SOFAR launched its single-phase ESS, combining the ESI-8-12K-S1 inverter and the CBS5000-H4-H10 battery for residential prosumers
For larger homes with a 3-phase power supply, the company displayed its HYD-14.9-30K-T1 hybrid inverter and the CBS5000 battery
The company also promoted its 3-phase C&I battery, CBS5000-H4-H12
PV-plus-storage system provider SOFAR unveiled its latest product portfolio, covering residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) applications, at the Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition Australia 2026.
The country’s C&I storage market is entering a competitive phase as installers prioritize practicality, operational reliability, and serviceability over system performance alone.
Reflecting this trend, the company launched a residential single-phase energy storage system (ESS), combining the ESI-8-12K-S1 series inverter with the CBS5000-H4-H10 series battery. According to the company, it can be configured in a 20 kWh or 30 kWh storage platform. The former measures 87 cm in height, while the latter reaches around 117 cm, resulting in a smaller footprint than competitive products. It also adopts a cable-free ‘Stack & Go’ architecture that eliminates battery cable interconnection and shortens installation steps. As a result, these features help in faster deployment while reducing wiring errors during commissioning.
On the system backup side, it switches to backup mode within 4 ms of a grid outage or failure, enabling a continuous power supply to households. In terms of applicability, this product is suitable for garages, utility rooms, and tighter wall spaces, which are common in Australian homes.
For larger homes with a 3-phase power supply, the company introduced the HYD-14.9-30K-T1 hybrid inverter and the CBS5000 battery platform. This 30 kWh storage system can be scaled up to 240 kWh by connecting 8 units in parallel, providing users with the flexibility to handle growing loads. During installation and commissioning (I&C), its user-defined programs can be set up via both LCD-based human-machine interface (HMI) and mobile apps. This enables installers to streamline configuration and monitor processes.
In addition, SOFAR showcased its CBS5000-H4-H12 series solar battery platform, designed for both residential and C&I applications. The ESS supports storage capacities ranging from 20 kWh to 240 kWh by leveraging its modular architecture. The system incorporates several features, including cable-free batteries and active real-time charge/discharge balancing via built-in optimizers. The company states that this elimination of inter-battery unit cabling simplifies I&C. At the same time, its IP66-rated enclosure positions the ESS for a wider range of outdoor deployments in the country, including high temperature, dust, humidity, and coastal environments.
The commercial availability of these products was unknown at the time of this article’s publication.