{"product_id":"nova-12k-12000-watt-48v-split-phase-hybrid-inverter","title":"NOVA 12K - 12000 Watt 48V Split Phase Hybrid Inverter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a whole-house class inverter rather than a cabin unit. It produces true 120\/240V split-phase power, so well pumps, air conditioners and electric dryers run directly off it without a transformer, and it can work grid-tied, fully off-grid, or as a hybrid that uses the grid only when it needs to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this inverter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10,000W continuous output at 120\/240V split-phase, or 120\/208V if you are on a three-phase service. Nominal output current is 41.7A per phase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts up to 12,000W of PV across two independent MPPT trackers, 2 x 18A with a 30A peak, over a 120-550VDC window. Startup voltage is 125V, so a single low-voltage string will not wake it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharges the battery bank at up to 200A, whether that current comes from solar, from AC, or from both together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix units can be paralleled for larger loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeak DC-to-AC efficiency is 91%. That is honest mid-pack for a hybrid of this size rather than best-in-class, and it means roughly 900W of heat at full output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety hardware is built in rather than bolted on: 300A DC and 60A AC breakers, arc-fault detection and rapid shutdown to NEC 690.11 and 690.12, ground fault detection to NEC 690.5, and PV lightning protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified to UL 1741SA\/SB, CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and IEEE 1547, CEC-listed, and compliant with California Rule 21 and Hawaii Rule 14H — which matters if you intend to interconnect legally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiFi monitoring with a mobile app, RS485 for closed-loop BMS communication, and an external CT sensor for zero-export or full self-consumption setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt weighs 112 lb and measures 8.5 x 20.3 x 28.1 inches. This is a two-person lift onto a structural wall, not a stud-and-drywall mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated IP65, so outdoor mounting is permitted, but the operating range is -13 F to 140 F and it derates above 113 F. Shade it in hot climates or you will lose output on exactly the days you need it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery voltage window is 40-62VDC on a 48V nominal bank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrid-interactive installation requires utility interconnection approval and, in most jurisdictions, a licensed electrician. Budget for that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication ports: RS232, RS485, WiFi and USB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered by Rich Solar's standard limited warranty. The manufacturer does not state a specific term on this product page, so confirm the current coverage period with us before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RICHSOLAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46392681103510,"sku":"RS-H12K","price":2399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/5291\/1254\/files\/NOVA12K12000Watt48VSplitPhaseHybridInverter20240926_1.jpg?v=1785836926","url":"https:\/\/sunenergydepot.com\/products\/nova-12k-12000-watt-48v-split-phase-hybrid-inverter","provider":"sunenergydepot.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}