Rich Solar NOVA 12K
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.
Rich Solar $2,999.99$2,999.99
3.5/5
For off-grid homes that want a lot of split-phase power and solar input for little money. Permitted installs that need a UL listing should look elsewhere.
- 8 kWOutput
- 48 VBattery
- 10,500 WSolar input
- 1.5 yearsWarranty
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Price checked October 23, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 8 kW of split-phase power from one unit for about $100 per kW
- Takes 10,500 W of panels at up to 500 V
- Up to six units in parallel, split or three phase
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth monitoring built in
Cons
- Single solar tracker, so panels facing different directions share one input
- No UL listing stated, which some inspectors require
- Short warranty: 18 months on the store page, 1 year in the manual
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 | POW-SunSmart 8KP |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Output voltage | 120/240 V split-phase |
| Continuous output | 8,000 W |
| Surge | 16,000 W |
| Peak efficiency | 93% |
| Transfer time | 10 ms |
| Parallel units | Up to 6 units |
| Solar | |
| Max PV power | 10,500 W |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 500 V |
| MPPT range | 125 to 425 V |
| MPPT trackers | 1 |
| PV current per tracker | 27 A |
| Battery and grid | |
| Battery voltage | 48 V |
| Battery types | Lithium-ion, lead-acid |
| Max charge current | 160 A |
| AC charge current | 100 A |
| Battery communication | Yes |
| Grid sell-back | No |
| Generator input | No |
| UL 1741 | No |
| Build | |
| App monitoring | Included |
| Enclosure | IP20 |
| Dimensions | 472 x 412 x 130 mm |
| Weight | 35.3 lb |
| Warranty | 1.5 years |
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