SunGoldPower 18000W 48V Split Phase
For a large off-grid home on 48 V that needs 18 kW of 120/240 V from one box on a budget. The short warranty and unverified listing are the trade-offs.
Amazon $3,950$3,950
2.7/5
For a big off-grid home that needs 10 kW of split phase from 48 V and doesn’t need a UL listing. If the install must be inspected, the listed 12 kW costs little more.
- 10,000 WContinuous
- 30,000 WSurge
- 120/240 V split-phaseOutput
- 150 WIdle draw
- NoUL listed
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at AmazonCheck price at AIMS Power$4,160
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Runs a large off-grid home’s 120/240 V loads, including pumps and air conditioning
- 30,000 W surge for 20 seconds starts the biggest household motors
- 100 A charger refills a large bank quickly from a generator
- Costs less than the smaller listed 8 kW model
Cons
- No UL listing, unlike the 8 kW and 12 kW models
- Idles at about 150 W unless power saver is on
- Weighs 145 lb
The AIMS Power PICOGLF 48V (8-12 kW) family
Every AIMS Power PICOGLF 48V (8-12 kW) model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIMS Power 8000W 48V Split Phase ETL | 8,000 W | 3.1/5 | $4,480 |
| AIMS Power 10000W 48V Split Phase (this one) | 10,000 W | 2.7/5 | $4,160 |
| AIMS Power 12000W 48V Split Phase ETL | 12,000 W | 3.2/5 | $4,733.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | PICOGLF10KW48V240VS |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| AC output | 120/240 V split-phase |
| Continuous power | 10,000 W |
| Surge power | 30,000 W for 20 s |
| DC input range | 40 to 64 V |
| Idle draw | 150 W (3.1 A at 48 V) |
| Power-saving draw | 35 W |
| Peak efficiency | 88% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | No |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes |
| USB ports | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes |
| Pass-through rating | 63 A |
| Charger | 100 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes |
| Parallel units | No |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | Optional extra |
| App | Optional add-on |
| Display | No |
| Safety listing | No |
| Design | Low-frequency (transformer) |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 23.3 x 16.3 x 7.9 in |
| Weight | 145.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2015-10 |
Alternatives in this size
SunGoldPower 15000W 48V Split Phase
For a large off-grid home on 48 V that needs 15 kW of 120/240 V from one box on a budget. The short warranty and unverified listing are the trade-offs.
Amazon $3,463.43 SunGoldPower $3,350$3,350
Sigineer HP18048D
For large unpermitted off-grid homes that want 18 kW of split-phase power from one 48 V box, accepting high idle draw.
Sigineer $3,599$3,599
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