Inverter Comparison

EG4 18kPV vs. Sol-Ark 15K

Price$4,898$6,250
Inverter Typehybridhybrid
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power18 kW19.5 kW
MPPT Voltage Range140-500 V150-425 V
Max PV Input Voltage600 V500 V
# of MPPTs33
Inputs per MPPT
2 / 1 / 1
2 / 2 / 2
Max Usable Input Current
25 A / 15 A / 15 A
26 A / 26 A / 26 A
Max Short Circuit Input Current31 A / 19 A / 19 A44 A / 44 A / 44 A
AC CoupleYesYes
Max AC Couple Input Power19.2 kW
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power
12 kW
15 kW (with PV)
12 kW (battery only)
Peak Surge15.5 kW24 kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA)180 A
Output Voltage120/240VAC120/240V, 120/208V, 220V
Grid Frequency50/60Hz50/60Hz
Max Output Current50 A62.5 A
Max Grid Passthrough (Bypass)200 A200 A
Battery
Battery Nominal Voltage48 V48 V
Battery TypeLead-acid / LithiumLead-acid / Lithium
Max Battery Charge / Discharge250 A / 250 A275 A / 275 A
General Info
Idle Consumption70 W90 W
Parallel SupportUp to 10 unitsUp to 12 units
MonitoringApp/Web/LCDApp/Web/LCD
Outdoor RatingNEMA 4XIP65 / NEMA 3R
Dimensions (H×W×D)34.4 × 20.5 × 11.2 in31.8 × 19.4 × 12
Weight121 lbs135 lbs
Noise Level68 dB @ 3 ft<30 dB @ 77°F
Warranty10 years10 years