Inverter Comparison

Sol-Ark 12K vs. EG4 18kPV

Price$4,850$4,898
Inverter Typehybridhybrid
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power13 kW18 kW
MPPT Voltage Range150-425 V140-500 V
Max PV Input Voltage500 V600 V
# of MPPTs23
Inputs per MPPT
2 / 2
2 / 1 / 1
Max Usable Input Current
20 A / 20 A
25 A / 15 A / 15 A
Max Short Circuit Input Current25 A / 25 A31 A / 19 A / 19 A
AC CoupleYesYes
Max AC Couple Input Power9.6 kW
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power
9 kW (battery only)
12 kW
Peak Surge25 kW15.5 kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA)180 A
Output Voltage120/240V120/240VAC
Grid Frequency50/60Hz50/60Hz
Max Output Current37.5 A50 A
Max Grid Passthrough (Bypass)63 A200 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 10 units
MonitoringApp/Web/LCDApp/Web/LCD
Outdoor RatingIP65 / NEMA 3RNEMA 4X
Dimensions (H×W×D)29.5 × 17.7 × 10 in34.4 × 20.5 × 11.2 in
Weight78 lbs121 lbs
Noise Level<30 dB @ 77°F68 dB @ 3 ft
Warranty10 years10 years