Growatt SPH 5000
Official manufacturer EU verified Sept. 2, 2026
main product image on the official Growatt Italia SPH 3000-6000 product page (product is flagged 'fuori catalogo' / out of catalogue)
Identity
| brand | Growatt |
| category | inverters |
| ean | UNKNOWN |
| generation | SPH (first single-phase LV generation, pre BL-UP) |
| manufacturer | Growatt (Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.) |
| market_version | EU (CE, CEI 0-21, VDE-AR-N 4105, G83/G59) |
| model | SPH 5000 |
| mpn | UNKNOWN |
| product_family | SPH 3000-6000 (SPH 3000/3600/4000/4600/5000/6000, single-phase LV hybrid) |
| product_status | discontinued |
| product_status_detail | discontinued - listed under 'fuori catalogo' (out of catalogue) on the official Growatt Italia site; superseded by SPH 3000-6000TL BL-UP |
| region | EU |
| sku | UNKNOWN |
Electrical
| ac_coupling_support | UNKNOWN |
| backup_eps_output_support | True |
| backup_eps_rated_power_w | 3000 (both fetched docs state 3000W EPS for SPH 5000 - CAUTION: possible adjacent-column artifact, verify before safety use) |
| battery_support | True |
| battery_type | Lithium / Lead-acid |
| battery_voltage_class | LV |
| battery_voltage_max_v | 59 |
| battery_voltage_min_v | 42 |
| communication_can | True |
| communication_ethernet | UNKNOWN |
| communication_rs232 | true ('RS232/RS485/CAN/USB' per IT datasheet) |
| communication_rs485 | True |
| communication_wifi | optional (RF/WiFi/GPRS monitoring options) |
| ct_support | true (CT referenced in manual; model not named) |
| generator_input_support | UNKNOWN |
| grid_certifications | ['CE', 'IEC 62109', 'G98/G99', 'VDE 0126-1-1', 'AS 4777', 'AS/NZS 3100', 'CEI 0-21', 'VDE-AR-N 4105', 'UTE C 15-712', 'EN 50438', 'EN 50549', 'IEC 61727', 'IEC 62116', 'C10/11'] |
| grid_export_control | UNKNOWN |
| grid_frequency_hz | 50/60 |
| grid_voltage_v | 230 |
| home_assistant_integration | UNKNOWN |
| max_ac_power_kw | 5 |
| max_battery_charge_current_a | 66 |
| max_battery_charge_power_kw | UNKNOWN |
| max_battery_discharge_current_a | 66 |
| max_dc_voltage_v | 550 |
| max_input_current_per_mppt_a | 13.5 |
| max_parallel_units | UNKNOWN |
| max_pv_input_power_w | 8000 |
| max_short_circuit_current_per_mppt_a | UNKNOWN |
| modbus_rtu | UNKNOWN |
| modbus_tcp | UNKNOWN |
| mppt_max_voltage_v | 550 |
| mppt_min_voltage_v | 120 |
| num_mppt | 2 |
| officially_supported_battery_brands | UNKNOWN (manual states lithium batteries supplied by Growatt; Growatt Approved LV Battery List LV48-0009 does NOT list the SPH 3000-6000 series among applicable inverters) |
| parallel_support | UNKNOWN |
| phase_type | single-phase |
| pv_inputs_per_mppt | 1 |
| rated_ac_power_kw | 5 |
| region_variant | EU (Italian-market datasheet; family sold globally) |
| smart_meter_support | UNKNOWN (manual references meter/CT for export management without naming models) |
| sources | [{'url': 'https://growatt.it/wp-content/uploads/Growatt-SPH-3000-6000.pdf', 'title': 'Growatt SPH 3000-6000 datasheet (Italian)', 'doc_type': 'datasheet', 'publisher': 'Growatt Italia (official IT domain)', 'language': 'it', 'accessed': '2026-09-01', 'confidence': 'officially-verified'}, {'url': 'https://midsummerwholesale.co.uk/pdfs/growatt-sph-hybrid-manual.pdf', 'title': 'Growatt SPH series manual GR-UM-139-A-00', 'doc_type': 'manual', 'publisher': 'Growatt via Midsummer Wholesale', 'revision': 'GR-UM-139-A-00', 'language': 'en', 'accessed': '2026-09-01', 'confidence': 'manufacturer-documented'}] |
| startup_voltage_v | 150 |
| sunspec_support | UNKNOWN |
| topology | hybrid |
Physical / mechanical
| cable_gland_sizes | screw-type glands with pressure sleeves and waterproof covers (manual pp.25-30); sizes not stated |
| depth_mm | 180 |
| height_mm | 565 |
| mounting_bolt_size |
four M6 expansion bolts in Ф8 holes, minimum drilled depth 55 mm (manual p.19)
Growatt SPH series Installation & Operation Manual GR-UM-139-A-00 — manual Chart 5.8c, p.19, four M6 expansion bolts, Ф8 holes, min depth 55 mm
|
| mounting_hole_diameter_mm | 8 |
| mounting_hole_spacing_mm | UNKNOWN |
| mounting_type | ['wall'] |
| screw_sizes | M6 |
| shipping_weight_kg | UNKNOWN |
| torque_specs |
M6 screw 2 N·m (18 lbf.in); grounding screw 2 N·m (manual p.59)
Growatt SPH series Installation & Operation Manual GR-UM-139-A-00 — manual p.59, 'M6 screw 2 Nm (18 lbf.in)', grounding screw 2 Nm
|
| weight_kg | 27 |
| width_mm |
450
