Knowledge base · Decision evidence

Five questions the headline specification cannot answer.

A living reference for backup operation, digital control, battery behaviour, panel durability and the Australian service pathway across 87 buyer-ready products.

From brochure claim to decision record

The difficult questions need their own evidence state.

Each lens reads existing criterion-level provenance. Published evidence means the record carries a direct or derived source. Reviewed absence means an exact document was checked but did not publish the qualifying detail. Open means the question is not yet established.

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Follow the evidence behind the decision.

The five lenses rebuild from the current product records. A reviewed absence means the exact source was checked and did not publish the qualifying detail.

Outage operation

Backup behaviour

Separates a backup label from the published switching, output and grid-forming behaviour behind it.

Published
218of 278 criterion records
Reviewed absence
14document checked
Not applicable
16product boundary
Open
30not established
Buying question

What continues operating, at what output, through which hardware, and under which phase and duration limits?

Evidence boundary

A published backup capability is not a site design. Protected circuits, phase balance, motor starts and network requirements remain installation-specific.

Backup / islanding26/270 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 1 open
backup_output_continuous7/70 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
backup_output_peak4/40 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
backup_transfer_time12/153 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
backup_pass_through3/30 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
backup_phase_boundary7/70 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
Grid-forming & backup tier33/380 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 5 open
Backup switching speed25/380 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 13 open
Backup surge / motor-start capability27/381 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 10 open
Continuous power output (kW)38/380 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
backup_behaviour_attribution0/160 reviewed absence · 16 not applicable · 0 open
backup_device12/120 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
outage_pv_recharge1/54 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
black_start3/96 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
gateway_backup_limit0/10 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 1 open
gateway_transfer_time1/10 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
gateway_backup_scope1/10 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
pv_point_output1/10 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
pv_point_transfer_time1/10 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
load_start_capability1/10 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
backup_scope4/40 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
backup_output3/30 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
backup_attribution1/10 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
backup_output_peak_30s1/10 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
backup_output_peak_1s1/10 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
backup_boundary2/20 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
product_phase1/10 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
backup_output_peak_3s1/10 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
backup_output_peak_10s1/10 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
65 records
SH10RSSungrow · Inverter · AU priority 16000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Whole-home / full backup

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_output_continuous

SH10RS publishes 9.999 kW and 9.999 kVA rated off-grid output.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_output_peak

SH10RS publishes 13.68 kVA peak off-grid output for 10 seconds.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_transfer_time

Switch time to emergency mode is below 10 ms.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_pass_through

The grid-connected backup-load path is rated 63 A and 14.5 kW.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_phase_boundary

SH10RS backup output is single-phase.

Source 1
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SH5T / SH10T HybridSungrow · Inverter · AU priority 11000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Whole-home / full backup

Source 1
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SH5.0/6.0RSSungrow · Inverter · AU priority 11000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Essential-loads backup

Source 1
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SigenStorSigenergy · Battery · AU priority 14000
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home seamless backup: full load, <20ms switchover (self-contained or val

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

True UPS topology: 0ms load disruption (inverter always on load path, no relay

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

5

Source 1
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DNS G4GoodWe · Inverter · AU priority 11000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

No backup

Source 1
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SG RSSungrow · Inverter · AU priority 11000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

No backup

Source 1
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ALP LV E1Growatt · Battery · AU priority 12111
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

Source 1
Open questionBackup switching speed

Not established

Reviewed absenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

5.0

Source 1
Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

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ESA G20GoodWe · Battery · AU priority 14000
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home seamless backup: full load, <20ms switchover (self-contained or val

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<5ms UPS-grade relay switching (verified, load-side relay or electronic switch

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

8.0

Source 1
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Single Phase 5NeoVolt · Battery · AU priority 14000
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home seamless backup: full load, <20ms switchover (self-contained or val

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

No surge rating published (integrated / AC-coupled system)

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

5.0

Source 1
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Whispr 13.37PowerPlus Energy · Battery · AU priority 14000
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home seamless backup: full load, <20ms switchover (self-contained or val

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

No surge rating published (integrated / AC-coupled system)

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

7.0

Source 1
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APX S0 + MIN XH2Growatt · Battery · AU priority 11003
Open questionGrid-forming & backup tier

Not established

Open questionBackup switching speed

Not established

Open questionBackup surge / motor-start capability

Not established

Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

5.0

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Symo GEN24 Plus SCFronius · Inverter · AU priority 24000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Whole-home / full backup

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencebackup_device

Full Backup requires a battery, Fronius Smart Meter and external backup-control and grid-switchover components.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencebackup_transfer_time

Maximum Full Backup switchover time is 10 seconds.

