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Hybrid inverterGoodWe

GoodWe GW7600A-ES

Hybrid inverter, dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery). 6 models, 5 kW–9.6 kW AC at 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Jan 21, 2021

Model

Rated AC power7.6 kW
CEC weighted efficiency97.0%
MPPT trackers4

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-ES	5 kW	240 V	5.07 kW	5.07 kW	97.5%	300–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB
GW6000A-ES	6 kW	240 V	6.11 kW	6.11 kW	97.5%	360–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB
GW7000A-ES	7 kW	240 V	7.06 kW	7.06 kW	97.0%	210–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB
GW7600A-ES	7.6 kW	240 V	7.64 kW	7.64 kW	97.0%	230–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB
GW8600A-ES	8.6 kW	240 V	8.61 kW	8.61 kW	97.0%	260–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB
GW9600A-ES	9.6 kW	240 V	9.63 kW	9.63 kW	97.0%	300–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB

Some models are also on the CEC Battery Inverter list — one product, two listings.

DC input (PV side)

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

CEC test DC voltages (min / nom / max)230 / 400 / 480 V
Start-up voltage95 V
MPPT trackers4
DC input at rated output (CEC test)7.88 kW

AC output (grid side)

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

Rated AC power7.6 kW
Max apparent power7,600 VA
CEC-measured continuous output7.64 kW
Grid voltage240 V
Phasesplit-phase 120/240 V
AC voltage range211–264 V
Frequency60 Hz
Max continuous output current31.7 A

Efficiency

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

CEC weighted efficiency97.0%
Peak efficiency97.6%
Night-time standby (tare)9.44 W
Power to start converting23.6 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) · GoodWe datasheet

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 updateFeb 13, 2023
Standards listed on the datasheetUL 1741 SA, UL 1741, IEEE 1547, UL 1699B, UL 1998, FCC Part 15, CA Rule 21

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

Backup power

GoodWe datasheet

Backup surge9,120 VA for 60 s
Backup voltage240 V
Backup current31.7 A

Safety & protection

GoodWe datasheet

Arc-fault protection (UL 1699B)Yes — UL 1699B

Monitoring & communication

GoodWe datasheet

InterfacesWi-Fi, Ethernet, RS485, Cellular, SunSpec, 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

Panel compatibility & string sizing

NLR SAM inverter library · NLR PVWatts v8 · CEC PV Module List · Cali-Graf calculation

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °C

GW7600A-ES: max DC 480 V · MPPT 230–480 V (CEC test window)

Most-permitted panels in Southern California

Panel	Power	Voc cold	Vmp hot	Panels per string	Installed together
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.C+ 410	410 W	48.1 V	30.6 V	8–9	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410	410 W	48.1 V	30.6 V	8–9	—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M	400 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	10–12	—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 V	25.5 V	10–12	—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)	440 W	40.9 V	27 V	9–11	—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	41.1 V	28 V	9–11	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	9–11	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	9–11	—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX	460 W	68.8 V	47.1 V	5–6	—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410	410 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	10–12	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	9–11	—
Tesla TSP-420	420 W	43.4 V	27.7 V	9–11	—

Voltage check only, from CEC panel data and NLR weather for the city. Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Compare with similar 7.6 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-ES	5 kW–9.6 kW	97.0%	230–480 V	Yes	2021	0
SolarEdge SExxxxH-US	3 kW–11.4 kW	99.0%	360–480 V	Yes	2025	1,046
Delta Electronics Ex-TL-US	3.33 kW–9.6 kW	97.5%	200–480 V	Yes	2022	28
Qcells Q.VOLT Hx.xSX	3.8 kW–7.6 kW	97.5%	175–500 V	Yes	2023	25
SolarEdge SExxxxxA-US	3.8 kW–11.4 kW	98.0%	320–500 V	No	2024	18

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

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Questions & answers

How efficient is the GoodWe GWxxxxA-ES?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 97.0–97.5% for GoodWe GWxxxxA-ES models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages. The datasheet states a peak efficiency of 97.6%.

What sizes does the GoodWe GWxxxxA-ES come in?

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

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

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

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

The CEC lists it as a dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery).

What is the GW7600A-ES’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 230–480 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-ES Series Hybrid Inverter Up to 4 MPPTs, Single Phase”.
NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Riverside, Santa Clarita, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach.
California Energy Commission — PV Module List (module electrical data for the compatibility check).
Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).