Sungrow SH5/6RL Single-Phase Hybrid Inverter – 5 and 6 kW
The Sungrow SH5/6RL range consists of single-phase hybrid inverters for residential photovoltaic installations with energy storage and backup power. It includes the 5 kW SH5RL and 6 kW SH6RL models, with two independent MPPT trackers, a maximum input current of 20 A per MPPT and a low-voltage battery connection.
The backup output provides a transfer time of ≤4 ms under typical conditions and peak power of up to twice the rated output for 10 seconds. The range includes AFCI protection, PID Zero functionality and monitoring through iSolarCloud, with energy management integration options through iHomeManager.
Energy storage with the Sungrow SBL060 battery
This range works with the compatible Sungrow SBL060 battery, sold separately. Each battery provides 6.0 kWh of nominal energy and 5.8 kWh of usable energy. The system supports up to four batteries in parallel per inverter.
Available charging and discharging power depends on the number of batteries and their performance. A single SBL060 cannot deliver the inverter’s maximum battery discharge power of 5 or 6 kW.
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Key features
5 and 6 kW power ratings
Two single-phase models to match the power requirements of residential solar self-consumption systems with energy storage.
Two 20 A MPPT trackers
One string input per MPPT and a tracking range starting at 40 V for flexible PV array design.
Backup transfer time of ≤4 ms
Backup output for the loads specified in the system design, with peak power of up to 200% of the rated output for 10 seconds.
Expandable storage with SBL060
Up to four batteries in parallel per inverter and support for configuring up to two inverters in parallel, subject to the manufacturer’s requirements.
Energy management and monitoring
iSolarCloud, intelligent I-V curve scanning and fault recording, with load management options through iHomeManager.
Protection and quiet operation
IP65 protection, integrated AFCI, natural convection cooling and typical noise of ≤35 dB(A).
Technical specifications
Model comparison
| Parameter |
SH5RL |
SH6RL |
| Rated AC output power |
5,000 W |
6,000 W |
| Maximum AC output apparent power |
5,000 VA |
6,000 VA |
| Recommended maximum PV input power |
10,000 Wp |
12,000 Wp |
| Specified maximum usable PV input power |
8,000 Wp |
9,600 Wp |
| Maximum AC output current |
22.7 A |
27.3 A |
| Maximum battery charging / discharging current |
120 / 120 A |
135 / 135 A |
| Maximum battery charging / discharging power |
5,000 / 5,000 W |
6,000 / 6,000 W |
| Rated backup output power in off-grid mode |
5,000 W |
6,000 W |
| Maximum backup output power in off-grid mode |
5,500 W |
6,600 W |
| Peak backup output power for 10 s |
10,000 W |
12,000 W |
| Maximum / European efficiency |
97.2% / 96.2% |
97.2% / 96.2% |
Recommended PV input power and maximum usable PV input power are separate parameters in the manufacturer’s datasheet. Rated AC output remains 5 or 6 kW. Charging, discharging and backup performance also depend on the batteries and system conditions. Peak power is not continuous power.
PV input and MPPT trackers
- Maximum PV input voltage: 500 V DC.
- Minimum PV input voltage: 40 V DC.
- Startup voltage: 50 V DC.
- Rated PV input voltage: 360 V DC.
- MPPT operating voltage range: 40–425 V DC.
- Independent MPPT trackers: 2.
- Strings per MPPT: 1 / 1.
- Maximum PV input current: 40 A total, 20 A per MPPT.
- Maximum DC short-circuit current: 50 A total, 25 A per MPPT.
- Maximum input connector current: 25 A.
Refer to the manual for the full-load MPPT voltage range. The connector current rating does not replace the operating limit of 20 A per MPPT.
Compatible battery and expansion
- Battery paired with this range: Sungrow SBL060, sold separately.
- Inverter battery voltage range: 40–60 V DC.
- Up to four SBL060 batteries in parallel per inverter.
- Nominal energy with four batteries: 24.0 kWh.
- Usable energy with four batteries: 23.2 kWh.
