Hybrid solution

Solar, storage and backup in one hybrid system.

Connect your PV modules, store the surplus and keep the lights on when the grid goes down. Choose a slim SolarHub with VB5000D packs, or an all-in-one PowerCube that stacks up to 27.5 kWh.

Two ways to go hybrid

One platform, two form factors.

Both combinations share the same electrical platform, the same battery packs and the same app. The difference is how the system is packaged.

Hybrid microinverter + battery packs

SolarHub VH + VB5000D

VH800D · VH2000D · VH2500D · VH3000D

A slim outdoor hybrid microinverter with four MPPT inputs, paired with VB5000D battery packs where there is room for them.

4 MPPTPV inputs
Up to 3,000 WPV input
VB5000DBattery packs
SolarHub hybrid microinverter
SolarHub details
All-in-one stack

PowerCube VA + VB5000D

VA800D · VA2000D · VA2500D · VA3000D

Inverter and 2.5 kWh battery in one VA unit. Stack VB5000D packs underneath as your needs grow.

2.5 kWhBuilt into the VA unit
Up to 27.5 kWhWith five VB5000D
4 MPPTPV inputs
PowerCube VA unit with a VB5000D battery pack
PowerCube details

What both combinations share

  • Same electrical platformOne hybrid platform, one set of battery packs and one firmware family.
  • ≤ 10 ms backup switchoverUp to 3,000 W through the EPS port when the grid goes down. Battery-only output depends on the number of packs; see the datasheets.
  • VIP CloudMonitoring, time-of-use strategies and remote service in one app.
  • Ready for the ecosystemAdd EnergyPilot for local energy management and ChargeFlow for EV charging.
Which one fits

Choosing between them.

SolarHub VH + VB5000D
PowerCube VA + VB5000D
Where it goes
Slim unit on an outside wall or under the eaves; battery packs placed separately
One stack against a wall, indoors or outside
Battery
VB5000D packs, added as needed
2.5 kWh built in, plus up to five VB5000D packs
Best when
Space is limited at the inverter location, or the battery belongs somewhere else
You want inverter and battery in one tidy column
Growing later
Add VB5000D packs
Stack more VB5000D packs, up to 27.5 kWh per system

Not sure? Tell us about the site and we will suggest a configuration.

How it works

Grid-connected every day. Backup when it matters.

Solar comes in through four MPPT inputs. The hybrid unit powers the home, charges the battery with the surplus and switches the EPS port to battery power when the grid fails.

PV modules4 MPPTHybrid unitSolarHub VH · PowerCube VAVB5000DHome loadsEPS backup loadsGrid

Solar supplies the home first, surplus charges the battery, and the grid balances the rest.

SolarBatteryGrid

Simplified diagram. Backup loads must be wired to the EPS port.

Capacity

Start small. Stack when you need to.

Both hybrid set-ups grow with VB5000D packs of 5 kWh each — start with what you need today and add packs later.

  • A single plug-in unit up to 800 W (such as SolarCore VM800WE-P2 or SolarKit) and PowerCube VA800D may be connected by the owner where local rules allow; where national rules permit higher plug-in limits, SolarCore P4 can also be connected by plug. Other SolarCore systems on an AC trunk cable, PowerCube VA2000D and above, VB5000D packs, SolarHub, ChargeFlow and EnergyPilot are installed by a qualified electrician.
  • Every stack is secured with the anti-tip accessory.
  • PV input is limited to 60 V DC. Module Voc rises in cold weather — check it at the lowest expected site temperature.
12.5 kWhPowerCube VA with 2 × VB5000D
2 × VB5000D

The VA unit has 2.5 kWh built in; each VB5000D adds 5 kWh, up to five packs.

Good to know

Questions about hybrid systems.

Can I connect microinverters I already have?

Yes, in two ways. Existing microinverters can be connected directly and keep running as part of the hybrid set-up. To add more solar, SolarCore (VM series) microinverters join through the home's AC wiring, alongside the four MPPT inputs on PowerCube or SolarHub — so PV power can grow beyond the inputs on the unit. Add EnergyPilot and it becomes one smart system: it measures the grid connection and coordinates solar, battery and loads, so surplus AC solar goes into the battery instead of the grid. Third-party inverters are monitored, not controlled. We check the details for each site.

Does it work during a power cut?

Yes. When the grid fails, the EPS port switches to battery and solar within 10 ms and supplies up to 3,000 W. Battery-only output depends on the number of packs (PowerCube with the built-in battery alone: 1,200 W; SolarHub with one pack: 2,500 W). Backup loads need to be wired to the EPS port.

Can I add storage later?

Yes. Add VB5000D packs as your needs grow — up to 27.5 kWh with PowerCube or 25 kWh with SolarHub. New and existing packs can be mixed.

Which modules can I use?

Modules that suit the MPPT inputs, with an open-circuit voltage that stays below 60 V at the lowest expected site temperature.

How do I monitor and control it?

In the VIP Cloud app. Installers and distributors use VIP Professional to look after many sites.

Talk to us

Plan a hybrid system.

Tell us about the site, the household and the backup loads. We will come back with a configuration and datasheets.

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