Source 1
Published evidenceoutage_pv_recharge

PV can remain operational and charge the battery in Full Backup mode when sufficient PV power is available.

Source 1
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SigenStor EC 10.0 SPSigenergy · Inverter · AU priority 24000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Whole-home / full backup

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_device

Zero-disruption backup requires Sigen Energy Gateway with Sigen Energy Controller and battery.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_transfer_time

The 0 ms figure is explicitly load-side disruption time for the configured SigenStor system with Sigen Energy Gateway.

Source 1
Published evidenceblack_start

Multi-source black start is documented for a configured SigenStor system and is not an Energy Controller-only claim.

Source 1
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SigenStor EC TPSigenergy · Inverter · AU priority 25000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Whole-home / full backup

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencebackup_device

Three-phase backup requires Sigen Energy Gateway with the Energy Controller and battery.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_transfer_time

The 0 ms figure is load-side disruption time for the configured SigenStor plus gateway system, not the controller alone.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_phase_boundary

The exact EC TP product is three-phase; output remains bounded by the exact controller rating and configured gateway system.

Source 1
Published evidenceblack_start

Black start is a configured SigenStor plus gateway system claim and is not attributable to the Energy Controller alone.

Source 1
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SBHSungrow · Battery · AU priority 23011
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

Source 1
Open questionBackup surge / motor-start capability

Not established

Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

10

Source 1
Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

Source 1
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SG RTSungrow · Inverter · AU priority 21000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

No backup

Source 1
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Battery-Box Premium LVSBYD · Battery · AU priority 23011
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

Source 1Source 2
Open questionBackup switching speed

Not established

Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

10.0

Source 1
Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

Source 1
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X1 Hybrid 3PHAnker SOLIX · Battery · AU priority 24001
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home seamless backup: full load, <20ms switchover (self-contained or val

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

12

Source 1
Open questiongateway_backup_limit

The exact Australian three-phase Power Dock Pro backup limit remains pending until Anker publishes an Australian datasheet bound to the exact gateway part number.

Source 1Source 2
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ReservaFronius · Battery · AU priority 22012
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

Source 1
Open questionBackup switching speed

Not established

Open questionBackup surge / motor-start capability

Not established

Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

6.55

Source 1
Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

Source 1
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Three Phase 10NeoVolt · Battery · AU priority 24000
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home seamless backup: full load, <20ms switchover (self-contained or val

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

No surge rating published (integrated / AC-coupled system)

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

10.0

Source 1
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X1 Hybrid 1PHAnker SOLIX · Battery · AU priority 27000
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home seamless backup: full load, <20ms switchover (self-contained or val

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

6

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_transfer_time

The exact hybrid single-phase X1 datasheet publishes switching below 10 ms for the base configuration.

Source 1
Published evidencegateway_transfer_time

The separate Power Dock Pro configuration is claimed at 0 ms load-side switching; this is not the base X1 transfer figure.

Source 1
Published evidencegateway_backup_scope

Whole-home orchestration and third-party off-grid solar charging are Power Dock Pro configuration claims and must remain separate from the base hybrid single-phase X1 record.

Source 1
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X1 AC-coupledAnker SOLIX · Battery · AU priority 24000
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Essential-loads / partial backup only

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

>100ms or switching speed not disclosed

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

No surge rating published (integrated / AC-coupled system)

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

6

Source 1
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Smile M5AlphaESS · Battery · AU priority 24000
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home seamless backup: full load, <20ms switchover (self-contained or val

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

No surge rating published (integrated / AC-coupled system)

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

5.0

Source 1
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S6-GR1PSolis · Inverter · AU priority 21000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

No backup

Source 1
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B2 HV + H2SAJ · Battery · AU priority 21003
Open questionGrid-forming & backup tier

Not established

Open questionBackup switching speed

Not established

Open questionBackup surge / motor-start capability

Not established

Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

6.0

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Primo GEN24 PlusFronius · Inverter · AU priority 34100
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Whole-home / full backup

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_device

Full Backup requires a battery and external components for safe grid switchover.

Source 1
Published evidencepv_point_output

The integrated PV Point is a separate basic backup outlet with 3 kVA maximum continuous output.

Source 1
Published evidencepv_point_transfer_time

Maximum PV Point switchover time is 20 seconds; this value does not describe Full Backup.

Source 1
Reviewed absencebackup_transfer_time

A numeric Full Backup transfer time is not published on the exact Australian product page; do not substitute the PV Point or Symo value.

