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.
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The Fortress Power Envy Duo 21 is the better hybrid solar inverter overall, rated 4.3 to 2.8. The Fortress Power Envy Duo 21 leads on solar input and features.
Growatt SPF 12000T DVM-MPV
For an off-grid home with big motor loads such as a well pump or shop tools. Its solar input is small for its size, so plan on a generator or a second charge controller.
Self2Solar Portlandia Electric SupplyPrices 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 7,000 W of panels, 250 V max, 2 MPPTs) and features (UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, grid sell-back, generator input, battery communication vs UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi add-on; no grid sell-back).
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 | Growatt SPF 12000T DVM-MPV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 58 $408 per kW of continuous output | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Solar input 20% | 100 25,000 W of panels, 550 V max, 3 MPPTs | 15 7,000 W of panels, 250 V max, 2 MPPTs |
| Efficiency 20% | 68 94% peak efficiency, 60 W idle | 25 85% peak efficiency |
| Features 15% | 100 UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, grid sell-back, generator input, battery communication | 52 UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi add-on; no grid sell-back |
| Warranty 15% | 100 10-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Fortress Power Envy Duo 21 | Growatt SPF 12000T DVM-MPV | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 36,000 W |
| Peak efficiency | 94% | 85% |
| CEC efficiency | 96.9% | - |
| Idle draw | 60 W | - |
| Transfer time | 20 ms | 10 ms |
| Parallel units | Up to 10 units | - |
| Solar | ||
| Max PV power | 25,000 W | 7,000 W |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 550 V | 250 V |
| MPPT range | 120 to 440 V | 60 to 245 V |
| MPPT trackers | 3 | 2 |
| PV current per tracker | 26 A | - |
| Runs without battery | Yes | - |
| Battery and grid | ||
| Battery voltage | 48 V | 48 V |
| Battery types | Lithium | Lithium, lead-acid |
| Max charge current | 250 A | 120 A |
| AC charge current | - | 100 A |
| Battery communication | Yes | - |
| Grid sell-back | Yes | No |
| Generator input | Yes | No |
| UL 1741 | UL 1741 SB | Yes |
| Build | ||
| App monitoring | Included | Optional add-on |
| Enclosure | IP66 (NEMA 4X) | IP20 |
| Dimensions | 22.3 x 35.2 x 11.2 in | 380 x 650 x 225 mm |
| Weight | 125.7 lb | 165.3 lb |
| Warranty | 10 years | - |
| Released | 2026-01 | 2021-05 |