Deye SUN-16K-SG05LP3-EU-SM216kW three-phase low-voltage hybrid inverter, 48V battery

Overview

SUN-16K-SG05LP3-EU-SM2 is the 16kW member of the SG05LP3 high-power range, with 17.6kVA maximum output and up to 300A of battery current at 48V over two battery inputs. The two MPP trackers handle 36A each and up to 32kW of PV access power or 25.6kW of input power. It is a fit for three-phase sites that need more battery current than the 3–12kW models offer (240A maximum), using 50mm² battery cables and 100A grid and backup breakers.

• 14–20kW three-phase on a 48V battery (40–60V)
• 260–350A charge/discharge, two battery inputs
• 2 MPPT, 36A each, up to 40kW PV access
• 70A grid-to-load pass-through
• 100% unbalanced output, 10 units in parallel
• CEI 0-21, VDE-AR-N 4105, EN 50549 listed

How it works

The 14–20kW SG05LP3 models are three-phase hybrid inverters that run a large PV array, a 48V battery bank, the grid, a backup circuit and a generator. Despite the low battery voltage, they reach up to 350A of charge and discharge current (260A on the 14kW model) through two battery inputs; the battery side is transformer-isolated and the PV side is transformerless. Lithium batteries are charged to the limits reported by their BMS over CAN or RS485.

Two MPP trackers with two strings each accept up to 36A per tracker, 800V maximum and 160–650V in MPPT operation, for up to 40kW of PV access power on the 20kW model. Grid-to-load pass-through is 70A. Off-grid the inverter delivers twice the rated power for 10 seconds, and it can supply fully unbalanced loads with up to 50% of rated power on any phase.

Key features

Battery use follows six programmable time periods, with Selling First, Zero Export to Load or Zero Export to CT as work modes. The GEN port works as a diesel generator input, as a smart load output switched by battery state of charge or voltage, or as an AC-coupling port for existing on-grid inverters. A dry contact (G-start) can start a generator automatically, and up to 10 inverters can be paralleled on-grid or off-grid.

Installation and compatibility

The IP65 unit of 456×750×268.5mm and 51.9kg mounts on a load-bearing, non-flammable wall out of direct sun, rain and snow, with about 50cm free at the sides, above and below and 100cm in front. Deye recommends 100A AC breakers on the grid and backup ports, a DC protection device on the battery line and battery cables of 50mm² (14–16kW) or 70mm² (18–20kW) on M8 terminals.

Export control uses the supplied CT sensor, or a CHNT DTSU666 or Eastron SDM630-Modbus V2 meter on the Meter-485 port. The datasheet lists IEC 61727, IEC 62116, CEI 0-21, EN 50549, NRS 097, RD 140, UNE 217002, OVE-Richtlinie R25, G99 and VDE-AR-N 4105, and Deye publishes country certificates for the series. In Germany the backup function is optional and the backup side may be left unconnected.

Monitoring and settings

Configuration is done on the LCD: battery type and limits, time-of-use periods, work mode, grid code, GEN port use and parallel settings. Remote monitoring runs through Deye Cloud with an optional Wi-Fi logger, and the inverter also offers RS485 and CAN. Operation is possible from -40 to 60°C, with derating above 45°C. The warranty is 5 years, extendable to 10 years depending on the installation country.

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