SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy Hybrid Inverter 7.7-US

Think you’re ready to take control of your home energy? The SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 7.7kW Hybrid Inverter could be exactly what you need. It combines advanced capabilities with a user-friendly design so both homeowners and installers can interact with the device more easily. This inverter allows your solar power to work seamlessly with your battery storage and backup power sources.

The SMA Sunny Boy is a hybrid inverter, meaning it can manage both solar power and battery storage from one central unit. Instead of having separate devices for solar and storage, this hybrid solution brings both functions together. That means reduced complexity, fewer components, less wiring, and a cleaner overall installation. It includes SMA’s Backup Secure feature to give you limited power during grid outages, so when the utility goes down, you can still power essential circuits as long as the sun is shining.

Here are some of the standout features that the PowerStore team appreciates about this inverter:

All of these features make the system more flexible, reliable, and easier to install and live with.

The SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 7.7kW Hybrid Inverter provides 7.7 kW of AC output under ideal conditions. It supports solar array oversizing, allowing you to connect more solar wattage and let the inverter intelligently optimize output. Because it is a hybrid inverter, you don’t need a separate device to support a battery bank—everything is integrated.

The three MPPT trackers help maximize energy harvest even when the array experiences partial shading or mixed orientations. Its ability to operate with or without a battery gives you freedom: start with solar now, add storage later if you choose. The included backup function powers a dedicated outlet during outages (as long as sunlight is available), preventing total loss of electricity. Once a battery is added, that protection expands into nighttime and overcast conditions.

With the Sunny Boy Smart Energy Hybrid 7.7 in place, your home gains a smarter energy architecture. During sunny hours, your panels power your home first. Excess solar charges the battery if installed. At night or during cloudy periods, you draw from stored energy or the grid. If the grid fails, you still have solar-generated backup for essential loads. The single integrated design means fewer devices, fewer connection points, and a cleaner installation. The app-based interface also gives you monitoring and control right from your smartphone.

For most users, this translates into lower utility bills, better solar utilization, improved outage resilience, and the flexibility to expand over time. The 7.7 kW capacity works well for medium-sized homes and many larger ones, depending on consumption patterns.

The SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 7.7kW Hybrid Inverter provides a powerful and flexible way to combine solar production, energy storage, and backup capability into one device. It simplifies installation, reduces hardware clutter, and gives you greater control and security. If you're ready to step into a smarter, more resilient solar-plus-storage system, this inverter is an excellent choice. Contact PowerStore to learn more.