Source 1
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Powerwall 3Tesla · Battery · AU priority 38100
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home seamless backup: full load, <20ms switchover (self-contained or val

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Motor-start rating published (LRA)

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

11.5

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_output_continuous

Australian Powerwall 3 publishes 11.04 kW continuous AC output.

Source 1
Published evidenceload_start_capability

Australian Powerwall 3 publishes 185 A locked-rotor-amperes load-start capability.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_device

Backup requires a supported islanding device; the Australian datasheet names Backup Gateway 2.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_phase_boundary

At an Australian three-phase site, outage backup is limited to the commissioned backup phase.

Source 1
Reviewed absencebackup_transfer_time

The Australian datasheet describes automatic disconnect for seamless backup but publishes no numeric outage transfer time.

Source 1
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X3-HYB G4 ProSolaX · Inverter · AU priority 31000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Essential-loads backup

Source 1Source 2
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DNS G3GoodWe · Inverter · AU priority 31000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

No backup

Source 1
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RESU PrimeLG Energy Solution · Battery · AU priority 33011
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

Source 1Source 2
Open questionBackup switching speed

Not established

Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

7.0

Source 1
Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

Source 1
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Smile M10AlphaESS · Battery · AU priority 34000
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home seamless backup: full load, <20ms switchover (self-contained or val

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

No surge rating published (integrated / AC-coupled system)

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

10.0

Source 1
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EP760 + B500BLUETTI · Battery · AU priority 33001
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home seamless backup: full load, <20ms switchover (self-contained or val

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

Source 1
Open questionBackup surge / motor-start capability

Not established

Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

7.6

Source 1
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APX HV S2Growatt · Battery · AU priority 33011
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

Source 1
Open questionBackup switching speed

Not established

Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

5.0

Source 1
Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

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ET G2GoodWe · Inverter · AU priority 46100
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Whole-home / full backup

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencebackup_phase_boundary

ET G2 provides a dedicated three-phase backup output.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_transfer_time

ET G2 publishes UPS-level switching below 10 ms.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_output_continuous

Nominal backup output is 6, 8, 10, 12 or 15 kVA for the corresponding exact ET G2 model.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_output_peak

Published 60-second off-grid peaks are 12, 16, 18, 18 and 18 kVA for the corresponding 6, 8, 10, 12 and 15 kVA models, subject to sufficient PV and battery power.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_scope

The source establishes a dedicated backup output, not unconditional coverage of every household circuit; backed-up scope remains installation-defined.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceblack_start

The exact datasheet does not explicitly publish black-start recovery after full depletion.

Source 1
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Battery-Box Premium HVSBYD · Battery · AU priority 44010
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

10.2

Source 1
Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

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Hybrid 5000/6000 1PHiStore · Inverter · AU priority 46200
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Essential-loads backup

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencebackup_device

Backup operation requires the separate IS-BACKUP-1P-63A Backup Box.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_transfer_time

The IS-BACKUP-1P-63A publishes a switchover time below 3 seconds.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_pass_through

Maximum grid-connected pass-through current is 40 A.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_output

Maximum backup apparent output is 10 kVA and depends on the inverter and battery combination.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_phase_boundary

The IS-BACKUP-1P-63A supplies a single-phase backup load connection.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceblack_start

The exact inverter and Backup Box datasheets do not publish a black-start recovery sequence.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoutage_pv_recharge

The exact inverter and Backup Box datasheets do not publish the post-depletion outage PV recharge sequence.

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Hybrid 5000/6000 3PHiStore · Inverter · AU priority 46200
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Essential-loads backup

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_device

Backup operation requires the separate IS-BACKUP-3P-63A Backup Box.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_transfer_time

The IS-BACKUP-3P-63A publishes a switchover time below 3 seconds.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_pass_through

Maximum grid-connected pass-through current is 40 A.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_output

Maximum backup apparent output is 20 kVA and depends on the inverter and battery combination.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_phase_boundary

The IS-BACKUP-3P-63A identifies the backup load connection as three single-phase outputs.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceblack_start

The exact inverter and Backup Box datasheets do not publish a black-start recovery sequence.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoutage_pv_recharge

The exact inverter and Backup Box datasheets do not publish the post-depletion outage PV recharge sequence.

