This Premium 6.5kW 48V Complete Grid-Tie Solar Power System is designed to reduce energy bills with a focus on self-consumption of solar energy. The kit is fitted with the best-selling solar modules from the world-leading solar manufacturer, Sharp, and seamlessly integrates with the national power grid, offering a comprehensive solution for users. It is especially beneficial for those with high electricity consumption, such as when using electric and plug-in vehicles, swimming pools, air conditioners, and heat pumps.

This kit is designed around the principle of power independence, maximising the capability to use all of the available solar power locally, and so significantly reducing electricity bills. The system includes an energy meter that precisely measures the power flow to appliances, enabling it to match the domestic energy consumption with the self-generated solar energy. This approach maximises the self-consumption of solar energy within the house and minimizes energy export to the grid. The kit only starts exporting energy to the grid when the battery bank is full and the household appliances no longer need additional energy. In such situations, all available excess solar power flows into the public grid.

The innovative inverter operates efficiently in grid-tie, hybrid, off-grid, and UPS modes, ensuring uninterrupted power supply even during mains power cuts. Advanced monitoring features enable users to keep track of the battery bank through a mobile app connected via Bluetooth, with optional Wi-Fi connectivity (sold separately) and remote portal monitoring capabilities available for added convenience.

The inverter is fully compliant with G98/G99 standards required for grid-tie installation and is easily upgradable. Users can integrate a separate solar array via an additional MPPT solar controller, which can be added to the system at any time, perfect for more complex roof spaces. Although the kit includes an AGM lead-acid battery bank, it is also compatible with Lithium batteries, allowing for greater flexibility in storage options.

Kit includes:

12 x 540W Sharp NU-JD monocrystalline solar panels each with 2 x 1.75m high quality solar cable and MC4 connectors
5.5kW 48V hybrid solar pure sine wave inverter
24kWh 48V 500Ah battery bank - comprised of 24 x 2V AGM batteries
Modbus energy meter, RS485 Modbus card and 5m communication cable
Battery measurement smartshunt with inbuilt bluetooth
Automatic circuit breaker
50m 4mm² solar extension cables
2 pairs of T4 solar connectors
2 x 1m of 50mm² tinned copper battery cables
Loose ring terminals

12 x 540W Sharp NU-JD Monocrystalline Solar Panels with high efficiency PERC cells

These high quality 540W solar panels – manufactured by Sharp, who have over 60 years of experience with solar technology and over 50 million solar panels installed globally – offer superior performance with a 15-year workmanship warranty. This MCS certified panel is perfect for a wide variety of applications, from grid-tie household systems to off-grid installations where mains power is limited or unavailable, such as boats, caravans, campervans, cabins or glamping huts. These high-power panels are ideal for large systems where the time and expense of fitting a high wattage array needs to be minimised.

High efficiency solar cells use PERC technology with 10 busbars to extract more power from a smaller surface area, increasing the output of the panel without increasing the size. Half-cut cell construction decreases internal losses, reduces risk of hotspots and improves performance in shaded conditions. The robust design of the panel is IP68 (waterproof) rated, and tested for resistance against PID, salt mist, ammonia, heavy snow, dust and sand. This thorough testing ensures a long service life even in harsh marine or wilderness conditions. A pair of male / female MC4 connectors are crimped on the end of the cable for easy waterproof connection to other solar panels, extension leads or your existing system.

5500W 48V Iconica Hybrid Inverter:

The Iconica 5500W 48V hybrid grid-tie inverter boasts advanced 3-in-1 hybrid functionality, combining a pure sine wave inverter, an MPPT solar charge controller, and a smart mains charger. It offers highly customisable settings for various parameters (max. feed-in power, charging voltages, battery type, etc.) and advanced communication options, including remote monitoring via a Wi-Fi connection kit. Additionally, the inverter supports seamless integration with an energy meter for optimised self-consumption and features an illuminated LCD screen displaying real time data. Compatible with various battery types, this inverter is a versatile and efficient solution for modern energy needs.

The inverter features three main operating modes:

Grid-tie mode: Energy generated by solar panels is fed back to the national grid.

Grid-tie with battery backup: Generated solar power can be used to feed energy back to the grid, supply power to the load and charge the battery. Mains electricity can also be used to power the load and charge the battery. In this mode the user can configure PV energy supply priority, charging source priority, and load supply source priority. When solar power is not sufficient to power the load, or if mains power is unavailable, the battery will act as a 'back up' and continue to power the load (e.g. at night when there is no solar power or during a mains power cut). 'Peak' and 'Off-peak' times for electricity demand can also be set, in order to prioritise either load power supply or battery charging.

Off-grid mode: Utilises solar energy to power loads or charge batteries without feeding power back to the grid, while still allowing mains power usage if necessary. In this mode the user can configure PV energy supply priority, charging source priority, and load supply source priority.

