15.7 × 22.4 × 6.7 in

Hybrid inverterGrowatt

Growatt MIN 3800TL-XH-US

Name: Growatt MIN 3800TL-XH-US
Brand: Growatt

Hybrid inverter, dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery). 18 models, 2.63 kW–11.4 kW AC at 208 V / 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Jan 21, 2021Rapid shutdownInstalled in 15 SoCal permits

Model

Rated AC power3.8 kW
CEC weighted efficiency97.0%
Max DC input600 V
MPPT trackers2
Warranty10 years

Models & power ratings

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library · building permits · 18 models

Model	Nominal AC	Grid voltage	CEC continuous	Rated AC (SAM)	CEC weighted eff.	DC test window	CEC listed	UL 1741 SB	In permits
MIN 3000TL-XH-US	2.63 kW	208 V	2.63 kW	2.63 kW	96.5%	125–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB	—
MIN 3000TL-XH-US	3.1 kW	240 V	3.1 kW	3.1 kW	97.0%	125–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB	—
MIN 3800TL-XH-US	3.32 kW	208 V	3.32 kW	3.32 kW	97.0%	160–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB	6
MIN 3800TL-XH-US	3.89 kW	240 V	3.89 kW	3.89 kW	97.0%	160–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB	6
MIN 5000TL-XH-US	4.28 kW	208 V	4.28 kW	4.28 kW	97.5%	210–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB	—
MIN 5000TL-XH-US	4.94 kW	240 V	4.94 kW	4.94 kW	97.5%	210–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB	—
MIN 6000TL-XH-US	5.14 kW	208 V	5.14 kW	5.14 kW	97.0%	170–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB	3
MIN 6000TL-XH-US	5.92 kW	240 V	5.92 kW	5.92 kW	97.0%	170–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB	3
MIN 7600TL-XH-US	6.58 kW	208 V	6.58 kW	6.58 kW	97.0%	212–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB	6
MIN 7600TL-XH-US	7.52 kW	240 V	7.52 kW	7.52 kW	97.5%	212–480 V	Jan 21, 2021	SB	6
MIN 8200TL-XH-US	8.2 kW	208 V	7.17 kW	7.17 kW	97.5%	250–480 V	Mar 22, 2021	SB	—
MIN 8200TL-XH-US	8.2 kW	240 V	8.25 kW	8.25 kW	97.5%	250–480 V	Mar 22, 2021	SB	—
MIN 9000TL-XH-US	9 kW	208 V	7.87 kW	7.87 kW	97.5%	250–480 V	Mar 22, 2021	SB	—
MIN 9000TL-XH-US	9 kW	240 V	9.06 kW	9.06 kW	97.5%	250–480 V	Mar 22, 2021	SB	—
MIN 10000TL-XH-US	10 kW	208 V	8.76 kW	8.76 kW	97.5%	250–480 V	Mar 22, 2021	SB	—
MIN 10000TL-XH-US	10 kW	240 V	10.1 kW	10.1 kW	97.5%	250–480 V	Mar 22, 2021	SB	—
MIN 11400TL-XH-US	11.4 kW	208 V	10 kW	10 kW	97.5%	250–480 V	Mar 22, 2021	SB	—
MIN 11400TL-XH-US	11.4 kW	240 V	11.5 kW	11.5 kW	98.0%	250–480 V	Mar 22, 2021	SB	—

Some models are also on the CEC Battery Inverter list — one product, two listings.

DC input (PV side)

Growatt datasheet · CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library

Max DC input voltage600 V
Full-power MPPT range130–500 V
CEC test DC voltages (min / nom / max)160 / 380 / 480 V
Start-up voltage50 V
MPPT trackers2
Strings per MPPT2
Max input current16 A
DC input at rated output (CEC test)3.99 kW

AC output (grid side)

Growatt datasheet · CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

Rated AC power3.8 kW
Max apparent power3,800 VA
CEC-measured continuous output3.89 kW
Grid voltage208 V / 240 V
Phase208 V (1-phase of 3-phase service), split-phase 120/240 V
Frequency50 Hz
Max continuous output current16 A

Efficiency

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · Growatt datasheet · NLR SAM inverter library

CEC weighted efficiency97.0%
Peak efficiency98.0%
Night-time standby (tare)1.59 W
Power to start converting20 W

CEC weighted efficiency is measured by an accredited lab at six power levels and three DC voltages — the number to compare between inverters.

