EG4 12kPV
For grid-tied homes that want battery backup and net metering from a mid-size inverter. Pay the premium over the XP line only if you need grid sell or an outdoor install.
Signature Solar $2,999.99 Shop Solar Kits $2,999.99$2,999.99
The EG4 12kPV is the better hybrid solar inverter overall, rated 4.2 to 4.0. The EG4 12kPV leads on warranty. The SunGoldPower SGN7.6K1HB-48 wins on value and solar input. The SunGoldPower SGN7.6K1HB-48 costs $549.99 less ($2,450 vs $2,999.99).
SunGoldPower SGN7.6K1HB-48
A grid-tied hybrid sized for typical homes that want solar sell-back plus backup, with room to add units later.
SunGoldPower $2,450$2,450
Prices were last checked October 23, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the EG4 12kPV for warranty (10-year warranty vs 5-year warranty).
- Choose the SunGoldPower SGN7.6K1HB-48 for value ($322 per kW of continuous output vs $375 per kW of continuous output) and solar input (12,000 W of panels, 600 V max, 3 MPPTs vs 12,000 W of panels, 600 V max, 2 MPPTs).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 120/240 V split-phase hybrid solar inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | EG4 12kPV | SunGoldPower SGN7.6K1HB-48 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 65 $375 per kW of continuous output | 76 $322 per kW of continuous output |
| Solar input 20% | 68 12,000 W of panels, 600 V max, 2 MPPTs | 79 12,000 W of panels, 600 V max, 3 MPPTs |
| Efficiency 20% | 70 94% peak efficiency, 55 W idle | 50 efficiency and idle draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 15% | 100 UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, grid sell-back, generator input, battery communication | 100 UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, grid sell-back, generator input, battery communication |
| Warranty 15% | 100 10-year warranty | 44 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| EG4 12kPV | SunGoldPower SGN7.6K1HB-48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Output voltage | 120/240 V split-phase | 120/240 V split-phase |
| Continuous output | 8,000 W | 7,600 W |
| Surge | 16,000 W | 15,200 W |
| Peak efficiency | 94% | - |
| CEC efficiency | 96.4% | - |
| Idle draw | 55 W | - |
| Transfer time | 20 ms | 10 ms |
| Parallel units | Up to 10 units | Up to 9 units |
| Solar | ||
| Max PV power | 12,000 W | 12,000 W |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 600 V | 600 V |
| MPPT range | 120 to 500 V | 70 to 540 V |
| MPPT trackers | 2 | 3 |
| PV current per tracker | 25 A | 30 A |
| Runs without battery | - | No |
| Battery and grid | ||
| Battery voltage | 48 V | 48 V |
| Battery types | Lithium, lead-acid | Lithium, lead-acid |
| Max charge current | 167 A | 210 A |
| Battery communication | Yes | Yes |
| Grid sell-back | Yes | Yes |
| Generator input | Yes | Yes |
| UL 1741 | UL 1741 SB | UL 1741 SB |
| Build | ||
| App monitoring | Included | Included |
| Enclosure | NEMA 4X | NEMA 3R |
| Dimensions | 29.5 x 20.5 x 11.2 in | 420 x 800 x 240 mm |
| Weight | 110 lb | 88 lb |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2024-06 | 2026-05 |