Inverters

Sungrow SH-T

Name: Sungrow SH-T
Brand: Sungrow

5–25 kW · 2 versions · best for three phase homes adding a battery now or later

9.1Excellent#7 of 59 inverter series we rank · EnergyUpgrade Score out of 10

4.8 out of 5 from 5,411 owner reviews of Sungrow inverters

Type: Hybrid
Phase: Three phase
Efficiency: 98.2%

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Why it scores 9.1.

Rated on SH-T 15–25 kW, its best home version. Each part comes from the datasheet with a published rule; anything not stated scores zero.

How we rate inverters

Efficiency
7.3 · 30%
Every point of efficiency is solar you keep, every day for 10+ years.
Rule: Maximum efficiency on the datasheet: 96% scores 0, 99% scores 10.
MPPTs for split roofs
10.0 · 20%
Each MPPT runs one roof face independently, so east and west panels don't drag each other down.
Rule: Number of MPPT trackers: 1 scores 0, 2 scores 5, 3 or more scores 10.
Heat tolerance
10.0 · 20%
Inverters on hot walls throttle or fail early. A higher operating limit means more headroom.
Rule: Highest operating temperature: 45°C scores 0, 60°C scores 10.
Room for more panels
10.0 · 15%
How much panel capacity the inverter accepts, so you can oversize for winter and cloudy days.
Rule: Maximum PV input divided by rated AC output: 1.2x scores 0, 1.5x or more scores 10. Rebate rules allow panels up to 133% of the inverter, so more than 150% adds little.
Weather sealing
9.0 · 15%
Most Australian inverters live outdoors.
Rule: IP66 or better scores 10, IP65 9, IP55 4, lower 0.

Full specifications.

For SH-T 15–25 kW, the version we rate. 5 approved models · Australian datasheet

Sizes: 15–25 kW
Type: Hybrid
Phase: Three phase
Takes a battery: Yes
Maximum efficiency: 98.2%
European weighted efficiency: 97.8%
Panel headroom (max PV ÷ rated AC): 200%
MPPT trackers: 3
Backup output: 25000 W / 25000 VA rated off-grid (peak 36500 W / 36500 VA, 10 s); on-grid backup up to 43000 W via built-in 63 A bypass
IP rating: IP65
Highest operating temperature: 60°C
Cooling: Natural convection
Weight: 38 kg
Compatible batteries: Li-ion battery (100 - 700 V)

Every version (2).

Same series in different sizes, finishes or generations. Check which version is on your quote.

SH-T 15–25 kW
15–25 kW · the version we rate
9.1
Type: HybridPhase: Three phaseEfficiency: 98.2% Datasheet
SH-T 5–10 kW
5–10 kW
7.8
Type: HybridPhase: Three phaseEfficiency: 98.0% Datasheet

About the brand

Sungrow inverters

Our top-rated inverter brand, and the one installers most often pick for their own homes. Proven, efficient and backed by the biggest support network in Australia, with no recalls.

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9.2

Brand rating#1 of 9 brands for inverters