When should you choose a hybrid inverter?
A hybrid inverter replaces your current inverter and gets your installation ready for storage and smart control.
“I want a battery, but I have a standard inverter”
A standard string inverter cannot charge or control a battery. This hybrid inverter replaces it (your panels stay in place) and connects directly to a compatible home battery.
- Suitable for roofs with multiple orientations
- DC coupling with the battery: less conversion loss
- Add a battery now or later: the system is ready for it
“I want to trade on dynamic prices”
With a smart energy meter added, the system responds to hourly prices and peak periods: charging when power is cheap, discharging when it's expensive.
- Works with dynamic suppliers such as Zonneplan, Tibber and ANWB Energie
- Per-phase monitoring via the app
- Whisper-quiet, suitable for indoors
With this brand you can file a report directly yourself. If you'd rather not, we'll handle it for you.
The SMA Sunny Island 3.0M is a 3 kW inverter that converts the DC power from your solar panels into usable AC power for your home and the grid.
Specifications
- Nominal AC power: 3 kW
- Peak efficiency: 95.5%
- Ingress protection: IP54
- Certifications: IEC 60529, IEC 60664-1, IEC 60721, IEC 62103
Installation by a certified installer is required. This product may only be installed by a certified installer, in accordance with NEN 1010 and the manufacturer's installation instructions. The manufacturer warranty is only valid if you can demonstrate that installation was carried out professionally, for example with an installation invoice from the installer. Keep that proof.
Questions about this product
Yes, in most cases. Your solar panels stay in place; the installer only swaps the inverter and connects the existing strings to the MPPT inputs. Send us your current inverter type and number of panels, and we'll check compatibility for free.
No. The inverter works fine without a battery. The battery connection is built in as standard, so you can add the home battery later without replacing anything. Ordering together is cheaper for installation, though: one visit instead of two.
Check the maximum PV power in the specifications and compare it with the total peak output (Wp) of your panels (oversizing the array is normal and efficient). Not sure? Send us your panel details and we'll check for free.
Yes. Combined with a smart energy meter, the energy management system responds to hourly prices: charging when power is cheap, discharging during the expensive evening peak.
Replacing an inverter is usually a half-day job for a certified installer. If you choose installation through us, a short installation survey follows within 2 business days and then a fixed quote; scheduling only happens after your approval.
Modern inverters with natural convection cooling are virtually silent. Check the exact noise level in this model's specifications.