Grid & smart-inverter certification

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · Growatt datasheet

UL 1741 SB (3rd ed.)Yes — Intertek, certificate Mar 14, 2023
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)Yes — Intertek
Firmware tested (SA)UE1.0
Volt-VAr with reactive power priority (SA13)Yes
Freq-Watt / Volt-Watt (SA14–15)Yes
Disable permit service / limit active power (SA17–18)Yes
CSIP (IEEE 2030.5) conformanceVia gateway during testing (Y*)
Monitor key data & scheduling (Rule 21 Phase 3)Yes (attested Mar 22, 2021)
Power control system (PCS)Stated in CEC listing (power control system)
CEC listedJan 21, 2021
Last CEC updateJul 11, 2023
Standards listed on the datasheetUL 1741 SA, UL 1741, UL 1741 CRD, IEEE 1547, UL 1699B, FCC Part 15, CA Rule 21, UL 9540, HECO Rule 14H, NEC 690.12 (rapid shutdown)

UL 1741 SB is required for new interconnections in California (Rule 21) since 2026.

Backup power

Growatt datasheet

Backup output, continuous3.8 kW
Backup voltage240 V
Backup current25 A

Safety & protection

Growatt datasheet

Rapid shutdown (NEC 690.12)Yes (NEC 690.12, datasheet)
Arc-fault protection (UL 1699B)Yes — UL 1699B

Monitoring & communication

Growatt datasheet

InterfacesWi-Fi, Cellular, RS485

Size, weight & environment

Growatt datasheet

Dimensions (W × H × D)15.7 × 22.4 × 6.7 in
Weight32.3 lb (14.7 kg)
Enclosure ratingNEMA4X, IP65, NEMA 4X
CoolingNatural convection (no fans)
Operating temperature−25 to +60 °C

Warranty

Growatt datasheet

Standard warranty10 years

Panel compatibility & string sizing

Growatt datasheet · NLR PVWatts v8 · CEC PV Module List · Cali-Graf calculation

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °C

MIN 3800TL-XH-US: max DC 600 V · MPPT 130–500 V (datasheet)

Most-permitted panels in Southern California

Panel	Power	Voc cold	Vmp hot	Panels per string	Installed together
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 V	25.5 V	6–15	7
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410	410 W	48.1 V	30.6 V	5–12	2
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.C+ 410	410 W	48.1 V	30.6 V	5–12	—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M	400 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	6–15	—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)	440 W	40.9 V	27 V	5–14	—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	41.1 V	28 V	5–14	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	5–14	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	5–14	—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX	460 W	68.8 V	47.1 V	3–8	—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410	410 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	6–15	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	5–14	—
Tesla TSP-420	420 W	43.4 V	27.7 V	5–13	—

Voltage check only, from CEC panel data and NLR weather for the city. Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

What it's installed with

building permits

Panels

JA Solar JAM54S31-xxx/MR

Qcells Q.PEAK DUO

Optimizers

Tigo TS4

Permits naming both; 12 of 15 permits list other equipment.

Installed in Southern California

building permits

Permits name it

Nov 2022 – Apr 2026

Jurisdictions so far

LA County (unincorp.) (13), Palmdale (2)

6.3 kW

Typical system

median of 15 permits

Permits over time

Model named in permit

MIN 7600TL-XH-US

MIN 3800TL-XH-US

MIN 6000TL-XH-US

Top ZIP codes

ZIP 910013
ZIP 935502
ZIP 906012
ZIP 906062
Other ZIP codes6

Only installer and ZIP level is shown — no homeowner names, street addresses or permit numbers. Permits from LA County (unincorp.) come without a contractor license, so they count toward totals but not toward installers. Counts grow as more permit portals are loaded.

Compare with similar 3.8 kW inverters

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · building permits

Inverter	Power	CEC weighted eff.	DC test window	UL 1741 SB	Latest CEC	SoCal permits
Growatt MIN xxxxTL-XH-US	2.63 kW–11.4 kW	97.0%	160–480 V	Yes	2021	30
SolarEdge SExxxxH-US	3 kW–11.4 kW	99.0%	360–480 V	Yes	2025	1,046
Delta Electronics Ex-TL-US	3.33 kW–9.6 kW	97.5%	200–480 V	Yes	2022	28
Qcells Q.VOLT Hx.xSX	3.8 kW–7.6 kW	97.5%	175–500 V	Yes	2023	25
SolarEdge SExxxxxA-US	3.8 kW–11.4 kW	98.0%	320–500 V	No	2024	18

Same type and grid voltage, power range covering this model; same fields from the same sources.

