Sungrow 8kW Inverter and 16kWh Battery Combo
Power cuts can interrupt a working day, leave the household without lighting and bring everyday routines to a standstill. The Sungrow 8kW inverter and 16kWh battery combo gives you a practical foundation for keeping selected circuits supplied when the grid goes down, with solar inputs ready for a properly designed PV array.
At the heart of the bundle is the Sungrow MG8RL inverter, paired with a matching MBL160 low-voltage battery. You get 8kW of rated single-phase output and 16.08kWh of nominal energy storage in one purchase, making it easier to plan a coordinated backup and solar installation.
Keep the essentials working when the grid stops
Choose the circuits that matter most: lighting, internet equipment, refrigeration, a television or your home-office workspace. With suitable load management, the 8kW inverter can supply several essential appliances together. Backup switching of 4ms or less under typical conditions helps minimise the interruption as the system changes to battery power. Your installer should check appliance starting loads and equipment requirements when designing the backup circuits.
More stored energy for evenings and outages
The MBL160 offers 16.08kWh of nominal storage, giving you more flexibility to carry selected loads beyond daylight hours. With solar panels added, energy generated during the day can be stored for later use, helping reduce reliance on grid electricity. Actual runtime and savings depend on your loads, available sunlight, system settings and usable battery energy.
For a sense of scale, a steady 1kW load would consume 4kWh over four hours. This is an energy-use example, not a guaranteed backup duration. Your installer can size the usable battery reserve around the appliances and operating hours you need.
Make room for a capable solar array
Three independent MPPT trackers give your installer flexibility when designing compatible panel strings. The MG8RL supports a recommended maximum PV array size of 16,000Wp and a maximum usable PV input of 12,800Wp. These are solar-input figures; the inverter’s rated AC output remains 8kW. Panel selection, string voltage and roof layout must stay within the manufacturer’s limits.
Everyday visibility and a practical battery design
The inverter’s 4.3-inch touchscreen makes system information accessible at the unit, while the battery has its own LCD touchscreen. The MBL160 uses LiFePO4 chemistry and includes voltage, current and temperature protection. Its built-in casters assist positioning during installation. Wireless monitoring requires the optional WLAN equipment; it is not assumed to be included.
What is included?
- 1 x Sungrow MG8RL 8kW low-voltage inverter.
- 1 x Sungrow MBL160 LiFePO4 battery with 16.08kWh nominal energy.
This is an equipment bundle. Solar panels, installation labour, mounting accessories and additional cabling or protection equipment are excluded unless separately quoted. Ask JC Solar Panels to help you plan the additional equipment for your installation.
MG8RL inverter specifications
| Model | Sungrow MG8RL |
|---|---|
| Rated AC output | 8,000W / 8,000VA; single-phase |
| Rated AC voltage | 220V / 230V / 240V |
| Recommended maximum PV array power | 16,000Wp |
| Maximum usable PV input power | 12,800Wp |
| Maximum PV input voltage | 500V |
| MPPT operating voltage range | 40V to 425V; consult the manual for full-load requirements |
| MPPT trackers / strings | 3 independent trackers; 1 string per tracker |
| Maximum PV input current | 60A total; 20A per tracker |
| Battery voltage range | 40V to 60V |
| Maximum battery charge / discharge current | 190A / 190A |
| Maximum battery charge / discharge power | 8,000W / 8,000W |
| Backup transfer time | 4ms or less under typical conditions |
| Backup peak output | 16,000W for 10 seconds; subject to battery and operating limits |
| Bypass switch | 63A |
| Maximum / European efficiency | 97.6% / 96.7% |
| Display | 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen and LED indicator |
| Communication | CAN and RS485; Ethernet and WLAN optional |
| Protection rating | IP65 |
| Cooling | Fan cooling |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 55.2 x 44.8 x 25cm |
| Weight | 25kg or less |
MBL160 battery specifications
| Model | Sungrow MBL160 |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Nominal energy | 16.08kWh; marketed as 16kWh |
| Nominal voltage | 51.2V |
| Operating voltage range | 44.8V to 57.6V |
| Nominal charge / discharge current | 157A / 157A |
| Maximum charge / discharge current | 200A / 200A; this bundle is also limited by the inverter |
| Cycle-life specification | 8,000 cycles at 90% depth of discharge and 0.5C charge/discharge at 25 degrees C; not a warranty duration |
| Display / communication | LCD touchscreen; CAN / RS485 |
| Protection rating / location | IP20; indoor installation |
| Mounting | Floor mounting with built-in casters; additional accessories required for wall mounting |
| Charging temperature | 0 to 55 degrees C |
| Discharging temperature | -20 to 55 degrees C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 43.2 x 85.5 x 24.3cm |
| Weight | 114.2kg |
Combined weight and dimensions
The listing uses a calculated combined weight of 139.2kg, comprising the battery’s 114.2kg plus the inverter’s maximum specified 25kg. The calculated combined box dimensions are 55.2 x 49.3 x 85.5cm (L x W x H), based on both components upright, one behind the other: maximum face width 55.2cm, combined depth 25 + 24.3 = 49.3cm, and maximum height 85.5cm. These are planning estimates based on the equipment dimensions, exclude packaging, padding and pallets, and do not represent a manufacturer-specified packed carton. Actual dispatch weight and dimensions must be confirmed for freight booking.
Free delivery to major urban centres
Free delivery in all major provinces across South Africa to major cities and main urban centres. Terms and conditions apply. Rural, remote and outlying areas, including rural locations in the Northern Cape and addresses far from major cities, may require special delivery charges. Please provide your delivery address so that eligibility and any additional delivery cost can be confirmed before dispatch.
Build your backup system around the appliances you need
Choose the Sungrow 8kW inverter and 16kWh battery combo for a backup system with substantial storage and a clear path to solar generation. Contact JC Solar Panels with your essential-load list and delivery address to confirm suitability, installation requirements and delivery arrangements before ordering.
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