A cheap 24 V inverter for cabins and RVs that can take long high-voltage panel strings. It cannot grow past 3 kW.
Amazon SunGoldPower $459The SunGoldPower SPH302480A is the better hybrid solar inverter overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The SunGoldPower SPH302480A leads on solar input. The SunGoldPower SPH302460A wins on features. The SunGoldPower SPH302460A costs $14 less ($445 vs $459).
A UL-listed 3 kW 24 V inverter for RVs and small cabins with 12 V-style panels. Pick the SPH302480A for long high-voltage strings.
Amazon SunGoldPower $445Prices 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 SunGoldPower SPH302480A for solar input (4,000 W of panels, 450 V max, 1 MPPT vs 1,600 W of panels, 108 V max, 1 MPPT).
- Choose the SunGoldPower SPH302460A for features (UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi add-on, battery communication; no parallel vs Wi-Fi add-on, battery communication; not UL 1741 listed).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 120 V hybrid solar inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | SunGoldPower SPH302480A | SunGoldPower SPH302460A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 82 $153 per kW of continuous output | 84 $148 per kW of continuous output |
| Solar input 20% | 48 4,000 W of panels, 450 V max, 1 MPPT | 0 1,600 W of panels, 108 V max, 1 MPPT |
| Efficiency 20% | 38 92% peak efficiency, 50 W idle | 38 92% peak efficiency |
| Features 15% | 20 Wi-Fi add-on, battery communication; not UL 1741 listed | 50 UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi add-on, battery communication; no parallel |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| SunGoldPower SPH302480A | SunGoldPower SPH302460A | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Output voltage | 120 V single-phase | 120 V single-phase |
| Continuous output | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Surge | 6,000 W | 6,000 W |
| Peak efficiency | 92% | 92% |
| Idle draw | 50 W | - |
| Transfer time | 10 ms | 10 ms |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Solar | ||
| Max PV power | 4,000 W | 1,600 W |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 450 V | 108 V |
| MPPT range | 120 to 400 V | 30 to 90 V |
| MPPT trackers | 1 | 1 |
| PV current per tracker | - | 40 A |
| Runs without battery | Yes | - |
| Battery and grid | ||
| Battery voltage | 24 V | 24 V |
| Battery types | Lithium, lead-acid | Lithium, lead-acid |
| Max charge current | 80 A | 100 A |
| AC charge current | 40 A | 40 A |
| Battery communication | Yes | Yes |
| Grid sell-back | No | No |
| Generator input | No | No |
| UL 1741 | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| App monitoring | Optional add-on | Optional add-on |
| Dimensions | 378 x 280 x 103 mm | 378 x 280 x 103 mm |
| Weight | 16.8 lb | 15 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2021-11 | 2025-07 |