Approved in other markets

Clean Energy Council (Australia)

Model	Approved	Expires	Standards
MIN 10000TL-X2	Sep 2, 2024	Sep 2, 2027	IEC 62109.1;IEC 62109.2;AS/NZS 4777.2:2020
MIN 3000TL-XH2	Jul 10, 2024	Jul 10, 2027	IEC 62109.1;IEC 62109.2;AS/NZS 4777.2:2020
MIN 5000TL-XH2	Jul 10, 2024	Jul 10, 2027	IEC 62109.1;IEC 62109.2;AS/NZS 4777.2:2020
MIN 6000TL-XH2	Jul 10, 2024	Jul 10, 2027	IEC 62109.1;IEC 62109.2;AS/NZS 4777.2:2020
MIN 9000TL-X2	Sep 2, 2024	Sep 2, 2027	IEC 62109.1;IEC 62109.2;AS/NZS 4777.2:2020

About Growatt

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

ManufacturerGrowatt
Listed in CEC asShenzhen Growatt New Energy Co., Ltd.
Websitegrowatt.com
Models on CEC lists539

Other series

MIN xxxxTL-XH2 USSPH xxxxTL-HU-US(B)SPH 10000TL-HU-USWIT xxK-H-USWIT xxK-H-US L2WIT xxK-HU-USWIT xxK-HU-US L2SPH xxxxTL BL-US

Documents

manufacturer documents

PDF
MIN 3000-7600TL-XH-US Canada Version Datasheet EN
Datasheet · Growatt · Feb 2025
PDF
MIN 2500~6000 TL-XH Datasheet
Datasheet · Growatt · Oct 2022
PDF
MIN 2500~6000 TL-X Datasheet
Datasheet · Growatt · Oct 2022
PDF
MIN 7000~10000 TL-X Datasheet
Datasheet · Growatt · Oct 2022
PDF
GROWATT MIN 2500-5000 TL-XA Datasheet
Datasheet · Growatt · Oct 2022
PDF
MIN 2500~6000 TL-X Datasheet
Datasheet · Growatt · Oct 2022

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Growatt MIN xxxxTL-XH-US?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 96.5–98.0% for Growatt MIN xxxxTL-XH-US models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages. The datasheet states a peak efficiency of 98.0%.

What sizes does the Growatt MIN xxxxTL-XH-US come in?

The CEC list includes 18 models from 2.63 kW to 11.4 kW AC: MIN 3000TL-XH-US, MIN 3000TL-XH-US, MIN 3800TL-XH-US, MIN 3800TL-XH-US, MIN 5000TL-XH-US, MIN 5000TL-XH-US, MIN 6000TL-XH-US, MIN 6000TL-XH-US….

Is the Growatt MIN xxxxTL-XH-US certified to UL 1741 SB?

Yes — the CEC Grid Support Inverter List shows UL 1741 SB for all models.

Can the Growatt MIN xxxxTL-XH-US be used with a battery?

The CEC lists it as a dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery).

What is the MIN 3800TL-XH-US’s DC input voltage range?

Max DC input voltage is 600 V per the datasheet. CEC tested it at 160–480 V DC.

What warranty does it have?

10 years standard (manufacturer datasheet).

Sources

California Energy Commission — Grid Support Inverter List (solar and battery inverters), data as of Oct 7, 2026. Manufacturer-reported, confirmed by CEC against certificates and test reports.
Growatt — manufacturer datasheet “MIN3000~7600TL-XH-US · Batter y Ready for DC Coupled and AC coupled system”.
Growatt — datasheet MIN 3000-7600TL-XH-US Canada Version Datasheet EN.
Growatt — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
Clean Energy Council (Australia) — approved inverter list (as of Oct 8, 2026).
NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Riverside, Santa Clarita, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach.
California Energy Commission — PV Module List (module electrical data for the compatibility check).
Building permits — Los Angeles County Public Works (EPIC-LA, unincorporated areas) (Nov 2022 – Apr 2026); City of Palmdale (Oct 2023 – Mar 2024). Equipment matched from permit descriptions by model number.
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).