Inverters – Practical Preppers https://practicalpreppers.com Simply Sustainable Sun, 12 Nov 2023 14:37:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 https://practicalpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-PP-Favicon-32x32.png Inverters – Practical Preppers https://practicalpreppers.com 32 32 Sol-Ark 15k: The Ultimate Off Grid Solar Inverter https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-15k-the-ultimate-off-grid-solar-inverter/ https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-15k-the-ultimate-off-grid-solar-inverter/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:34:15 +0000 http://practicalpreppers.com/?post_type=product&p=22944 Order the Sol-Ark 15k all-in-one solar inverter! Click here to view the Sol-Ark 15k Inverter Spec Sheet

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The Sol-Ark 15k Outdoor Case inverter has an entirely new range of use than its sister Sol-Ark 12k inverter. This all-in-one pre-wired inverter system features new capabilities and is the most efficient and cost-effective inverter in its class by a long stretch.

Are you an installer or contractor looking for a Sol-Ark? Contact us today!

Need help? Call us or request a consultation for a proper design for your scenario.

Sol-ark 15k Overview

Limitless

200A passthrough, so there’s no subpanel needed! This inverter is perfect for whole-home backup. Features and benefits include parallel stacking, grid sell, meter zero, time of use, smart load, AC coupling, & peak shaving.

All-In-One

The Sol-Ark 15k Outdoor Case is a pre-wired system that contains the inverter, charge controller, and more, all in one package; no fuses, breakers, or combiner boxes necessary! With minimal additional hardware required, your install stays simple and low-cost.

Battery Agnostic

Sol-Ark inverters also do not have expensive battery restrictions like other solar inverters do, and can be used with a wide variety of 48V battery chemistries, from lead to lithium.

Highly Accelerated Life Testing

Proven to last well beyond the standard 10 year warranty

Engineered, Serviced, And Tested In The USA

Talk to a US Based Engineer 7 days a week

 

Applications:

The best applications for the Sol-Ark 15k are off-grid, big gains, and time of use. For smaller scale systems, we highly recommend the Sol-ark 12k.

  • Grid-Tied Mode – Sell power back to the Utility to reduce your electric bill
  • Meter Zero Mode – Zero your electric bill without adding an additional smart meter
  • Time-Of-Use Mode – Use solar and batteries to minimize grid power usage when it’s most expensive
  • Smart Load Mode – Use a programmable output for high-power off grid loads or grid
  • Time-of-use loads – to run only when there is optimum solar – use excess PV power when batteries are full
  • Off Grid applications – battery agnostic
  • AC Coupling – retrofits to existing grid tie systems
  • Battery backup

 

User Features and Integrations:

  • Color touch screen
  • Remote monitoring from smart device
  • Battery disconnect
  • Battery temp sensor
  • Auto-generator start
  • Rapid shut down signal
  • Current sensors
  • Battery communication
  • PV Disconnect
  • Wiring knockouts
  • WiFi

Literature and Downloads

Monitor it from anywhere!

 

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Sol-Ark 12k: The Ultimate Off Grid Solar Inverter https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-12k-solar-inverter/ https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-12k-solar-inverter/#comments Sat, 21 Sep 2019 15:13:42 +0000 http://practicalpreppers.com/?post_type=product&p=8282 The Sol-Ark 12k Outdoor Case is an all-in-one pre-wired inverter system features new capabilities such as systems gains and true three phase. It is the most efficient and cost-effective inverter in its class by a long stretch, just see the inverter comparison chart below.

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The Sol-Ark 12k Outdoor Case inverter has an entirely new range of use than its sister Sol-Ark 8k inverter. This all-in-one pre-wired inverter system features new capabilities such as systems gains and true three phase. It is the most efficient and cost-effective inverter in its class by a long stretch, just see the inverter comparison chart below.

Are you an installer or contractor looking for a Sol-Ark? Contact us today!

