Inverter Comparison

EG4 6000XP vs. EG4 18kPV

Price$1,549$4,898
Inverter Typeoff-gridhybrid
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power8 kW18 kW
MPPT Voltage Range120-385 V140-500 V
Max PV Input Voltage480 V600 V
# of MPPTs23
Inputs per MPPT
1 / 1
2 / 1 / 1
Max Usable Input Current
17 A / 17 A
25 A / 15 A / 15 A
Max Short Circuit Input Current25 A / 25 A31 A / 19 A / 19 A
AC CoupleNoYes
Max AC Couple Input Power
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power
6 kW
12 kW
Peak Surge12 kW15.5 kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA)95 A180 A
Output Voltage120/240VAC120/240VAC
Grid Frequency50/60Hz50/60Hz
Max Output Current37.5 A50 A
Max Grid Passthrough (Bypass)50 A200 A
Battery
Battery Nominal Voltage48 V48 V
Battery TypeLead-acid / LithiumLead-acid / Lithium
Max Battery Charge / Discharge125 A / 140 A250 A / 250 A
General Info
Idle Consumption50 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)25.5 × 18 × 5.25 in34.4 × 20.5 × 11.2 in
Weight52.9 lbs121 lbs
Noise Level<58 dB68 dB @ 3 ft
Warranty5 years10 years