Sunny Boy SB 5000TL-21 SMA

The SUNNY BOY SB-5000 TL21 from SMA is a transformerless inverter that is perfect for demanding PV generators and partially shaded installations. It offers a range of advantages over its predecessor, including greater flexibility, higher efficiency, and easier handling. With a high DC voltage of 750 V, there is a cost advantage due to fewer parallel strings. Additionally, the integrated network management functions make it universally applicable and contribute significantly to network support.
In terms of its economic features, the SUNNY BOY has a maximum efficiency of 97% and offers shading management through OptiTrac Global Peak, multi-string technology in all performance classes. It is also flexible, with a DC input voltage of up to 750 volts, integrated network management functions, reactive power feed-in, and module-specific system design through Optiflex.

Communication is made easy with SMA Webconnect Portal communication, SMA Speedwire, and easy country setting. The SUNNY BOY is also simple to use, with single-phase feed-in, tool-free cable connection, DC plug system SUNCLIX, integrated DC load disconnector ESS, and easy wall mounting.

The SUNNY BOY comes with a standard manufacturer's warranty of 5 years, with the option to extend it to 10, 15, 20, or 25 years for an additional fee. Its technical specifications include AC power of up to 5 kW, an integrated data logger, two MPP trackers, transformerless technology, and single-phase feed-in.

SMA is a German solar energy equipment supplier founded in 1981 and headquartered in Niestetal, Germany, with subsidiaries in 18 countries. SMA offers inverters for every module type (grid-connected, off-grid, and hybrid systems) and system size (small residential systems, medium-sized commercial systems, and large-scale plants).

SMA pioneers innovative and sustainable key technologies for renewable energy supply. It owns around 1,600 patents. Due to its 40-year long experience, SMA is considered a solar icon and manufactures some of the best quality and most reliable inverters on the market backed by an excellent service team.

Their Sunny boy series inverters are increasing in popularity in the smaller scale residential market. Moreover, the company is establishing its place as a leader in the commercial and utility-scale solar inverter market with the impressive Tripower Core 1, Core 2, Sunny Highpower, and Sunny Island central inverters.