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Hybrid inverter · Sofar · ESI-5-12K-T1 series · CEC approved May 2026
CEC listing: ESI-8K-T1 (AS4777-2 2020)
An 8 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
Phases
Needs a three-phase supply — check your switchboard
Type
Runs solar and a battery from one unit
Every figure on file for the Sofar ESI-8K-T1, by section.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Physical | |
| IP rating | IP66 |
| Operating temperature | 25°C to 60°C |
| Installation requirements | |
| Cable gauge | 10 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
28 May 2026
Approval expiry
28 May 2029
Status
Active
Eligible for rebates
Yes
Years in AU Market
8 years
Australian Office
Not verified
CEC-Approved Batteries
6
CEC-Approved Panels
0
Category
Mid-Tier
Typical installed, inverter only
$2,800–$4,800
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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.
Website
www.sofarsolar.comThe Sofar ESI-8K-T1 against the closest-power inverters from other brands.
| Specification | Sofar ESI-8K-T1Sofar | Energizer Force 8.0HS+Energizer | Energizer Force 8.0HT+Energizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated power? | 8 kW | 8 kW | 8 kW |
| Max efficiency? | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| MPPT trackers? | Not verified | 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.
Plain-English warranty summary not yet extracted for this product. The official warranty document is the authoritative source.
Part of the Sofar ESI-5-12K-T1 series
Compare every Sofar ESI-5-12K-T1 variant side by side →
ESI-10K-T1 (AS4777-2 2020)
10 kW · 3φ
ESI-12K-T1 (AS4777-2 2020)
12 kW · 3φ
ESI 3.68K-S1 (AS4777-2 2020)
3.68 kW · 1φ
ESI 3K-S1 (AS4777-2 2020)
3 kW · 1φ
ESI 4.6K-S1 (AS4777-2 2020)
4.6 kW · 1φ
ESI 4K-S1 (AS4777-2 2020)
4 kW · 1φ
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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.