SMA Sunny Boy hybrid inverter line expanded with 9.6 kW and 11.5 kW options
SMA America has expanded its Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverter lineup with the introduction of two larger power classes, 9.6 kW and 11.5 kW, offering homeowners more flexibility and greater energy control. The expanded portfolio allows for larger solar arrays, enhanced backup capabilities and the ability to future-proof the solution for evolving grid requirements.
“With energy demands rising and grid stability becoming more uncertain, homeowners need a solution that not only provides power but also delivers control, resilience and long-term savings,” said Charles Smith, managing director of home and business solutions at SMA America. “The expanded Sunny Boy Smart Energy portfolio is designed to meet those needs, providing a future-proof, intelligent energy system that adapts to evolving grid requirements.”
Sunny Boy Smart Energy 9.6 / 11.5 Features
- Expanded power classes support larger PV arrays and energy-intensive applications.
- The DC coupled architecture enables both immediate energy use and storage in a single device.
- Up to 200% DC oversizing maximizes solar production and battery charging capabilities.
- Integrated support for DC-coupled storage solutions, ensuring reliable power during outages.
- SMA Backup Secure provides an affordable partial backup option that delivers up to 1,920 W of power through a dedicated secure outlet.
- SMA Backup Select is coming soon, with capabilities that are further enhanced when paired with the two new, larger power classes, offering up to 5,700 W of backup power—safely powering up to seven 120V circuits.
- Smart energy management, when paired with the SMA Energy Meter, allows homeowners to monitor consumption and production in real-time to optimize self-consumption and efficiency.
- Modern, modular design is lighter, smaller, and easier to install, with four MPPTs for added flexibility.
- Integrated system manager controls up to five inverters and one SMA Energy Meter for seamless system management.
- Simplified commissioning using the SMA 360° app streamlines installation and system configuration.
- Coming soon, a new feature will allow MPPT paralleling, providing an ideal solution for repowering legacy string inverters.
With a DC-coupled storage solution and advanced utility-interactive capabilities, the Sunny Boy Smart Energy inverter is grid-ready and built for the future. Its automatic software updates and SunSpec-certified rapid shutdown ensure compliance with the latest grid standards while optimizing performance.
SMA remains committed to supporting installers and homeowners with industry-leading training, technical support and service. By expanding the Sunny Boy Smart Energy lineup, SMA continues to lead in residential solar and storage market, delivering innovative, sustainable and intelligent energy solutions.
SMA Home Energy Solution
For more info on the SMA Home Energy Solution, watch this episode of The Pitch:
SMA Home Energy Storage includes the Sunny Boy Smart Energy (SBSE) hybrid inverter, the SMA Energy Meter, optional Backup Secure, the SMA 360° app, SMA ShadeFix and the SMA Energy app. SMA also has partnership with SPAN for circuit-level smarts and load management. Here to make The Pitch is Senior Applications Engineer Hasan Taylor.
- 0:50 – Why should solar installers go back to string inverters?
- 1:34 – Quick demo of hybrid inverter installation
- 3:12 – SMA ShadeFix vs. module-level optimization
- 4:13 – Importance of DC oversizing with energy storage
- 5:49 – SMA Backup Secure – Solar energy when grid goes down
- 7:08 – Battery specs: Capacity and Output Power
- 9:29 – Can I use a different battery? (and should you?)
- 10:24 – SPAN smart electric panel partnership
- 11:29 – SMA 360 app and SMA Energy app
- 12:39 – SMA Smart Connected free monitoring service
