Sungrow Power Supply Co, Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of inverters with a global annual production capacity of 140 GW. With many innovative solutions, Sungrow continually strives to become the world’s leader in clean power conversion technology.
Inverters play a vital role in every solar system. When considering solar for your home, you must think about the type of inverters to use. Sungrow has so many different options that it’s almost impossible not to find a perfect one for your solar system.
In this post, we’ll explore Sungrow’s product portfolio.
Read on to see why the company has gained so much international prestige.
Who owns Sungrow?
In 1997, Cao Renxian founded Sungrow Power Supply Corporation, Ltd. in Hefei, China. The company manufactures and sells solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters. Their products include PV grid-connected inverters, central inverters, string inverters, monitoring systems, and optional parts.
Sungrow Power Supply Co. is one of the leading names in the solar and wind energy industry. With over 20 years of experience, they have deployed more than 224 GW in inverter capacity globally. The company strives to be the best in clean power conversion technology, with products powering installations in over 150 countries.
Where are Sungrow inverters manufactured?
Sungrow manufactures the majority of its inverters in its headquarters in China. The company has grown to be one of the world’s most reputable solar inverter manufacturers.
Since its 2012 inception into the Australian market, Sungrow has captured around 15% of the inverter market. With a solid focus on research and development, they blaze the trail in the solar industry. As a result, Sungrow has over 1,600 patent applications as of June 2019.
How good are Sungrow products?
Sungrow has a long history of producing renewable power conversion systems. It is an excellent choice for people looking for a cost-effective and reliable inverter for solar or energy storage systems. The company offers a 10-year warranty on most of its next-generation inverters.
The Sungrow 4.8kWh battery or SHK5-30 hybrid inverter makes for an excellent energy storage solution for small households requiring basic backup. Larger properties will benefit from using the new modular high-voltage battery system with RT and RS series hybrid inverters. These inverters are not only powerful but also cost-effective and efficient.
Sungrow has an impressive range of CX string inverters, offering many standard features. Some top features it offers include smart active cooling systems, PID recovery, PV over-sizing up to 150%, inbuilt IV curve scan, and 9 MPPT’s on the new SG110CX model. These inverters are among the most advanced options on the market.
Is Fronius better than Sungrow?
Sungrow and Fronius both stand as a great choice of solar inverters for your home. Fronius has been around longer than Sungrow, but both companies are among the top manufacturers of solar inverters globally.
Sungrow is fast-growing and has plenty of high-performing energy storage products.
On the other hand, old-timer Fronius gained popularity in the Australian market due to its innovations in the PV industry. The company has been manufacturing battery charging systems for over 60 years and have been in photovoltaics for more than 28 years.
All Sungrow Inverter Products
Sungrow offers many high-quality energy storage products, including hybrid inverters. Their SH3K6/SH4K6 models are 50 Hz hybrid inverters with a 6.5 kW maximum PV array power input. They offer two MPPT inputs to track the array’s maximum power point with a 22 A PV current and a maximum input voltage of 600VDC.
With these inverters, the batteries will charge via the power grid at 230VAC when the solar power is insufficient to charge them. Sungrow inverters feature AC short-circuit protection, anti-islanding and leakage protection. The design includes a DC switch to the solar array and a DC fuse for the battery.
Sungrow has an inverter that can integrate with the LG Chem RESU 48V and charge batteries with a 48V output. You’ll benefit from many exceptional features such as active power response, reactive power regulation, and power derating.
If you’re looking for grid-tied alternatives in Australia, you’ll benefit from Sungrow products like the SG2K5-S, SG2K-S, and SG5K-D.
Here are some top Sungrow products on the market:
1. Sungrow 4.8kWh LV Battery
The Sungrow 4.8kWh battery is one of the most reliable solar energy storage solutions for your home. It has many similarities with the high-performance Samsung SDI 48V battery module. Sungrow and Samsung have a Joint Venture (JV) partnership, and the products are known for their excellent performance and low degradation.
