| Published power range | 5–6 kW |
| Scored benchmark | 6 kW |
| Rated AC power | 6 kW |
| Peak efficiency | 98.1% |
| Number of MPPTs | 3 |
| Max input current / MPPT | 15 A |
| Ingress protection | IP65 |
| Warranty period | 5 yr |
| Grid & safety certification | IEC 62109 + national grid code certified for 1 market |
| Manufacturing track record | 15+ years, field-proven |
Some values are estimated where independent verification was not available: see the full scorecard and review.solar/terms.
Sunny Boy Smart Energy 5.0/6.0 · every criterion scored by the live rubric (Solar Analytica inverter rubric v3.6.0), with its recorded value, evidence status, and any linked source. Page 1 carries the buying-decision summary; this page is the full record for verification and right of reply.
| Efficiency | |||
| Peak efficiency (%) | 98.1 | datasheet | Source |
| Semiconductor technology | Not disclosed | not found | Source +1 |
| Night standby consumption (W) | 6 | datasheet | Source |
| Design & Flexibility | |||
| Number of MPPTs | 3 | datasheet | Source |
| Max DC:AC oversizing ratio | 2.0 | datasheet | Source |
| Max input current per MPPT (A) | 15 | datasheet | Source |
| Thermal & Physical Resilience | |||
| Thermal management | Fanless / natural convection | datasheet | Source |
| Ingress protection | IP65 | datasheet | Source |
| Operating temperature range | Standard | datasheet | Source |
| Surge protection | Type II DC SPD only | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Features & Integration | |||
| Hybrid / battery capability | Hybrid (battery-ready) + backup | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Backup / islanding | Whole-home / full backup | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Monitoring & smart features | App + smart features | datasheet | Source +2 |
| Reactive power range | ±0.8 pf leading/lagging: Q(U) compliant | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Safety & Compliance | |||
| Grid & safety certification | IEC 62109 + grid code, 1 market | stated | Source |
| Shutdown / arc safety | String with AFCI (optional / software-activatable) | datasheet | Source |
| Guarantee & Backbone | |||
| Warranty period (yrs) | 5 | datasheet | Source |
| Warranty assurance | Parts only | datasheet | Source |
| Financial strength & warranty backing | Stable / listed | datasheet | Source |
| Manufacturing track record | 15+ years, field-proven | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Energy Ecosystem | |||
| Open protocol & API maturity | Modbus TCP + cloud API | datasheet | Source +2 |
| VPP & grid services readiness | VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program) | datasheet | Source +2 |
| EV charging integration | Basic EV charger scheduling (timer / relay) | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Thermal load management | Native SG-Ready or direct heat pump protocol integration | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Firmware & security disclosure | Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published | datasheet | Source +2 |
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