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EG4 18kPV vs 12kPV vs FlexBOSS21 vs FlexBOSS18 - Specs Comparison

EG4 Hybrid Inverters - Specs Comparison

EG4 18kPV (specs)

EG4 12kPV (specs)

EG4 FlexBOSS21 (specs)

EG4 FlexBOSS18 (specs)

EG4 18kPV EG4 12kPV FlexBOSS21 FlexBOSS18
Price $4,898 $3,499 $4,199 $3,699
 
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power (utilized) 18kW 12kW 21kW 18kW
MTTP Voltage Range 140-500V 120-500V 120–440V
(250–440V full)
120–440V
(250–440V full)
Max PV Input Voltage 600V 600V 600V 600V
# of MPPTs 3 2 3 2
Inputs per MPPT 2 (MPPT 1)
1 (MPPT 2)
1 (MPPT 3)
2 (MPPT 1)
2 (MPPT 2)
2 (MPPT 1)
2 (MPPT 2)
1 (MPPT 3)
2 (MPPT 1)
2 (MPPT 2)
 
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power 12kW 8kW 16kW (w/PV)
12kW (batt only)
13kW (w/PV+grid)
10kW (batt only)
Peak Surge 14.7kW 16kW 24kW 20kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA) 180A 195A 195A 195A
Output Voltage 120/240V 120/240V 120/240V 120/240V
Grid Frequency 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz
Max Output Current 50A 33.3A 66.7A 54A
Max Grid Passthrough (Bypass) 200A 80A 90A 90A
Max Battery Charge/Discharge 250A 167A 250A 208A
Parallel Support Up to 10 units Up to 10 units Up to 10 units Up to 10 units
 
General Data
Monitoring App/Web/LCD App/Web/LCD App/Web
(LCD optional)
App/Web
(LCD optional)
Enclosure Weather Rating NEMA 4X NEMA 4X NEMA 4X NEMA 4X
Dimensions (H×W×D) 34.4 × 20.5 × 11.2 in 29.5 × 20.5 × 11.2 in 30.4 × 22.3 × 11.2 in 29.5 x 20.5 x 10.4 in
Weight 121 lbs 110 lbs 121 lbs 115 lbs
Noise Level 68dB @ 3 ft <50 dB @ 3 ft <50 dB @ 3 ft <50 dB @ 3 ft
Warranty 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years

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