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Battery inverter · Alpha ESS · SMILE-B5 Series series · CEC approved March 2026
CEC listing: SMILE-B5 III (AS4777-2 2020)
A 5 kW single-phase battery inverter.
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The numbers that matter for a home. The full datasheet is below.
Rated power
How much solar it can turn into usable power at once
Max efficiency
How much of the solar you make reaches the house
Phases
Runs on a standard single-phase supply
MPPT trackers
One string of panels, tuned as a whole
Type
Runs a battery; pairs with a separate solar inverter
Warranty
How long Alpha ESS Co Ltd stands behind it
Every figure on file for the Alpha ESS SMILE-B5 III, by section.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power & output | |
| Nominal power | 5 kW |
| Maximum power | 5 kW |
| Apparent power | 8 kVA |
| Phases | 1 |
| Efficiency | |
| Max efficiency | 95% |
| European efficiency | 95% |
| CEC-weighted efficiency | 95% |
| DC input & MPPT | |
| MPPT trackers | 1 |
| Max input voltage | 0 V |
| MPPT voltage min | 0 V |
| MPPT voltage max | 0 V |
| Max input current | 0 A |
| Battery & backup | |
| Battery compatible | No |
| Backup capable | No |
| Continuous backup | 0 kW |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 210 × 610 × 627 mm |
| Weight | 27.7 kg |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Cooling | N/A |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to 50°C |
| Installation requirements | |
| Cable gauge | 25 mm² |
Parsed from the manufacturer datasheet, install manual, and warranty document. Confirm against the linked PDFs before relying on a value for a quote or installation.
Battery compatible
Yes
Backup capable
No
CEC approved
5 Mar 2026
Approval expiry
12 Oct 2027
Status
Active
Eligible for rebates
Yes
Years in AU Market
9 years
Australian Office
Yes
CEC-Approved Batteries
76
CEC-Approved Panels
0
Category
Mid-Tier
Typical installed, inverter only
$1,500–$2,750
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Western Power approval is required for every grid-connected install. Under Emergency Solar Management, a new system must be remotely manageable, or take an export limit instead — ask your installer to confirm this inverter’s ESM status.
Estimate for a full-size array on this inverter
At 5 peak sun hours a day (BOM) with a 15% system derate.
Australian office
Has local presence
Website
alphaess.auThe Alpha ESS SMILE-B5 III against the closest-power inverters from other brands.
| Specification | Alpha ESS SMILE-B5 IIIAlpha ESS | Energizer FORCE 5.0HSEnergizer | Energizer Force 5.0HT+Energizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated power? | 5 kW | 5 kW | 5 kW |
| Max efficiency? | 95.0%best value | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| MPPT trackers? | 1 | Not verified | Not verified |
| Phases | Single-phase | Single-phase | Three-phase |
| Type | Battery | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Battery ready | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 10 years | Not verified | Not verified |
Specs from the CEC register and datasheet enrichment. Indicative — confirm exact figures with your installer.
This warranty covers the AlphaESS Residential Product Series for five years, ensuring replacement or repair for defects in materials or workmanship. It excludes issues arising from improper installation or environmental damage.
AI-summarised from the manufacturer warranty document. Always confirm against the linked PDF before relying on it for a claim.
From the install manual
Showing 41 of 41. The official install manual is the authoritative source — always confirm before acting.
100007criticalCall your installerInsulation fault
100008criticalCall your installerGFCI fault
100027criticalCall your installerBattery lose
100038criticalCall your installerOutput DC Over Current
100042criticalCall your installerOutput Short Circuit
100043criticalCall your installerOutput Overload
100060criticalCall your installerDSP Self-Check Fail
100123criticalCall your installerDSP Communication Failure
110005criticalCall your installerBattery Stops Running Alarm
110006criticalCall your installerOver Temperature Alarm
110014criticalCall your installerPV Over Voltage
110024criticalCall your installer10min Grid Voltage Alarm
110027criticalCall your installerLine-Neutral Reverse Alarm
110029criticalCall your installerGFCI Alarm
110030criticalCall your installerIsolation Alarm
110034criticalCall your installerFan Abnormal Alarm
100005warningBUS OVP1
100010warningGrid relay fault
100025warningCall your installerBattery OVP
100026warningCall your installerBattery Under Voltage
100030warningBattery discharge OCP
100058warningCall your installerArc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Check Failure
100122warningCall your installerEEPROM Read/Write Failure
100145warningCall your installer12V Auxiliary Power Fault
110004warningCall your installerDC Power Alarm
110022warningCall your installerGrid Volt Alarm
110036warningCall your installerFlash ID Alarm
110037warningCall your installerRead Flash Alarm
110039warningCall your installerMachine Type Alarm
110048warningCall your installerNo PV Input Alarm
110050warningCall your installerOutput Power Limit Alarm
110059warningCall your installerGrid Waveform Abnormal Alarm
100012infoPV Reverse
100041infoOutput DC over voltage
100046infoDC Input Disturbance
100052infoBackup Over Voltage
100054infoDC Bus Under Voltage
110021infoCall your installerGrid Loss Alarm
110023infoCall your installerGrid Frequency Alarm
110040infoInverter Voltage Low Alarm
110049infoInput Power Limit Alarm
Part of the Alpha ESS SMILE-B5 Series series
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About this data
All inverter specifications are sourced from the CEC Approved Products Register. Specifications are provided as published by the CEC and may differ from manufacturer datasheets. Verify current specifications with the manufacturer or your installer before purchasing. Not all listed models may be currently available in Western Australia.