Inverter Comparison

EG4 6000XP vs. Sol-Ark 12K

Price$1,549$4,850
Inverter Typeoff-gridhybrid
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power8 kW13 kW
MPPT Voltage Range120-385 V150-425 V
Max PV Input Voltage480 V500 V
# of MPPTs22
Inputs per MPPT
1 / 1
2 / 2
Max Usable Input Current
17 A / 17 A
20 A / 20 A
Max Short Circuit Input Current25 A / 25 A25 A / 25 A
AC CoupleNoYes
Max AC Couple Input Power9.6 kW
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power
6 kW
9 kW (battery only)
Peak Surge12 kW25 kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA)95 A
Output Voltage120/240VAC120/240V
Grid Frequency50/60Hz50/60Hz
Max Output Current37.5 A37.5 A
Max Grid Passthrough (Bypass)50 A63 A
Battery
Battery Nominal Voltage48 V48 V
Battery TypeLead-acid / LithiumLead-acid / Lithium
Max Battery Charge / Discharge125 A / 140 A185 A / 185 A
General Info
Idle Consumption50 W60 W
Parallel SupportUp to 16 unitsUp to 9 units
MonitoringApp/Web/LCDApp/Web/LCD
Outdoor RatingNo (IP20 only)IP65 / NEMA 3R
Dimensions (H×W×D)25.5 × 18 × 5.25 in29.5 × 17.7 × 10 in
Weight52.9 lbs78 lbs
Noise Level<58 dB<30 dB @ 77°F
Warranty5 years10 years