SMA - Battery Reviews

About SMA

Germany's SMA has been around since the 1980's and was once the most popular choice among quality solar inverter brands in Australia for home installations. While still a top-quality manufacturer, some of the shine has come off the firm over the years from relentless competition and a few missteps.

SMA Australia Contact Details:

Address: Level 1, 213 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060
Telephone: 1800 762 287
Email address: [email protected]
Website

Company Info

Founded way back in 1981 and originally focused on inverters, SMA is based in Germany and still carries out some manufacturing there. The company officially began operations in Australia in 2007 and claims to have half a million of its products already installed across our country. 

On the battery front, SMA started integrating storage into their systems around 2011, launching the first compatible modular battery. The firm introduced the Sunny Boy Storage 2.5 in 2016 and then an AC-coupled home storage system with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery.

SMA Home Storage (HS-BM-3.28-10)

SMA's most recent battery offering was unveiled in 2023 and approved for use in Australia in 2025. The DC-coupled SMA Home Storage HS-BM-3.28-10 modular solution uses Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry. Among its specifications and features:

• 3.28 kWh capacity per module with a maximum 5 modules per stack (16.4 kWh). 
• More modules can be added within 2 years of the original commissioning.
• Integrated black start function for back-up supply when combined with the SMA single-phase Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverter (SB-SE).
• Floor, wall or back-to-back mounting options.
• IP65 rating, so can be installed outdoors.
• -10°C to 50°C operating temperature range.

Warranty Details

A 10-year product warranty is offered. In addition, SMA warrants that after an energy throughput per kWh of 4.6 MWh, modules in the Home Storage system will have retained at least 70 percent (70%) of their original useable capacity.

If you've had an SMA Home Storage battery installed, let us know your thoughts by leaving a review and/or rating. Still deciding what residential energy storage solution may be right for your house? Discover more about choosing the best home battery for your home.