16.3 × 31.1 × 6.9 in

Battery inverterGoodWe

GoodWe GW9600A-BP

Name: GoodWe GW9600A-BP
Brand: GoodWe

Battery inverter, ac-coupled battery inverter. 6 models, 5 kW–9.6 kW AC at 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Jan 21, 2021Installed in 1 SoCal permit

Model

Rated AC power9.6 kW
CEC weighted efficiency96.5%

Models & power ratings

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library · 6 models

Model	Nominal AC	Grid voltage	CEC continuous	Rated AC (SAM)	CEC weighted eff.	DC test window	CEC listed	UL 1741 SB
GW5000A-BP	5 kW	240 V	5.03 kW	5.03 kW	96.5%	200–495 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB
GW6000A-BP	6 kW	240 V	6.03 kW	6.03 kW	96.5%	200–495 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB
GW7000A-BP	7 kW	240 V	7.06 kW	7.06 kW	96.5%	200–495 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB
GW7600A-BP	7.6 kW	240 V	7.65 kW	7.65 kW	96.5%	200–495 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB
GW8600A-BP	8.6 kW	240 V	8.68 kW	8.68 kW	96.5%	200–495 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB
GW9600A-BP	9.6 kW	240 V	9.62 kW	9.62 kW	96.5%	200–495 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB

AC output (grid side)

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · GoodWe datasheet

Rated AC power9.6 kW
Max apparent power9,600 VA
CEC-measured continuous output9.62 kW
Grid voltage240 V
Phasesplit-phase 120/240 V
AC voltage range211–264 V
Frequency60 Hz
Max continuous output current40 A

Efficiency

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · GoodWe datasheet · NLR SAM inverter library

CEC weighted efficiency96.5%datasheet: 96.1%
Night-time standby (tare)9.5 W
Power to start converting28.2 W

CEC weighted efficiency is measured by an accredited lab at six power levels and three DC voltages — the number to compare between inverters.

Grid & smart-inverter certification

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

UL 1741 SB (3rd ed.)Yes — CSA Group, certificate Nov 30, 2021
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)Yes — CSA Group
Firmware tested (SA)05
Volt-VAr with reactive power priority (SA13)Yes
Freq-Watt / Volt-Watt (SA14–15)Yes
Disable permit service / limit active power (SA17–18)Yes
CSIP (IEEE 2030.5) conformanceVia gateway during testing (Y*)
Monitor key data & scheduling (Rule 21 Phase 3)Yes (attested Jan 21, 2021)
CEC listedJan 21, 2021
Last CEC updateDec 11, 2023

UL 1741 SB is required for new interconnections in California (Rule 21) since 2026.

Backup power

GoodWe datasheet

Backup surge11,520 VA for 60 s
Backup voltage240 V
Backup current40 A

Monitoring & communication

GoodWe datasheet

InterfacesWi-Fi, Ethernet, RS485, Bluetooth, CAN

Size, weight & environment

GoodWe datasheet

Dimensions (W × H × D)16.3 × 31.1 × 6.9 in
Weight62.8 lb (28.5 kg)
Enclosure ratingNEMA TYPE 4X, NEMA 4X
CoolingFan-cooled
Operating temperature−35 to +60 °C

Installed in Southern California

building permits

Permits name it

Jul 2022

Jurisdictions so far

LA County (unincorp.) (1)

Model named in permit

GW9600A-BP

Only installer and ZIP level is shown — no homeowner names, street addresses or permit numbers. Permits from LA County (unincorp.) come without a contractor license, so they count toward totals but not toward installers. Counts grow as more permit portals are loaded.

Compare with similar 9.6 kW inverters

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · building permits

Inverter	Power	CEC weighted eff.	DC test window	UL 1741 SB	Latest CEC	SoCal permits
GoodWe GWxxxxA-BP	5 kW–9.6 kW	96.5%	200–495 V	Yes	2021	1
FOXESS AIO-AC1-x.x-US	3.8 kW–11.4 kW	97.0%	85–500 V	Yes	2025	—
APsystems (Altenergy Power System) ELS	6.61 kW–11.4 kW	94.0%	51–60 V	Yes	2024	—
Hoymiles HAS-x.xLV-USG1	3.8 kW–11.5 kW	94.0%	50–60 V	Yes	2024	—
Alpha ESS SMILE-SPBx.x-INV	7.6 kW–9.6 kW	96.5%	200–495 V	Yes	2024	—

Same type and grid voltage, power range covering this model; same fields from the same sources.

About GoodWe

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

ManufacturerGoodWe
Listed in CEC asGoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.
Websitegoodwe.com
Models on CEC lists715

Other series

GECx.x-1U-US20GWxxK4-SBP-US20GWxxxx-SBP-US20GECx.x-1U-US10GECx.x-1U-USx.x

Questions & answers

How efficient is the GoodWe GWxxxxA-BP?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 96.5% for GoodWe GWxxxxA-BP models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

What sizes does the GoodWe GWxxxxA-BP come in?

The CEC list includes 6 models from 5 kW to 9.6 kW AC: GW5000A-BP, GW6000A-BP, GW7000A-BP, GW7600A-BP, GW8600A-BP, GW9600A-BP.

Is the GoodWe GWxxxxA-BP certified to UL 1741 SB?

Yes — the CEC Grid Support Inverter List shows UL 1741 SB for all models.

Can the GoodWe GWxxxxA-BP be used with a battery?

The CEC lists it as a ac-coupled battery inverter.

What is the GW9600A-BP’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 200–495 V DC.

Sources

California Energy Commission — Grid Support Inverter List (solar and battery inverters), data as of Oct 7, 2026. Manufacturer-reported, confirmed by CEC against certificates and test reports.
GoodWe — manufacturer datasheet “A-BP Series (AC-Coupled) AC Retrofit Inverter (HV Battery)”.
NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
Building permits — Los Angeles County Public Works (EPIC-LA, unincorporated areas) (Jul 2022). Equipment matched from permit descriptions by model number.