Inverter Comparison

EG4 18kPV vs. EG4 6000XP

Price$4,898$1,549
Inverter Typehybridoff-grid
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power18 kW8 kW
MPPT Voltage Range140-500 V120-385 V
Max PV Input Voltage600 V480 V
# of MPPTs32
Inputs per MPPT
2 / 1 / 1
1 / 1
Max Usable Input Current
25 A / 15 A / 15 A
17 A / 17 A
Max Short Circuit Input Current31 A / 19 A / 19 A25 A / 25 A
AC CoupleYesNo
Max AC Couple Input Power
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power
12 kW
6 kW
Peak Surge15.5 kW12 kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA)180 A95 A
Output Voltage120/240VAC120/240VAC
Grid Frequency50/60Hz50/60Hz
Max Output Current50 A37.5 A
Max Grid Passthrough (Bypass)200 A50 A
Battery
Battery Nominal Voltage48 V48 V
Battery TypeLead-acid / LithiumLead-acid / Lithium
Max Battery Charge / Discharge250 A / 250 A125 A / 140 A
General Info
Idle Consumption70 W50 W
Parallel SupportUp to 10 unitsUp to 16 units
MonitoringApp/Web/LCDApp/Web/LCD
Outdoor RatingNEMA 4XNo (IP20 only)
Dimensions (H×W×D)34.4 × 20.5 × 11.2 in25.5 × 18 × 5.25 in
Weight121 lbs52.9 lbs
Noise Level68 dB @ 3 ft<58 dB
Warranty10 years5 years