The short version
Key points
- Sungrow has operated in renewable energy manufacturing since 1997 and in Australia since 2012, according to the company representative interviewed.
- Its residential hybrid inverters combine solar and battery functions in one unit, with single-phase and three-phase models available up to 25 kW.
- The SBH battery range can provide up to 40 kWh on one stack, with up to four stacks connected in parallel, according to Sungrow.
- Vehicle-to-grid functionality is available in the technology but has not yet been fully rolled out in Australia.
- The iSolarCloud platform and iHome manager can monitor and control solar, batteries and EV charging options.
Sungrow’s product range
Sungrow’s Australian range covers residential photovoltaic systems, batteries, monitoring software, EV chargers and commercial equipment. The company representative said Sungrow has manufactured renewable energy products since 1997 and has operated in Australia since 2012.
The range extends from residential installations through to commercial systems and megawatt-scale power stations. The company also said more than 20 million pieces of equipment are connected globally to its iSolarCloud platform, although no further detail was provided about the mix of products or locations.
Residential hybrid inverters and batteries
Sungrow’s hybrid inverter combines a solar inverter and a battery inverter in the same unit. The company described its residential hybrid range as available in single-phase and three-phase models up to 25 kW, covering applications from smaller homes through to some larger residential or commercial installations.
The SBH battery range was described as a higher-output option, with up to 40 kWh available on one stack and up to four stacks able to operate in parallel. Sungrow also showed its SBR battery range, which was described as an earlier residential product family. The most suitable inverter and battery combination depends on the installation, with the installer advising on the appropriate model for the site.
Vehicle-to-grid and energy management
Sungrow discussed vehicle-to-grid, or V2G, as a future capability that can allow energy from an electric vehicle’s battery to be supplied back to the grid. The representative said the technology is not yet fully rolled out in Australia and still requires coordination with energy retailers and applicable standards.
Sungrow’s iSolarCloud platform is designed to let users monitor their system through an app on iPhone or Android devices and adjust certain settings. The iHome manager can control EV charging based on available solar, solar and battery energy, or broader power availability.
Residential EV charging
The residential AC charger shown at the expo can be configured for 22 kW or 11 kW operation and can connect to either single-phase or three-phase supplies. On a single-phase supply, the representative stated that charging can reach 7.4 kW.
The charger uses a standard plug for Australian vehicles and includes a 5-metre lead, with a 7-metre cable available as an option. It can be operated using supplied access cards or controlled through iSolarCloud and the iHome manager. Sungrow said the units are installed and tested at its Smithfield warehouse near Sydney, including testing for outdoor weather exposure.
Commercial chargers and larger systems
For commercial applications, Sungrow showed a 30 kW DC charger and a 110 kW hybrid inverter. The larger hybrid inverter is based on the company’s SG 11CX commercial inverter platform and is designed to work with larger battery systems.
Commercial charging access can be managed using supplied cards or through platforms such as Chargefox, according to the discussion. This allows businesses to configure shared charging access or support app-based payment and account management, depending on how the system is set up.
The company also presented equipment for utility-scale installations, including megawatt-sized systems. Sungrow stated that its global product range extends from 2 kW systems through to megawatt-scale power stations.
TechManPat’s conclusion
I was impressed by the breadth of Sungrow’s range, from residential batteries and EV chargers through to commercial and megawatt-scale equipment. The combination of solar, storage, monitoring and charging technology shows how these systems can work together, while vehicle-to-grid remains an emerging capability in Australia that still depends on broader industry coordination.
This knowledge-centre summary is based on the linked TechManPat video and reflects the information available when it was published. Check current pricing, availability and policies before acting.
