Description
The Deye 5kW Hybrid Inverter (SUN-5K-SG04LP1) with free Wi-Fi dongle is the most widely installed 5kW hybrid inverter in South Africa, praised by installers for its reliable performance, broad battery compatibility, and the quality of its monitoring ecosystem.
At 5kW continuous output on a 48V battery bus, it comfortably handles the critical loads in a medium-sized home: refrigerator, LED lighting, CCTV system, Wi-Fi router, smart TV, and a desktop computer, with capacity remaining for intermittent loads like a microwave or kettle. The dual MPPT inputs maximise solar harvest across two independent strings, and the 7.5kW PV input limit allows 150% oversizing for improved morning and evening shoulder generation.
The included Wi-Fi dongle connects to the Solarman monitoring platform, providing live power flow data, battery state of charge, daily and lifetime generation figures, and push notifications for grid failures, battery low conditions, or fault codes — all from a smartphone app.
Deye’s battery protocol library covers virtually every LiFePO4 brand sold in South Africa: Hubble, Dyness, Pylontech, BSL, VOLTA, Freedom Won, Revov, Greenrich, Fivestar, and more. The automatic grid-fail switchover completes in under 10ms — your computer won’t notice. Deye backs this inverter with a 5-year warranty supported by a local service network.
Yolandi Venter (verified owner) –
Inverter works nicely
The Deye inverter has been working well for load shedding. Changeover is smooth and the house basics stay on without drama.
Jan Venter –
Solid backup power
I am happy with this inverter. It does the job and makes load shedding much easier to deal with.
Ricardo Adams –
Works well at home
Works nicely with the solar setup. The power is stable and I have not had issues so far.
David Campbell (verified owner) –
Works as expected
I am happy with this inverter. It does the job and makes load shedding much easier to deal with. Very happy overall, just leaving room after more time in use.
Asanda Cele –
Average unit
Good value inverter. It feels reliable and is a practical choice for backup power. It does the job, but check that it suits your setup first.
Bongani Ndlovu (verified owner) –
Good inverter overall
Solid inverter for South African homes. It keeps the important things running when the grid drops. Very happy overall, just leaving room after more time in use.
Kayla Isaacs (verified owner) –
Good unit for the price
Works nicely with the solar setup. The power is stable and I have not had issues so far. Good buy, nothing serious to complain about.
Zinhle Dube (verified owner) –
Great for load shedding
The Deye inverter has been working well for load shedding. Changeover is smooth and the house basics stay on without drama.
Sibusiso Nkosi (verified owner) –
Great for load shedding
Good inverter for backup power. It handles normal home use nicely and the setup feels reliable.
Sanele Ntuli (verified owner) –
Very happy with this inverter
Good inverter for backup power. It handles normal home use nicely and the setup feels reliable.
Keenan Daniels (verified owner) –
Works well at home
Solid inverter for South African homes. It keeps the important things running when the grid drops.
Leané Joubert (verified owner) –
Inverter works nicely
Good value inverter. It feels reliable and is a practical choice for backup power.