Fortress Power Envy Duo 21
For homes with a large roof array that want whole-house backup and grid export from one outdoor unit. It takes more solar than the Envy True 12 for the same price.
Wind & Sun $4,898$4,898
The Fortress Power Envy Duo 21 is the better hybrid solar inverter overall, rated 4.3 to 4.2. The Fortress Power Envy Duo 21 leads on solar input.
Fortress Power Envy True 12
For grid-tied or off-grid homes that want one outdoor inverter to back up the whole house and export to the grid, with US-based support.
Current Connected $4,898 Wind & Sun $4,898$4,898
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 Fortress Power Envy Duo 21 for solar input (25,000 W of panels, 550 V max, 3 MPPTs vs 21,000 W of panels, 600 V max, 3 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 | Fortress Power Envy Duo 21 | Fortress Power Envy True 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 58 $408 per kW of continuous output | 58 $408 per kW of continuous output |
| Solar input 20% | 100 25,000 W of panels, 550 V max, 3 MPPTs | 88 21,000 W of panels, 600 V max, 3 MPPTs |
| Efficiency 20% | 68 94% peak efficiency, 60 W idle | 63 94% peak efficiency, 70 W idle |
| 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 | 100 10-year warranty |
Independent measurements
Fortress Power Envy Duo 21
No independent test published yet.
Fortress Power Envy True 12
| Tested by | Efficiency | Idle draw | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 80 W | About 80 W idle measured off-grid on battery only. |
Specifications
| Fortress Power Envy Duo 21 | Fortress Power Envy True 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Output voltage | 120/240 V split-phase | 120/240 V split-phase |
| Continuous output | 12,000 W | 12,000 W |
| Surge | 24,000 W | 20,000 W |
| Peak efficiency | 94% | 94% |
| CEC efficiency | 96.9% | 96.5% |
| Idle draw | 60 W | 70 W |
| Transfer time | 20 ms | 20 ms |
| Parallel units | Up to 10 units | Up to 10 units |
| Solar | ||
| Max PV power | 25,000 W | 21,000 W |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 550 V | 600 V |
| MPPT range | 120 to 440 V | 230 to 500 V |
| MPPT trackers | 3 | 3 |
| PV current per tracker | 26 A | 25 A |
| Runs without battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and grid | ||
| Battery voltage | 48 V | 48 V |
| Battery types | Lithium | Lithium, lead-acid |
| Max charge current | 250 A | 250 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 | IP66 (NEMA 4X) | IP65 (NEMA 4X) |
| Dimensions | 22.3 x 35.2 x 11.2 in | 34.2 x 20.5 x 11.2 in |
| Weight | 125.7 lb | 127 lb |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Released | 2026-01 | 2023-04 |