certified rapid shutdown transmitter for code compliance
- BYD Battery-Box Premium HVL compatibility with 90–500 V battery voltage range
- SMA ShadeFix™ technology for superior energy production in partial shading
- SMA Smart Connected predictive maintenance and automatic service notifications
- 96.5% CEC efficiency and 98.1% peak efficiency for high performance
Hybrid flexibility for solar and storage
The Sunny Boy Smart Energy inverter integrates both PV and energy storage capabilities in a single enclosure. It supports up to 7,680 Wp of PV array input and provides 10,000 W charging power with intelligent battery management. Compatible with BYD high-voltage batteries, it enables seamless energy storage for self-consumption, load shifting, and backup applications, offering true energy independence.
Fast and simple installation
Engineered for streamlined setup, the Smart Energy inverter’s 2-in-1 design reduces wall space and wiring requirements. Installers can commission the system quickly using the SMA 360° app, which simplifies configuration via mobile scanning and connection. The built-in SunSpec RSD transmitter ensures rapid shutdown compliance without external devices, making installation faster and safer.
Reliable and intelligent performance
With a 10-year standard warranty (extendable to 25 years), the Sunny Boy Smart Energy delivers long-term reliability and low maintenance. The inverter’s integrated system manager allows centralized control of up to five inverters and an SMA Energy Meter. It includes SMA’s Backup Secure feature, providing up to 1,920 W of emergency power during outages—available even without a connected battery.
Smart connectivity and energy management
Powered by ennexOS, SMA’s intelligent energy management platform, this inverter offers full system monitoring via WLAN, Ethernet, Modbus, and RS-485. Homeowners can monitor and control system performance through the SMA Energy app or OPTICS RE portal, gaining real-time insights into solar generation, battery status, and grid interaction.
Size
19.7" x 9.2" x 23.1"
Weight
38.6 lb