{"product_id":"sofar-hyd-single-phase-hybrid-solar-inverter-5kw-6kw","title":"SOFAR HYD Single Phase Hybrid Solar Inverter – 5kW \/ 6kW","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSolar, Battery Storage \u0026amp; Backup Power in One Smart System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake greater control of your household energy with the SOFAR HYD 5000-EP \/ 6000-EP Single Phase Hybrid Inverter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to combine solar generation, battery storage, grid electricity and backup power within one intelligent system, the SOFAR HYD helps you use more of the solar energy your home produces and reduce reliance on electricity purchased from the grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 5kW and 6kW, it's a strong choice for Australian single-phase homes looking for a battery-ready solar system with backup capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse More of Your Solar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour solar panels often generate their most electricity during the day when household demand may be relatively low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of simply exporting that excess electricity, the SOFAR HYD can charge a compatible battery so the stored energy is available for use later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means more of your own solar can be used in the evening, overnight or during other periods when solar production is low — helping increase solar self-consumption and reduce grid dependence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery Storage Ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HYD 5000-EP and HYD 6000-EP are designed to operate with compatible low-voltage battery storage systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 42–58V battery operating range and up to 100A maximum charging and discharging current, the inverter provides substantial battery charging capability for residential energy-storage applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth models support up to 5kW battery charging and discharging power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackup Power During Grid Outages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a compatible battery and correctly configured backup circuit and the SOFAR HYD can provide EPS backup power when the electricity grid goes down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a default transfer time of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10ms\u003c\/strong\u003e, the inverter is designed to switch rapidly from grid operation to backup supply, helping keep designated essential loads operating during an outage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible Solar Design with Dual MPPT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo independent MPPT trackers provide greater flexibility when designing your rooftop solar system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly useful for homes with solar panels installed across different roof orientations or separate strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system provides a wide 90–550V MPPT operating range and supports up to 600V maximum PV input voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstall More Solar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth models allow the solar array to be oversized relative to the inverter's rated AC output:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eRated Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eRecommended Max. PV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHYD 5000-EP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e5kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e7.5kWp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHYD 6000-EP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e6kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e9kWp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives homeowners greater flexibility when designing a system to maximise daytime solar production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh Conversion Efficiency\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SOFAR HYD is designed to efficiently convert the electricity generated by your solar panels into usable household energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series offers up to 97.8% maximum inverter efficiency and up to 99.9% MPPT efficiency, helping minimise unnecessary conversion losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart Energy Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple operating modes allow the system to intelligently manage electricity between your solar panels, battery, household and grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on system configuration, this allows you to prioritise solar self-consumption, battery charging and other energy-management strategies rather than simply operating as a conventional solar-only inverter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMonitor Your Solar \u0026amp; 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