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Reliable energy supply for maximum independence
SMA Backup Off-Grid / Backup Box for Sunny Island X and Sunny Tripower Storage X
With SMA Backup, you can implement high-performance backup and off-grid systems quickly, easily and economically. As a pre-wired AC distribution unit, it connects all the key components of your energy infrastructure – from PV and battery inverters to grid connection, loads and optional diesel generator.
Whether grid-connected or completely self-sufficient: The SMA Backup ensures a safe, stable and reliable energy supply – even in the event of power outages or in purely stand-alone grids. It is suitable for critical infrastructure, in commercial enterprises in combination with SMA Energy Management or for power supply in remote regions.
Your benefits at a glance
Easy installation and commissioning
Pre-wired AC box reduces installation time and sources of error
Central integration of all components (PV, battery, grid, loads, generator)
Standardized system architecture for quick and easy commissioning
Reliable energy supply - Security of supply
Automatic switch to backup mode in the event of a power failure
Black start capability for reliable restart
Virtually uninterrupted power supply
Optional integration of a diesel generator
Integrated energy management
SMA Data Manager M for Central System Control Integrated and Pre-Wired
Comprehensive monitoring and remote parameterization via Sunny Portal powered by ennexOS
Locally executed schedule-based energy management for self-consumption optimization, reduction of load peaks and for time-of-use applications (SMA Energy Planner)
Forecast-based control for the automatic optimization of energy flows and for the consideration of dynamic electricity tariffs (SMA Energy Maximizer)
Flexible System Integration
Designed for systems in the power range from 30 kW to 300 kW
SMA Backup 100: for up to 2x Sunny Island X or Sunny Tripower Storage X battery inverters
SMA Backup 300: for up to 6 x Sunny Island X or Sunny Tripower Storage X battery inverters
Suitable for grid-connected, backup and pure off-grid applications with and without diesel generator
Optional integration of non-controllable photovoltaic inverters or other generators through frequency curtailment in the off-grid enables retrofitting in existing systems
SMA Backup