EG4 18kPV
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.
Signature Solar $3,999.99 Shop Solar Kits $3,999.99$3,999.99
4.2/5
For grid-tied homes that want battery backup and net metering from a mid-size inverter. Pay the premium over the XP line only if you need grid sell or an outdoor install.
- 8 kWOutput
- 48 VBattery
- 12,000 WSolar input
- 55 WIdle draw
- 10 yearsWarranty
Check price at Signature Solar$2,999.99Check price at Shop Solar Kits$2,999.99
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Pros
- Sells power back to the grid and is UL 1741 SB listed, so utilities will approve it
- Outdoor NEMA 4X enclosure can hang on an outside wall
- Built-in rapid shutdown and arc-fault protection save add-on hardware
- Ten-year warranty
Cons
- 8 kW of output costs more per kW than the off-grid XP models
- At 110 lb it takes two people to hang
- About 55 W idle draw
The EG4 kPV family
Every EG4 kPV model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own output.
| Model | Output | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| EG4 12kPV (this one) | 8 kW | 4.2/5 | $2,999.99 |
| EG4 18kPV | 12 kW | 4.3/5 | $3,999.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its output. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | IV-8000-HYB-AW-00 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Output voltage | 120/240 V split-phase |
| Continuous output | 8,000 W |
| Surge | 16,000 W |
| Peak efficiency | 94% |
| CEC efficiency | 96.4% |
| Idle draw | 55 W |
| Transfer time | 20 ms |
| Parallel units | Up to 10 units |
| Solar | |
| Max PV power | 12,000 W |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 600 V |
| MPPT range | 120 to 500 V |
| MPPT trackers | 2 |
| PV current per tracker | 25 A |
| Battery and grid | |
| Battery voltage | 48 V |
| Battery types | Lithium, lead-acid |
| Max charge current | 167 A |
| Battery communication | Yes |
| Grid sell-back | Yes |
| Generator input | Yes |
| UL 1741 | UL 1741 SB |
| Build | |
| App monitoring | Included |
| Enclosure | NEMA 4X |
| Dimensions | 29.5 x 20.5 x 11.2 in |
| Weight | 110 lb |
| Warranty | 10 years |
| Released | 2024-06 |
Alternatives in this output
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.
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Growatt SPE 12000 US
For off-grid homes that need whole-house 240 V power and a big solar array at a very low price per kW.
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