Need help? Call us or request a consultation for a proper design  for your scenario.

Sol-ark 12k Overview

Limitless

This solar inverter can be used off-grid or on grid and is expandable up to 72 kW! With 20kW peak power, it is truly limitless. Applications include parallel stacking (see video below), grid sell, meter zero, time of use, smart load, AC coupling, & peak shaving.

All-In-One

The Sol-Ark 12k Outdoor Case is a pre-wired system that contains the inverter, charge controller, and more, all in one package; no fuses, breakers, or combiner boxes necessary! With minimal additional hardware required, your install stays simple and low-cost.

Battery Agnostic

Sol-Ark inverters also do not have expensive battery restrictions like other solar inverters do, and can be used with a wide variety of 48V battery chemistries, from lead to lithium.

Highly Accelerated Life Testing

Proven to last well beyond the standard 10 year warranty

Engineered, Serviced, and Tested in the USA

Talk to a US Based Engineer 7 days a week

No Glitch Switch (4ms)

Fastest transfer time in the industry.

Applications:

Watch our off-grid solar installation with Sol-Ark here

The best applications for the Sol-Ark 12k are off-grid, big gains, and time of use. For smaller scale systems, we highly recommend the Sol-ark 8k. Contact us for help figuring out which inverter is right for you!

  • Grid-Tied Mode – Sell power back to the Utility to reduce your electric bill
  • Meter Zero Mode – Zero your electric bill without adding an additional smart meter
  • Time-Of-Use Mode – Use solar and batteries to minimize grid power usage when it’s most expensive
  • Smart Load Mode – Use a programmable output for high-power off grid loads or grid
  • Time-of-use loads – to run only when there is optimum solar – use excess PV power when batteries are full
  • Off Grid applications – battery agnostic
  • AC Coupling – retrofits to existing grid tie systems
  • Battery backup

 

Sol-Ark 12k: The Best in Every Category

When stacked up against similar systems, the Sol-Ark 12k Outdoor Case is not only the most affordable but also the most efficient and innovative solar inverter on the market!

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Technical Features:

  • Transformerless inverter
  • Pure sine wave
  • 120/240/208V
  • Grid-tie, off-grid, or hybrid applications (can be with or without batteries)
  • Wide variety or 48V battery chemistries, from lead to lithium
  • Simultaneously manages power to battery, loads, and grid (max 9.6 kW to AC loads/grid)
  • 12 kW solar PV continuous power
  • 9.6 kW Inverter AC continuous power on-grid (8 kW off-grid)
  • 8kW Inverter DC continuous power
  • Expandable (up to 72 kw)
  • Highly efficient (96.5% PV to AC efficiency means less solar required)
  • Max allowed PV power: 13,000 Watts.

 

User Features and Integrations:

  • Color touch screen
  • Remote monitoring from smart device
  • 2 built in 500V MPPT charge controllers
  • Battery disconnect
  • Battery temp sensor
  • Auto-generator start
  • Rapid shut down signal
  • Current sensors
  • Battery communication
  • PV Disconnect
  • Wiring knockouts
  • WiFi
  • Front-access AC breakers

Literature and Downloads

Call us or request a consultation for a proper design for your scenario and balance of system (BOS).

Monitor it from anywhere!

 

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Sol-Ark 8k: All-In-One Hybrid Inverter https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-8k-inverter/ https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-8k-inverter/#respond Tue, 03 Jul 2018 16:42:56 +0000 http://vps48776.inmotionhosting.com/~practi93/?post_type=product&p=2532 The Sol-Ark 8k is your best choice solar inverter! It's an all-in-one, pre-wired inverter that is flexible, efficient, and affordable. Everything you need comes in one box, keeping your cost LOW and installation SIMPLE.

Are you an installer or contractor looking for a Sol-Ark? Contact us today!

Need help? Call us or request a consultation for a proper design  for your scenario and balance of system (BOS).