Sungrow SBP4K8 battery offers many exceptional features, including a 48V DC battery system (i.e. Samsung lithium NMC cells). The battery has a 95% usable capacity and a power output of 2.5kW continuous, 4kW max peak. It costs about $4000 and comes with a 10-year warranty.
2. Sungrow SBR HV Battery System
Sungrow SBR HV battery system is your perfect solution for indoor and outdoor use. It has a wide temperature range and IP55 degrees of protection. The system includes 3.2kWh stackable battery modules, and you can connect 3 to 8 modules per system.
The Sungrow SBR HV Battery offers 9.6kWh with 100% usable capacity or 100kWh with four stacks of 8 modules connected in parallel. With this battery, you get a module power of about1.92kW continuous, 2.2kW peak (per module) and stack power of up to 15.3kW per stack of 8 modules.
It comes with an inbuilt DC circuit breaker. The Sungrow SBR HV battery costs approximately $660 per kWh or about $6400 for 9.6kWh or plus installation. It also comes with a 10-year warranty.
3. Sungrow SH-RT 3-Phase Hybrid Inverter
The Sungrow SH-RT 3-Phase Hybrid Inverter has a wide battery range of 150 to 600 volts and boasts of being the most advanced 3-phase hybrid inverter to date. This system supports a parallel connection with full communication among inverters.
The hybrid inverters also feature additional high charge or discharge ratings of 10.6kW. They also come with solar oversizing up to 150 per cent, which is required for powering loads during poor weather and charging a battery. It also has dual MPPTs with a wide operating voltage range from 200V to 950V.
4. Sungrow SH-RS Single Phase Hybrid Inverter
Sungrow’s SH-RS Single Phase Hybrid inverter is compatible with a wide range of battery systems because it supports various voltages. This lightweight SH-RS series is available in different sizes ranging from 3.0kW to 6.0kW. It offers many features, including instantaneous backup power, modern styling, and high efficiency.
The inverter has a wide operating temperature range and advanced features, including a built-in smart PID recovery function. This feature lowers or eliminates degradation issues due to PID in solar panels or potential induced degradation.
Sungrow’s SH-RS Single Phase Hybrid inverter also has some advanced diagnostic tools. The IV curve in the iSolarcloud app helps determine any faults or serious degradation issues the solar panels might have.
Wrapping Up
Sungrow has subsidiaries located throughout Asia, North America, Europe, Australia, and South America. Apart from their first-class product line, Sungrow also has an excellent global service team that designs and implements world-class PV power plants.
Choose the inverter that suits your power needs and go for a compatible, highly efficient lithium-ion battery. Sungrow has an extensive product line, and you can find a perfect solution.
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Check Out Our Guides to Solar Inverters
We have a series of unique guides to solar, solar finance, batteries and more, if you are looking to do more in-depth research into solar inverters check the below:
1. What Are Solar Inverters? How Do They Work?
The solar inverter is a very important part of your solar power system: photovoltaic panels generate direct current (DC) when they receive sunlight, but your home appliances run with alternating current (AC) like that from the grid. In simple terms, the solar inverter is the device in charge of converting DC power to AC.
2. How To Choose A Solar Inverter
There has never been a better time to switch to solar in Australia. Some households can even switch for $0. As the focus grows on solar energy, so does the list of available equipment. The solar inverter is like the heart of a solar system, and there are a number of considerations that go into choosing a suitable solar inverter.
3. Single-Phase vs Three-Phase Inverters: What Are They And Which One Do You Need?
Here is a common rule of thumb to help differentiate between single-phase vs three-phase inverters. Residential homes will usually use a single-phase power supply or inverter, while commercial or industrial facilities will use three-phase supplies.
4. What Do Solar Inverter Error Codes Mean
Solar inverter error codes notify you of a situation threatening the normal operation of your solar power system. Many different things can go wrong and disrupt electricity generation from a solar PV system. The inverter will detect it and generate corresponding error codes to notify you.
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