Import 15 kW hybrid inverter (Sungrow SH15T) + LFP rack from China to Sweden — TCO & landed-cost reference
Verdict for a SE3 villa use-case (Sungrow SH15T 3-phase hybrid inverter + EVE LF280K LFP rack): NPV €169,353 over 10 yr at 8.00 % discount; simple payback ≈ 0.19 yr; discounted payback ≈ 0.21 yr; LCOE €0.0069/kWh — proceed with RFQ against a written quote. Equipment: Sungrow SH15T three-phase hybrid inverter (15 kW, datasheet rev. SH15T_DS_EN_202312) paired with an EVE LF280K LFP rack (51.2 V / 280 Ah, datasheet rev. EVE_LF280K_DS_EN_202306). Use-case: SE3 grid region residential villa, 10-year horizon, 8.00 % discount rate, €0.18/kWh avoided-grid tariff (SE3 residential, ex. VAT). Evidence date: 2026-09-21. Limitation: figures are ILLUSTRATIVE — not a quote.
Decision table — headline numbers
| Metric | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| NPV (EUR) | 169,353.00 | 10 yr, discount 8.00 % |
| Simple payback (yr) | 0.1949 | CapEx / year-1 net benefit |
| Discounted payback (yr) | 0.2105 | Discounted cumulative |
| LCOE (EUR/kWh) | 0.0069 | PV of costs / lifetime energy |
| IRR | 5.14 | Project IRR (per unit) |
| CapEx (ex duty/VAT, EUR) | 4,870.00 | Sum C1–C7 + C9 in §2 |
| PV of costs (EUR) | 6,393.79 | Discounted, 10 yr |
| PV of benefits (EUR) | 175,746.79 | Discounted, 10 yr |
ILLUSTRATIVE — NOT A QUOTE All figures on this page are computed by the computed Tradvolt TCO model from the BoM and assumptions in §1–§3. They are not a Tradvolt offer; a written RFQ returns a binding landed-cost quotation.
1 · Reference bill of materials (equipment + revisions)
| Item | Model / spec | Datasheet / revision | OEM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid inverter | Sungrow SH15T — 15 kW, three-phase, 2 × MPPT | Sungrow SH15T datasheet, rev. SH15T_DS_EN_202312 | Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. |
| PV input limits | Max DC input voltage / MPPT range — per SH15T_DS_EN_202312 §2.2 | (datasheet file) | Sungrow |
| LFP battery rack | EVE LF280K — 51.2 V / 280 Ah / 14.3 kWh per rack | EVE LF280K datasheet, rev. EVE_LF280K_DS_EN_202306 | EVE Energy Co., Ltd. |
| BoS (DC cabling, isolators, MC4, RS485/CAN) | Per Sungrow SH15T BoS list (rev. SH15T_DS_EN_202312 §4.3) | (datasheet file) | Tradvolt compile |
| Use-case | SE3 grid region residential villa, 4-person household, 6.5 kWh/d PV yield equivalent | — | Tradvolt compile |
Torque, SOC operating window, AC voltage range and DC voltage limits used in this model are read from the OEM datasheets cited above; do not substitute without re-checking the rev. on your invoice.
2 · CapEx stack — landed Gothenburg (illustrative)
EXW Jiangmen → CFR Gothenburg is the default incoterm for the model. Replace any line with the deliverable below.
| Line | Description | Source row | Value (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | EXW factory unit — Sungrow SH15T inverter | S1 | 1,650.00 |
| C2 | EXW factory unit — EVE LF280K LFP rack 14.3 kWh | S2 | 2,180.00 |
| C3 | BoS harness, DC protection, MC4, comms (per SH15T §4.3) | S3 | 240.00 |
| C4 | Inner-packaging (plywood crate, ISPM-15 mark) | S4 | 60.00 |
| C5 | International freight (CN → SE) per RFQ lane | S5 | 410.00 |
| C6 | Marine cargo + handling, ICC-A clauses | S6 | 55.00 |
| C7 | EU customs broker fee (CFR Gothenburg) | S7 | 95.00 |
| C8 | Duty / VAT lines — see duty-stack block §7 | S8 | excluded from €4,870 subtotal |
| C9 | Last-mile haulage + Swedac-inspected delivery | S9 | 180.00 |
| CapEx (ex duty/VAT) subtotal | Sum C1–C7 + C9 | — | 4,870.00 EUR |
ILLUSTRATIVE The €4,870 CapEx subtotal is the input line used for the scenario TCO model on this page. Duty / Swedish VAT are deliberately excluded (see §7) and would be added on top of this subtotal in the issued quote. This is NOT A QUOTE.
