Loulé 
This installation in Soalheiro, Loulé, brings together Sharp solar panels, an SMA STP 10kW inverter, an SMA Home Manager 2.0, and a BYD Battery Box Premium HVS with full backup capability, allowing the property to switch between on-grid and off-grid operation. That backup function is the standout feature of this setup: in the event of a grid outage, the system can continue supplying power to the home from stored battery energy, rather than leaving the property without electricity until the grid is restored.
The SMA Home Manager 2.0 works alongside the STP inverter to monitor and coordinate energy flows across the property, giving a detailed view of how solar generation, battery storage, and household consumption interact throughout the day. The BYD Battery Box Premium HVS, rated for 10kW, provides the storage capacity that makes the full backup function possible, holding solar energy in reserve for both everyday evening use and emergency situations.
With the Algarve’s more than 300 days of sunshine a year, the solar array keeps that battery consistently charged, giving this property both day-to-day energy savings and genuine resilience against grid interruptions.
