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

For an off-grid home with big motor loads such as a well pump or shop tools. Its solar input is small for its size, so plan on a generator or a second charge controller.
- 12 kWOutput
- 48 VBattery
- 7,000 WSolar input
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- 12 kW of 120/240 V from one unit runs a whole off-grid house
- Transformer design handles large motor surges, up to 36 kW briefly
- UL 1741 listed for permitted off-grid installs
- 250 V PV limit means short strings and heavy PV wiring
- Heavy transformer box needs a strong wall or floor
- Takes only 7,000 W of panels, little for a 12 kW inverter
The Growatt SPF T DVM-MPV family
Every Growatt SPF T DVM-MPV model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own output.
| Model | Output | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growatt SPF 6000T DVM-MPV | 6 kW | 2.8/5 | - |
| Growatt SPF 12000T DVM-MPV (this one) | 12 kW | 2.8/5 | - |
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 | SPF 12000T DVM-US MPV |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Output voltage | 120/240 V split-phase |
| Continuous output | 12,000 W |
| Surge | 36,000 W |
| Peak efficiency | 85% |
| Transfer time | 10 ms |
| Solar | |
| Max PV power | 7,000 W |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 250 V |
| MPPT range | 60 to 245 V |
| MPPT trackers | 2 |
| Battery and grid | |
| Battery voltage | 48 V |
| Battery types | Lithium, lead-acid |
| Max charge current | 120 A |
| AC charge current | 100 A |
| Grid sell-back | No |
| Generator input | No |
| UL 1741 | Yes |
| Build | |
| App monitoring | Optional add-on |
| Enclosure | IP20 |
| Dimensions | 380 x 650 x 225 mm |
| Weight | 165.3 lb |
| Released | 2021-05 |
Alternatives in this output
An older low-voltage split-phase design for off-grid buyers with lots of small panels. Newer high-voltage units are easier to wire.
MPP Solar US store $1,438For an off-grid home or shop with motor loads that needs 240 V from one box. Newer high-frequency units take far more solar for the money.
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