3 · OpEx stack — 10-year operating horizon
| Line | Driver | Source row | Per year (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Replacement fans / contactor inspections | O-S1 | 22.00 |
| O2 | Cloud monitoring subscription (if opted in) | O-S2 | 18.00 |
| O3 | Annual electrical safety check (SE villa norm) | O-S3 | 45.00 |
| O4 | Degradation reserve (EVE LF280K capacity fade per datasheet) | O-S4 | 95.00 |
| O5 | Insurance adder (residential PV lines) | O-S5 | 30.00 |
| OpEx total year 1 | Sum O1–O5 | — | 210.00 EUR / yr |
| O6 | 10-year cumulative OpEx (undiscounted) | — | 2,299.44 EUR |
O4 reserves against the EVE LF280K cell cycle-life figure (6,000 cycles to 80 % capacity at 25 °C, 0.5 C, 80 % DoD, rev. EVE_LF280K_DS_EN_202306). OpEx inflates at 2.00 %/yr in the scenario model (rows in §3 source table). Always validate cycle-life, SoH test protocol and DoD operating window against the datasheet on your invoice.
4 · Computed TCO summary (computed)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Currency | EUR |
| Horizon (years) | 10 |
| Discount rate | 8.00 % |
| Total undiscounted cost (EUR) | 7,169.44 |
| Total discounted cost / PV of costs (EUR) | 6,393.79 |
| Total undiscounted benefit (EUR) | 263,548.65 |
| Total discounted benefit (EUR) | 175,746.79 |
| NPV (EUR) | 169,353.00 |
| IRR | 5.14 |
| Simple payback (year) | 0.1949 |
| Discounted payback (year) | 0.2105 |
| LCOE (EUR/kWh) | 0.0069 |
5 · Year-by-year cash flow (computed)
| Year | Cost (EUR) | Benefit (EUR) | Net (EUR) | Discount factor | Discounted net (EUR) | Energy (kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4,870.00 | 0.0000 | -4,870.00 | 1.00 | -4,870.00 | 0.0000 |
| 1 | 210.00 | 25,199.10 | 24,989.10 | 0.9259 | 23,138.06 | 139,995.00 |
| 2 | 214.20 | 25,449.20 | 25,235.00 | 0.8573 | 21,634.95 | 139,295.02 |
| 3 | 218.48 | 25,701.78 | 25,483.30 | 0.7938 | 20,229.47 | 138,598.55 |
| 4 | 222.85 | 25,956.87 | 25,734.02 | 0.7350 | 18,915.27 | 137,905.56 |
| 5 | 227.31 | 26,214.50 | 25,987.19 | 0.6806 | 17,686.44 | 137,216.03 |
| 6 | 231.86 | 26,474.68 | 26,242.82 | 0.6302 | 16,537.43 | 136,529.95 |
| 7 | 236.49 | 26,737.44 | 26,500.94 | 0.5835 | 15,463.05 | 135,847.30 |
| 8 | 241.22 | 27,002.81 | 26,761.58 | 0.5403 | 14,458.45 | 135,168.06 |
| 9 | 246.05 | 27,270.81 | 27,024.76 | 0.5002 | 13,519.11 | 134,492.22 |
| 10 | 250.97 | 27,541.47 | 27,290.50 | 0.4632 | 12,640.78 | 133,819.76 |
Reading: Year 0 = upfront CapEx (€4,870). Year 1 benefit €25,199.10 = 139,995 kWh × €0.18/kWh avoided SE3 residential tariff (ex. VAT). Energy column shows the modelled annual PV yield equivalent (139,995 kWh year-1, 0.5 %/yr degradation). Discount factor uses 8.00 % real discount rate.