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SDT G3GoodWe · Inverter · AU priority 41000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

No backup

Source 1
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CygniDyness · Battery · AU priority 42002
Open questionGrid-forming & backup tier

Not established

Open questionBackup switching speed

Not established

Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

9.999

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Smile G3 S5 BAT-9.3SAlphaESS · Battery · AU priority 47002
Open questionGrid-forming & backup tier

Not established

Open questionBackup switching speed

Not established

Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

5

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_attribution

Published AC backup figures apply to the exact SMILE-G3-S5 inverter plus BAT-9.3S configuration, not to BAT-9.3S as a standalone DC battery.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_output_continuous

The exact SMILE-G3-S5 configuration publishes 5 kW continuous single-phase backup output.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_output_peak_30s

The exact SMILE-G3-S5 configuration publishes 7.5 kW output for up to 30 seconds.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_output_peak_1s

The exact SMILE-G3-S5 configuration publishes 10 kW output for up to 1 second.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_transfer_time

The exact SMILE-G3-S5 configuration publishes backup switching below 20 ms.

Source 1
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H10S 17.8Hinen · Battery · AU priority 47100
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home seamless backup: full load, <20ms switchover (self-contained or val

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

10.0

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_device

The A Series H10S includes a built-in changeover switch with manual selection between Backup and Bypass modes.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_transfer_time

Backup load transfer time is at most 10 ms.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_output

Single-phase off-grid output is 230 V, up to 63 A and up to 15 kW.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceblack_start

The current Australian product page publishes backup transfer and generator support but not an explicit black-start-after-depletion sequence.

Source 1
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Force H3XPylontech · Battery · AU priority 43001
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Essential-loads / partial backup only

Source 1
Open questionBackup switching speed

Not established

Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

6.0

Source 1
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Home Hub SE10000H-AUSolarEdge · Inverter · AU priority 53000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Whole-home / full backup

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_device

Full-home or partial-home backup requires the SolarEdge Home Backup Interface.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_scope

Whole-home backup is an available design scope when the required interface is installed; it is not an intrinsic base-inverter outcome, and islanded output remains limited by the exact inverter rating.

Source 1
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IQ8ACEnphase · Inverter · AU priority 52000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Essential-loads backup

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_boundary

IQ8AC is not a standalone backup device. Backup is a configured Enphase system outcome requiring IQ System Controller and IQ Battery.

Source 1
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Home BatterySolarEdge · Battery · AU priority 54010
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

>100ms or switching speed not disclosed

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

5

Source 1
Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

Source 1
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vBox 14VoltX · Battery · AU priority 52002
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

Source 1
Open questionBackup switching speed

Not established

Open questionBackup surge / motor-start capability

Not established

Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

5.4

Source 1
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HM6ESY SUNHOME · Battery · AU priority 53001
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Essential-loads / partial backup only

Source 1
Open questionBackup switching speed

Not established

Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

6.0

Source 1
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IQ Battery 5PEnphase · Battery · AU priority 610100
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

True grid-forming: black-start capable, creates AC reference, parallel source

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

Source 1
Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

Source 1
Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

3.84

Source 1
Published evidenceproduct_phase

Exact SKU IQBATTERY-5P-1P-ROW is single-phase.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_device

Backup operation requires IQ System Controller 3 INT.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencebackup_output_continuous

One IQ Battery 5P publishes 3.84 kW continuous single-phase output.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_output_peak_3s

One IQ Battery 5P publishes 7.68 kVA peak output for 3 seconds.

Source 1
Published evidencebackup_output_peak_10s

One IQ Battery 5P publishes 6.14 kVA peak output for 10 seconds.

Source 1
Published evidenceblack_start

Sunlight Jump Start is documented only for an IQ8-based solar system configured with IQ System Controller and IQ Battery 5P; it is not a battery-only claim.

Source 1
Reviewed absencebackup_transfer_time

Current Australian sources describe automatic or seamless transition but publish no numeric transfer time; the inferred value below 20 ms is unsupported.

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SPH6000TL-HU-AUGrowatt · Inverter · AU priority 61000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Whole-home / full backup

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S6-EH1P6K-L-PLUS-AUSolis · Inverter · AU priority 61000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Whole-home / full backup

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MIN TL-XH2Growatt · Inverter · AU priority 60001
Open questionBackup / islanding

Not established

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X1-Hybrid G4SolaX · Inverter · AU priority 76200
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Essential-loads backup

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Published evidencebackup_device

The single-phase dedicated EPS output operates with a battery.

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Published evidencebackup_transfer_time

EPS switch time is below 10 ms.

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Published evidencebackup_output_continuous

Nominal EPS output follows the exact 3 to 7.5 kW X1-Hybrid G4 model.

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Published evidencebackup_output_peak

Peak EPS apparent output is up to 150% of nominal for 10 seconds, subject to exact model.

