AlphaESS is a leading global energy storage solution and service provider specializing in both residential and commercial applications. Their product range includes the SMILE and STORION series, offering reliable and efficient energy storage solutions.
| Device Type | Variants | Modbus TCP (Ethernet) | RS485 | Curtailment | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storion Series | Storion G1 H30 | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | • 30kW output power • Built-in energy management • Advanced monitoring capabilities |
| Storion G2 H30 | ✅ | • 30kW output power • Dual communication options • Enhanced grid support features | |||
| Storion G2 H50 | • 50kW output power • Dual communication options • Enhanced grid support features | ||||
| Storion G3 H30 | • 30kW output power • Dual communication options • Enhanced grid support features | ||||
| Storion G3 H50 | • 50kW output power • Dual communication options • Enhanced grid support features | ||||
| Storion TB125 | • 125kW output power • Dual communication options • Enhanced grid support features | ||||
| Smile Series | SMILE-5 | ⚠️ | ✅ | ❌ | • 5kW output power • Compact design • Residential optimization |
| SMILE-B3 | ❌ | • Battery storage focus • Enhanced backup capabilities • Smart home integration | |||
| SMILE-T10-HV | ✅ | • 10kW output power • Three-phase system • Advanced grid management | |||
| SMILE-G3-S3.6/S5/B5 | • 3.6/5kW output power • Single-phase system • Advanced grid management | ||||
| SMILE-G3-T4/T5/T6/T8/T10/T15/T20 | • 4/5/6/8/10/15/20kW output power • Three-phase system • Advanced grid management |
For Smile 5:
• SN starting with AL701XXXXXX → Modbus TCP supported.
• SN starting with AL200XXXXXX → Modbus RTU (RS485) only.
All AlphaESS inverters support Modbus TCP communication through their ethernet port. This provides:
Most models (except STORION-H30) support RS485 communication, offering:
For correct ethernet wiring, follow the guidelines for ethernet wiring.
For models supporting RS485:
| Device | Sofar EMS model OM1 | Sofar EMS model IG8 | RS485-USB converter | RS485-Ethernet converter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS485 A | RS485 A | RS485_POS | RS485 A | TX+ |
| RS485 B | RS485 B | RS485_NEG | RS485 B | TX- |
| GND | RS GND | GND | Not available | G |