Inverter Comparison

EG4 18kPV vs. EG4 12kPV

Price$4,898$3,499
Inverter Typehybridhybrid
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power18 kW12 kW
MPPT Voltage Range140-500 V120-500 V
Max PV Input Voltage600 V600 V
# of MPPTs32
Inputs per MPPT
2 / 1 / 1
2 / 2
Max Usable Input Current
25 A / 15 A / 15 A
25 A / 25 A
Max Short Circuit Input Current31 A / 19 A / 19 A31 A / 31 A
AC CoupleYesYes
Max AC Couple Input Power
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power
12 kW
8 kW
Peak Surge15.5 kW16 kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA)180 A195 A
Output Voltage120/240VAC120/240VAC
Grid Frequency50/60Hz50/60Hz
Max Output Current50 A33.3 A
Max Grid Passthrough (Bypass)200 A80 A
Battery
Battery Nominal Voltage48 V48 V
Battery TypeLead-acid / LithiumLead-acid / Lithium
Max Battery Charge / Discharge250 A / 250 A167 A / 167 A
General Info
Idle Consumption70 W55 W
Parallel SupportUp to 10 unitsUp to 10 units
MonitoringApp/Web/LCDApp/Web/LCD
Outdoor RatingNEMA 4XNEMA 4X
Dimensions (H×W×D)34.4 × 20.5 × 11.2 in29.5 × 20.5 × 11.2 in
Weight121 lbs110 lbs
Noise Level68 dB @ 3 ft<50 dB @ 3 ft
Warranty10 years10 years