Eg4 inverter future

[timselectric]

It's definitely important to have a warranty in place before releasing it.

 

[FilterGuy]

 

[timselectric]

Sounds promising.
$1,400

 

[n2aws]

Sounds promising.
$1,400

Sounds real promising for a project I'm about to do. The 2 questions I'd need answered:

#1) Are batteries required
#2) If this was used to AC couple with a grid-tied hybrid inverter, would it respond to the shifting frequency changes to curtail output


If batteries are optional and it works in an AC Coupled scenario, I may have just found my project inverter.

 

[solarenvy]

EG4 6000XP Off-Grid Inverter | 8000W PV Input | 6000W Output | 480V VOC Input | 48V 120/240V Split Phase | All-In-One Solar Inverter (Pre-Order)

The EG4 6000XP is a cutting-edge 48V split-phase, off-grid inverter and charger, designed to revolutionize your energy needs. With an impressive 8kW of PV input capacity and an efficient 6kW continuous power output, it also serves as a battery 140A charger. What sets it apart is its scalability...

signaturesolar.com

 

[timselectric]

Two of them will get you the same output as the 18kpv, for almost half of the price.
And you can parallel up to 16 units.

 

[pvgirl]

Marketed as an off grid inverter, but there are mentions in the manual of grid tied operation, and export to grid. Split phase output without parallel inverters is a winning feature.

 

[timselectric]

If I were looking for a split-phase unit. This would definitely be on my radar.

 

[SignatureSolarJames]

Two of them will get you the same output as the 18kpv, for almost half of the price.
And you can parallel up to 16 units.

to be fair the wiring cost for 200A service entrance in and out is around $1k at least value
600v is nice
and technically the net cost is $5099 vs $2800, because of the $500off 18k with EG4 batts

 

[pvgirl]

it's not really clear in the manual what the setting for combining the MPPT input does.

 

[solarenvy]

Ordered. Let the fun begin!

I'll start a new "everything 6000XP" thread.

 

[timselectric]

to be fair the wiring cost for 200A service entrance in and out is around $1k at least value

You include the service entrance wiring?

and technically the net cost is $5099 vs $2800, because of the $500off 18k with EG4 batts

I was only comparing units. Not bundle discounts.
You would also have to also purchase the battery, for the discount.

 

[timselectric]

Ordered. Let the fun begin!

I'll start a new "everything 6000XP" thread.
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We need beta testers.
Thanks for volunteering.

 

[Zapper77]

We need beta testers.

Done. What would you like to know?

 

[Will Prowse]

How are you guys so quick!!! I cannot keep up

Posted the video here:

What did you think?

 

[Zapper77]

 

[Zapper77]

Shown working with SA. 18Kpv is #1 6Kxp is #2 (they are not paralleled simply using SA to combine data)

 

[pvgirl]

I wish this had AC coupling support

 

[JakAHearts]

This is exactly what I was looking for! I didnt plan to grid tie but wanted the code compliance of the 18k (though I'll have to wait for these to become listed I guess) I can only fit about 20 panels on my roof so again, 18k was overkill. Wooohooo!!!! Lettuce hope that its a solid unit. Cant wait to hear from SolarEnvy.

 

[42OhmsPA]

I really think EG4 has a home run ball with the 6000XP. I'm looking forward to seeing feedback once members start installing.

I'm guessing this is not a legitimate site... They are all sold out anyway and the photo is different https://sunlinkess.com/products/lux...r-inverter-us-version-energy-storage-inverter

 

[SignatureSolarJames]

I wish this had AC coupling support

not at launch...

 

[Zapper77]

This is exactly what I was looking for! I didnt plan to grid tie but wanted the code compliance of the 18k (though I'll have to wait for these to become listed I guess) I can only fit about 20 panels on my roof so again, 18k was overkill. Wooohooo!!!! Lettuce hope that its a solid unit. Cant wait to hear from SolarEnvy.

I had a single 6000xp running my house for 3 days straight. No issues. But realize the limitations of a single 6k watt unit.

Here is a single leg running 2,700 watts and zero on leg 2.

 

[G00SE]

They must not be using solar assistant for communications...

I’d say you’re right.
I do like the tidbit on firmwares in the faq lol

 

[G00SE]

Looks like it’s got a lot of promising aspects to it. Reasonable price to boot.

 

[i8iridium]

Done. What would you like to know?

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Can you check if there is AC voltage on the PV terminals when the system is in operation? Random question, I know, but it's for a project I'm working on with an EV battery hooked up via the PV terminals due to the high voltage allowance.