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Lion Energy Lion Hybrid Inverter 15kW

Name: Lion Energy Lion Hybrid Inverter 15kW
Brand: Lion Energy

Hybrid inverter, dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery). 2 models, 12 kW–15 kW AC at 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Sep 22, 2025

Model

Rated AC power15 kW
CEC weighted efficiency97.0%

Models & power ratings

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library · 2 models

Model	Nominal AC	Grid voltage	CEC continuous	Rated AC (SAM)	CEC weighted eff.	DC test window	CEC listed	UL 1741 SB
Lion Hybrid Inverter 12kW	12 kW	240 V	8.08 kW	8.08 kW	97.5%	250–430 V	Sep 22, 2025	SB
Lion Hybrid Inverter 15kW	15 kW	240 V	10.2 kW	10.2 kW	97.0%	280–430 V	Sep 22, 2025	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)280 / 360 / 430 V
DC input at rated output (CEC test)10.5 kW

Efficiency

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

CEC weighted efficiency97.0%
Night-time standby (tare)33.64 W
Power to start converting52 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 Jul 17, 2024
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)Yes — SGS
Volt-VAr with reactive power priority (SA13)Yes
Freq-Watt / Volt-Watt (SA14–15)Yes
Disable permit service / limit active power (SA17–18)No
CSIP (IEEE 2030.5) conformanceNo
Anti-islanding method groupsGroups 1 (manufacturer-reported)
Power control system (PCS)Stated in CEC listing (power control system)
CEC listedSep 22, 2025
Last CEC updateAug 11, 2026

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

Lion Hybrid Inverter 15kW: max DC 430 V · MPPT 280–430 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	no fit	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410	410 W	48.1 V	30.6 V	no fit	—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M	400 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	no fit	—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 V	25.5 V	no fit	—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)	440 W	40.9 V	27 V	no fit	—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	41.1 V	28 V	no fit	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	no fit	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	no fit	—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX	460 W	68.8 V	47.1 V	6–6	—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410	410 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	no fit	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	no fit	—
Tesla TSP-420	420 W	43.4 V	27.7 V	no fit	—

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 15 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
Lion Energy Lion Hybrid Inverter xxkW	12 kW–15 kW	97.0%	280–430 V	Yes	2025	0
EG4 Electronics 18KPV-12LV	10.4 kW–12 kW	97.0%	230–480 V	Yes	2023	7
Shenzhen Lux Power Technology LXP-LB-US xK	8 kW–16 kW	97.0%	210–480 V	Yes	2025	1
Sol-Ark 12K-2P-LL	12 kW–12 kW	97.5%	250–425 V	Yes	2026	—
Suzhou Ample ESS AP-LxK-SPUS	7.98 kW–15 kW	96.5%	108–480 V	Yes	2026	—

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

About Lion Energy

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

ManufacturerLion Energy
Listed in CEC asLion Energy
Websitelionenergy.com
Models on CEC lists225

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Questions & answers

How efficient is the Lion Energy Lion Hybrid Inverter xxkW?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 97.0–97.5% for Lion Energy Lion Hybrid Inverter xxkW models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

What sizes does the Lion Energy Lion Hybrid Inverter xxkW come in?

The CEC list includes 2 models from 12 kW to 15 kW AC: Lion Hybrid Inverter 12kW, Lion Hybrid Inverter 15kW.

Is the Lion Energy Lion Hybrid Inverter xxkW certified to UL 1741 SB?

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

Can the Lion Energy Lion Hybrid Inverter xxkW be used with a battery?

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

What is the Lion Hybrid Inverter 15kW’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 280–430 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).