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Hybrid inverter · Sofar · HYD series · CEC approved June 2025
CEC listing: HYD 20KTL-3PH (AS4777-2 2020)
A 20 kW three-phase hybrid inverter that is battery-ready.
Sofar Solar's HYD series is a mid-range hybrid line for Australian residential solar plus battery installs. The company has built up its installer base on competitive pricing and reliable performance. The HYD supports Sofar's own battery range and a list of compatible third-party batteries. The SolarMan platform reports live data; the interface is less polished than Fronius Solar.web. For Perth installs, the HYD sits between Growatt at the budget end and Sungrow in the mid-range. It offers a battery-ready hybrid without paying for a European brand premium.
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
Warranty
How long Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd stands behind it
Every figure on file for the Sofar HYD 20KTL-3PH, by section.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power & output | |
| Nominal power | 20 kW |
| Maximum power | 22 kW |
| Apparent power | 20 kVA |
| Phases | 3 |
| Efficiency | |
| Max efficiency | 98.2% |
| European efficiency | 97.7% |
| CEC-weighted efficiency | 97.8% |
| DC input & MPPT | |
| MPPT trackers | 2 |
| Max input voltage | 800 V |
| MPPT voltage min | 180 V |
| MPPT voltage max | 800 V |
| Max input current | 32 A |
| Battery & backup | |
| Battery compatible | Yes |
| Backup capable | Yes |
| Continuous backup | 20 kW |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 515 × 587 × 261 mm |
| Weight | 37 kg |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Cooling | Natural |
| Operating temperature | -30°C to 60°C |
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
23 June 2025
Approval expiry
24 Mar 2027
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
$7,000–$12,000
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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.
Website
www.sofarsolar.comThe Sofar HYD 20KTL-3PH against the closest-power inverters from other brands.
| Specification | Sofar HYD 20KTL-3PHSofar | Afore New Energy Technology AF20K-THAfore New Energy Technology | Solplanet ASW20K-LT-G2-ASolplanet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated power? | 20 kW | 20 kW | 20 kW |
| Max efficiency? | 98.2%best value | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| MPPT trackers? | 2 | Not verified | Not verified |
| Phases | Three-phase | Three-phase | Three-phase |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Solar |
| Battery ready | Yes | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 5 years | Not verified | Not verified |
Specs from the CEC register and datasheet enrichment. Indicative — confirm exact figures with your installer.
This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for five years. To make a claim, contact SOFAR. The warranty does not cover damage from improper installation or external environmental factors.
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 13 of 13. The official install manual is the authoritative source — always confirm before acting.
ID005criticalCall your installerCharge Leakage Fault
ID008criticalCall your installerIsland protection fault
ID012criticalCall your installerInverter overvoltage
ID038criticalCall your installerInverter failed to output
ID001warningCall your installerThe voltage of the power grid is too high
ID002warningCall your installerThe voltage of the mains is too low
ID003warningThe mains frequency is too high
ID004warningCall your installerThe mains frequency is too low
ID006warningCall your installerOVRT function is faulty
ID007warningCall your installerLVRT function is faulty
ID009warningTransient overvoltage of mains voltage 1
ID010warningCall your installerTransient overvoltage of mains voltage 2
ID011warningCall your installerPower grid line voltage error
Part of the Sofar HYD 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.