The 5kW Growatt SPH5000 Hybrid Inverter is an advanced grid connection inverter model capable of working with 48V batteries.

Technical characteristics of the Hybrid Inverter 5kW Growatt SPH5000

The 5kW Growatt SPH5000 Hybrid Inverter is an inverter made up of a single alternating current or phase and for its own consumption, it is also known as a grid connection inverter with the singularity that it can work with 48V batteries. It has the capacity to supply, as its name indicates, up to 5000W of output power in cases where there is enough sunlight or enough charge in the electric accumulators.

One of its main claims is the ability to function as a common grid connection inverter and allow it to be connected to 48V batteries of any type to accumulate the surplus of the electrical energy obtained that we are not going to take advantage of.

These properties, added to its excellent cost and high production quality, give us one of the most affordable solutions today, taking into account the technical characteristics that the product offers us. The frequent activity of this type of inverter is carried out through connection to the electrical distribution network so that it is synchronized and begins to work.

However, the inverter has an output for an emergency backup system so that, in situations in which the network goes down, due to the existence of electric accumulators, it can be supplied with up to 3000W of power from the energy that is possessed at that moment, either from the accumulator or from solar radiation, on the occasions in which it exists.

Adding a contactor is essential as the frequent power output is replaced by the emergency power systems output printed on the inverter itself.

The 5kW Growatt SPH5000 Hybrid Inverter is an inverter made up of a single alternating current or phase and is designed to work through connection to single-phase networks with phase and neutral. Its mission, like that of the other inverters that work through connection to the electrical distribution network, is to supply the energy that the photovoltaic modules to which it is connected are obtaining on our electrical network for domestic use.

The additional benefit is that if we have the photovoltaic capacity oversized to our energy expenditure in the period of obtaining energy, we will also have the ability to accumulate the surplus of the energy obtained in a 48-volt lithium or lead battery.

Outside the period of obtaining energy, the 5kW Growatt SPH5000 Hybrid Inverter has the capacity to obtain a maximum of 3000W of power from the accumulator, to require the distribution network exclusively when the battery charge is finished and solar radiation is not enough.

On the other hand, it allows any programming mode, to select if the electric accumulator is charged exclusively with solar radiation, or it can also work with the connection to the distribution network in those situations in which we are interested in some circumstance.

On the other hand, the Growatt SPH catalog in which the 5kW Growatt SPH5000 Hybrid Inverter with connection to the distribution network is integrated, has two types of regulators with monitoring of the maximum independent PowerPoint.

This, despite not being high-power devices, offers us high flexibility in the appearance and assembly of the photovoltaic modules since, in addition to its extensive working voltage, we will be able to distribute the plates with two series with different electrical properties or with different positions.

The appearance of the entire catalog in terms of size and weight is the same, being quite compact considering its technical properties. Another additional benefit is that it does not have articulated portions, since it has passive dissipation of thermal energy that grants it a stealthy activity.

Technical characteristics of the Hybrid Inverter 5kW Growatt SPH5000

The 5kW Growatt SPH5000 Hybrid Inverter has the following appearance, where we can also see the physical connections indicated below: 

A – Inverter status led.
B – LCD screen.
C – Function buttons.
D – Battery terminal.
E – Connection of the temperature sensor for lead batteries.
F – RJ45 interface for DRM (Australia)
G – Connection of the toroid or measurement wattmeter.
H – RS485 communication port with lithium battery.
I – DIP switches.
J – USB interface.
K – RS232 port cover / Wi-Fi interface.
L – Ground connection.
M – AC mains connection.
N – Cover reserved for technical service.
O – Backup AC connection.
P – Photovoltaic inputs.
Q – Panel DC disconnector.

All the various Growatt designs in the SPH catalog have two MPPT regulators, all of them have two positive and two negative MC4 connections integrated to have the ability to connect the two independent rows of solar modules in series.

Both in the types of access and in the one with a higher power (6000W), it is very appropriate that the inverter has the ability to start up at such a low electrical voltage, thus it begins to produce with a smaller amount of solar radiation and, in addition, it continues to work in unfavorable situations such as low solar radiation, clouds or fog of a certain magnitude.

