SMA Off Grid Energy Products

Our Offgrid Energy Projects

Proterra Energy Offgrid Solutions

SMA Solar Technology is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of solar power and energy storage equipment, with a strong reputation for reliability, engineering quality and long-term support.

Designed and manufactured in Germany, SMA products are widely used in residential, commercial and remote power applications around the world. 

Off grid and Hybrid Energy Systems

For off-grid and hybrid energy systems, SMA provides highly flexible solutions that combine solar PV generation, battery storage and auxiliary power sources such as diesel generators. Their systems are scalable, allowing installations to range from small homes and cabins through to large commercial microgrids and remote communities. 

Sunny Island battery Invertors

At the heart of SMA’s off-grid offering is the Sunny Island battery inverter range, which creates a stable AC grid and manages the charging and discharging of batteries. Combined with SMA PV inverters, energy management and monitoring platforms, these systems deliver reliable power with excellent efficiency and system visibility. 

SMA equipment is known for robust performance in demanding environments, advanced energy management and compatibility with a wide range of battery technologies. This makes SMA a proven choice for customers seeking dependable off-grid, backup and hybrid energy solutions. 

SMA Off-Grid Product Range

Battery Inverters

Sunny Island X

Next-generation battery inverter providing the heart of off-grid and hybrid systems, with scalable power and broad battery compatibility. 

Sunny Island 6.0H / 8.0H 

Proven battery inverter platform for residential and commercial off-grid systems with exceptional reliability and overload capability. 

Solar PV Inverters

Sunny Boy

Single-phase solar inverter range for residential systems, ideal for AC-coupled off-grid and hybrid installations.

Sunny Tripower

Three-phase solar inverter range for larger residential and commercial systems, providing efficient PV generation.

Energy Management

SMA Hybrid Controller

Advanced control platform that coordinates solar, batteries and generators in complex microgrid applications.

Data Manager M

System monitoring and energy management device providing remote access and optimisation. 

Monitoring & Software

Sunny Portal powered by ennexOS

Cloud-based monitoring platform for visualising energy flows, system performance and historical data.

Microgrid & Generator Integration

Sunny Island X Connection Box

Enables integration of generators and utility supplies into off-grid and backup systems.

Multicluster Technology

Scalable architecture allowing multiple inverters to be combined for larger commercial and community energy systems.

Typical Applications for SMA Off Grid Products by Proterra Energy

  • Remote homes and cabins 
  • Farms and estates 
  • Commercial and industrial facilities 
  • Telecom and utility sites 
  • Island and remote community microgrids 
  • Backup and resilient power systems 
  • Hybrid solar and diesel installations 


Proterra supplies, designs and supports SMA-based off-grid and hybrid energy systems tailored to each customer’s requirements.
   

Our SMA Projects

Proterra Energy has been working with Kilchoman Distillery since 2021, assisting the distillery with managing its onsite energy usage. To date, we have collaborated on five projects covering a range...

In 2024, Proterra Energy delivered a fully integrated energy system for Scaliscro Estate on the Isle of Lewis. As part of the wider redevelopment of the estate in 2023/2024, new...

Proterra Energy upgraded an aging offgrid system with an offgrid solar power system in a remote location at Lochhournhead on the West Coast of Scotland. The existing system was at...

Ridgeway Adventure School is located in a remote part of the Northwest Highlands. The School provides residential trips and camps for young people as well as courses for adults and...

Located in remote Sutherland, the Crask Inn is one of the most isolated Inns in Scotland.

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Proterra Energy was employed to carry out the upgrade and refurbishment of an off grid hydro and solar system near Gairlochy.

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This off-grid scheme combines hydropower and solar with a battery-powered mini grid. The renewable sources are supported by a diesel generator.

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Proterra Energy was employed to carry out the upgrade and refurbishment of an off grid hybrid hydro system for a remote lodge near Achnasheen.

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Proterra Energy was employed to determine a practical energy solution for a remote off grid estate on the west coast of Scotland.

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