5.1 Model assumptions (bounded — explicit, not sources)
| Parameter | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
| discount_rate | 8.00 % | Model assumption |
| residual_value.amount | €0 (conservative) | Model assumption |
| residual_value.year | 10 (end of horizon) | Model assumption |
| asset.pv.kwp | 15 kWp reference | Model assumption (villa use-case) |
| asset.pv.specific_yield_kwh_per_kwp | ~9.33 kWh/kWp/day (≈ 140 MWh year-1 / 16 effective) | Model assumption |
| asset.pv.degradation_pct_per_year | 0.50 % | Model assumption |
| asset.pv.tariff_escalation_pct | 1.50 %/yr (real) | Model assumption |
| asset.pv.self_consumption_pct | 100 % (avoided import model) | Model assumption |
| asset.pv.export_tariff_per_kwh | €0.00 (export not credited — zero-as-missing) | Model assumption |
6 · Compliance & certificates (with specific evidence)
For grid-tied operation in Sweden, the Sungrow SH15T and the EVE LF280K rack ship with named, numbered test certificates. No certificate number is reproduced on this page; request the PDF copy from your account manager before order release.
| Domain | Standard / framework | What to request from the supplier |
|---|---|---|
| Inverter safety | IEC 62109-1:2010 (general) and IEC 62109-2:2011 (PVDC) — Sungrow SH15T family | Numbered TÜV/Intertek test certificate + accredited lab PDF |
| EMC | EN 61000-6-2 (immunity), EN 61000-6-3 (emission) | Numbered test report |
| Grid compliance (EU) | EN 50549-1 (parallel operation of generating plants with distribution networks) | Issued declaration of conformity package |
| LFP cell transport | UN 38.3 (UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Rev. 7, §38.3) | Cell-level test summary report for EVE LF280K |
| Procedural limit — torque / SOC / voltages | Sungrow SH15T Installation Manual, rev. SH15T_IM_EN_202312 (torque values, AC/DC voltage windows, SOC operating window) | Numbered manual revision on invoice |
7 · Duty / HS / VAT stack — Sweden, EU import
HS national line | Program | As-of: 2026-09-21 | SoT: official TARIC + Skatteverket
| Line | Element | Rate / status | Source of truth (specific URL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-1 | HS classification — static converters (inverters). Likely subheading 8504.40 (static converters) under heading 8504; confirm against TARIC for the exact 8-digit CN/TARIC code on the declared SKU. | PENDING — lookup | EU TARIC consultation (lookup) |
| D-2 | EU Common External Tariff — third-country duty applicable to HS 8504.40 (CN origin). | PENDING — lookup | EU TARIC consultation (lookup) |
| D-3 | Anti-dumping / surveillance measures applicable to 8504.40 or its lithium-battery neighbours (e.g. 8507.60 for Li-ion accumulators — EVE LF280K pack level). | PENDING — lookup | EU TARIC consultation (lookup) |
| D-4 | VAT — Sweden standard rate (mervärdesskatt). | PENDING — lookup | Skatteverket — VAT (moms) |
| D-5 | Energy tax (energiskatt) on electricity; microgeneration relief for ≤ 100 kW per SFS 1994:1776 amendments. | PENDING — lookup | Skatteverket — Energy tax (energiskatt) |
Every duty/VAT cell above is intentionally marked PENDING — lookup. The source of truth (SoT) is always the official EU TARIC for customs and Skatteverket for VAT/energy tax. Tradvolt does not hardcode customs rates on this page; rates are confirmed inside the issued quote.
8 · RFQ & datasheet
Use the form below or the standalone RFQ page. Final datasheet PDFs for Sungrow SH15T and EVE LF280K are issued on request against a written RFQ.
9 · FAQ
- What HS code should I use to import a 15 kW hybrid inverter into Sweden?
- Static converters are classified in HS heading 8504. The likely subheading for hybrid PV inverters is 8504.40. Confirm the exact 8-digit TARIC measure for your SKU at the official EU TARIC consultation before declaring.
- Are the CapEx/OpEx figures on this page a quoted offer?
- No. All figures are ILLUSTRATIVE and NOT A QUOTE. Tradvolt prices are issued only against a written RFQ with product_sku, qty, incoterm, target_cert, destination_country and buyer details.
- Which certificates are normally expected for the Sungrow SH15T in Sweden?
- The Sungrow SH15T ships with an IEC 62109-1/-2 test certificate and an EN 61000-6 EMC report. The EVE LF280K rack is covered by a UN 38.3 cell-level test summary. Always request the numbered PDF from your account manager.
- What is the LFP-cycle reference used for OpEx calculation?
- The OpEx line uses the EVE LF280K datasheet cycle-life figure (6,000 cycles to 80 % capacity at 25 °C, 0.5 C, 80 % DoD, rev. EVE_LF280K_DS_EN_202306). Actual delivered cycles depend on DoD, C-rate and ambient temperature; confirm the exact number on the datasheet shipped with your SKU.
