Inverter Comparison

EG4 FlexBOSS18 vs. Sol-Ark 12K

Price$3,699$4,850
Inverter Typehybridhybrid
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power18 kW13 kW
MPPT Voltage Range120-440 V150-425 V
Max PV Input Voltage600 V500 V
# of MPPTs22
Inputs per MPPT
2 / 2
2 / 2
Max Usable Input Current
26 A
20 A / 20 A
Max Short Circuit Input Current31 A25 A / 25 A
AC CoupleNo (only with gridboss)Yes
Max AC Couple Input Power9.6 kW
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power
13 kW (with PV+grid)
10 kW (battery only)
9 kW (battery only)
Peak Surge20 kW25 kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA)195 A
Output Voltage120/240V120/240V
Grid Frequency50/60Hz50/60Hz
Max Output Current54 A37.5 A
Max Grid Passthrough (Bypass)90 A63 A
Battery
Battery Nominal Voltage48 V48 V
Battery TypeLead-acid / LithiumLead-acid / Lithium
Max Battery Charge / Discharge208 A / 208 A185 A / 185 A
General Info
Idle Consumption60 W60 W
Parallel SupportUp to 10 unitsUp to 9 units
MonitoringApp/Web (LCD optional)App/Web/LCD
Outdoor RatingNEMA 4XIP65 / NEMA 3R
Dimensions (H×W×D)29.5 x 20.5 x 10.4 in29.5 × 17.7 × 10 in
Weight115 lbs78 lbs
Noise Level<50 dB @ 3 ft<30 dB @ 77°F
Warranty10 years10 years