Sungrow SH8/10RL Single-Phase Hybrid Inverter – 8 and 10 kW
The Sungrow SH8/10RL range consists of single-phase hybrid inverters for photovoltaic installations with energy storage and backup power. It includes the 8 kW SH8RL and 10 kW SH10RL models, with three 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. It includes AFCI protection, PID Zero functionality and monitoring through iSolarCloud, with load management and energy 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 power depends on the number of batteries and their performance. A single SBL060 cannot deliver the inverter’s maximum battery discharge power of 8 or 10 kW; storage must be sized according to the required power and runtime.
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Key features
8 and 10 kW power ratings
Two single-phase models for solar self-consumption projects requiring higher AC power and residential energy storage.
Three 20 A MPPT trackers
Three independent string inputs, one per MPPT, with a tracking range starting at 40 V for flexible PV array layout.
Backup transfer time of ≤4 ms
Backup output with peak power of up to 16 kW for SH8RL and 20 kW for SH10RL for 10 seconds, subject to system capabilities.
Up to 63 A with the grid available
The backup output supports up to 13,860 W and 63 A in on-grid mode, in accordance with the manufacturer’s conditions and settings.
Expandable storage with SBL060
Up to four batteries in parallel per inverter and support for configuring up to two inverters in parallel, following Sungrow’s instructions.
Energy management and protection
iSolarCloud, integration options through iHomeManager, AFCI protection, PID Zero functionality and an IP65-rated enclosure.
Technical specifications
Model comparison
| Parameter |
SH8RL |
SH10RL |
| Rated AC output power |
8,000 W |
10,000 W |
| Maximum AC output apparent power |
8,000 VA |
10,000 VA |
| Recommended maximum PV input power |
16,000 Wp |
20,000 Wp |
| Specified maximum usable PV input power |
12,800 Wp |
16,000 Wp |
| Maximum AC output current |
36.4 A |
45.5 A |
| Maximum battery charging / discharging current |
190 / 190 A |
220 / 220 A |
| Maximum battery charging / discharging power |
8,000 / 8,000 W |
10,000 / 10,000 W |
| Rated backup output power in off-grid mode |
8,000 W |
10,000 W |
| Maximum backup output power in off-grid mode |
8,800 W |
11,000 W |
| Peak backup output power for 10 s |
16,000 W |
20,000 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 power is 8 or 10 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: 3.
- Strings per MPPT: 1 / 1 / 1.
- Maximum PV input current: 60 A total, 20 A per MPPT.
- Maximum DC short-circuit current: 75 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 the inverter’s capabilities, 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: 13,860 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: 8 kW for SH8RL and 10 kW for SH10RL.
- Specified maximum off-grid backup output power: 8.8 kW for SH8RL and 11 kW for SH10RL.
- Peak output power: twice the rated power for 10 seconds.
- Maximum output power for backup loads with the grid available: 13,860 W.
- Maximum output current for backup loads with the grid available: 63 A.
Backup system sizing
The specified 13,860 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: 552 × 448 × 250 mm.
- Inverter weight: less than 27 kg.
- Mounting: wall-mounted using a bracket.
- Operating ambient temperature: −25 to +60 °C.
- Allowable relative humidity: 0–95%.
- Cooling: fan cooling.
- Maximum operating altitude: 3,000 m.
- Typical noise: ≤45 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: OT terminal, maximum cable cross-section of 16 mm².
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 SH8/10RL for single-phase solar self-consumption with energy storage
The Sungrow SH8RL and SH10RL combine three 20 A MPPT trackers, low-voltage energy storage and a backup output with power ratings of 8 and 10 kW. Integration with the SBL060 battery allows storage capacity to be matched to the project’s energy consumption and power continuity 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 SH8RL and SH10RL inverters and the compatible SBL060 battery.
