Inverter Comparison

EG4 12000XP vs. EG4 18kPV

Price$2,589$4,898
Inverter Typeoff-gridhybrid
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power24 kW18 kW
MPPT Voltage Range120-385 V140-500 V
Max PV Input Voltage500 V600 V
# of MPPTs23
Inputs per MPPT
2 / 2
2 / 1 / 1
Max Usable Input Current
35 A / 35 A
25 A / 15 A / 15 A
Max Short Circuit Input Current44 A / 44 A31 A / 19 A / 19 A
AC CoupleYesYes
Max AC Couple Input Power
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power
12 kW
12 kW
Peak Surge18 kW15.5 kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA)195 A180 A
Output Voltage120/240VAC120/240VAC
Grid Frequency50/60Hz50/60Hz
Max Output Current50 A50 A
Max Grid Passthrough (Bypass)100 A200 A
Battery
Battery Nominal Voltage48 V48 V
Battery TypeLead-acid / LithiumLead-acid / Lithium
Max Battery Charge / Discharge250 A / 250 A250 A / 250 A
General Info
Idle Consumption70 W70 W
Parallel SupportUp to 16 unitsUp to 10 units
MonitoringApp/Web/LCDApp/Web/LCD
Outdoor RatingNo (IP20 only)NEMA 4X
Dimensions (H×W×D)34.25 × 20.9 × 5.9 in34.4 × 20.5 × 11.2 in
Weight104.7 lbs121 lbs
Noise Level<60 dB68 dB @ 3 ft
Warranty5 years10 years