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Published evidencebackup_scope

The source establishes a dedicated EPS circuit; a wider household boundary is not established by the datasheet.

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Reviewed absenceblack_start

The exact Australian datasheet does not publish an explicit black-start sequence.

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Reviewed absenceoutage_pv_recharge

The exact Australian datasheet does not publish a post-depletion PV restart or outage recharge sequence.

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EQ4800FoxESS · Battery · AU priority 73011
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

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Published evidenceBackup switching speed

>100ms or switching speed not disclosed

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Open questionBackup surge / motor-start capability

Not established

Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

4.48

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Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

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KHFoxESS · Inverter · AU priority 86200
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Essential-loads backup

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Published evidencebackup_device

The dedicated EPS output operates with a battery.

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Published evidencebackup_output_continuous

Maximum continuous EPS apparent output follows the exact KH model from 7 to 10.5 kVA.

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Published evidencebackup_output_peak

EPS peak output is 10 or 12 kW for 60 seconds depending on exact KH model.

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Published evidencebackup_transfer_time

EPS switch time is below 10 ms.

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Published evidencebackup_scope

The exact datasheet establishes a dedicated EPS output, not unconditional whole-home backup.

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Reviewed absenceblack_start

The exact Australian datasheet does not explicitly establish black start.

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Reviewed absenceoutage_pv_recharge

The exact Australian datasheet does not explicitly establish post-depletion outage PV recharge.

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Powerwall 3 Integrated InverterTesla · Inverter · AU priority 82000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Whole-home / full backup

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Published evidencebackup_phase_boundary

The inverter is single-phase. On an Australian three-phase site, only the commissioned backup phase remains powered during an outage; three-phase PV inverters and three-phase loads are excluded from the backup side.

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Lynx Home F G2GoodWe · Battery · AU priority 84010
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

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Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

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Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

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Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

4.48

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Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

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SBRSungrow · Battery · AU priority 83011
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

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Published evidenceBackup switching speed

>100ms or switching speed not disclosed

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Open questionBackup surge / motor-start capability

Not established

Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

5.76

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Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

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IQ8HC MicroinverterEnphase · Inverter · AU priority 92000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Whole-home / full backup

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Published evidencebackup_boundary

IQ8HC is not a standalone backup device. The Australian grid-agnostic configuration requires IQ System Controller and IQ Battery, and the controller provides automatic transfer.

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PowerAll ESI 3-6K-S1SOFAR · Inverter · AU priority 91000
Published evidenceBackup / islanding

Essential-loads backup

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Battery-Box Premium HVMBYD · Battery · AU priority 93011
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

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Published evidenceBackup switching speed

>100ms or switching speed not disclosed

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Open questionBackup surge / motor-start capability

Not established

Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

7.65

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Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

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aPower XFranklinWH · Battery · AU priority 92002
Open questionGrid-forming & backup tier

Not established

Open questionBackup switching speed

Not established

Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

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Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

5

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PowerAll BTS 5KSOFAR · Battery · AU priority 93011
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

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Published evidenceBackup switching speed

>100ms or switching speed not disclosed

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Open questionBackup surge / motor-start capability

Not established

Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

2.5

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Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

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TSYS-HS51SolaX · Battery · AU priority 114010
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

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Published evidenceBackup switching speed

<20ms seamless relay switching (whole-home loads maintained through transition

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Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

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Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

6.1

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Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

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Smart Battery S0iStore · Battery · AU priority 124010
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

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Published evidenceBackup switching speed

>100ms or switching speed not disclosed

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Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

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Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

2.5

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Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

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US5000BPylontech · Battery · AU priority 134010
Published evidenceGrid-forming & backup tier

Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent

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Published evidenceBackup switching speed

>100ms or switching speed not disclosed

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Published evidenceBackup surge / motor-start capability

Peak/surge rating published with duration

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Published evidenceContinuous power output (kW)

4.8

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Not applicablebackup_behaviour_attribution

AC transfer time, whole-home scope, phase continuity, black start and outage PV recharge are not battery-level properties for this DC battery; establish them only on separately evidenced power-conversion and isolation equipment.

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Research contract

A missing disclosure is recorded, not repaired with an assumption.

Exact scope. Product, model family, market and document scope must align before a claim is attached.

Primary evidence. Manufacturer manuals, governing warranty terms, certification bodies and regulators lead the record.

No system approval. Product behaviour does not establish array design, equipment selection, network acceptance or installation compliance.

Living counts. New products and stronger documents update this page on the next benchmark build.

Service-pathway coverage records what Australian warranty documents promise. It does not score actual response quality, claim speed or replacement-stock availability unless those outcomes are independently established.