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SBR
9.6–25.6 kWh · LFP · DC-coupled
Sungrow
Performance & Value
Released 2021 · Evidence checked 2026-07-27 · Scored to Solar Analytica battery rubric v2.9.0
67/100
Very good
Overall
Score by category
Capacity & Usability
94
Power & Efficiency
56
Longevity (verified)
61
Safety & Chemistry
73
Guarantee & Backbone
83
Energy Ecosystem
45
Sourced specification values
Published capacity range9.6–25.6 kWh
Scored configuration9.6 kWh
Cell chemistryLFP (LiFePO4)
Usable capacity9.6 kWh
Usable energy / DoD100% DoD
Continuous power output5.76 kW
Warranty period10 yr
Safety certificationUL9540 / IEC62619
Reliability testingNot independently tested
Manufacturing track record15+ years, field-proven

Some values are estimated where independent verification was not available: see the full scorecard and review.solar/terms.

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SBR · every criterion scored by the live rubric (Solar Analytica battery rubric v2.9.0), with its recorded value, evidence status, and any linked source. Page 1 carries the buying-decision summary; this and the next page are the full record for verification and right of reply.

Capacity & Usability
Usable energy / DoD (%)100datasheetSource +1
Modularity & scalabilityFully modular, ≤5 kWh increments, expandable in fielddatasheetSource
Energy density / footprintAveragedatasheetSource +1
Battery generation compatibilitySame-generation expansion only: matching spec modules required; clean path butdatasheetSource
Power & Efficiency
Continuous power output (kW)5.76datasheetSource +1
Backup switching speed>100ms or switching speed not disclosednot foundSource
Operating temperature rangeStandarddatasheetSource +1
Longevity (verified)
Warranty throughputUnlimited cycles for standard solar usedatasheetSource +1
Warranty period (yrs)10datasheetSource +1
End-of-warranty retained capacity (%)70datasheetSource +1
Verified reliabilityNot independently testednot foundSource
Cell balancing architecturePack-level only / not disclosednot foundSource
Warranty degradation guaranteeEnd-point only: minimum capacity at end of warranty termdatasheetSource +1
Safety & Chemistry
Cell chemistryLFP (LiFePO4)datasheetSource +1
Safety certificationUL9540 / IEC62619datasheetSource +1
Thermal & fire mitigationPassive thermal mgmtdatasheetSource +1
AC terminal & connection protectionNot specifiednot foundSource
Ingress protection (outdoor)IP54 / sheltereddatasheetSource +1

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Guarantee & Backbone
Warranty assuranceParts & labourdatasheetSource +1
Financial strength & warranty backingFinancially strong (profitable / strong parent)datasheetSource +1
Manufacturing track record15+ years, field-provendatasheetSource +1
Energy Ecosystem
Grid-forming & backup tierWhole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependentdatasheetSource +1
Open protocol & API maturityProprietary / no documented APIdatasheetSource +1
VPP & grid services readinessVPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)datasheetSource
EV charging integrationNo EV integrationnot foundSource
Thermal load managementNo thermal load integrationnot foundSource
Smart home & IoT depthNo local smart home integrationnot foundSource
Dual-port flexibilityStandard single-mode integration: grid-tied + backup via one path, no independdatasheetSource +1

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