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Battery inverter · SMA · Sunny Island series · CEC approved September 2023
CEC listing: SI8.0H-13 (AS4777-2 2020)
A 6 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
Type
Runs a battery; pairs with a separate solar inverter
Warranty
How long SMA Australia Pty Ltd stands behind it
Every figure on file for the SMA SI8.0H-13, by section.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | |
| Max efficiency | 95.5% |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 44 kg |
| IP rating | IP54 |
| Operating temperature | -25°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
14 Sept 2023
Approval expiry
14 Mar 2027
Status
Active
Eligible for rebates
Yes
Years in AU Market
20 years
Australian Office
Yes
CEC-Approved Batteries
1
CEC-Approved Panels
0
Category
Mid-Tier
Typical installed, inverter only
$1,800–$3,300
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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
www.sma-australia.com.auThe SMA SI8.0H-13 against the closest-power inverters from other brands.
| Specification | Energizer FORCE 6.0HSEnergizer | Energizer Force 6.0HT+Energizer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated power? | 6 kW | 6 kW | 6 kW |
| Max efficiency? | 95.5%best value | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| MPPT trackers? | Not verified | 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.
The Sunny Island comes with a 10-year warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is void if the installation is not performed by accredited professionals or if the product is modified.
AI-summarised from the manufacturer warranty document. Always confirm against the linked PDF before relying on it for a claim.
Part of the SMA Sunny Island series
Compare every SMA Sunny Island variant side by side →
SB1.5-1VL-40 (AS4777-2 2020)
1.5 kW · 1φ
SB2.5-1VL-40 (AS4777-2 2020)
2.5 kW · 1φ
SB3.0-1AV-41 (AS4777-2 2020)
3 kW · 1φ
SB4.0-1AV-41 (AS4777-2 2020)
4 kW · 1φ
SB5.0-1AV-41 (AS4777-2 2020)
5 kW · 1φ
SB6.0-1AV-41 (AS4777-2 2020)
6 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.