Sungrow. From the world's #1 inverter maker.

Sungrow is one of the world's largest solar inverter manufacturers, with hundreds of gigawatts of inverters shipped globally and around three decades in the industry, so it is a well-established brand for home energy storage in Australia. Its SBR and SBH home batteries use safe, long-life LFP (lithium iron phosphate) chemistry, which is valued for its thermal stability and long cycle life compared with other lithium chemistries. Because the batteries are paired with Sungrow's own SH hybrid inverters, the solar, battery and inverter work as one integrated system from a single manufacturer, which simplifies monitoring, firmware updates and warranty support. Sungrow also has a large, well-supported installed base and a local support presence across Australia, so parts and service are accessible. As with any battery, real-world reliability still depends on correct sizing, quality installation by an accredited installer and suitable siting for your home.

The Sungrow SBR and SBH are both modular, high-voltage LFP batteries with 100% usable capacity and a 10-year warranty, so the practical difference between them is scale rather than technology. The SBR series stacks 3.2kWh modules from roughly 6.4kWh to 25.6kWh per tower, so you add modules to match your household's usage, and this range suits most Australian homes. The SBH series uses larger 5.0kWh modules for higher capacity and power — typically from about 20kWh upward — making it well suited to bigger homes and light commercial sites with heavier loads or larger solar arrays. Because both share the same LFP chemistry, modular design and warranty, the right choice comes down to how much energy you need to store overnight, your available wall space and your budget. An accredited installer can size the tower to your specific consumption profile before you commit.

Yes, a Sungrow battery can provide backup power and join a VPP. Paired with a Sungrow SH hybrid inverter, the system supports backup power so essential circuits keep running during a grid outage, which is useful in areas prone to blackouts or storms. It is also VPP-ready — meaning it can be enrolled in eligible Virtual Power Plant programs, where your stored energy is exported to help the grid at peak times and you earn from that participation. These two functions work together: the battery stores your rooftop solar for self-use and backup, and a VPP puts any spare capacity to work when demand is high. Backup scope depends on how your switchboard and essential circuits are wired at installation, and VPP eligibility depends on your inverter, your location and the specific program you choose, so it is worth confirming both with your installer before committing.