SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 9.6 kW Hybrid Inverter SMA-SBSE9.6-US-50
$4,499
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- Size9.6 kW
- PhasesSingle-Phase
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love how quiet it is totally maintenance free setup.
does what it says
Reliable in all weather. Had a cold snap and it didn’t miss a beat
Super quiet inverter. You barely know it’s running. Very efficient too
love the monitoring app, simple and clear.
Very happy with my SMA inverter performance is awesome
love the monitoring system so easy to track my solar power.
plenty efficient I check production daily works perfect
love it, quiet and dependable. i check the app daily
Handles all my solar panels easy no problem at all.
Really appreciate how you made purchasing complicated equipment easy. thanks!
Really happy with this inverter runs smooth no noise and easy to monitor.
a nice inverter for a small system. really worked wonders for me. pretty easy to set up too.
Great article I would have spent hours figuring it out by myself:) so far inverter running great!
Good value on this inverter thanks.
We purchased this inverter from A1solarstore four months ago for our parking complex and since we’ve promised them a review, here it is. Overall, we are satisfied with the delivery and performance. The installation indeed was simpler than we anticipated. Our system is only 40 kW and the inverter handles it well. It is somewhat loud, but honestly, it’s not much of a problem for us. One of our employees can manage it though his smartphone, but so far there was simply no need for it.
Thank you for your help! The service was great, we are very happy with the purchase!
A1solarstore was very helpful along the way. Me and my wife used the solar calculator to size a system and picked this inverter. Highly recommend
PACKAGE ARRIVED THANK YOU
This inverter is quite small, but it does its job. I found it very convenient for my needs: I can watch the performance of my system wherever I want. Feels good to go solar.
Really simple installation
We’ve bought this inverter along with the panels (Canadian Solar). Our system is small, and this Sunny Boy fits it well. The shipment was fast and so far our solar project is going great.
The inverter is good. We installed it at our shop in Berkeley. It currently is at our roof next to panels and AC unit. No complaints, it’s quite easy to manage. Robert
It is one of the best solar companies and I was pleasantly surprised with their customer service.
I am writing to express my sincere thanks for the help that A1 Solar has given me in the selection of my new inverter. Thank you so much.
Everyone was knowledgeable and pleasant to work with and did a good job of responding to various questions about technical issues of the product.
I was searching for solar companies online and got quotes from several of them. I evaluated them not just based on their price, but also how much information those people giving me the quotes could give me about why they were choosing that system. I decided to go with A1 Solar by my impressions of how organized they were. I had another company that I was looking at who failed to get back to me in a timely manner several times, and so I eliminated them.
Solar representative was knowledgeable, patient and professional answering all my questions about the inverter I needed. Thank you.
We had a high electricity bill and wanted to be more environmentally conscious. We went solar and it was a very good experience overall. The custom service was excellent.
Great service and excellent staff. Most of them are very responsive and attentive to customers' questions. I had a complicated case and they responded with professionalism and patience and I highly appreciated for their efforts to smooth the entire process. Highly recommended.
Honest and professional company that made us feel welcome. Thank you.
Very professional and we love our electric bill.
Exceeded my expectations! Very customer dedicated! Knowledgeable and friendly!
When I called A1 Solar, they were very friendly. They told me what kinds of inverters they had and I liked that they had what I wanted. I'm really impressed with everything.
Great crew from start to finish. They were polite, knowledgable & answered all of my questions.
Given how much searching and research I’ve done I can only applaud your service.
I will be referring you to anyone else I know who is interested in solar.
I was really impressed with their salesperson and they knew what they were doing. They’re an excellent company to work with.
jane-doe92
11/16/2024
do i need wifi for it to work
A1 SolarStoreSpecification
| Size | 9.6 kW |
| US Made | US Made |
| Phases | Single-Phase |
| AC Output Voltage | 208/240 VAC |
| Max Input PV Voltage | 600 Voc |
| Features |
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| Dimensions LxWxH | 19.7 x 9.2 x 26.8 in |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs |
| Manufacturer | SMA America LLC |
| Manufacturer Part # | SBSE9.6-US-50 |
| Operating Temperatures | −13 °F to 140 °F |
| Scope of Application |
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| Warranty | 10 years standard, extendable to 25 years |
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About product
The SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 9.6 kW String Inverter (SMA-SBSE9.6-US-50) is a next-generation hybrid inverter designed to combine solar and energy storage into one intelligent, flexible solution for modern residential systems. With built-in grid and battery integration, rapid commissioning, and premium reliability, it provides homeowners and installers with the perfect balance of performance, simplicity, and energy independence.
- 9.6 kW single-phase hybrid string inverter for PV and battery systems
- Up to 200% DC/AC design capability for optimal array oversizing
- Four independent MPPT channels for superior energy harvesting
- Integrated SunSpec Certified RSD transmitter for rapid shutdown compliance
- BYD Battery-Box Premium HVL compatibility for scalable energy storage
- SMA ShadeFix™ technology for automatic shade optimization
- SMA Smart Connected predictive monitoring and service alerts
- High 98% efficiency and 97.5% CEC rating for maximum energy yield
Hybrid design for maximum flexibility
The Sunny Boy Smart Energy 9.6 kW inverter merges PV and battery functionality in a single unit, eliminating the need for separate inverters or complex system integration. It supports up to 19200 Wp of PV array input and a wide 90–500 V battery voltage range, enabling smooth operation across a variety of configurations. This makes it ideal for both new installations and system upgrades where future battery integration is planned.
Fast, simple installation
With its compact, lightweight design and 2-in-1 hybrid functionality, the Smart Energy inverter saves space, reduces electrical upgrades, and simplifies setup. Installers benefit from rapid commissioning using the SMA 360° app, while the integrated SunSpec rapid shutdown transmitter ensures NEC compliance without the need for external devices.
Reliable power and safety built in
The Smart Energy series is engineered for long-term dependability with a 10-year standard warranty (extendable to 25 years). It includes arc-fault detection (AFCI), ground fault protection, and residual current monitoring to ensure safe operation. The system’s SMA Backup Secure feature provides up to 1920 W of backup power during grid outages, maintaining essential loads even without a battery.
Smart energy management and connectivity
Powered by ennexOS, SMA’s intelligent energy management platform, the Smart Energy inverter integrates seamlessly with SMA Energy Apps and OPTICS RE for real-time performance tracking, smart load control, and remote diagnostics. Communication options include WLAN, Ethernet, Speedwire, and Modbus protocols, offering full system visibility and control.
Size
19.7" x 9.2" x 26.8"
Weight
48.5 lb
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