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Liniotech LNT8K0228UL

Name: Liniotech LNT8K0228UL
Brand: Liniotech

Hybrid inverter, dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery). 10 models, 5 kW–11.4 kW AC at 208 V / 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Sep 11, 2024

Model

Rated AC power8 kW
CEC weighted efficiency96.5%

Models & power ratings

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library · 10 models

Model	Nominal AC	Grid voltage	CEC continuous	Rated AC (SAM)	CEC weighted eff.	DC test window	CEC listed	UL 1741 SB
LNT5K0228UL	5 kW	208 V	5.02 kW	5.02 kW	96.5%	200–480 V	Sep 11, 2024	SB
LNT5K0228UL	5 kW	240 V	5.04 kW	5.04 kW	96.5%	200–480 V	Sep 11, 2024	SB
LNT6K0228UL	6 kW	208 V	6.12 kW	6.12 kW	96.5%	200–480 V	Sep 11, 2024	SB
LNT6K0228UL	6 kW	240 V	6.15 kW	6.15 kW	96.5%	200–480 V	Sep 11, 2024	SB
LNT8K0228UL	8 kW	208 V	8.06 kW	8.06 kW	96.5%	200–480 V	Sep 11, 2024	SB
LNT8K0228UL	8 kW	240 V	8.05 kW	8.05 kW	96.5%	200–480 V	Sep 11, 2024	SB
LNT10K0228UL	10 kW	208 V	10.2 kW	10.2 kW	96.5%	200–480 V	Sep 11, 2024	SB
LNT10K0228UL	10 kW	240 V	10.1 kW	10.1 kW	96.5%	200–480 V	Sep 11, 2024	SB
LNT12K0228UL	11.4 kW	208 V	10.2 kW	10.2 kW	96.5%	200–480 V	Sep 11, 2024	SB
LNT12K0228UL	11.4 kW	240 V	10.1 kW	10.1 kW	96.5%	200–480 V	Sep 11, 2024	SB

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

DC input (PV side)

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

CEC test DC voltages (min / nom / max)200 / 360 / 480 V
DC input at rated output (CEC test)8.33 kW

Efficiency

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

CEC weighted efficiency96.5%
Night-time standby (tare)15 W
Power to start converting43.5 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)

UL 1741 SB (3rd ed.)Yes — SGS, certificate May 30, 2024
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)No
Volt-VAr with reactive power priority (SA13)No
Freq-Watt / Volt-Watt (SA14–15)No
Disable permit service / limit active power (SA17–18)No
CSIP (IEEE 2030.5) conformanceNo
Monitor key data & scheduling (Rule 21 Phase 3)No
CEC listedSep 11, 2024

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

Panel compatibility & string sizing

NLR SAM inverter library · NLR PVWatts v8 · CEC PV Module List · Cali-Graf calculation

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °C

LNT8K0228UL: max DC 480 V · MPPT 200–480 V (CEC test window)

Most-permitted panels in Southern California

Panel	Power	Voc cold	Vmp hot	Panels per string	Installed together
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.C+ 410	410 W	48.1 V	30.6 V	7–9	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410	410 W	48.1 V	30.6 V	7–9	—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M	400 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	8–12	—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 V	25.5 V	8–12	—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)	440 W	40.9 V	27 V	8–11	—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	41.1 V	28 V	8–11	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	8–11	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	8–11	—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX	460 W	68.8 V	47.1 V	5–6	—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410	410 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	8–12	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	8–11	—
Tesla TSP-420	420 W	43.4 V	27.7 V	8–11	—

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

Compare with similar 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
Liniotech LNTxK0228UL	5 kW–11.4 kW	96.5%	200–480 V	Yes	2024	0
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.

About Liniotech

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

ManufacturerLiniotech
Listed in CEC asLiniotech Energy Inc.
Models on CEC lists27

Other series

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Questions & answers

How efficient is the Liniotech LNTxK0228UL?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 96.5% for Liniotech LNTxK0228UL models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

What sizes does the Liniotech LNTxK0228UL come in?

The CEC list includes 10 models from 5 kW to 11.4 kW AC: LNT5K0228UL, LNT5K0228UL, LNT6K0228UL, LNT6K0228UL, LNT8K0228UL, LNT8K0228UL, LNT10K0228UL, LNT10K0228UL….

Is the Liniotech LNTxK0228UL certified to UL 1741 SB?

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

Can the Liniotech LNTxK0228UL be used with a battery?

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

What is the LNT8K0228UL’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 200–480 V DC.

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.
NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
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 — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).