Hybrid inverter, dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery). 6 models, 3.8 kW–11.5 kW AC at 240 V.
UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Feb 1, 2024Rapid shutdown
Model
Rated AC power7.68 kW
CEC weighted efficiency97.0%
Max DC input550 V
MPPT trackers2
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
HYS-3.8LV-USG1
3.8 kW
240 V
3.8 kW
3.8 kW
97.0%
300–480 V
Feb 1, 2024
SB
HYS-4.8LV-USG1
4.8 kW
240 V
4.79 kW
4.79 kW
97.0%
300–480 V
Feb 1, 2024
SB
HYS-6.0LV-USG1
6 kW
240 V
6 kW
6 kW
97.0%
300–480 V
Feb 1, 2024
SB
HYS-7.6LV-USG1
7.6 kW
240 V
7.71 kW
7.71 kW
97.0%
300–480 V
Feb 1, 2024
SB
HYS-9.6LV-USG1
9.6 kW
240 V
9.64 kW
9.64 kW
97.0%
300–480 V
Feb 1, 2024
SB
HYS-11.5LV-USG1
11.5 kW
240 V
11.6 kW
11.6 kW
97.0%
300–480 V
Feb 1, 2024
SB
Some models are also on the CEC Battery Inverter list — one product, two listings.
DC input (PV side)
Hoymiles datasheets · CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation
Max DC input voltage550 V
MPPT operating range125–500 V
CEC test DC voltages (min / nom / max)300 / 380 / 480 V
Start-up voltage150 V
MPPT trackers2
Max input current11.5 A
Max short-circuit current15 A
Max / recommended DC power11.5 kW
Max DC/AC ratio1.5
AC output (grid side)
Hoymiles datasheets · CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)
Rated AC power7.68 kW
Max apparent power7,680 VA
CEC-measured continuous output7.71 kW
Grid voltage240 V
Phasesplit-phase 120/240 V
Frequency60 Hz
Max continuous output current32 A
Efficiency
CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · Hoymiles datasheet · NLR SAM inverter library
CEC weighted efficiency97.0%
Peak efficiency97.6%
Night-time standby (tare)6.14 W
Power to start converting24 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) · Hoymiles datasheet
UL 1741 SB (3rd ed.)Yes — CSA Group, certificate Oct 30, 2023
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)No
Volt-VAr with reactive power priority (SA13)No
Freq-Watt / Volt-Watt (SA14–15)No
Disable permit service / limit active power (SA17–18)No
CSIP (IEEE 2030.5) conformanceVia gateway during testing (Y*)
Monitor key data & scheduling (Rule 21 Phase 3)Yes (attested Aug 12, 2024)
Power control system (PCS)Stated in CEC listing (power control system)
CEC listedFeb 1, 2024
Last CEC updateAug 1, 2025
Standards listed on the datasheetUL 1741, UL 1741 CRD, UL 1741 SB, IEEE 1547, UL 1699B, UL 1998, CSA C22.2, FCC Part 15, UL 1741 SA, CA Rule 21, NEC 690.12 (rapid shutdown), UL 6703
UL 1741 SB is required for new interconnections in California (Rule 21) since 2026.
HYS-7.6LV-USG1: max DC 550 V · MPPT 125–500 V (datasheet)
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
5–11
—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410
410 W
48.1 V
30.6 V
5–11
—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M
400 W
39.3 V
25.3 V
5–13
—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR
405 W
39.4 V
25.5 V
5–13
—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)
440 W
40.9 V
27 V
5–13
—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD
440 W
41.1 V
28 V
5–13
—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430
430 W
41.3 V
28 V
5–13
—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430
430 W
41.3 V
28 V
5–13
—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX
460 W
68.8 V
47.1 V
3–7
—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410
410 W
39.3 V
25.3 V
5–13
—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430
430 W
41.3 V
28 V
5–13
—
Tesla TSP-420
420 W
43.4 V
27.7 V
5–12
—
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 7.68 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
Hoymiles HYS-x.xLV-USG1
3.8 kW–11.5 kW
97.0%
300–480 V
Yes
2024
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 Hoymiles
CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)
ManufacturerHoymiles
Listed in CEC asHoymiles Power Electronics Inc.
Websitehoymiles.com
Models on CEC lists402
Questions & answers
How efficient is the Hoymiles HYS-x.xLV-USG1?
The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 97.0% for Hoymiles HYS-x.xLV-USG1 models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages. The datasheet states a peak efficiency of 97.6%.
What sizes does the Hoymiles HYS-x.xLV-USG1 come in?
The CEC list includes 6 models from 3.8 kW to 11.5 kW AC: HYS-3.8LV-USG1, HYS-4.8LV-USG1, HYS-6.0LV-USG1, HYS-7.6LV-USG1, HYS-9.6LV-USG1, HYS-11.5LV-USG1.
Is the Hoymiles HYS-x.xLV-USG1 certified to UL 1741 SB?
Yes — the CEC Grid Support Inverter List shows UL 1741 SB for all models.
Can the Hoymiles HYS-x.xLV-USG1 be used with a battery?
The CEC lists it as a dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery).
What is the HYS-7.6LV-USG1’s DC input voltage range?
Max DC input voltage is 550 V per the datasheet. MPPT operating range 125–500 V. 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.
Hoymiles — manufacturer datasheet “Open Energy For All Single-phase Description”.
Hoymiles — manufacturer datasheet “PRODUCT BROCHURE 2023 FOR NORTH AMERICA”.
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).
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