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There has been a lot of excitement in the solar industry since the Sol-Ark 8k hit the market! Through this inverter, the Sol-Ark company has proven themselves to be innovative leaders when it comes to solar inverters. So what’s all the hype about? The Sol-Ark 8k is a an all-one, pre-wired inverter system that is flexible, efficient, AND affordable!

The Sol-Ark 8k is your best choice solar inverter! It’s an all-in-one, pre-wired inverter that is flexible, efficient, and affordable. Everything you need comes in one box, keeping your cost LOW and installation SIMPLE.

Call us or request a consultation for a proper design for your scenario and balance of system (BOS).

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Sol-Ark 8k Overview

Next Generation Efficiency

The Sol-Ark 8k sets records and tops Efficiency tops Tesla, Outback, Magnum, Pika, Solar Edge, and Sonnen! The Sol-Ark 8k boasts only 4% losses, whereas most system losses today are around 14% in battery based systems.

Sol-Ark achieved this with the innovative design of the sol-ark 8k that combines all of the electronics into a single DC Transformerless system (reducing the cost by 25%+). Eliminating transformers allowed Sol-Ark to achieve 97.0% efficiency. That is unbelievably high while using affordable 48V external batteries. Several expensive 380V battery solutions claim high efficiency but fail to include the 380V conversion losses to an internal 50V battery.

Split Phase

Sol-Ark 8K pumps out power just like the grid, allowing you to power 120V and 240V appliances simultaneously

Grid Tied, Hybrid, or Off-Grid

Manages power from Solar, Battery, Grid, Load, and Generator simultaneously

Flexible

Sol-Ark is expandable from 5 to 36 (11 kW) solar panels and 0-32 batteries. The Sol-Ark inverters can be used in grid-tie, hybrid, and off-grid systems and don’t have expensive battery restrictions like other inverters do; they can be used with the widest variety of 48V battery chemistries.

Affordable

Because it’s an all-in-one solar inverter, the Sol-Ark 8k requires minimal additional hardware, keeping the cost low and installation simple. When stacked up against equivalent systems using other inverters, they are the most affordable option by a wide margin. See the comparison charts below!

5-Year Standard Warranty

10-Year extended warranty available

All-In-One Inverter

Everything you need in one box! Inside of one Sol-Ark 8k inverter, you are also benefiting from the following built-in features:

  • Color touch screen interface
  • AC In/Out: 9kW
  • AC Load Out: 20kWpk
  • Battery Temp sensor
  • Auto-Generator Start
  • PV Rapid Shut Down
  • Built in Arc Fault and Ground Fault detection
  • External current sensors
  • Batter communications
  • Grid Tied Mode: Sell your power to the grid
  • Meter Zero Mode: Zero your whole home power
  • Time of Use: Use batteries to avoid $$ power
  • 120/240/208V
  • Smart Load: Programmable Loads for high power off-grid items saves battery capacity
  • AC Coupling: Add backup to 7kW of existing Grid Tie Installs
  • Peak Shaving: Reduces peak demand charges

 

Comparison Charts

Other popular transformer-less systems require expensive certified batteries while the Sol-Ark can work with any battery!

The Sol-Ark costs less than popular battery based inverters once you factor in required hardware:

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Sol-Ark 5k-2P-N Hybrid Inverter https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-5k-2p-n-hybrid-inverter/ https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-5k-2p-n-hybrid-inverter/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:25:39 +0000 https://practicalpreppers.com/?post_type=product&p=26070 The 5k split phase 240v solar inverter from Sol-Ark! An all-in-one system that includes an inverter, charger controller, and a display with remote monitoring.

Click here to view the Sol-Ark 5k-2P-N Spec Sheet

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About the Sol-Ark 5K-2P-N Hybrid Inverter

Sol-Ark 5K-2P-N Pre-Wired Hybrid Inverter System is an all-in-one system that includes an inverter, charger controller, and a display with remote monitoring.

