Can the Goodwe ET+ 5 kW work with BYD batteries?

Yes. The Goodwe ET series is one of the few 5 kW inverters in SA that natively supports BYD Battery-Box HVS high-voltage batteries. This pairing is recommended for large homes needing 10–30 kWh of storage.

Can the Goodwe ET+ 5 kW work with BYD batteries?

Yes. The Goodwe ET series is one of the few 5 kW inverters in SA that natively supports BYD Battery-Box HVS high-voltage batteries. This pairing is recommended for large homes needing 10–30 kWh of storage.

Goodwe · 5 kW · hybrid · SAPVIA approved

Goodwe ET+ 5 kW Hybrid
Review & price SA 2026

Goodwe is a publicly listed Chinese manufacturer with a long track record in SA. The ET+ series supports both 48V and high-voltage batteries, making it the most flexible choice if you plan to add a BYD HVS battery later. The SEMS monitoring portal is one of the best in the industry.

Free · No obligation SAPVIA-registered only Inverter brand preference noted

Goodwe ET+ 5 kW Hybrid — key specs

Output power: 5 kW (AC output)
Price in South Africa: R20,000 – R27,000
Inverter type: Hybrid
Peak efficiency: 97.6%
Warranty: 5 years
MPPT trackers: 2 × MPPT (up to 7.5 kW PV)
Max PV string voltage: 550 V
Battery voltage: 48V or HV (100–560V)
Grid-tie / off-grid: Grid-tie + Off-grid
Display: LCD
Monitoring: SEMS Portal (Wi-Fi/GPRS)
Weight / origin: 22 kg · China (Goodwe — publicly listed on STAR Market)

Goodwe ET+ 5 kW Hybrid — pros and cons

Pros

HV battery support (BYD, Pylontech Force) — future-proof
Best-in-class SEMS monitoring portal
Publicly listed company — strong long-term support
Broad export control options for municipalities with anti-export rules

Cons

Slightly heavier than Sunsynk/Deye
HV configuration requires specific battery choice upfront

Battery compatibility for Goodwe ET+ 5 kW Hybrid

The following battery brands communicate natively with the Goodwe ET+ 5 kW Hybrid via CAN or RS485 BMS protocol.

Pylontech BYD Dyness Goodwe Lynx Solis

Grid-tied mode

The Goodwe ET+ 5 kW Hybrid can operate grid-tied, exporting excess solar to the grid (where permitted by your municipality). Most SA municipalities allow net metering for registered grid-tied systems.

Load-shedding mode

During load-shedding, the Goodwe ET+ 5 kW Hybrid automatically switches to battery + solar supply within milliseconds. Essential loads connected to the inverter output remain powered throughout the outage.