The center of the new SMA Home Energy Solution is the Sunny Boy Smart Energy (SBSE-US) hybrid inverter. This groundbreaking inverter combines the functions of a PV and battery inverter into a single unit, keeping electrical upgrades to a minimum. The Sunny Boy Smart Energy features modular add-on options such as the SMA Energy Meter, SMA Backup Secure and SMA Backup Select*. These enhancements improve the system’s performance and provide homeowners with tailored solutions to meet their specific needs.

The Sunny Boy Smart Energy is packed with new technology including an integrated system manager, SunSpec RSD transmitter, SMA ShadeFix and SMA Smart Connected, with compatibility for both the SMA 360° and Energy Apps.

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Technical Data SBSE 7.7
Max. PV array power (200% oversizing) 15360 Wp
Max. DC voltage 600 V
Rated MPP voltage range 180 V - 480 V
Min. / Startup DC Voltage 60 V / 66 V
Max. usable current input per MPPT 15 A
Max. short-circuit current input per MPPT 30 A
Independent MPPT inputs / inputs per MPPT 3 / 1
Connection of MPPT inputs in parallel A and B*
Input Battery (DC)
Battery type
Voltage range
Max. charging power / max. discharging power
Output (AC)
BYD Battery-Box Premium HVL 12.0, 16.0, 20.0, 24.0, 28.0, 32.0 (UL9540)
90 V to 500 V
10000 W / 8084 W
Max. apparent AC power 7680 VA
AC Rated power (at 240 V, 60 Hz) 7680 W
AC Rated power (at 208 V, 60 Hz) 6656 W
AC voltage rated and range 240 V (211 V to 264 V) or 208 V (183 V to 229 V)
AC grid frequency / range 60 Hz / 55 Hz to 66 Hz
Max. rated output current 32 A
Breaker (overcurrent protection) 40 A
Power factor at rated power 1 / adjustable 0.8 overexcited to 0.8 underexcited
Max. efficiency 98.1%
CEC efficiency (240/208V) 97.5% / 97%
Protective devices
DC disconnect / DC reverse polarity protection
Yes / Yes
DC AFCI arc-fault protection Yes
Ground fault monitoring / Grid monitoring Yes / Yes
AC short circuit current capability Yes
All-pole-sensitive residual-current monitoring unit Yes
Protection class I
Overvoltage category grid / battery / PV
General data
IV / II / II
Dimensions (W / H / D) / Weight 19.7 x 23.1 x 9.2 in / 38.6 lb
Operating temperature range -13 °F to +140 °F (-25 °C to +60 °C) with derating
Topology / cooling method Transformerless / Natural convection
Environmental protection rating IP65 / Type 3R
Communication protocols Modbus (SMA, SunSpec), Speedwire / Webconnect, SMA Battery Interface
Interfaces: WLAN / Ethernet / BAT-CAN / RS-485 Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
2.4 GHz WLAN Yes
Ethernet ports / Number of outputs 2 / 1 (Multi-function relay 30 Vdc /1 A)
Warranty: 10 years Yes
Certificates and approvals UL 1741 SB/SA, UL 62109-1, UL 1998, UL 1699B Ed. 1, UL9540, IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CAN CSA-C22.2, CA Rule 21, HECO Rule 14H, PV Rapid Shutdown System Equipment in accordance with UL1741, NEC 2020, NEC 2023 compliant
SMA Smart Connected Yes
SMA ShadeFix (integrated shade optimization) Yes
SunSpec certified transmitter (Rapid Shutdown) Yes
SMA Backup Secure** (grid outage mode, with or without battery)
Rated power (at 120 V, 60 Hz) 1920 W
Max. apparent AC power 1920 VA
Nominal AC voltage 120 V
AC grid frequency 60 Hz
Activation mode Manual