- Support for configuring up to two inverters in parallel, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Each SBL060 has a recommended charging power of 3.0 kW and discharging power of 2.9 kW. To make use of higher inverter power, the number of batteries must be sized appropriately and the complete system checked against Sungrow’s instructions. The 40–60 V voltage range does not imply compatibility with any low-voltage battery.
Grid connection and AC output
- Single-phase connection.
- Rated AC voltage: 220 / 230 / 240 V.
- AC voltage range: 154–276 V.
- Rated frequency: 50 / 60 Hz.
- Frequency range: 45–55 Hz at 50 Hz and 55–65 Hz at 60 Hz.
- Maximum power drawn from the grid: 8,800 W.
- Total harmonic distortion: less than 3% at rated power.
- Default power factor at rated power: greater than 0.99.
- Adjustable power factor: 0.8 leading to 0.8 lagging.
Backup output and off-grid operation
- Backup transfer time: ≤4 ms under typical conditions.
- Rated off-grid voltage: 220 / 230 / 240 V.
- Rated off-grid frequency: 50 / 60 Hz.
- Voltage harmonic distortion with a linear load: less than 2%.
- Rated off-grid output power: 5 kW for SH5RL and 6 kW for SH6RL.
- Specified maximum off-grid backup output power: 5.5 kW for SH5RL and 6.6 kW for SH6RL.
- Peak output power: twice the rated power for 10 seconds.
- Maximum output power for backup loads with the grid available: 8,800 W.
- Maximum output current for backup loads with the grid available: 40 A.
Backup system sizing
The specified 8,800 W with the grid available does not mean the same power is available during an outage. Without the grid, each model’s backup ratings and the battery system limits must be respected. Actual power and runtime depend on the number of batteries, their state of charge, PV generation and connected loads. Whole-home backup requires an appropriate electrical design.
Energy management, communications and integration
- Monitoring through iSolarCloud.
- Smart load management options through iHomeManager.
- Intelligent I-V curve scanning and fault recording.
- Communications: CAN, RS485, Ethernet and WLAN.
- Inputs and outputs: 1 DI and 1 DO.
- LED indicators.
- Diesel generator integration supported by the manufacturer, depending on configuration.
- Optional microinverter compatibility, available only at the inverter’s grid connection port.
- EV charger integration through iHomeManager, subject to a compatible configuration.
Integrated protections and functions
- Grid monitoring.
- DC reverse polarity protection.
- AC short-circuit protection.
- Leakage current protection.
- Integrated PV DC switch.
- Type II surge protection on both DC and AC sides.
- AFCI arc fault protection.
- PID Zero function.
Installation and operating conditions
- Degree of protection: IP65.
- Inverter dimensions, width × height × depth: 532 × 386 × 210 mm.
- Inverter weight: less than 19 kg.
- Mounting: wall-mounted using a bracket.
- Operating ambient temperature: −25 to +60 °C.
- Allowable relative humidity: 0–95%.
- Cooling: natural convection.
- Maximum operating altitude: 3,000 m.
- Typical noise: ≤35 dB(A).
- Inverter topology: non-isolated.
- Battery DC/DC converter: isolated.
- PV connection: MC4, maximum cable cross-section of 6 mm².
- Battery connection: 35 mm² OT terminal.
- AC connection: Plug & Play, specified maximum cable size of 8 AWG.
Standards listed in the datasheet
IEC 62109-1/-2, IEC/EN 61000-6-1/-3, IEC 63027, IEC 62116, IEC 61727, EN 50549, VDE-AR-N 4105, G99, UNE, NTS, CEI 0-21 and NRS 097-2-1.
Sungrow SH5/6RL for residential solar self-consumption with energy storage
The Sungrow SH5RL and SH6RL combine two 20 A MPPT trackers, low-voltage energy storage and a backup output in a compact unit with natural convection cooling. Integration with the SBL060 battery allows storage capacity to be matched to the project’s energy consumption and backup requirements.
At Vico Export Solar Energy, we supply Sungrow inverters and photovoltaic equipment to installers, engineering companies and distributors, with domestic and international shipping. Contact us for availability and components to configure your inverter, battery and energy management system.
Datasheet and enquiries
View the specifications of the SH5RL and SH6RL inverters and the compatible SBL060 battery.
