The Sol-Ark 8K All-In-One Solar Generator System

8K

All-In-One Solar Generator Hybrid Inverter Reduces Costs 50%+

sol-ark 8k
Next Generation Efficiency

3X Better! Only 4% losses vs. 14% in today’s battery based systems

Split Phase

Sol-Ark 8K pumps out power just like the grid, allowing you to power 120V and 240V appliances simultaneously

Grid Tied, Hybrid, or Off-Grid

Manages power from Solar, Battery, Grid, Load, and Generator simultaneously

Flexible

Sol-Ark is expandable from 5 to 36 (11 kW) solar panels and 0-32 batteries.

5-Year Standard Warranty

10-Year extended warranty available

Brochures & Specifications

Find detailed data on the
inner workings of the Sol-Ark 8K below!

Solar Batteries Made Affordable

Battery Chemistry Cost Comparison

Sol-Ark's PCC-230 Battery:
Partial Charge Carbon Sealed AGM

  • 11 kWh bank w/ 4 batteries 48V
  • 3000 cycles @ 50% DOD (7+ years, 12 years On Grid)
  • Excellent Partial State of Charge, 5 Year Warranty
  • UL 1989
  • 12.7″ x 22″ x 6.1″ (320 x 559 x 154mm)
  • 160 lbs

Solar Plus Storage. Made Simple!

Color Touch Display

120/240V 50A Breakers
  • AC In/Out: 9kW
  • AC Load Out: 20kWpk
  • Battery Temp sensor
  • Auto-Generator Start
  • PV Rapid Shut Down
  • Built in Arc Fault and Ground Fault detection
  • External current sensors
  • Batter communications
  • Grid Tied Mode: Sell your power to the grid
  • Meter Zero Mode: Zero your whole home power
  • Time of Use: Use batteries to avoid $$ power
  • 120/240/208V
  • Smart Load: Programmable Loads for high power off-grid items saves battery capacity
  • AC Coupling: Add backup to 7kW of existing Grid Tie Installs
  • Peak Shaving: Reduces peak demand charges

EMP/CME/LIGHTNING PROTECTION

Protect your system and appliances from EMP/Solar Flare/Lightning at 2X military requirements (100 kV/m)

Monitor your solar from anywhere

Our Mobile App works on tablets, phones and desktops

Specifications

Solar
Max allowed PV power 11000W
Max PV Power per MPPT 6000W
Max DC voltage 500V
MPPT voltage range 150-425V
Starting voltage 175V
Number of MPPT 2
Solar strings per MPPT 2
Max DC current per MPPT 18A (self limiting)
Max AC Coupled Input (Micro/String Inverters 7,000W
Max Combined Solar Input 13,000W
AC Output
Connections 120/240 split phase
Continuous AC power on Solar or Battery 9000W 37.5A L-L (240V)
40A L-N (120V)
Surge AC power 5sec 20,000VA L-L (240V)
10,000VA L-N (120V)
Frequency 60/50Hz
Continuous AC power with Grid or Generator 12000W 50A L-L (240V)
6000W 50A L-N (120V)
CEC Efficiency 96.5% (Peak 97.5%)
Idle Consumption typical - no load 60W
Sell back power modes Limited to Household or Full Grid-Tied
Design (DC to AC) Transformerless DC
Response Time (Grid-Tied to Off-Grid) 4ms
Power Factor +-0.9 - 1.0
Battery (optional)
Type Lead-Acid or Li-Ion
Nominal DC Input 48V
Capacity 90 - 2000Ah
Voltage Range 42.0 - 59.0V
Continuous Battery charging output 190A
Charging curve 3-stage w/ equalization
Grid to Batter Charging Efficiency 96.0%
External temperature sensor included
Current shunt for accurate % SOC integrates
External Generator Start based on voltage of % SOC integrated
Communications to Lithium battery CanBus & RS485
Protection & Certifications
Electronics certified safety by SGS labs to NEC & UL Specs - NEC 690.4B & NEC 705.4/6 Yes
Grid Sell Back - UL1741 - 2010/2018, IEEE1547z-2003/2014, FCC classB, UL1741SA, CA Rule 21, HECO Rule 14H Yes
PV DC disconnect switch - NEC 240.15 integrated
Ground Fault Detection - NEC 690.5 integrated
PV rapid shutdown control - NEC 690.12 integrated
PV Arc Fault detection - NEC 690.11/UL1699B integrated
PV input lightning protection integrated
AC input/output 50XA breakers integrated
Battery breaker / disconnect integrated
User wiring enclosure 4/3/4" & 1" knock-outs integrated
Solar Flare/EMP Hardened to 2015 MIL-STD-461G (Independently testing June 2018) optional
General
Dimensions (H x W x D) 28.0" x 17.375" x 9.37"
Weight 75 lbs
Ensclosure NEMA type 1 (Indoor Use)
Ambient Temperature (4 speed variable fans) -25 to 55c, >45C derating
Display Color touch screen
Wifi Communication (monitoring or SW updates) integrated
Snap on sensors for limited selling to Household included
Standard Warranty 5 years
Optional Extended Warranty 10 years