MPP Solar type AIO about 1500 watts for 12v?

[EastFalcon]

Does anyone know if a good AIO unit that makes about 1500 watts of power on a 12v system? Need it to be as compact as possible.

 

[Rednecktek]

I wish! In the 12v realm the most I've seen is a 1Kw unit from MPP. For some reason nobody makes a unit willing to draw more than 100a of current from a battery in 12v but have no issues doing it for 24v and 48v units.

I think (and I'd double check) that the 1012LV from MPP is parallelable/stackable and you could in theory get 2Kw from 12v if you had the space for 2 units. The sad part is that I've seen 4Kw split-phase 220v inverters from 12v but not an AIO to be found.

 

[EastFalcon]

Yes 1k is all I found also... I really need 1500 watt... Very little space, its the area behind the seat on a single cab truck chevy s10.

 

[Rednecktek]

Unfortunately you've got to choose either a 1Kw AIO and go with 12v OR you have to go component. Going component isn't a huge deal and actually can make install a little easier as you only have to find room for smaller pieces rather than space for the whole unit all at once. If you're mounting this in a truck you'll probably want to get a DC-DC converter involved to charge up the batteries while you drive so you're not as dependent on solar which is hard to get lots of panel on a smaller vehicle. At least my old S-10 would have been worthless for panels.

DC-DC converter
1500w Inverter
Batteries (1500w is going to need 2 batteries if buying off-the-shelf, 1 battery if you build your own and get picky about the BMS)
MPPT Charge Controller
Panels