Growatt SPH series Installation & Operation Manual GR-UM-139-A-00 — manual Chart 3.1, p.11, '450*565*180' mm, 27 kg
|
Installation
| battery_placement_note | battery must be installed not more than 1.5 m from the inverter (manual p.13) |
| clearance_bottom_mm | UNKNOWN |
| clearance_left_mm | UNKNOWN |
| clearance_right_mm | UNKNOWN |
| clearance_top_mm | UNKNOWN |
| indoor_outdoor | indoor and outdoor rated IP65 (manual p.13) |
| installation_humidity_range | 5%-85% (manual p.6) |
| max_installation_altitude_m | 2000 |
| mounting_orientation | vertical or leaning back on plane (manual Chart 5.2, p.13) |
| orientation_allowed | ['vertical', 'lean-back on plane'] |
| orientation_forbidden | UNKNOWN |
| surface_requirements | no flammable materials beneath or behind the unit (manual p.13) |
Environment
| cooling_method | natural convection via radiator (fanless) |
| fan_replaceable | not applicable (fanless) |
| ip_rating |
IP65
Growatt SPH series Installation & Operation Manual GR-UM-139-A-00 — manual pp.13, 57, 'IP 65'
|
| max_altitude_m | 2000 |
| noise_level_db |
≤ 25 dB(A)
Growatt SPH series Installation & Operation Manual GR-UM-139-A-00 — manual p.57, '≤ 25 dB(A)'
|
| operating_temperature_c | -25 to +60 (derating above 45 °C) |
| relative_humidity | 5%-85% |
| storage_temperature_c | -25 to +60 |
Interfaces & connectors
| ac_terminal_type | threaded socket connectors with pressure seals (manual Charts 5.11-5.13, p.21) |
| backup_eps_terminal | separate EPS output connector (Growatt Italia publishes a dedicated 'Cablaggio EPS su serie Growatt SPH' wiring note) |
| battery_terminal_type | screw-type battery connection (42-59 V) |
| can | yes |
| cellular | optional (Shine 3G / GPRS dongle) |
| protocol_notes | Current measurement is by the wireless SP-CT sensor (RJ45/LAN cable) or a wired CT / meter (manual pp.28-29). |
| pv_connector_type | MC4 / H4 (optional) - spec table 'MC4/H4 (opt)' |
| rs232 | yes - RS232 with RJ45 terminals for the lithium BMS (manual p.26) |
| rs485 | yes |
| usb | yes |
| wifi | optional (Shine WiFi-S dongle) |
Controls & display
| buttons | four buttons - Up, Down, Enter (hold ≥3 s for setup), ESC (manual Chart 6.3, p.39) |
| display_type | LCD |
| leds | green = normal operation, red = fault (manual p.11) |
| local_display | True |
| mobile_app | ShinePhone (Growatt) |
| touchscreen | False |
Protection
| anti_islanding | UNKNOWN (grid codes certified but no explicit row in the fetched text) |
| ground_fault_protection | ground fault monitoring |
| integrated_dc_switch | UNKNOWN |
| over_current | output over current protection |
| over_voltage | output over voltage protection varistor |
| residual_current_monitoring | integrated all-pole sensitive leakage current monitoring unit |
| reverse_polarity | DC reverse polarity protection; BAT reverse protection (manual pp.56-57) |
Certifications
| grid_codes | ['G83', 'G59', 'VDE0126-1-1', 'AS4777', 'AS/NZS 3100', 'CEI 0-21', 'VDE-AR-N4105'] |
| other | ["Dichiarazione di conformità CEI 0-21 and 'Certificato factory inspection CEI 0-21 SPH_3-6k' published on growatt.it (located, not fetched)"] |
| regional | ['CE'] |
| safety | ['IEC62109'] |
Documents
datasheet
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
Growatt SPH 3000-6000 scheda tecnica (datasheet, IT) — located, not retrieved
installation-manual
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
Cablaggio EPS su serie Growatt SPH (EPS wiring application note) — located, not retrieved
installation-manual
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
Cablaggio sensore di corrente TA/Meter su SPH monofase — located, not retrieved
installation-manual
Growatt SPH series Installation & Operation Manual GR-UM-139-A-00
rev GR-UM-139-A-00
installation-manual
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
Manuale Growatt SPH 3000-6000 (IT) — located, not retrieved
installation-manual
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
Uscita ausiliaria pilotaggio carichi esterni Growatt SPH (smart-load auxiliary output note) — located, not retrieved
quick-start
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
Guida rapida di installazione SPH 3000-6000 — located, not retrieved
warranty
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
Garanzia di Fabbrica Growatt (factory warranty) — located, not retrieved
Documented compatibility
Documented pairings only. A product absent here has no fetched document naming the pairing — that is not a statement that it fails.
