SMA Sunny Boy 5.0-1SP 5kW Single-Phase String Inverter (600V DC)

The SMA Sunny Boy 5.0-1SP is a 5kW single-phase residential grid-tied string inverter — SMA's workhorse for residential and small commercial rooftop solar installations. Renowned for class-leading reliability (SMA's German engineering with >30 years of inverter manufacturing history), best-in-class 97.0% peak efficiency, and industry-standard 5-year warranty (extendable to 10–20 years). Transformerless design for lightweight wall-mount installation. DC input: Voc max 600V (US NEC 690 compliant), 1 or 2 MPPT inputs, MPPT range 125–500V. Accepts strings of 8–14 × standard 300–400W panels per MPPT. AC output: 240V single-phase 60Hz (US split-phase compatible). SMA OptiTrac MPPT delivers fast maximum power point tracking with built-in shade management. SMA Smart Connected monitoring: cloud-based portal with yield tracking, fault alert push notifications, and proactive service dispatch. Compatible with SMA Home Manager 2.0 for self-consumption optimization and battery-ready (future AC coupling with SMA Sunny Boy Storage). SPS (Secure Power Supply): during grid outage, supplies up to 2000W to a dedicated outlet socket while sun is shining — no battery required. IP65 rated, OptiCool active temperature management (fan-only under high load). Weight 15kg. Dimensions: 435 × 470 × 176mm. UL 1741 listed for all US states. Qualifies for federal ITC and applicable state rebates.