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Hybrid inverter · Sofar · HYD ES series series · CEC approval expired
CEC listing: HYD 4600-ES (AS4777-2 2020)
A 4.6 kW single-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
Phases
Runs on a standard single-phase supply
Type
Runs solar and a battery from one unit
Battery compatible
Yes
Backup capable
Yes
CEC approved
23 June 2022
Approval expiry
23 June 2025
Status
Not listed
Eligible for rebates
No (not listed)
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
$1,368–$2,346
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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 HYD 4600-ES against the closest-power inverters from other brands.
| Specification | Sofar HYD 4600-ESSofar | Energizer FORCE 4.6HSEnergizer | Energizer Force 4.6SEnergizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated power? | 4.6 kW | 4.6 kW | 4.6 kW |
| Max efficiency? | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| MPPT trackers? | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Phases | Single-phase | Single-phase | Single-phase |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Solar |
| Battery ready | Yes | Yes | No |
| Warranty | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
Specs from the CEC register and datasheet enrichment. Indicative — confirm exact figures with your installer.
Part of the Sofar HYD ES series series
Compare every Sofar HYD ES series 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.