Inverter Comparison

Sol-Ark 12K vs. EG4 12000XP

Price$4,850$2,589
Inverter Typehybridoff-grid
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power13 kW24 kW
MPPT Voltage Range150-425 V120-385 V
Max PV Input Voltage500 V500 V
# of MPPTs22
Inputs per MPPT
2 / 2
2 / 2
Max Usable Input Current
20 A / 20 A
35 A / 35 A
Max Short Circuit Input Current25 A / 25 A44 A / 44 A
AC CoupleYesYes
Max AC Couple Input Power9.6 kW
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power
9 kW (battery only)
12 kW
Peak Surge25 kW18 kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA)195 A
Output Voltage120/240V120/240VAC
Grid Frequency50/60Hz50/60Hz
Max Output Current37.5 A50 A
Max Grid Passthrough (Bypass)63 A100 A
Battery
Battery Nominal Voltage48 V48 V
Battery TypeLead-acid / LithiumLead-acid / Lithium
Max Battery Charge / Discharge185 A / 185 A250 A / 250 A
General Info
Idle Consumption60 W70 W
Parallel SupportUp to 9 unitsUp to 16 units
MonitoringApp/Web/LCDApp/Web/LCD
Outdoor RatingIP65 / NEMA 3RNo (IP20 only)
Dimensions (H×W×D)29.5 × 17.7 × 10 in34.25 × 20.9 × 5.9 in
Weight78 lbs104.7 lbs
Noise Level<30 dB @ 77°F<60 dB
Warranty10 years5 years