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SMA Commercial Energy Solutions

Grid independence with solar power

100% independence - without a grid connection

An island in the pacific, a school in remote areas, or a research center in the Antarctic - SMA off-grid systems can be used anywhere.

A reliable electricity supply with grid quality and scalable systems even in the most remote regions of the world are exactly what SMA Multicluster systems provide.

Benefits

100% independence from the utility grid and electricity costs

Modular systems can be expanded if energy consumption rises later on

Long distances between energy sources and loads easily possible thanks to AC coupling

Multiple energy sources can be combined, for example, photovoltaics, wind power, hydropower, cogeneration or diesel generators

Components

PV system

optimised for the local conditions and your requirements

SMA Sunny Tripower CORE1

SMA PV inverter that converts solar power (direct current) into usable alternating current

SMA Sunny Island

SMA battery inverter, the manager of the entire system ensures maximum grid quality

Battery

the battery stores solar power with exceptional efficiency and balances energy in the system

SMA Multicluster Box (optional)

SMA Multicluster Box allows systems with up to 36 Sunny Island battery inverters (as three-phase systems) and integrates diesel generators and loads

SMA Data Manager M (optional)

energy manager that operates in conjunction with SMA Monitoring and is responsible for communication and overall system monitoring

SMA Sunny Portal powered by ennexOS (optional)

enables simple and efficient online monitoring of all energy flows in your off-grid system as well as detailed analysis of the battery storage system

The system in detail

With the Business off-grid system, you can declare your independence from unstable utility grids

PV system
The PV system modules on your roof convert sunlight into solar power.
Sunny Tripower CORE1
The SMA Sunny Tripower CORE1 inverter is the core of the SMA Energy Systems for Business. It converts the direct current generated by the roof-mounted PV system into alternating current, which can then be used in your business.

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SMA Smart Connected
SMA Energy Systems for your business are automatically monitored thanks to the integrated SMA Smart Connected service. Even before you notice a problem, the system has already notified the installer and a solution is on its way. If the inverter has to be replaced, you will quickly receive a free replacement device. Automatically monitors your system, detects any issues and initiates immediate troubleshooting.

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Diesel generator
The diesel generator ensures that your off-grid system is kept supplied with power even when there is little sunshine.
SMA ShadeFix
SMA ShadeFix is our software-based shade management system. Commonly this feature is used in systems with light to medium shading. Your energy yield is optimized without adding any further components to the system or PV modules. SMA ShadeFix is already integrated into SMA solar inverters and activated automatically during commissioning. There are no additional costs because SMA ShadeFix is an integral part of the operation management of almost all SMA solar inverters. Optimises solar energy produced even if panels are lightly shaded.

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Battery inverter
The SMA Sunny Island battery inverter is both the brain and the heart of any off-grid system. The sturdy unit with extremely high overload capacity manages all loads and generators. The three-phase system can be set up without an additional box up to 24 kW.

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Battery
The battery stores the solar power with maximum efficiency and makes it available again as required. Various lead-acid and lithium batteries with 48 V technology are compatible with the Sunny Island. One battery is shared between three Sunny Islands in a cluster.
SMA Monitoring (optional)
Visualises energy production and consumption of your business.

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SMA Data Manager M
Analyses all energy usage of the business e.g. machines. Suggests the most sustainable and cost-effective time of day to use these energy consumers.

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PV system
The PV system modules on your roof convert sunlight into solar power.
Sunny Tripower CORE1
The SMA Sunny Tripower CORE1 inverter is the core of the SMA Energy Systems for Business. It converts the direct current generated by the roof-mounted PV system into alternating current, which can then be used in your business.

Learn More
SMA Smart Connected
SMA Energy Systems for your business are automatically monitored thanks to the integrated SMA Smart Connected service. Even before you notice a problem, the system has already notified the installer and a solution is on its way. If the inverter has to be replaced, you will quickly receive a free replacement device. Automatically monitors your system, detects any issues and initiates immediate troubleshooting.

Learn More Watch Video
Diesel generator
The diesel generator ensures that your off-grid system is kept supplied with power even when there is little sunshine.
SMA ShadeFix
SMA ShadeFix is our software-based shade management system. Commonly this feature is used in systems with light to medium shading. Your energy yield is optimized without adding any further components to the system or PV modules. SMA ShadeFix is already integrated into SMA solar inverters and activated automatically during commissioning. There are no additional costs because SMA ShadeFix is an integral part of the operation management of almost all SMA solar inverters. Optimises solar energy produced even if panels are lightly shaded.

Learn More Watch Video
Battery inverter
The SMA Sunny Island battery inverter is both the brain and the heart of any off-grid system. The sturdy unit with extremely high overload capacity manages all loads and generators. The three-phase system can be set up without an additional box up to 24 kW.

Learn More
Battery
The battery stores the solar power with maximum efficiency and makes it available again as required. Various lead-acid and lithium batteries with 48 V technology are compatible with the Sunny Island. One battery is shared between three Sunny Islands in a cluster.
SMA Monitoring (optional)
Visualises energy production and consumption of your business.

Learn More
SMA Data Manager M
Analyses all energy usage of the business e.g. machines. Suggests the most sustainable and cost-effective time of day to use these energy consumers.

Learn More

PV system
The PV system modules on your roof convert sunlight into solar power.
Sunny Tripower CORE1
The SMA Sunny Tripower CORE1 inverter is the core of the SMA Energy Systems for Business. It converts the direct current generated by the roof-mounted PV system into alternating current, which can then be used in your business.

Learn More
SMA Smart Connected
SMA Energy Systems for your home are automatically monitored thanks to the integrated SMA Smart Connected service. Even before you notice a problem, the system has already notified the installer and a solution is on its way. If the inverter has to be replaced, you will quickly receive a free replacement device. Automatically monitors your system, detects any issues and initiates immediate troubleshooting.