inverter_battery
Pytes V5 / V5-alpha (printed as V5° / V5°α)
COMPATIBLEofficially-verified
Pytes Inverter Compatibility List V.20230819, https://www.pytesess.com/ueditor/php/upload/file/20240705/1720170604646137.pdf (fetched 2026-09-01)
Pytes E-Box 48100R
COMPATIBLEofficially-verified
Pytes Inverter Compatibility List V.20230819, https://www.pytesess.com/ueditor/php/upload/file/20240705/1720170604646137.pdf (fetched 2026-09-01)
Dyness A48100
COMPATIBLEofficially-verified
Dyness 'Approved Compatibility List of Inverter Brands' (low voltage battery), https://basic-solar.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/kompatibilitaetsliste_dyness.pdf (fetched 2026-09-01)
BSLBATT B-LFP48-200E (19-inch rack battery, 10.24 kWh)
COMPATIBLEmanufacturer-documented
BSLBATT B-LFP48 Rack Battery Pack User Manual V2.7 CAN/RS485 protocol tables, https://bslbatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/B-LFP48-User-Manual-V2.7-Rack-Battery-Pack.pdf (fetched 2026-09-01)
BSLBATT B-LFP48-100E (3U Server Rack Battery)
COMPATIBLEmanufacturer-documented
BSLBATT B-LFP48 Rack Battery Pack User Manual V2.7 CAN/RS485 protocol tables, https://bslbatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/B-LFP48-User-Manual-V2.7-Rack-Battery-Pack.pdf (fetched 2026-09-01)
EG4 LifePower4 48V (v2)
COMPATIBLEmanufacturer-documented
EG4 LifePower4 48V V2 & V3 Quick Start Guide protocol tables 11.1/11.2, https://eg4electronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EG4-LifePower4-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf (fetched 2026-09-01)
EG4 WallMount Indoor 280Ah (14.3 kWh)
COMPATIBLEmanufacturer-documented
EG4 Indoor 280Ah Battery Quick Start Guide protocol tables (p.26-28), https://eg4electronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EG4%C2%AE-Indoor-280Ah-Battery-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf (fetched 2026-09-01)
Recorded conflicts
max_input_current_per_mppt_a Resolved — imported outcome unspecified
12 — manual GR-UM-139-A-00: 'Max input current per tracker: 12A/12A'
13.5 — growatt.it datasheet: 'Max input current per MPP: 13.5A/13.5A'
doc revision (newer hardware raised input current, as also seen on MIN TL-XH)
max_input_current_per_mppt_a Resolved — imported outcome unspecified
12 — manual GR-UM-139-A-00: 'Max input current per tracker: 12A/12A'
13.5 — growatt.it datasheet: 'Max input current per MPP: 13.5A/13.5A'
doc revision (newer hardware raised input current, as also seen on MIN TL-XH)
Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| Battery placement distance | not more than 1.5 m from the inverter |
| Growatt Italia product classification | 'fuori catalogo' (out of catalogue) |
| Siting guidance | avoid TV antennas and living areas |
| conflict.status[max_input_current_per_mppt_a] | resolved-to-datasheet |
| identity.product_status | discontinued - listed under 'fuori catalogo' (out of catalogue) on the official Growatt Italia site; superseded by SPH 3000-6000TL BL-UP |