GivEnergy · GIV-HY5.0-G3
GivEnergy Hybrid Inverter 5.0 (Gen 3)
GivEnergy's third-generation 5kW single-phase hybrid, with a 12-year manufacturer warranty and a 3,600W backup output.
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Enphase · IQ8MC-72-M-INT
Enphase IQ8MC Microinverter
A per-module microinverter, not a central inverter: the 0.33kW figure is one unit's maximum AC output, and a system is built by fitting one behind each panel.
Specs & review Solis · S6-EH1P5K-L-PLUS
Solis S6 Hybrid
Single-phase 5kW hybrid inverter with dual MPPTs and broad battery compatibility.
B4.2 ~£966
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Solis · S6-GR1P5K
Solis S6-GR1P5K
The 5kW string inverter in the same Solis S6 range, with the highest maximum efficiency on the datasheet, but a G99 application at a 22.7A rated output current (21.7A at 230V).
Specs & review Growatt · SPH3600TL BL-UP
Growatt SPH 3600TL BL-UP
The G98-size step in Growatt's single-phase hybrid range: 3,680W of AC output at a rated 16A, which is exactly the ceiling for a G98 notification.
Specs & review Solis · S6-GR1P3.6K
Solis S6-GR1P3.6K
A G98-size single-phase string inverter, with no battery port, whose datasheet rated grid output current is 16.0A at 220V (15.7A at 230V), and a 16.0A maximum output current.
Specs & review Sunsynk · SUN-5K-SG05LP1-EU
Sunsynk ECCO 5kW Hybrid
Single-phase hybrid rated 5,000W but with a 5,500W maximum AC output, plus a 35A AC passthrough for off-grid operation.
Specs & review SMA · SB3.6-1AV-41
SMA Sunny Boy 3.6
SMA's G98-size single-phase string inverter: 3,680W rated, 16A maximum output current, and 17.5kg for a one-person install.
Specs & review Fox ESS · H1-5.0-E-G2
Fox ESS H1 5.0 (G2)
Second-generation 5kW single-phase hybrid built for high-voltage (80–480V) batteries, with a 5,500VA maximum apparent output.
Specs & review Growatt · SPH5000TL
Growatt SPH 5000
Budget-friendly single-phase hybrid inverter with a 4kW AC output and 9.5kW of PV input, popular on cost-led residential installs.
C3.9 ~£950
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