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The powerful battery for unmatched flexibility
SMA Home Storage
Powerful Storage Solution
Integrating the modular SMA Home Storage battery in the SMA Home Storage Solution offers homeowners full flexibility. They can expand their solar system any time and unlock the full potential of sustainable energy. This powerful and flexible battery perfectly complements SMA‘s hybrid inverters enabling energy solutions of today and tomorrow.
Solar energy whenever needed
Whether during times of low solar irradiation or the highs of midday – the SMA Home Storage stores solar power and makes it available as needed. The battery offers flexible scalability to be adapted to individual needs and has an especially long lifetime of around 8000 charging cycles. With the SMA Home Storage, homeowners are making a conscious choice for quality and additional security with the 10-year warranty1).
Availability
The SMA Home Storage will be available in Germany and Austria from September 2023. Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain will follow as from November 2023. Pending certification, it will also be available in Italy in November.
More benefits
Unmatched flexibility
Slim, stackable design that can be scaled from 3.2 kWh to 16.4 kW
Floor, wall or back-to-back mounting
Outdoor installation possible (Protection class IP65)
Easy installation, fast commissioning
Plug-and-play solution, including automatic commissioning
Preassembled cables for an easy installation
Expandable capacity possible within 2 years
Future-proof electricity storage system
Developed for intensive use
Ready for future, like dynamic tariffs and virtual power plants (VPP)
Integrated black start function for back-up supply (when combined with the SMA hybrid inverter)
~8000 life cycles and 10 years of warranty1)
Seamless integrability and compatibility
Compatible with all SMA hybrid inverters
1) Device registration via the SMA product registration at my.sma-service.com required within 30 days. The conditions of the SMA limited factory warranty apply. You can find additional information at SMA-solar.com.
SMA hybrid inverters
In combination with the SMA hybrid inverters, the SMA Home Storage offers unmatched flexibility, maximum solar energy, easy setup and adaptable energy management.
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FAQ
When will the SMA Home Storage be available?
The SMA Home Storage will be available in Germany and Austria from September 2023. Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain will follow as from November 2023. Pending certification, it will also be available in Italy in November.
How do I get an offer for the new SMA Home Storage in a complete PV system – including the inverter?
As an installer, you can order the SMA Home Storage from a local distributor of SMA solutions in those countries where the inverter is available.
If you are a private customer, please enquire with an installer of solar solutions in your area.
Which inverters is the SMA Home Storage compatible with?
The SMA Home Storage is compatible with the hybrid inverters of SMA: the Sunny Boy Smart Energy and the Sunny Tripower Smart Energy.
What is the duration of the warranty for the SMA Home Storage?
The duration of the standard warranty for the SMA Home Storage is two years. The owner gets eight years extra warranty by registering the product in the SMA Online Service Center within 30 days after commissioning, which makes 10 years in total. More information can be found here: www.sma.de/en/service-support/warranty-cover-home. The duration of the performance warranty is 12 years.
How many full charge and discharge cycles does the warranty include?
SMA warrants the energy throughput of 7.2 MWh per 1 kWh of the usable capacity. After the maximum energy throughput, the product retains at least 60 percent of its usable capacity (End of life). The energy throughput is equivalent to 8000 full charge and discharge cycles.
How long can a battery module be stored before its operation is affected?
The product should not remain idle for more than 6 months. It should be installed within 9 months from the date of manufacturing. You can find the manufacturing date on the carton box or type label of the product.
What are the available capacities for the SMA Home Storage?
The SMA Home Storage offers modules with a capacity of 3.28 kWh each. You can combine these modules to achieve different total capacities: 2 modules provide 6.56 kWh, 3 modules offer 9.84 kWh, 4 modules offer 13.12 kWh, and 5 modules offer 16.4 kWh. The Sunny Boy Smart Energy system supports the use of one to four battery modules, while the Sunny Tripower Smart Energy system allows the use of two to five battery modules.
In which temperature range is the battery able to operate?
Optimal performance of the SMA Home Storage is ensured between 15°C and 45°C. The SMA Home Storage is in line with IP 65 and can be installed outdoors. Discharge of the battery is possible between -10°C and 50°C, charging of the battery works between 0°C and 50°C. The ambient temperature range is from -20°C to 60°C.
What certifications does the SMA Home Storage have?
The SMA Home Storage is specifically designed for use in European countries and has obtained certification in accordance with various European and international standards.
IEC 62477
IEC 62619
VDE 2510-50
UN38.3
Certification will be available soon in the download area of the product.
Is it possible to view the current State of Charge (SOC) of the SMA Home Storage through the LEDs?
The current State of Charge (SOC) can be monitored and viewed through the energy monitoring feature in the Sunny Portal powered by ennexOS, or through the SMA Energy app.
Can additional capacity be integrated into an existing Energy Home System?
Yes, it is possible to expand the installed system with more capacity within two years of the initial installation. This allows you to customize and optimize the system according to individual needs.
How is the Recycling of the SMA Home Storage handled?
The disposal of a decommissioned SMA Home Storage cannot be handled by SMA itself but needs to be executed via local recycling service providers. Each country has separate recycling regulations that must be taken into account and that SMA will comply to. Further information will follow soon and will be available in the download area of the product.
Are special training sessions available for the SMA Home Storage?
The SMA Solar Academy will offer a range of webinars and trainings for the SMA Home Energy Solutions: solaracademy.sma.de/en/courses.
Our instructors will be happy to answer any technical or general questions you may have about the SMA Home Storage.
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Does the SMA Home Storage prepare in case of a Black-Out?
With the SMA Home Storage homeowners are well prepared for a blackout. Due to the high current and high voltage of the system, the maximum power should enough for all common appliances in the house. The individual backup options are available on the product page of the inverter on this website in the section ‘products’.
Does the SMA Home Storage offer a black start functionality?
Yes, the SMA Home Storage is equipped with a black start functionality. This functionality can be manually activated at the battery. Additionally, the hybrid inverters in the system will automatically begin operating at sunrise.
Is a parallel connection for higher capacity possible?
A parallel connection of storage systems is not possible. Instead, the modular capacity between 3.28 kWh and 16.4 kWh of the SMA Home Storage can be used.
Can the battery power of the SMA Home Storage be used for the integration of heat pumps?
Yes, the SMA Home Storage can be used to supply a heat pump in the system. The connection or communication is carried out by the Sunny Home Manager or the SG ready contact from the inverter.
Is it possible to charge an EV with the SMA Home Storage?
Yes, it is possible to charge the EV with the SMA Home Storage. The charging mode must be set to “Fast charging” or “Charging with setpoint” in the SMA EV Charger settings.
Does the SMA Home Storage offer retrofit possibilities?
The SMA Home Storage Module is compatible only with the current SMA hybrid inverters, specifically the Sunny Tripower Smart Energy and Sunny Boy Smart Energy models.
The Sunny Boy Storage models (SBS2.5-1VL-10 to SBS 3.7 -6.0-10) are not compatible for retrofitting.
Can I use the SMA Home Storage without a PV system?
Yes, the SMA Home Storage can only be used with the SMA hybrid inverters. The inverters can be used as a battery inverter only without PV.
Is SMA Smart Connected available with the SMA Home Storage?
Yes, SMA Smart Connected is offered with the SMA Home Storage. If there is a defect or fault signal from the battery, the installer will receive a detailed report via email about the event that occurred. When the installer contacts the SMA Service line, the replacement of the faulty module will be initiated. In a future update, automated delivery of a replacement will be implemented. SMA Smart Connected can be activated through the Sunny Portal.
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