Intended Use
The SMA Home Energy Solution is a PV and storage system, which optimizes self-consumption of PV energy and lowers the energy obtained from the utility grid by the following measures:
Use of self-generated PV energy
Intermediate storage of PV energy in the battery
Energy management of the battery with the inverter as System Manager and the SMA Energy Meter-US
Visualization of consumption and generation data from the system in the SMA Energy App, in Sunny Portal, and in the SMA 360° app
Use of self-generated PV energy for selected loads in the event of power outage
Grid feed-in and grid-supplied power are recorded with the SMA Energy Meter. The SMA Energy Meter does not replace the energy meter of the electric utility company.
When using a backup solution (e.g. SMA Backup Select), the SMA Home Energy Solution can be equipped with an emergency or battery-backup function. If necessary, for example, in the event of a power outage, the inverter, depending on the chosen solution, can continue to supply selected loads or electric circuits with electricity from the battery and the PV system.
All components must remain within their permitted operating ranges and their installation requirements at all times.
Use SMA products only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation and with the locally applicable laws, regulations, standards and directives. Any other application may cause personal injury or property damage.
The documentation must be strictly followed. Deviations from the described actions and the use of materials, tools, and aids other than those specified by SMA Solar Technology AG are expressly forbidden.
Alterations to the SMA products, e.g., changes or modifications, are only permitted with the express written permission of SMA Solar Technology AG. Unauthorized alterations as well as failure to observe the documentation will void guarantee and warranty claims and in most cases terminate the operating license. SMA Solar Technology AG shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such changes.
Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as appropriate.
The documentation supplied is an integral part of SMA products. Keep the documentation in a convenient, dry place for future reference and observe all instructions contained therein.
This document does not replace any regional, state, provincial, federal or national laws, regulations or standards that apply to the installation, electrical safety and use of the product. SMA Solar Technology AG assumes no responsibility for the compliance or non-compliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the product.