SMA Home Storage Solution claims top spot in HTW Berlin’s energy storage inspection

“SMA not only delivers innovative technologies but also provides complete solutions that are perfectly harmonized to deliver measurably more energy,” said Marcus Spickermann, Executive Vice President of the Home & Business Solutions division at SMA. “Our users benefit directly—through greater energy independence and maximum efficiency. It’s fantastic to see this officially confirmed. We’re absolutely thrilled and highly motivated by this top result for our Home Storage Solution in HTW Berlin’s renowned energy storage inspection.”

Independent evaluation by HTW Berlin

HTW Berlin’s energy storage inspection ranks among the most important independent studies on the efficiency of residential PV storage systems across the DACH region. As part of the study, battery storage systems for private households are regularly tested under real-world conditions and assessed for their energy efficiency.

The SMA Home Storage Solution, which includes the hybrid inverter Sunny Boy Smart Energy 5.0, the SMA Home Storage 6.5 lithium-ion battery, and the SMA Energy Meter, has now been added to the Stromspeicher-Inspektor web app. It achieved a System Performance Index of 92.8%, which is currently the highest efficiency rating among hybrid inverters (DC-coupled systems).

Efficiency meets everyday functionality

With its wide input voltage range and three MPPT trackers, the hybrid inverter Sunny Boy Smart Energy is ideally suited for complex roof layouts. Thanks to cutting-edge silicon carbide technology (SiC MOSFETs) and specially developed, patented components in its power electronics, the inverter delivers outstanding efficiency. Built-in performance reserves enhance operational reliability and, when combined with the optional SMA Backup Solution, provide a powerful backup power supply—even during a power outage.

The SMA Home Storage Battery stands out for its low standby losses and sturdy construction, providing a reliable foundation for long-term use. Thanks to its modular design, the storage capacity can be flexibly expanded and individually adapted to each household’s energy needs.

The SMA Energy Meter precisely measures household energy flows at 200 ms intervals, enabling ultra-fast, low-loss control—perfectly optimized to ensure seamless interaction between the PV system, battery, and loads.

Here’s the link to the HTW Berlin article (available in German only): Heimspeicher-Ranking der HTW Berlin: Neue Spitzenreiter in der 5-Kilowatt-Klasse | HTW Berlin

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