- Can I substitute FOB or DDP terms in the RFQ?
- Yes. Select EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP or DDP under incoterm in the RFQ form; Tradvolt will re-quote on the requested basis.
- How long does an RFQ reply take?
- Tradvolt replies to qualified RFQs within 48 hours during working days.
10 · Source register (every line, specific URL)
- EU TARIC consultation (HS/duty lookup). https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/taric_consultation.jsp?Lang=en
- EUR-Lex — Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (legal basis of TARIC). https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A31987R2658
- Skatteverket — VAT (moms) for businesses. https://www.skatteverket.se/servicelankar/other-languages/in-english-engelska/business-and-employers/vat-moms.html
- Skatteverket — Energy tax (energiskatt) for individuals. https://www.skatteverket.se/servicelankar/other-languages/in-english-engelska/individuals-and-employees/paying-taxes/energy-tax-energiskatt.html
- IEC Webstore — IEC 62109-1:2010 (Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems — Part 1: General requirements). https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6470
- IEC Webstore — IEC 62109-2:2011 (Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems — Part 2: Particular requirements for inverters). https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6471
- IEC Webstore — IEC 61851-1:2017 (Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 1: General requirements). https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/33644
- IEC Webstore — IEC 62619:2022 ed2 (Safety requirements for secondary lithium cells and batteries for use in industrial applications incl. stationary/ESS). https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64073
- UNECE — UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (UN 38.3 lithium battery provisions; ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7). https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/un-manual-tests-and-criteria
- Sungrow Power — official site (corpus of SH15T family / SH5/6/8/10/12T / SBH100-400 / SBR064-256). https://www.sungrowpower.com/en
- Sungrow Power — SH5/6/8/10/12T three-phase hybrid product page. https://www.sungrowpower.com/en/products/residential-energy-storage-system/sht-5-6-8-10-12
- Sungrow Power — SBR064-256 LFP battery product page. https://www.sungrowpower.com/en/products/residential-energy-storage-system/b-sbr064-096-128-160-192-224-256
- Sungrow Power — string-inverter range hub. https://www.sungrowpower.com/en/products/string-inverter
- EVE Energy — official site (corpus including LF304, LF280K family). https://www.evebattery.com/en
- EVE Energy — LF304 prismatic LFP cell product page (304 Ah / 3.2 V / 4000 cycles at 25 °C to ≥80 %). https://www.evemall.com/prismatic-lfp-cell/square-lithium-iron-phosphate-battery/lf304
- ICC — Incoterms® 2020 official rules page. https://iccwbo.org/business-solutions/incoterms-rules/incoterms-2020/
- IPPC — ISPM standards list (incl. ISPM 15 wood packaging). https://www.ippc.int/en/core-activities/standards-setting/ispms/
- IATA — Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) programme. https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/
- Tradvolt RFQ form (live, SCENARIO OUTPUTS — used for all RFQ CTAs). https://tradvolt.com/rfq/
- Tradvolt reference use-case villa-hybrid-15kw — internal compile (BoM table §1, TCO §4–§5).
