19.7 × 23.1 × 9.3 in

Hybrid inverterSMA

SMA SBSE7.7-US-50

Name: SMA SBSE7.7-US-50
Brand: SMA

Hybrid inverter, dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery). 12 models, 3.8 kW–11.5 kW AC at 208 V / 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Apr 2, 2024Rapid shutdown

Model

Rated AC power7.7 kW
CEC weighted efficiency97.5%
Max DC input600 V
MPPT trackers4
Warranty10 years

Models & power ratings

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library · 12 models

Model	Nominal AC	Grid voltage	CEC continuous	Rated AC (SAM)	CEC weighted eff.	DC test window	CEC listed	UL 1741 SB
SBSE3.8-US-50	3.8 kW	208 V	3.33 kW	3.33 kW	97.0%	91–480 V	Apr 2, 2024	SB
SBSE3.8-US-50	3.8 kW	240 V	3.87 kW	3.87 kW	96.5%	91–480 V	Apr 2, 2024	SB
SBSE4.8-US-50	4.8 kW	208 V	4.17 kW	4.17 kW	97.0%	112–480 V	Apr 2, 2024	SB
SBSE4.8-US-50	4.8 kW	240 V	4.82 kW	4.82 kW	97.0%	112–480 V	Apr 2, 2024	SB
SBSE5.8-US-50	5.8 kW	208 V	5 kW	5 kW	97.0%	136–480 V	Apr 2, 2024	SB
SBSE5.8-US-50	5.8 kW	240 V	5.78 kW	5.78 kW	97.5%	136–480 V	Apr 2, 2024	SB
SBSE7.7-US-50	7.7 kW	208 V	6.64 kW	6.64 kW	97.0%	180–480 V	Apr 2, 2024	SB
SBSE7.7-US-50	7.7 kW	240 V	7.62 kW	7.62 kW	97.5%	180–480 V	Apr 2, 2024	SB
SBSE9.6-US-50	9.6 kW	208 V	8.34 kW	8.34 kW	97.0%	168–480 V	May 1, 2025	SB
SBSE9.6-US-50	9.6 kW	240 V	9.57 kW	9.57 kW	97.5%	168–480 V	May 1, 2025	SB
SBSE11.5-US-50	11.5 kW	208 V	10.1 kW	10.1 kW	97.0%	200–480 V	May 1, 2025	SB
SBSE11.5-US-50	11.5 kW	240 V	11.5 kW	11.5 kW	97.5%	200–480 V	May 1, 2025	SB

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

DC input (PV side)

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

Max DC input voltage600 V
MPPT operating range60–480 V
CEC test DC voltages (min / nom / max)180 / 400 / 480 V
Start-up voltage66 V
MPPT trackers4
Max input current15 A
Max short-circuit current30 A
DC input at rated output (CEC test)7.84 kW

AC output (grid side)

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

Rated AC power7.7 kW
CEC-measured continuous output7.62 kW
Grid voltage208 V / 240 V
Phase208 V (1-phase of 3-phase service), split-phase 120/240 V
Frequency60 Hz
Max continuous output current32 A

Efficiency

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

CEC weighted efficiency97.5%
Peak efficiency97.5%
Night-time standby (tare)11.22 W
Power to start converting28 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) · SMA datasheet

UL 1741 SB (3rd ed.)Yes — UL, certificate Mar 7, 2025
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)16 of 24 models (attested Apr 2, 2024)
CEC listedApr 2, 2024
Standards listed on the datasheetUL 1741, IEEE 1547, UL 1699B, UL 62109, UL 9540, UL 1998, FCC Part 15, CA Rule 21, HECO Rule 14H, NEC 690.12 (rapid shutdown)

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

Safety & protection

SMA datasheet

Rapid shutdown (NEC 690.12)Yes (NEC 690.12, datasheet)
Arc-fault protection (UL 1699B)Yes — UL 1699B

Monitoring & communication

SMA datasheet

InterfacesWi-Fi, Ethernet, RS485, Modbus, SunSpec, CAN

Size, weight & environment

SMA datasheet

Dimensions (W × H × D)19.7 × 23.1 × 9.3 in
Enclosure ratingIP65, NEMA Type 3S
Operating temperature−25 to +60 °C
Made inmade in Germany

Warranty

SMA datasheet

Standard warranty10 years

Panel compatibility & string sizing

SMA datasheet · NLR PVWatts v8 · CEC PV Module List · Cali-Graf calculation

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °C

SBSE7.7-US-50: max DC 600 V · MPPT 60–480 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	2–12	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410	410 W	48.1 V	30.6 V	2–12	—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M	400 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	3–15	—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 V	25.5 V	3–15	—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)	440 W	40.9 V	27 V	3–14	—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	41.1 V	28 V	3–14	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	3–14	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	3–14	—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX	460 W	68.8 V	47.1 V	2–8	—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410	410 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	3–15	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	3–14	—
Tesla TSP-420	420 W	43.4 V	27.7 V	3–13	—

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 7.7 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
SMA SBSEx.x-US-50	3.8 kW–11.5 kW	97.5%	180–480 V	Yes	2025	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 SMA

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

ManufacturerSMA
Listed in CEC asSMA America
Websitesma-america.com
Models on CEC lists202

Questions & answers

How efficient is the SMA SBSEx.x-US-50?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 96.5–97.5% for SMA SBSEx.x-US-50 models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages. The datasheet states a peak efficiency of 97.5%.

What sizes does the SMA SBSEx.x-US-50 come in?

The CEC list includes 12 models from 3.8 kW to 11.5 kW AC: SBSE3.8-US-50, SBSE3.8-US-50, SBSE4.8-US-50, SBSE4.8-US-50, SBSE5.8-US-50, SBSE5.8-US-50, SBSE7.7-US-50, SBSE7.7-US-50….

Is the SMA SBSEx.x-US-50 certified to UL 1741 SB?

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

Can the SMA SBSEx.x-US-50 be used with a battery?

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

What is the SBSE7.7-US-50’s DC input voltage range?

Max DC input voltage is 600 V per the datasheet. MPPT operating range 60–480 V. CEC tested it at 180–480 V DC.

What warranty does it have?

10 years standard (manufacturer datasheet).

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.
SMA — manufacturer datasheet “Sunny Boy Smart Energy-US The perfect solution” (preliminary).
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).