The Sol-Ark is simple to install to a Grid-tied, Off-Grid, or battery backup solar system, while being able to manage power to and from Solar, Battery, Grid, Loads, and Generator.

 

SA-5K-2P-N Specifications:

  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 30.0” x 18.3” x 10.0”
  • Weight: 78 lbs
  • Enclosure NEMA 3R
  • Ambient Temperature: -25-55°C, >45°C Derating
  • Installation Style: Wall-Mounted
  • Wi-Fi & LAN Communication: Included
  • Standard Warranty (verified by HALT Testing): 5 Years

 

Features of the 5K-2P-N:

  • Simple to install with touchscreen interface
  • Grid Tied Mode: Sell your power to reduce electric bill
  • Meter Zero Mode: Zero your electric bill without a smart meter
  • Time of Use: Use solar and batteries to minimize grid power usage
  • Programmable Smart Load Mode
  • DC and AC Coupling
  • Works with a wide range of battery chemistries – Lead acid to Lithium

 

Downloads and Literature:

 

Call us or request a consultation for a proper design for your scenario and balance of system (BOS).

 

Monitor it from anywhere!

 

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Sol-Ark 5k-1P-N Hybrid Inverter https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-5k-1p-hybrid-inverter/ https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-5k-1p-hybrid-inverter/#respond Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:43:15 +0000 https://practicalpreppers.com/?post_type=product&p=24717 The 5k single phase 120v solar inverter from Sol-Ark! An all-in-one system that includes an inverter, charger controller, and a display with remote monitoring.

Sol-Ark 5k 1P Manual

Sol-Ark 5K 1P N Spec Sheet

Sol-Ark 5k 1P Brochure

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About the Sol-Ark 5K-1P-N Hybrid Inverter

Sol-Ark 5K-1P-N Pre-Wired Hybrid Inverter System is an all-in-one system that includes an inverter, charger controller, and a display with remote monitoring.

The Sol-Ark is simple to install to a Grid-tied, Off-Grid, or battery backup solar system, while being able to manage power to and from Solar, Battery, Grid, Loads, and Generator.

 

SA-5K-1P-N Specifications:

  • AC Voltage: 120V single phase
  • AC frequency: 60/50 Hz
  • Max allowed PV power: 10,400 Watts
  • MPPT Voltage range: 125-425V
  • PV input Voltage: 370V (100~500V)
  • PV input current: 20A + 20A
  • Rated AC output: 4,800 Watt
  • Inverter efficiency: 97.6%
  • Weight: 51 lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 22.8″ x 13.0″ x 9.1″

10 Year Standard Warranty

 

Features of the 5K-1P-N:

  • Simple to install with touchscreen interface
  • Grid Tied Mode: Sell your power to reduce electric bill
  • Meter Zero Mode: Zero your electric bill without a smart meter
  • Time of Use: Use solar and batteries to minimize grid power usage
  • Programmable Smart Load Mode
  • DC and AC Coupling
  • Works with a wide range of battery chemistries – Lead acid to Lithium

 

Downloads and Literature:

 

Call us or request a consultation for a proper design for your scenario and balance of system (BOS).

 

Monitor it from anywhere!

 

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Sol-Ark 60k 3 Phase Solar Inverter https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-60k/ https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-60k/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:59:36 +0000 https://practicalpreppers.com/?post_type=product&p=25081 The Sol-Ark 60k 3 phase solar inverter! Meant for commercial/industrial solar systems. Price is subject to change. More information to follow.

Sol-Ark 60K Spec Sheet

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About the Sol-ark 60k Inverter:

Especially designed for commercial/industrial solar systems.

Are you an installer or contractor looking for a Sol-Ark? Contact us today!

Need help? Call us or request a consultation for a proper design for your scenario.

Sol-ark 60k Overview

Easy Install

The 60K Inverter comes with everything you need to install it. Nicely packaged for added efficiency.