Learn More Watch Video
Diesel generator
The diesel generator ensures that your off-grid system is kept supplied with power even when there is little sunshine.
SMA ShadeFix
SMA ShadeFix is our software-based shade management system. Commonly this feature is used in systems with light to medium shading. Your energy yield is optimized without adding any further components to the system or PV modules. SMA ShadeFix is already integrated into SMA solar inverters and activated automatically during commissioning. There are no additional costs because SMA ShadeFix is an integral part of the operation management of almost all SMA solar inverters. Optimises solar energy produced even if panels are lightly shaded.

Learn More Watch Video
SMA Multicluster Box
The Multicluster Box makes it easy to set up off-grid systems with peak power of up to 300 kW.

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Battery inverter
The SMA Sunny Island battery inverter is both the brain and the heart of any off-grid system. The sturdy unit with extremely high overload capacity manages all loads and generators. Above 24 kW, the three-phase system requires an additional Multicluster Box.

Learn More
Battery
The battery stores the solar power with maximum efficiency and makes it available again as required. Various lead-acid and lithium batteries with 48 V technology are compatible with the Sunny Island. One battery is shared between three Sunny Islands in a cluster.
SMA Monitoring (optional)
Visualises energy production and consumption of your business.

Learn More
SMA Data Manager M
Analyses all energy usage of the business e.g. machines. Suggests the most sustainable and cost-effective time of day to use these energy consumers.

Learn More

PV system
The PV system modules on your roof convert sunlight into solar power.
Sunny Tripower CORE1
The SMA Sunny Tripower CORE1 inverter is the core of the SMA Energy Systems for Business. It converts the direct current generated by the roof-mounted PV system into alternating current, which can then be used in your business.

Learn More
SMA Smart Connected
SMA Energy Systems for your home are automatically monitored thanks to the integrated SMA Smart Connected service. Even before you notice a problem, the system has already notified the installer and a solution is on its way. If the inverter has to be replaced, you will quickly receive a free replacement device. Automatically monitors your system, detects any issues and initiates immediate troubleshooting.

Learn More Watch Video
Diesel generator
The diesel generator ensures that your off-grid system is kept supplied with power even when there is little sunshine.
SMA ShadeFix
SMA ShadeFix is our software-based shade management system. Commonly this feature is used in systems with light to medium shading. Your energy yield is optimized without adding any further components to the system or PV modules. SMA ShadeFix is already integrated into SMA solar inverters and activated automatically during commissioning. There are no additional costs because SMA ShadeFix is an integral part of the operation management of almost all SMA solar inverters. Optimises solar energy produced even if panels are lightly shaded.

Learn More Watch Video
SMA Multicluster Box
The Multicluster Box makes it easy to set up off-grid systems with peak power of up to 300 kW.

Learn More
Battery inverter
The SMA Sunny Island battery inverter is both the brain and the heart of any off-grid system. The sturdy unit with extremely high overload capacity manages all loads and generators. Above 24 kW, the three-phase system requires an additional Multicluster Box.

Learn More
Battery
The battery stores the solar power with maximum efficiency and makes it available again as required. Various lead-acid and lithium batteries with 48 V technology are compatible with the Sunny Island. One battery is shared between three Sunny Islands in a cluster.
SMA Monitoring (optional)
Visualises energy production and consumption of your business.

Learn More
SMA Data Manager M
Analyses all energy usage of the business e.g. machines. Suggests the most sustainable and cost-effective time of day to use these energy consumers.

Learn More

Sunny Island

The SMA Sunny Island battery inverter supplies a reliable supply without a grid connection

It is both the heart and the brain of any off-grid system. The Sunny Island inverter is not only a sturdy battery inverter with high overload capacity but takes care of all load and generator management.

Multicluster Boxes for Sunny Island

Features

Scale power flexibly: enable up to 288 kW of off-grid power via parallel connection of Sunny Island clusters
Robust energy supply: always operational thanks to high overload capacity - even close to the limits
Central management of generators and loads thanks to the Multicluster Box
Plug and play: complete pre-wiring ex works makes commissioning incredibly easy

Multicluster-Boxen for SUNNY ISLAND

How it works

The SMA Multicluster Box combines a battery inverter, PV system, diesel generator and load.

The SMA Multicluster Box combines a battery inverter, PV system, diesel generator and load.

At critical states of charge, the Multicluster Box automatically starts up a connected diesel generator and synchronises it with the stand-alone grid.

At critical states of charge, the Multicluster Box automatically starts up a connected diesel generator and synchronises it with the stand-alone grid.

The largest Multicluster Box connects up to 12 clusters (each containing three Sunny Island units) to a three-phase off-grid system with 300 kW of peak power.

The largest Multicluster Box connects up to 12 clusters (each containing three Sunny Island units) to a three-phase off-grid system with 300 kW of peak power.

One cluster consists of three Sunny Island battery inverters and a shared battery that soaks up any surplus electricity.

One cluster consists of three Sunny Island battery inverters and a shared battery that soaks up any surplus electricity.

Further solutions with the SMA Energy System for your Business

Choose the right solar installer for your SMA system

With over 5800 accredited installers in Australia, choosing the right installer is challenging. Make sure you find the best installer with the SMA PowerUP Partner Network. Our independent partners are vigorously audited SMA experts with training and experience. Because of this, their installations are secured by a number of benefits backed by SMA.

Free 5+5 years warranty for systems purchased from SMA PowerUP Partners
24/7 Service through automatic inverter monitoring with Smart Connected
Trained in the use of SMA design tools to ensure cost effective systems tailored to meet your energy needs