Description
Sungrow SBR160 price and what it is
The Sungrow SBR160 is a stackable home battery: five 3.2 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) modules, giving 16 kWh usable. Our shop price is $11,500 including GST, for the unit only; installation is quoted separately after a site check. Helcro Electrical installs home batteries across Melbourne’s South East, and our solar battery page covers the job.
Will it work with your inverter?
Check this first. Sungrow’s February 2025 manual says the battery can only connect to a Sungrow hybrid inverter, and it lists these models:
- Single-phase homes: SH3.0RS, SH3.6RS, SH4.0RS, SH5.0RS or SH6.0RS.
- Three-phase homes: SH5.0RT, SH6.0RT, SH8.0RT, SH10RT, SH15T, SH20T or SH25T.
If your solar runs on a different inverter, the SBR160 means changing to a Sungrow hybrid. If you would rather keep your inverter, an AC-coupled battery such as the Enphase IQ Battery 5P or Sonnen Batterie Evo may suit better. Our solar battery comparison shows which suits which home.
SBR or SBH?
Sungrow sells two home battery ranges. The SBR uses 3.2 kWh modules and a maximum charge and discharge current of 30 A. The SBH uses 5 kWh modules and 50 A. This listing is the SBR160.
Sungrow SBR160 specifications
- Capacity: 16 kWh usable, 320 V nominal, five modules.
- Power: 9.6 kW rated, 30 A continuous.
- Size and weight: 625 × 805 × 330 mm, 180 kg, on a floor stand.
- Location: IP55, indoor or outdoor, but Sungrow’s manual says to avoid direct sun, rain and snow.
- Adding modules: the range runs from 2 to 8 modules per unit, up to 25.6 kWh.
- Warranty: 10 years, with at least 70% of the battery’s capacity at 10 years. Sungrow expects the battery to be monitored online.
The other figures are in the Additional information tab.
What affects the installed price
We price the installation after a site check, because a few things change the work:
- Your inverter: whether you already have a listed Sungrow hybrid, and whether its firmware matches Sungrow’s requirement.
- Your switchboard: if it needs an upgrade, a home switchboard upgrade is typically $1,250 to $2,500.
- Blackout backup: what runs in a blackout depends on the inverter and how it is wired, so tell us which circuits matter to you.
- Where it goes: a floor spot out of direct sun that meets the battery installation standard.
Our workmanship warranty on battery installations is 10 years, and it carries over to a new owner if you tell us in writing. Your written quote follows a $50 site assessment (including GST).
The federal battery discount
The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program is worth about $250 to $270 per usable kWh on the first 14 kWh as at early November 2026, and capacity from 14 to 28 kWh earns 60% of that rate. On this 16 kWh kit that comes to about $3,800 to $4,100, and it is usually taken off the price by your installer when you buy. It steps down on 1 January 2027.
The battery has to be on the Clean Energy Council’s approved list when it is installed. The SBR160’s current listing runs to 30 December 2026. Eligibility depends on the exact model and set-up; we check it before we quote. There is no separate Victorian battery rebate. The full rules are in our battery rebate guide.
Sungrow SBR160 questions
How much does a Sungrow SBR160 cost?
Our shop price is $11,500 including GST, for the battery only. Installation is quoted after a site check, and the federal discount comes off for an eligible set-up.
Can I add an SBR160 to my existing solar?
Yes if your system already runs on one of the Sungrow hybrid inverters listed above. If not, the inverter has to change as well.
Can I add more modules later?
Sungrow’s SBR range runs up to 8 modules per unit, or 25.6 kWh. Tell us if you plan to expand, so we can check it at the site visit.
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