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Hybrid inverter · PotisEdge · IPT Series series · CEC approved August 2025
CEC listing: IPT-5K-SH (AS4777-2 2020)
A 5 kW three-phase hybrid inverter that is battery-ready.
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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
Needs a three-phase supply — check your switchboard
MPPT trackers
2 roof faces can be tuned independently
Type
Runs solar and a battery from one unit
Every figure on file for the PotisEdge IPT-5K-SH, by section.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power & output | |
| Nominal power | 5 kW |
| Maximum power | 5.5 kW |
| Apparent power | 5.5 kVA |
| Phases | 3 |
| Efficiency | |
| Max efficiency | 98.2% |
| European efficiency | 97.2% |
| CEC-weighted efficiency | 98% |
| DC input & MPPT | |
| MPPT trackers | 2 |
| Max input voltage | 1000 V |
| MPPT voltage min | 160 V |
| MPPT voltage max | 950 V |
| Max input current | 15 A |
| Battery & backup | |
| Battery compatible | Yes |
| Backup capable | Yes |
| Continuous backup | 5 kW |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 160 × 229 × 73 mm |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| IP rating | IP20 |
| Cooling | Natural cooling |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to 60°C |
| Installation requirements | |
| Cable gauge | 6 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
Yes
CEC approved
15 Aug 2025
Approval expiry
15 Aug 2028
Status
Active
Eligible for rebates
Yes
Years in AU Market
2 years
Australian Office
Not verified
CEC-Approved Batteries
16
CEC-Approved Panels
0
Category
Budget
Typical installed, inverter only
$1,750–$3,000
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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.
The PotisEdge IPT-5K-SH against the closest-power inverters from other brands.
| Specification | PotisEdge IPT-5K-SHPotisEdge | Energizer FORCE 5.0HSEnergizer | Energizer Force 5.0HT+Energizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated power? | 5 kW | 5 kW | 5 kW |
| Max efficiency? | 98.2%best value | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| MPPT trackers? | 2 | Not verified | Not verified |
| Phases | Three-phase | Single-phase | Three-phase |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Battery ready | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 0 years | Not verified | Not verified |
Specs from the CEC register and datasheet enrichment. Indicative — confirm exact figures with your installer.
Warranty summary
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Swagelok products have a lifetime warranty covering defects in material and workmanship. To make a claim, contact your authorized representative with your proof of purchase.
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 5 of 5. The official install manual is the authoritative source — always confirm before acting.
4criticalCall your installerLoad short-circuit
5criticalCall your installerInverter over-temperature
1warningDC input voltage is too low
2warningDC input voltage is too high
3warningOverload
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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.