| Published power range | 5–6 kW |
| Scored benchmark | 6 kW |
| Rated AC power | 6 kW |
| Peak efficiency | 97.7% |
| Weighted efficiency | 97.3% |
| Number of MPPTs | 2 |
| Max input current / MPPT | 16 A |
| Ingress protection | IP65 |
| Warranty period | 10 yr |
| Grid & safety certification | IEC 62109 + national grid codes certified for 3+ markets |
| 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.
SH5.0/6.0RS · 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 (%) | 97.7 | datasheet | Source |
| Weighted efficiency (CEC/Euro %) | 97.3 | datasheet | Source |
| Design & Flexibility | |||
| Number of MPPTs | 2 | datasheet | Source |
| Max DC:AC oversizing ratio | 2.17 | datasheet | Source |
| Max input current per MPPT (A) | 16 | 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 + AC SPD | datasheet | Source |
| Features & Integration | |||
| Hybrid / battery capability | Hybrid (battery-ready) + backup | datasheet | Source |
| Backup / islanding | Essential-loads backup | datasheet | Source |
| Monitoring & smart features | App + smart features | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Safety & Compliance | |||
| Grid & safety certification | IEC 62109 + grid codes, 3+ markets | datasheet | Source |
| Shutdown / arc safety | String | datasheet | Source |
| Guarantee & Backbone | |||
| Warranty period (yrs) | 10 | datasheet | Source |
| Warranty assurance | Parts, labour & extendable | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Financial strength & warranty backing | Financially strong (profitable / strong parent) | datasheet | Source |
| Manufacturing track record | 15+ years, field-proven | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Energy Ecosystem | |||
| Firmware & security disclosure | Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published | datasheet | Source +1 |
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