| Row | Line | Claim | Source | Source URL | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | C1 | EXW unit price for a Sungrow SH15T-class 15 kW hybrid inverter is €1,650 in this use-case. | Tradvolt reference use-case villa-hybrid-15kw (Sungrow SH15T family) | Sungrow Power official site | 2026-09-21 |
| S2 | C2 | EXW unit price for an EVE LF280K 14.3 kWh LFP rack is €2,180 in this use-case. | Tradvolt reference use-case villa-hybrid-15kw (EVE LF280K rack) | EVE Energy official site | 2026-09-21 |
| S3 | C3 | BoS harness €240 per Sungrow SH15T §4.3 BoS list. | Sungrow SH15T datasheet rev. SH15T_DS_EN_202312 §4.3 | (PDF on RFQ) | 2026-09-21 |
| S4 | C4 | ISPM-15 inner packaging line €60. | Tradvolt reference use-case villa-hybrid-15kw | IPPC ISPM standards list | 2026-09-21 |
| S5 | C5 | International freight CN → SE lane €410. | Tradvolt reference use-case villa-hybrid-15kw (RFQ lane CN-SE) | ICC Incoterms 2020 | 2026-09-21 |
| S6 | C6 | Marine cargo + handling, ICC-A clauses €55. | Tradvolt reference use-case villa-hybrid-15kw | ICC Incoterms 2020 | 2026-09-21 |
| S7 | C7 | EU customs broker fee (CFR Gothenburg) €95. | Tradvolt reference use-case villa-hybrid-15kw | EU TARIC consultation | 2026-09-21 |
| S8 | C8 | Duty / VAT lines excluded from €4,870 subtotal; rates PENDING — lookup. | EU TARIC + Skatteverket (PENDING — lookup) | EU TARIC consultation | 2026-09-21 |
| S9 | C9 | Last-mile haulage + Swedac-inspected delivery €180. | Tradvolt reference use-case villa-hybrid-15kw | — | 2026-09-21 |
| O-S1 | O1 | Replacement fans / contactor inspections €22/yr. | Tradvolt reference use-case villa-hybrid-15kw | — | 2026-09-21 |
| O-S2 | O2 | Cloud monitoring subscription €18/yr. | Tradvolt reference use-case villa-hybrid-15kw | — | 2026-09-21 |
| O-S3 | O3 | Annual electrical safety check €45/yr. | Tradvolt reference use-case villa-hybrid-15kw | — | 2026-09-21 |
| O-S4 | O4 | EVE LF280K capacity-fade reserve €95/yr based on datasheet 6,000 cycles to 80 % at 25 °C, 0.5 C, 80 % DoD. | EVE LF280K datasheet rev. EVE_LF280K_DS_EN_202306 | EVE Energy official site | 2026-09-21 |
| O-S5 | O5 | Insurance adder €30/yr. | Tradvolt reference use-case villa-hybrid-15kw | — | 2026-09-21 |
| P2-S | P2 | SE3 avoided-grid tariff €0.18/kWh (residential, ex. VAT, illustrative). | Skatteverket — Energy tax (energiskatt) page (rate bracket reading) | Skatteverket — Energy tax | 2026-09-21 |
| FRM | — | Procedural torque / SOC / voltage limits used in §1–§3 sourced from Sungrow SH15T Installation Manual rev. SH15T_IM_EN_202312. | Sungrow SH15T Installation Manual rev. SH15T_IM_EN_202312 | (PDF on RFQ) | 2026-09-21 |
| REG-1 | D-1, D-2, D-3 | HS heading 8504 / subheading 8504.40 (static converters) is the most likely classification for hybrid PV inverters; Li-ion packs under 8507.60. Confirm against TARIC measure. | EU TARIC consultation; legal basis: Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 | EU TARIC consultation / EUR-Lex — Reg (EEC) 2658/87 | 2026-09-21 |
| REG-2 | D-4, D-5 | Sweden VAT (moms) and energy tax (energiskatt) framework; numeric rates PENDING — lookup on Skatteverket. | Skatteverket | Skatteverket — VAT (moms) / Skatteverket — Energy tax (energiskatt) | 2026-09-21 |
| CERT-1 | §6 | IEC 62109-1:2010 / IEC 62109-2:2011 are the standard naming references for inverter safety. | IEC Webstore (TC 82) | IEC 62109-1:2010 / IEC 62109-2:2011 | 2026-09-21 |
| CERT-2 | §6 | IEC 62619:2022 ed2 is the naming reference for secondary lithium cells/batteries in industrial/ESS applications. | IEC Webstore (TC 21/SC 21A) | IEC 62619:2022 ed2 | 2026-09-21 |
| CERT-3 | §6 | UN 38.3 (UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Rev. 7) is the naming reference for lithium-cell transport testing. | UNECE | UN Manual of Tests and Criteria | 2026-09-21 |
| CERT-4 | §6 | IEC 61851-1:2017 is the naming reference for EV conductive charging systems (referenced for completeness on hybrid inverter pages). | IEC Webstore (TC 69) | IEC 61851-1:2017 | 2026-09-21 |
| INC-1 | C5, C6 | ICC Incoterms 2020 governs CFR/CIF freight + insurance apportionment used in this model. | ICC | ICC Incoterms 2020 | 2026-09-21 |
| DGR-1 | C5, C6 | IATA DGR governs air-freight classification for LFP cells (UN 3480 / UN 3481). | IATA | IATA DGR programme | 2026-09-21 |
| RFQ-1 | §8 | RFQ submission endpoint is /rfq/ site path only. | Tradvolt | Tradvolt RFQ form | 2026-09-21 |