Inverter Comparison

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

Price$6,250$4,850
Inverter Typehybridhybrid
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power19.5 kW13 kW
MPPT Voltage Range150-425 V150-425 V
Max PV Input Voltage500 V500 V
# of MPPTs32
Inputs per MPPT
2 / 2 / 2
2 / 2
Max Usable Input Current
26 A / 26 A / 26 A
20 A / 20 A
Max Short Circuit Input Current44 A / 44 A / 44 A25 A / 25 A
AC CoupleYesYes
Max AC Couple Input Power19.2 kW9.6 kW
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power
15 kW (with PV)
12 kW (battery only)
9 kW (battery only)
Peak Surge24 kW25 kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA)
Output Voltage120/240V, 120/208V, 220V120/240V
Grid Frequency50/60Hz50/60Hz
Max Output Current62.5 A37.5 A
Max Grid Passthrough (Bypass)200 A63 A
Battery
Battery Nominal Voltage48 V48 V
Battery TypeLead-acid / LithiumLead-acid / Lithium
Max Battery Charge / Discharge275 A / 275 A185 A / 185 A
General Info
Idle Consumption90 W60 W
Parallel SupportUp to 12 unitsUp to 9 units
MonitoringApp/Web/LCDApp/Web/LCD
Outdoor RatingIP65 / NEMA 3RIP65 / NEMA 3R
Dimensions (H×W×D)31.8 × 19.4 × 1229.5 × 17.7 × 10 in
Weight135 lbs78 lbs
Noise Level<30 dB @ 77°F<30 dB @ 77°F
Warranty10 years10 years