Fortress Power Solo 6.5K vs Rich Solar NOVA 6K

Last updated: October 24, 2026

The Fortress Power Solo 6.5K rates 4.0 among 120/240 V split-phase hybrid solar inverters; the Rich Solar NOVA 6K rates 3.3 among 120 V ones. The Rich Solar NOVA 6K costs $249.01 less ($1,299.99 vs $1,549).

Fortress Power Solo 6.5K vs Rich Solar NOVA 6K

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.

Scores side by side

These two sit in different output classes (120/240 V split-phase and 120 V), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own output peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightFortress Power Solo 6.5KRich Solar NOVA 6K
Overall rating4.0/53.3/5
Value 30%92 $238 per kW of continuous output67 $200 per kW of continuous output
Solar input 20%69 10,000 W of panels, 550 V max, 2 MPPTs54 8,000 W of panels, 550 V max, 2 MPPTs
Efficiency 20%52 93% peak efficiency, 80 W idle32 91% peak efficiency
Features 15%85 UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, generator input, battery communication; no grid sell-back80 UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, battery communication; no grid sell-back
Warranty 15%44 5-year warranty22 3-year warranty

Specifications

Fortress Power Solo 6.5KRich Solar NOVA 6K
Output
Output voltage120/240 V split-phase120 V single-phase
Continuous output6,500 W6,500 W
Surge13,000 W13,000 W
Peak efficiency93%91%
Idle draw80 W-
Transfer time10 ms10 ms
Parallel unitsUp to 6 unitsUp to 6 units
Solar
Max PV power10,000 W8,000 W
Max PV voltage (Voc)550 V550 V
MPPT range150 to 450 V90 to 450 V
MPPT trackers22
PV current per tracker18 A18 A
Runs without batteryYes-
Battery and grid
Battery voltage48 V48 V
Battery typesLithium, lead-acidLithium, AGM, gel, flooded
Max charge current140 A120 A
AC charge current80 A120 A
Battery communicationYesYes
Grid sell-backNoNo
Generator inputYes-
UL 1741YesYes
Build
App monitoringIncludedIncluded
EnclosureIP20-
Dimensions27 x 16.1 x 6.1 in147.4 x 432.5 x 575.6 mm
Weight50.7 lb40.6 lb
Warranty5 years3 years
Released2026-012024-09

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