Best Grid-Tie Hybrid Inverters with Battery Backup

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

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.

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.

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.

For large homes that want seamless whole-house backup with no load shedding. Few inverters match its output, but it costs well over most rivals.

For grid-tied homes that want an outdoor hybrid with export, backup and US-based support at a lower price than the Envy True 12.

For homeowners and installers who want a long-proven whole-home hybrid with strong support. It costs more than EG4 for similar output.

A grid-interactive 12 kW whole-home hybrid with UL 1741 SB listing, for homeowners who want to sell solar and back up the house.

For grid-tied homes with moderate backup needs that want an outdoor hybrid with export and US-based support.

For homes that want Sol-Ark’s backup and grid-sell features on a smaller budget, usually on a critical-loads panel. Its high idle draw is the main trade-off.

A grid-tied hybrid sized for typical homes that want solar sell-back plus backup, with room to add units later.

A grid-tied whole-home hybrid for homeowners who want to sell solar and keep the house running in outages, at a lower price than the big names.

For grid-connected homes that want battery backup and solar export from one 12 kW unit. Off-grid buyers can get the same power for less from an off-grid model.

For installers matching existing 12K systems or homes that want a proven Sol-Ark on a critical-loads panel. Most new buyers get more for less from the Limitless 12K-2P-LL.

For grid-connected homes that want an outdoor-rated hybrid with export and backup in one box. The high idle draw makes it a poor fit for off-grid use.

An affordable 6 kW split-phase hybrid for off-grid homes or grid-tied systems where UL listing is not required.

A 10 kW outdoor hybrid for whole-home backup with grid sell-back. It is easier to justify if you can find a single unit at a fair price.

A 6 kW outdoor split-phase hybrid for off-grid homes and garages. Grid-tied buyers should pick a UL-listed unit.