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Sunny Boy 700U
Use the SB700U for small starter systems, educational, or demonstration projects. Field configurable for three output power ranges, based upon DC PV input voltage. This small inverter will allow a PV installation with as few as three solar modules. It's great to fill tight spaces. Just like every other Sunny Boy Inverter the SB700U can be configured for all of the communications options available, and is UL listed and NEMA4x rated for indoor or outdoor use. As an added advantage, the SB700U has a new control board that allows for any remote communications option to be used simultaneously with the Sunny Boy Display!
I have personally wired a SunnyBoy700 and it is incredibly easy. There are some Allen head bolts that hold the front cover on and some knock-outs on the bottom. There are terminals for DC PV In and AC out. Very easy to install and wire.
The Sunny Boy 700U can put out AC power at 460, 600, or 700 watts based upon maximum PV input of 640, 840, or 1000 watts at 150, 200, or 250 volts DC Input. With its small size, low price, and average efficiency of 93.1% this grid tie inverter can be used on any budget in any location.
Sunny Boy 700U Grid Tie Inverter MSRP$1,799
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Harry turner (info AT info DOT au) 01/25/2011
Great to see good reviews on SMA inverters, In terms of modules what about Schott and Solar World (both world leaders) Tahe a look at we're a <a href="http://bledisloeenergy.com.au/SolarSolutionDetail.aspx">solar power company in Perth</a>
We use SolarWorld and Schott because of their oustanding quality and high yeilds.
Marlane Newland (Marlane.Newland AT Newland DOT au) 02/20/2011
Cannot decide upon an inverter. It must be totally quiet - no humming, whining or fan noise - very small home unit - thin walls. Believe yours is transformerless - does this affect efficiency. Can they interfere with TV reception (some inverters can!) Thanks for your reply.
Jake (Racingjake AT Racingjake DOT com) 12/29/2011
I bought an SB700U along with four 220 watt solar panels. I did an operational test with it set up for 600 watts. Open circuit solar panel voltage was 138 volts and when the Sunny Boy 700U was in operation my Vpv was 122 volts and Pac was 605 watts. It produced a solid 605 watts and it wasn't even close to the max voltage of 200 volts for 600 watt use.
I like it when a product does exactly what techincal sheet says.
Going to get another 220 watt panel so I can run it at 700 watts.
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