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The Best 5kW Hybrid Solar Inverter for Residential

In the field of residential energy storage, the hybrid inverter is undoubtedly one of the most important components, which is an important bridge between the PV, utility, storage batteries and loads, as well as the brain of the entire PV system, which can command the PV system to operate in multiple modes. The 5kW hybrid solar inverters, as the most basic type of storage inverter, are available on the market in a wide range of brands and products, which makes it difficult for people who are just about to buy a PV system to choose one. Hybrid solar inverters focus on the ability to integrate solar and battery technologies and are the cornerstone of the quest for efficient and adaptable energy systems. 5kW hybrid solar inverters have long had a very mature and stable technology in a highly competitive market, but different brands target different technology areas, which leads to differences in product performance. Follow this guide today to learn the difference between some of the best 5kW hybrid solar inverters to meet your growing demand for reliable and cost-effective renewable energy solutions. Standard 1: Efficiency and Performance The efficiency and performance ratings of each of the 5kW hybrid solar inverters highlight their ability to convert solar energy into usable electricity and their performance under various environmental conditions. In our comparison of the best 5kW hybrid solar inverters, BSLBATT’s 5kW inverter BSL-5K-2P performs best with a maximum efficiency of 98% and a European efficiency of 97%, while the majority of inverters such as Deye, Goodwe, and Growatt have a maximum efficiency is typically 97.6%.

5kW Hybrid Solar Inverters: Efficiency and Performance
Brand
Model BSL-5K-2P SUN-5K-SG01/03LP1-EU GW5048D-ES S6-EH1P5K-L-PRO SPH5000TL BL-UP
Max Efficiency 98% 97.6% 97.6% 97.5% 97.5%
European Efficiency 97% 96.5% 97% 96.2% 97.2%
MPPT Efficiency 95% / 94% / 99.5%

Standard 2: Battery Compatibility The types of batteries that are compatible with different inverters. All inverters are compatible with both lead acid and lithium batteries.

5kW Hybrid Solar Inverters: Battery Compatibility
Brand
Model BSL-5K-2P SUN-5K-SG01/03LP1-EU GW5048D-ES S6-EH1P5K-L-PRO SPH5000TL BL-UP
Battery Type Lead Acid/Lithium Battery Lead Acid/Lithium Battery Lead Acid/Lithium Battery Lead Acid/Lithium Battery Lead Acid/Lithium Battery

Standard 3: Battery Charging & Discharging Efficiency Higher current input/output saves charging and discharging time and improves the efficiency of the solar system. The comparison shows that Deye’s 5kW hybrid solar inverter comes out on top with a 120A charging and discharging current, which means that the SUN-5K-SG01/03LP1-EU can charge and discharge the stored battery power in the same amount of time and in a much faster manner. The 5kW inverters from Goodwe and Solis also performed well.

5kW Hybrid Solar Inverters: Battery Charging & Discharging Efficiency
Brand
Model BSL-5K-2P SUN-5K-SG01/03LP1-EU GW5048D-ES S6-EH1P5K-L-PRO SPH5000TL BL-UP
Max. Charging Current 95A 120A 100A 112A 85A
Max. Discharging Current 100A 120A 100A 112A 85A

Standard 4: Max. PV DC Input Power (W) It can be connected to higher power PV panels to convert more solar energy, thus increasing the overall power generation and improving the economic efficiency. Among these top 5kW hybrid solar inverters, the Growatt SPH5000TL BL-UP took first place with a maximum PV input power of 9,500W, followed by the Solis and BSLBATT in second and third place with 8,000W and 7,000W, respectively.

5kW Hybrid Solar Inverters: Max. PV DC Input Power (W)
Brand
Model BSL-5K-2P SUN-5K-SG01/03LP1-EU GW5048D-ES S6-EH1P5K-L-PRO SPH5000TL BL-UP
Max. DC Input Power (W) 7000W 6500W 6500W 8000w 9500W

Standard 5: Max Output Power (VA) Maximum AC power is the maximum power that the inverter can produce, and more power means more loads can be driven. By comparing these 5kW hybrid solar inverters, we find that the BSL-5K-2P, SUN-5K-SG01/03LP1-EU, S5-EH1P5K-L models all have a maximum AC power of 5500VA, while the GW5048D-ES and the SPH5000TL BL-UP are a bit weaker, with only 5000VA. GW5048D-ES and SPH5000TL BL-UP are weaker with only 5000VA.

5kW Hybrid Solar Inverters: Max Output Power (VA)
Brand
Model BSL-5K-2P SUN-5K-SG01/03LP1-EU GW5048D-ES S6-EH1P5K-L-PRO SPH5000TL BL-UP
Max. Output Power 5500VA 5500VA 5500VA 5500VA 5000VA

Standard 6: Scalability In order to cope with larger power demands and to meet the high power of the loads, the storage inverters can be stacked for power by paralleling them. In the comparison of these 5kW hybrid inverters, it is clear to see that the Deye inverters have a great capacity for parallel operation, with a maximum number of 16, while the BSLBATT and Solis hybrid inverters also follow with 6 parallels.

5kW Hybrid Solar Inverters: Scalability
Brand
Model BSL-5K-2P SUN-5K-SG01/03LP1-EU GW5048D-ES S6-EH1P5K-L-PRO SPH5000TL BL-UP
No. of Parallel 6 16 / 6 /

Standard 7: Weight Lighter hybrid inverters are more advantageous during the installation of a PV system, saving labor and installation time. In our comparison of the best 5kW hybrid solar inverters, the Deye is very light at 20kg, followed by the BSLBATT at 23.5kg, and in third place is the Solis at 24kg.

5kW Hybrid Solar Inverters: Scalability
Brand
Model BSL-5K-2P SUN-5K-SG01/03LP1-EU GW5048D-ES S6-EH1P5K-L-PRO SPH5000TL BL-UP
No. of Parallel 23.5kg 20kg 30kg 24kg 27kg

Through this article, you can know in detail the advantages and disadvantages of each brand of 5kW hybrid solar inverter, for example, BSLBATT BSL-5K-2P is not the best performance among them, for example, our products may not have a lot of paralleling, but that’s exactly the reason why we have been working hard, and we believe that in the advancement of the technology, we will take advantage of the strengths and weaknesses to introduce the best home energy storage inverter solutions! Of course, if you want to know more about BSL-5K-2P, Please contact us or email us at inquiry@bsl-battery.com.


Post time: May-08-2024