New Sol Ark 5k 1p

[JoeHam]

Soon to be released.

 

[ChrisG]

Can’t wait to see the specs. Don’t see how it could be fully UL like it’s bigger brothers since it’s only 120v.

 

[timselectric]

UL, doesn't require a specific voltage or configuration.

 

[ChrisG]

UL, doesn't require a specific voltage or configuration.

I’m talking for compliance with grid sell, etc. not sure how that could be done with only 120v grid connect. Maybe, just don’t know. If this has rapid shutdown/etc could be awesome though.

 

[timselectric]

I'm not sure if it has export capability. But, it could. You can import 120v, so you can also export 120v.
I would assume that it will have all of the certificates, just like the rest of that family of units.
I can only imagine how expensive it will be.

 

[OzSolar]

I’m talking for compliance with grid sell, etc. not sure how that could be done with only 120v grid connect. Maybe, just don’t know. If this has rapid shutdown/etc could be awesome though.

I could be totally wrong but way back in the day when 120-watt solar panels were about the biggest you could get and cost $4/watt it does seem like somebody made an 120v 1800-watt string inverter that met the grid interconnection standards of the day. Maybe it was the very first SunnyBoy I ever saw???

 

[RCinFLA]

There are 120vac inverters that are UL1741 certified for being grid interactive. Sunny Island is one example.,

There is series stacking of 120vac inverters for 240v/120v grid connect with grid export.

 

[ChrisG]

There are 120vac inverters that are UL1741 certified for being grid interactive. Sunny Island is one example.,

There is series stacking of 120vac inverters for 240v/120v grid connect with grid export.

Good point. Completely forgot about Sunny Island.

 

[bedpan]

Spec sheet and brochure..

https://practicalpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/5K-1P-N_SpecSheet_8-24-22-1.pdf

https://practicalpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/5K-1P-N_Brochure1_V5-1.pdf

Also attached in case they change or remove...

 

[cs1234]

Looks like it could be a real hit, if they drop their normal prices in half. I would love to use one, but it will probably cost $5k instead of $2k.

 

[timselectric]

I'm guessing $3,500.

 

[niktak11]

Sol-Ark 5k: 5,000 Watt 48 Volt All-In-One Solar Generator

Grid Tied Mode, Meter Zero, Time of Use, Smart Load, Peak Shaving. Can handle up to 6.5kW in solar panels.

practicalpreppers.com

 

[ChrisG]

The current 120/240v Sol-Ark 5k sells for $4500 and has been out for a while.

Sol-Ark 5K-2P Pre-wired Hybrid Inverter System 120/240 Split Phase

California customers: The SA-5K is not CEC Listed as an approved inverter for some California Grid-interactive Installations. Consider the Sol-Ark SA-8K or SA-12K for these applications.

www.solar-electric.com

 

[cs1234]

The current 120/240v Sol-Ark 5k sells for $4500 and has been out for a while.

Sol-Ark 5K-2P Pre-wired Hybrid Inverter System 120/240 Split Phase

California customers: The SA-5K is not CEC Listed as an approved inverter for some California Grid-interactive Installations. Consider the Sol-Ark SA-8K or SA-12K for these applications.

www.solar-electric.com

Other than both being "5k", they are quite a bit different units.

 

[ChrisG]

Other than both being "5k", they are quite a bit different units.

Was simply referring to price of unit for 5k.

 

[cs1234]

Was simply referring to price of unit for 5k.

Hopefully they do better than that, because the price of the 5k sucks, frankly.

 

[bedpan]

 

[bedpan]

Engineer775 says $4k
"it is a little high, your paying for the name, your paying for the tech support, your paying for the software".......

 

[timselectric]

Plenty of suckers out there, who will buy it.

 

[niktak11]

Seems like a good option for a luxury tiny house