The input electrical properties of the 5kW Growatt SPH5000 Hybrid Inverter are as follows:

Maximum recommended photovoltaic power to connect: 8000W
Maximum DC voltage: 550V
Starting voltage: 150V
MPPT voltage range: 150 – 550V
Rated operating voltage: 360V
Maximum input current: 12A in each MPPT
Number of MPPT Trackers: 2
PV inputs for each MPPT: 1

Connectivity Hybrid Inverter 5kW Growatt SPH5000

The entire range of Growatt SPH inverters include an input so that a Wi-Fi transmitter can be connected and provide our photovoltaic system with a wireless connection.

The inverter includes an internal charge regulator. The inverter, wherever it is installed, requires a connection with the watt meter to report the consumption data. With these data, the investor will send their productivity figures and home energy expenditure.

A web page provides buyers with a multitude of clarifications and data related to productivity, own consumption and the use of our photovoltaic system connected to the electricity distribution network.

The wireless connection complement and the wattmeter are offered separately. However, all the necessary supplements are included in each of the kits that include this inverter.

Performance Hybrid Inverter 5kW Growatt SPH5000

The 5kW Growatt SPH5000 Hybrid Inverter provides high production efficiency, with maximum data of 97.6%, taking into consideration that we are referring to a hybrid unit capable of operating with any model of low-voltage electrical batteries.

It offers an efficiency of its MPPT charge regulator of 99.9% and a European efficiency of 97.1%. We will get one of the highest quality and most profitable equipment on the market at a very favorable cost, so that our photovoltaic system is as beneficial as possible at the lowest price.

Battery use with 5kW Growatt SPH5000 Hybrid Inverter

Growatt's entire SPH range has identical working properties with batteries, whether lead or lithium, but always 48V. The electrical voltage in which they work is between 42V and 59V.

On the other hand, due to the transmission of information from the lithium batteries with the accumulator management system, the measurements of the state of charge will be obtained in the inverter to know at what point its charge is.

The maximum intensity of electric current for charging and discharging to the batteries is 66A, so in any of the types, we have a restriction from 3000W, without taking into account the watts of the inverter and the number of batteries to be placed.

Dimensions Hybrid Inverter 5kW Growatt SPH5000

All the Growatt inverters in the SPH catalog have identical sizes and identical weights. With a cover size of 45 x 56.5 x 18 cm (without taking into account bottom connectors).

The weight is around 27 Kg, which is a consequence of the large heat exchanger that is included in its rear area so that it exclusively has passive dissipation, without using fans or articulated parts.

This 5kW Growatt SPH5000 Hybrid Inverter has an IP65 protection degree certificate, that is, totally dust-tight and protected against water jets in all directions.

For this reason, it can be placed in open-air areas although, ideally, it should be placed in places protected from direct solar radiation. It has natural convection dissipation, without articulated parts such as fans, which makes it a fairly quiet device, always staying below 25dB. More information about the properties and operating data of the equipment can be obtained in the technical document that is included.

Protections Hybrid Inverter 5kW Growatt SPH5000

The 5kW Growatt SPH5000 Hybrid Inverter has numerous electrical protections that guarantee a high level of safety for people and the integrity of the same installation for inverters for use in homes for own photovoltaic consumption.

Anti-islanding protection (disconnects the system in the event of a power outage until it reappears), anti-reversal of polarity (prevents current direction change), protection against short circuits, overcurrent, overvoltage, temperatures too high etc. The 5kW Growatt SPH5000 Hybrid Inverter includes a 5-year insurance policy that can be voluntarily extended up to a maximum of 10 years.

The 5kW Growatt SPH5000 Hybrid Inverter has the following certificates, which guarantee its proper operation and excellent safety on a wide variety of electrical network standards.

The certifications that guarantee it are: CE, IEC62109, G98, G99, VFR2014, CEI0-21, VDE-AR-N4105, EN61727, IEC62116. Through the double row or dual in-line package circuit breakers, it is necessary to select the country in which it is going to be used so that the configuration is automatically carried out according to the necessary certifications.