AC/DC Coupling & Stackable

Supports simultaneous DC and AC coupling. Boosts PV energy without increasing PV array size and reduces storage inverter costs up to 30%.

Fleet Management

With Sol-Ark’s remote access features and app you are never out of touch to quickly repair or adjust any system without being on site.

Engineered, Serviced, and Tested in the USA

Talk to a US Based Engineer 7 days a week

 

Literature and Downloads

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Sol-Ark 30k 3 Phase Solar Inverter https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-30k/ https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-30k/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:39:40 +0000 https://practicalpreppers.com/?post_type=product&p=25074 The latest and greatest from Sol-Ark: the 30k 3 phase solar inverter! Meant for larger residential systems and light commercial/industrial systems.

Sol-Ark 30k Spec Sheet

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About the Sol-ark 30k Inverter:

Especially designed for larger residential systems or light commercial/industrial systems.

Are you an installer or contractor looking for a Sol-Ark? Contact us today!

Need help? Call us or request a consultation for a proper design for your scenario.

 

Sol-ark 30k Overview

Easy Install

The 30K Inverter comes with everything you need to install it. Nicely packaged for added efficiency.

AC/DC Coupling & Stackable

Supports simultaneous DC and AC coupling. Boosts PV energy without increasing PV array size and reduces storage inverter costs up to 30%.

Fleet Management

With Sol-Ark’s remote access features and app you are never out of touch to quickly repair or adjust any system without being on site.

Engineered, Serviced, and Tested in the USA

Talk to a US Based Engineer 7 days a week

 

Literature and Downloads

Monitor it from anywhere!

 

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Busbar Pair for Sol-Ark 15k Inverters https://practicalpreppers.com/product/busbar-pair-for-sol-ark-15k-inverters/ https://practicalpreppers.com/product/busbar-pair-for-sol-ark-15k-inverters/#respond Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:25:02 +0000 https://practicalpreppers.com/?post_type=product&p=25430 Busbar pair for Sol-Ark 15k inverters! Made by HomeGrid.

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Busbar Pair for Sol-Ark 15k Inverters:
  • Material: Red Copper (T2)
  • Surface treatment: Nickel-plated
  • Resistivity [Ω·m]: ≤0.0177
  • Tensile strength [N/mm2]: ≥215
  • Vickers hardness: ≥55
  • Ampacity [A @ 25°C]: 620
  • Ampacity [A @ 40°C]: 500
  • Compatibility: Sol-Ark 15K

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Sol-Ark 15k Inverter Wiring Template for Installers https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-15k-inverter-wiring-template-for-installers/ https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-15k-inverter-wiring-template-for-installers/#respond Thu, 18 May 2023 18:13:21 +0000 https://practicalpreppers.com/?post_type=product&p=25779 1/8" Aluminum Sol-Ark 15k inverter wiring template for clean, consistent, and accurate drilling when installing Sol-Ark 15k inverters.

 

 

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Sol-Ark 15k Inverter Wiring Template for Installers

Practical Preppers® Wiring Template for Sol-Ark 15k Inverters!

1/8″ Aluminum wiring template for clean, consistent, and accurate drilling when installing Sol-Ark 15k inverters. Just place your template on the surface of your wiring trough where the Sol-Ark will be mounted, mark your drilling holes, and drill for perfectly placed holes to bring your wires through to the inverter.

Click here to view our Sol-Ark 15k Inverter

How to Use:

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Sol-Ark 12k Inverter Wiring Template for Installers

Practical Preppers® Wiring Template for Sol-Ark Outdoor Case 12k Inverters!

1/8″ Aluminum wiring template for clean, consistent, and accurate drilling when installing Sol-Ark 12k inverters. Just place your template on the surface of your wiring trough where the Sol-Ark will be mounted, mark your drilling holes, and drill for perfectly placed holes to bring your wires through to the inverter.

How to Use:

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