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Inverters

Sunny Island 8.0H

SMA

SMA Sunny Island 8.0H is a 48V battery inverter for off-grid, backup and self-consumption systems, with scalable parallel and multicluster configurations.

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Type designationSI8.0H-13
Rated power at 25°C6,000 W
30-minute power at 25°C8,000 W
5-minute power at 25°C9,100 W
3-second power at 25°C11,000 W
Battery DC range41–63 V
Max battery charging current140 A
Maximum efficiency95.8%
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Where it fits.

Robust AC-coupled storage, backup and off-grid systems that need generator support, battery management and scalable Sunny Island architecture.

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Lithium batteries must be approved by SMA; system topology and country rules determine whether additional switching or cluster equipment is required.

Warranty

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Official SMA documentation lists 5/10-year warranty options subject to registration and regional terms.

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Information checked: 2026-09-01

Market note: Global family; verify country approval and battery list

Official product: Open manufacturer page ↗

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Manual / documentation: Open documentation ↗