Inverter Comparison

Sol-Ark 12K vs. EG4 12kPV

Price$4,850$3,499
Inverter Typehybridhybrid
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power13 kW12 kW
MPPT Voltage Range150-425 V120-500 V
Max PV Input Voltage500 V600 V
# of MPPTs22
Inputs per MPPT
2 / 2
2 / 2
Max Usable Input Current
20 A / 20 A
25 A / 25 A
Max Short Circuit Input Current25 A / 25 A31 A / 31 A
AC CoupleYesYes
Max AC Couple Input Power9.6 kW
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power
9 kW (battery only)
8 kW
Peak Surge25 kW16 kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA)195 A
Output Voltage120/240V120/240VAC
Grid Frequency50/60Hz50/60Hz
Max Output Current37.5 A33.3 A
Max Grid Passthrough (Bypass)63 A80 A
Battery
Battery Nominal Voltage48 V48 V
Battery TypeLead-acid / LithiumLead-acid / Lithium
Max Battery Charge / Discharge185 A / 185 A167 A / 167 A
General Info
Idle Consumption60 W55 W
Parallel SupportUp to 9 unitsUp to 10 units
MonitoringApp/Web/LCDApp/Web/LCD
Outdoor RatingIP65 / NEMA 3RNEMA 4X
Dimensions (H×W×D)29.5 × 17.7 × 10 in29.5 × 20.5 × 11.2 in
Weight78 lbs110 lbs
Noise Level<30 dB @ 77°F<50 dB @ 3 ft
Warranty10 years10 years