Sol-Ark 8K 120/240V 48V All-In-One Hybrid Inverter

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. Sol-Ark is expandable from 5 to 36 (11 kW) solar panels and 0-32 batteries. 10-year extended warranty… 5-year standard warranty available.

Description

Sol-Ark 8K 120/240V 48V All-in-One Hybrid Inverter with 10 year standard warranty Features:

  • EMP/Solar Flare/Lightning Hardened to 2X military levels (MIL-STD-461G)
  • 4ms Instant Battery Backup
  • Expandable PV: 1.5KW to 11KW
  • Batteries: Optional, 12KWh to 48KWh
  • Payback Period = 7.5 years
  • Smart Load: automatic On/Off Grid
  • Lifespan: Panels = 50yrs
  • Sol-Ark is a Solar Powered Generator made from Recyclable Materials
  • Infinitely Recyclable Low Cost Batteries

Solar Characteristics:

  • Max allowed PV Power: 11000W
  • Max allowed PV Power per MPPT: 6000W
  • Max DC voltage: 500V
  • MPPT voltage range: 150-425V
  • Starting voltage: 175V
  • Number of MPPT: 2
  • Solar Strings per MPPT: 2
  • Max DC current per MPPT: 18A (self limiting)
  • Max AC Coupled Input (Micro/String Inverters): 7,000W
  • Max Combined Solar Input (DC+AC): 13,000W

AC Output Characteristics:

  • Connections: 120/240V split phase
  • Continuous AC power on Solar or Battery: 8000W 37.5A L-L (240V), 4800W 40A L-N (120V)
  • Surge AC power 5sec: 20,000VA L-L (240V) 10,000VA L-N (120V)
  • Frequency: 60/50Hz
  • Continuous AC power with Grid or Generator: 12000W 50A L-L (240V), 6000W 50A L-N (120V)
  • CEC Efficiency: 96.5% (Peak 97.5%)
  • Idle Consumption typical – no load: 60W
  • Sell back power modes: Limited to Household or Full Grid-Tied
  • Design (DC to AC): Transformerless DC
  • Response Time (Grid-Tied to Off-Grid): 8ms
  • Power Factor: +-0.9 – 1.0

Battery (optional) Characteristics:

  • Type: Lead-Acid or Li-Ion
  • Nominal DC Input: 48V
  • Capacity: 90 – 2000Ah
  • Voltage Range: 41.0 – 59.0V
  • Continuous Battery charging output: 190A
  • Charging curve: 3-stage w/ equalization
  • Grid to Battery Charging Efficiency: 96.0%
  • External temperature sensor: included
  • Current shunt for accurate % SOC: integrated
  • External Generator Start based on voltage or % SOC: integrated
  • Communication to Lithium battery: CanBus & RS485

General Characteristics:

  • NEMA-3R rated
  • Ambient Temperature (4 variable speed fans): -25 to 55C, >45C derating
  • Display: Color touch screen
  • Wi-Fi Communication (monitoring or SW updates): integrated
  • Snap on sensors for limited selling to Household: included
  • Extended Warranty: 10 years

Protection & Certifications:

  • Electronics certified safety by SGS labs to NEC & UL specs – NEC 690.4B & NEC 705.4/6
  • Grid Sell Back – UL1741-2010/2018, IEEE1547a-2003/2014, FCC 15 class B, (April 2019: UL1741SA, CA Rule 21, HECO Rule 14H)
  • PV DC disconnect switch – NEC 240.15: integrated
  • Ground Fault Detection – NEC 690.5: integrated
  • PV rapid shutdown control – NEC 690.12: integrated
  • PV Arc Fault detection – NEC 690.11/ UL1699B: integrated
  • PV input lightning protection: integrated
  • AC input/output 50A breakers: integrated
  • Battery overcurrent fuse: integrated
  • User wiring enclosure w/ ¾- & 1- knock-outs: integrated
  • Solar Flare/EMP Hardened to 2015 MIL-STD461G (Independently tested June 2018): optional

Additional information

Weight 75 lbs
Dimensions 28.0 × 17.375 × 9.37 in
Manufacturer

Sol-Ark

Model

SA-8K-10Y

Rated Power Output [W]

8000

Warranty [Years]

10

CEC weighted efficiency @ 240V [%]

96.5

Max. Input Power [W]

11000

Max. Input Voltage [V]

500

Max. Input Current [A]

36

Number of MPP Trackers

2

Max. Input Current per MPPT [A]

18

Voltage Lower Limit for MPP Range [V]

150

Brand

Sol-Ark

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