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Goodwe ES 5000 LV

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ES 5000 LV: Hybrid 1P inverter rated at 5 kW, with up to 97.0% peak efficiency. Check PV, battery, MPPT, backup and grid compatibility before specification.

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£808.20

SKU: I-9 10

Delivery: £49.99 UK mainland; £99.99 Scottish Highlands; Scottish islands, Isles of Scilly, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands: quote on request.

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ES 5000 LV

The Goodwe ES 5000 LV is a Hybrid for converting and managing energy between the PV array, battery and AC installation. The catalogue lists a rated output of 5 kW in a 1P configuration. Inverter sizing should be based on the site's generation, demand, battery strategy and grid connection - not just the panel total.

Specification at a glance

Brand / modelGoodwe ES 5000 LV
Inverter typeHybrid
Phase1P
Rated output5 kW
Maximum PV input6.5 kW
MPPT voltage range120-430 V
MPPT / string inputs2 / 1+1
Battery voltage range48-53 V
Maximum efficiency97.0%
Backup / EPS ratingNot stated in the catalogue
IP ratingIP65
Operating temperature-25°C to +60°C
Dimensions490 × 385 × 195
Weight15.2 kg
Warranty5 years

System design considerations

Check the full electrical window before ordering: PV voltage and current, MPPT range, maximum oversizing, battery voltage, charge and discharge current, phase arrangement and export limitation. A good design keeps strings inside the MPPT window during cold, bright conditions and avoids unnecessary clipping during peak generation. Where backup is required, confirm whether the model supports EPS, the backed-up circuits, changeover equipment, earth arrangements and the required response time.

Installation and compliance

The installer should follow the current manufacturer manual, DNO requirements and applicable UK electrical standards. Confirm mounting clearances, IP exposure, cable routes, isolators, surge protection, communications and monitoring. Inverters generate heat and need the stated operating environment. Commissioning should include firmware, grid settings, export limit, battery operating window and customer access to monitoring.

Value and aftercare

Compare complete installed quotations, including design, mounting, protection, commissioning and warranty support. The headline efficiency is only one part of lifetime value; standby consumption, clipping, warranty length, service response and compatibility with future storage can matter just as much. Keep the serial number, datasheet and commissioning record for any future warranty or system extension.

Next step

Ask for a site-specific design using the exact model above. Kilowatts can check the roof layout, expected generation, household or business load and backup requirements before confirming whether this inverter is the right fit.

Open the manufacturer datasheet and confirm the current revision before installation.

Specifications

BrandGoodwe
ModelES 5000 LV
TypeHybrid
Phase1P
Rated output5000
Max PV input6500
MPPT range120-430 V
Battery voltage48-53 V
Max efficiency97.0
Euro efficiency96.3
IP ratingIP65
Dimensions490 × 385 × 195
Weight15.2 kg
Warranty5 years

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