Inverter Comparison

EG4 12kPV vs. EG4 FlexBOSS21

Price$3,499$4,199
Inverter Typehybridhybrid
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power12 kW21 kW
MPPT Voltage Range120-500 V120-440 V
Max PV Input Voltage600 V600 V
# of MPPTs23
Inputs per MPPT
2 / 2
2 / 2 / 1
Max Usable Input Current
25 A / 25 A
26 A / 26 A / 15 A
Max Short Circuit Input Current31 A / 31 A31 A / 31 A / 19 A
AC CoupleYesNo (only with gridboss)
Max AC Couple Input Power
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power
8 kW
16 kW (with PV)
12 kW (battery only)
Peak Surge16 kW24 kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA)195 A195 A
Output Voltage120/240VAC120/240V
Grid Frequency50/60Hz50/60Hz
Max Output Current33.3 A66.7 A
Max Grid Passthrough (Bypass)80 A90 A
Battery
Battery Nominal Voltage48 V48 V
Battery TypeLead-acid / LithiumLead-acid / Lithium
Max Battery Charge / Discharge167 A / 167 A250 A / 250 A
General Info
Idle Consumption55 W65 W
Parallel SupportUp to 10 unitsUp to 16 units
MonitoringApp/Web/LCDApp/Web (LCD optional)
Outdoor RatingNEMA 4XNEMA 4X
Dimensions (H×W×D)29.5 × 20.5 × 11.2 in30.4 × 22.3 × 11.2 in
Weight110 lbs121 lbs
Noise Level<50 dB @ 3 ft<50 dB @ 3 ft
Warranty10 years10 years