Best Hybrid Solar Inverters Ranked

For a small 120 V cabin, shed or van system on a 24 V battery at the lowest price. Buyers who want published efficiency and a UL listing should spend more.

For a 120 V cabin or backup circuit with a decent array and long panel strings. Buyers who need 240 V should look at a split-phase unit instead of buying two.

A cheap, UL-listed 5 kW 120 V building block for cabins and backup systems. Add a second unit for 240 V.

For a 120 V off-grid cabin or RV-style system that needs a UL-listed unit with a US support line. Similar hardware sells for much less under other brands.

A low-cost 6.5 kW off-grid inverter for big solar arrays on 120 V circuits. Pair two for a 240 V home.

For grid-tied homes that want solar, battery backup and export in one outdoor box at a lower price than Sol-Ark or Fortress.

For grid-tied homes that want whole-house backup and a big solar array from one inverter. It gives more output than the 18kPV for less money.

For grid-tied homes that want net metering and whole-home backup at a lower price than the FlexBOSS21. Choose the 21 if you need more battery-only output or a third tracker.

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.

For grid-tied homes that want whole-house backup and grid sell from one proven inverter. Compare against the FlexBOSS21 first, which costs less for more power.