Using a Grid-tie operation with battery backup offers significant advantages over standard grid-tie inverters by ensuring uninterrupted power and reducing electricity costs. During power outages, standard grid-tie inverters shut down completely, leaving users without electricity and wasting solar energy. In contrast, this advanced inverter utilises stored battery power to maintain an uninterrupted power supply (UPS), keeping appliances running and continuing to harvest energy from solar panels. As electricity prices rise and subsidies for grid-fed power decrease, maximising self-consumption becomes crucial. The system can prioritise using stored solar energy with 'peak' and 'off-peak' settings to restrict mains power usage during periods where electricity cost is higher, thereby reducing reliance on the grid and lowering overall electricity costs. This approach ensures that solar energy is effectively utilised, enhancing both energy independence and cost efficiency.

24kWh 48V 500Ah AGM Battery Bank:

The advanced 48V 500Ah battery bank included in this kit is comprised of 24 x 2V high quality AGM batteries, complete with metal plate connectors for instant connection. Using 2V batteries offers important advantages over battery banks made up of 12V batteries, including a longer service life and deeper discharge capability.

Additional items:

This kit also includes 1m positive and negative 50mm² tinned copper battery cables with loose ring terminals for connecting the inverter to the battery bank, an automatic circuit breaker for use between the hybrid inverter and the battery bank, 50m solar extension cable and T4 connectors to connect to the existing 1m of solar cable fitted to the solar panels.

Click on the Details and Specifications tab for more information about this kit.

Solar panel specifications (per solar panel):

Peak power: 540W
Maximum power voltage: 41.64V
Maximum power current: 12.97A
Open circuit voltage: 50.34V
Short circuit current: 13.66A
Power tolerance: 0/+5%
Dimensions: 2279 x 1134 x 35 mm
Weight: 27.8 kg
Mounting holes for ease of installation
2 x 1.75m of high quality single core solar cable
Male and female MC4 waterproof connectors

Hybrid inverter specifications:

Nominal battery voltage: 48V
Continuous power output: 5500W / 5500VA (220-240V AC)
Surge power: 11000VA
Output frequency: 50Hz /60Hz
Output waveform: Pure sine wave
Maximum solar input power: 6500W
Maximum open circuit solar input voltage: 500V
Solar MPPT operating voltage: 120-450V DC
Maximum solar input current: 13A per MPP tracker
Maximum AC input current including bypass: 40A
Maximum battery charging current from AC: 60A
Maximum combined charging current from solar / AC: 60A
Peak efficiency: 93%
Solar / AC charger max efficiency: 98%
Operating temperature: -10°C to 40°C
Size: 110 x 450 x 445 mm
Weight: 16 kg

Battery bank specifications (per 2V battery):

Nominal voltage: 2V
Nominal capacity: 500Ah (10h rate) / 508Ah (20h rate)
Maximum charging current: 100A
Cycle lifetime at 30% D.O.D.: 1200
Pressure control: safety valve installed
Terminal type: M10 bolts
Operating temperature: from -10C to +40C
Size: 242 x 174 x 365 mm
Weight: 27 kg

(entire 24V battery bank):

Nominal voltage: 48V
Nominal capacity: 24kWh
Maximum charging current: 100A
Charging voltage: cycle use 56.4V, standby use 54.8V
Temperature compensation: cycle use -120mV/°C, standby use -72mV/°C
Size: 1290 x 1140 x 670 mm (when positioned in racking)
Weight: 720 kg (including racking)

Please note: due to our warehouse arrangements, the kit accessories may be shipped from a different warehouse to the solar panels, hybrid inverter, and battery bank, and therefore delivered in a separate package.

The solar panels are covered by a 15 year workmanship warranty provided by Sharp Electronics. In addition, solar cells are guaranteed to produce at least 97.5% of nominal power in the first year after purchase and no more than 0.7% degradation of nominal power each year after until 25 years after purchase, for a minimum of 80.7%.

The batteries are covered by a 1 year warranty provided by Photonic Universe. In the unlikely event that a defect is found and confirmed during this period, we guarantee that we will repair or replace defective items (at our discretion). The hybrid inverter is covered by a 1 year manufacturer warranty. For more information please refer to our Terms and Conditions.

For installation advice, please click on the Installation tab.

We can offer a detailed wiring diagram and full technical support for installations and settings upon request. Additionally, an optional mounting system is available separately at extra cost, suitable for various types of roofs and mounting surfaces.

If you need help with installation or have any technical questions we can provide FREE support - please contact us by email or phone (see Contact Us page for more information).

The following documents are available to download:

Brochure for Sharp Energy Solutions

MCS Certificate of Compliance

Datasheet for Sharp NU-JD 540W monocrystalline solar panel (SRP-540M)

Guarantee for Sharp NU-JD 540W monocrystalline solar panel (SRP-540M)

Installation Guide for Sharp NU-JD 540W monocrystalline solar panel (SRP-540M)

User manual for Iconica 5500W 48V grid-tie/ off-grid hybrid power inverter ICGT-IFS5500-48

User manual for Photonic Universe 48V 500AH AGM battery bank (AGM500AH-24SETR)

Metal racking assembly & installation manual for Photonic Universe 48V 500AH AGM battery bank (AGM500AH-24SETR)

Premium 6.5kW grid-tie self-consumption solar power kit with Sharp solar panels, 5.5kW hybrid inverter and 24kWh battery bank