SG8K-D
Residential Single Phase Inverter
SUNGROW – Clean power for all
HIGH YIELD
- Higher yield with max. efficiency 98.5%, European efficiency 98.0%
- Flexible PV string configurations, DC/AC ratio up to 1.3
SAFE AND DURABLE
- Built-in surge arresters and residual current protection
- High anti-corrosion with aluminum alloy die casting
SMART MANAGEMENT
- Easy local and online monitoring via App or Web
- Export power control with smart energy meter
EASY AND USER FRIENDLY
- 15.5 kg compact design, plug and play installation
- Fast commissioning via LCD
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
EFFICIENCY CURVE
Technical Specifications
| Type designation | SG8K-D |
|---|---|
| Input (DC) | |
| Max. PV input voltage | 600 V |
| Min PV input voltage / Startup voltage | 90 V / 120 V |
| Nominal input voltage | 360 V |
| MPP voltage range | 90 V – 540 V |
| MPP voltage range for nominal power | 275 V – 480 V |
| No. of MPPTs | 2 |
| Max. number of PV strings per MPPT | 1 / 2 |
| Max PV input current | 12.5 A / 25 A (Adjusted from OCR “125A/25 A”) |
| Max current for input connector | 15 A / 30 A |
| Max. PV short-circuit current | 15 A / 30 A |
| Output (AC) | |
| AC output power | 8000 VA |
| Max AC output current | 34.8 A (Adjusted from OCR “34BA”) |
| Nominal AC voltage | 230 Vac |
| AC voltage range | 180 Vac – 276 Vac (this may vary with grid standards) |
| Nominal grid frequency | 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Grid frequency range | 45 Hz – 55 Hz / 55 Hz – 65 Hz (this may vary with grid standards) |
| Total harmonic distortion (THD) | < 3% (of nominal power) |
| DC current injection | < 0.5% (of nominal current) |
| Power factor | > 0.99 / 0.8 leading – 0.8 lagging |
| Efficiency | |
| Max efficiency / European efficiency | 98.5% / 98.0% |
| Protection | |
| PV reverse connection protection | Yes |
| AC short circuit protection | Yes |
| Leakage current protection | Yes |
| Grid monitoring | Yes |
| PV string current monitoring | Yes |
| DC switch | Optional |
| Overvoltage protection | DC Type II / AC Type II |
| General Data | |
| Dimensions (W*H*D) | 360 * 390 * 148 mm |
| Weight | 15.5 kg |
| Isolation method | Transformerless |
| Ingress protection rating | IP65 |
| Power loss in night mode | < 1 W |
| Operating ambient temperature | -25 °C to 60 °C (> 45 °C derating) |
| Allowable relative humidity (non-condensing) | 0 – 100% |
| Cooling method | Natural cooling |
| Max operating altitude | 4000 m (> 2000 m derating) |
| Display / Communication | LCD / WiFi |
| PV connection type | MC4 (Max 6 mm²) |
| AC connection type | Plug and play connector (max 6 mm²) |
| Compliance | IEC62109-1, IEC62109-2, IEC62116, IEC61727, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3, AS4777.2 |
| Grid support | Active & reactive power control, power ramp rate control |
| Type designation | SG8K-D-10 |
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