Inverter Comparison

Sol-Ark 12K vs. Sol-Ark 15K

Price$4,850$6,250
Inverter Typehybridhybrid
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power13 kW19.5 kW
MPPT Voltage Range150-425 V150-425 V
Max PV Input Voltage500 V500 V
# of MPPTs23
Inputs per MPPT
2 / 2
2 / 2 / 2
Max Usable Input Current
20 A / 20 A
26 A / 26 A / 26 A
Max Short Circuit Input Current25 A / 25 A44 A / 44 A / 44 A
AC CoupleYesYes
Max AC Couple Input Power9.6 kW19.2 kW
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power
9 kW (battery only)
15 kW (with PV)
12 kW (battery only)
Peak Surge25 kW24 kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA)
Output Voltage120/240V120/240V, 120/208V, 220V
Grid Frequency50/60Hz50/60Hz
Max Output Current37.5 A62.5 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 A275 A / 275 A
General Info
Idle Consumption60 W90 W
Parallel SupportUp to 9 unitsUp to 12 units
MonitoringApp/Web/LCDApp/Web/LCD
Outdoor RatingIP65 / NEMA 3RIP65 / NEMA 3R
Dimensions (H×W×D)29.5 × 17.7 × 10 in31.8 × 19.4 × 12
Weight78 lbs135 lbs
Noise Level<30 dB @ 77°F<30 dB @ 77°F
Warranty10 years10 years