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Hybrid inverterHolu Hou Energy

Holu Hou Energy HH9600H-HI

Hybrid inverter, dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery). 1 model, 9.6 kW AC at 240 V.

CEC listed · Mar 13, 2023

Rated AC power9.6 kW
CEC weighted efficiency97.0%

DC input (PV side)

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

CEC test DC voltages (min / nom / max)300 / 400 / 480 V
DC input at rated output (CEC test)9.95 kW

AC output (grid side)

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

Rated AC power9.6 kW
CEC-measured continuous output9.63 kW
Grid voltage240 V
Phasesplit-phase 120/240 V

Efficiency

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

CEC weighted efficiency97.0%
Night-time standby (tare)9.4 W
Power to start converting22.5 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.)No
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)Yes — CSA Group
Volt-VAr with reactive power priority (SA13)Yes
Freq-Watt / Volt-Watt (SA14–15)Yes
Disable permit service / limit active power (SA17–18)No
CSIP (IEEE 2030.5) conformanceNo
Monitor key data & scheduling (Rule 21 Phase 3)No
Built-in meterYes
CEC listedMar 13, 2023
CEC noteThis model number can also be configured as an Isolated Inverter with Isolation Transformer HH9600H-IT which changes the overal weighted efficiency to 95.5% and night tare loss to 45.22 W.

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

Monitoring & communication

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

Built-in production meterBuilt-in meter (CEC listing)

Panel compatibility & string sizing

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

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °C

HH9600H-HI: max DC 480 V · MPPT 300–480 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	no fit	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410	410 W	48.1 V	30.6 V	no fit	—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M	400 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	12–12	—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 V	25.5 V	12–12	—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)	440 W	40.9 V	27 V	no fit	—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	41.1 V	28 V	11–11	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	11–11	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	11–11	—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX	460 W	68.8 V	47.1 V	no fit	—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410	410 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	12–12	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	11–11	—
Tesla TSP-420	420 W	43.4 V	27.7 V	11–11	—

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 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
Holu Hou Energy HHxxxxH-HI	9.6 kW–9.6 kW	97.0%	300–480 V	—	2023	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
SolarEdge SExxxxxA-US	3.8 kW–11.4 kW	98.0%	320–500 V	No	2024	18
Growatt MIN xxxxTL-XH-US	2.63 kW–11.4 kW	98.0%	125–480 V	Yes	2021	15

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

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Holu Hou Energy HHxxxxH-HI?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 97.0% for Holu Hou Energy HHxxxxH-HI models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

Is the Holu Hou Energy HHxxxxH-HI certified to UL 1741 SB?

The CEC list does not show UL 1741 SB certification for these models.

Can the Holu Hou Energy HHxxxxH-HI be used with a battery?

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

What is the HH9600H-HI’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 300–480 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.
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).