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NeoVolta NV16KAC

Name: NeoVolta NV16KAC
Brand: NeoVolta

Hybrid inverter, dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery). 2 models, 12 kW–16 kW AC at 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Nov 21, 2025

Model

Rated AC power16 kW
CEC weighted efficiency96.0%

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
NV12KAC	12 kW	240 V	12.2 kW	12.2 kW	96.0%	200–430 V	Nov 21, 2025	SB
NV16KAC	16 kW	240 V	16.2 kW	16.2 kW	96.0%	220–430 V	Nov 21, 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)220 / 360 / 430 V
DC input at rated output (CEC test)16.8 kW

Efficiency

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

CEC weighted efficiency96.0%
Night-time standby (tare)20.47 W
Power to start converting67.4 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 Aug 18, 2025
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)Yes
CSIP (IEEE 2030.5) conformanceVia gateway during testing (Y*)
CEC listedNov 21, 2025

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

NV16KAC: max DC 430 V · MPPT 220–430 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	8–8	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410	410 W	48.1 V	30.6 V	8–8	—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M	400 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	9–10	—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 V	25.5 V	9–10	—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)	440 W	40.9 V	27 V	9–10	—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	41.1 V	28 V	8–10	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	8–10	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	8–10	—
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	9–10	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	8–10	—
Tesla TSP-420	420 W	43.4 V	27.7 V	8–9	—

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

Battery & storage pairings

CEC Energy Storage System List

CEC-certified storage systems that include it

System	Energy	Power	Chemistry	CEC listed
NeoVolta Inc. NV16KAC-16-2	20.5 kWh	16 kW	Lithium Iron Phosphate	Feb 2, 2026
NeoVolta Inc. NV16KAC-16-3	30.7 kWh	16 kW	Lithium Iron Phosphate	Feb 2, 2026
NeoVolta Inc. NV16KAC-32-3	30.7 kWh	32 kW	Lithium Iron Phosphate	Feb 2, 2026
NeoVolta Inc. NV16KAC-16-4	41 kWh	16 kW	Lithium Iron Phosphate	Feb 2, 2026
NeoVolta Inc. NV16KAC-32-4	41 kWh	32 kW	Lithium Iron Phosphate	Feb 2, 2026
NeoVolta Inc. NV16KAC-48-4	41 kWh	48 kW	Lithium Iron Phosphate	Feb 2, 2026
NeoVolta Inc. NV16KAC-16-5	51.2 kWh	16 kW	Lithium Iron Phosphate	Feb 2, 2026
NeoVolta Inc. NV16KAC-32-5	51.2 kWh	32 kW	Lithium Iron Phosphate	Feb 2, 2026
NeoVolta Inc. NV16KAC-48-5	51.2 kWh	48 kW	Lithium Iron Phosphate	Feb 2, 2026
NeoVolta Inc. NV16KAC-16-6	61.4 kWh	16 kW	Lithium Iron Phosphate	Feb 2, 2026

and 2 more on the CEC Energy Storage System List

Compare with similar 16 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
NeoVolta NVxxKAC	12 kW–16 kW	96.0%	220–430 V	Yes	2025	0
Shenzhen Lux Power Technology LXP-LB-US xK	8 kW–16 kW	97.0%	210–480 V	Yes	2025	1
Suzhou Ample ESS AP-LxK-SPUS	7.98 kW–15 kW	96.5%	108–480 V	Yes	2026	—
SRNE Solar HEBP48150U320-H	15 kW–15 kW	96.5%	135–500 V	Yes	2026	—
SRNE Solar HEBP48160U340-H	16 kW–16 kW	96.5%	150–500 V	Yes	2026	—

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

Questions & answers

How efficient is the NeoVolta NVxxKAC?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 96.0% for NeoVolta NVxxKAC models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

What sizes does the NeoVolta NVxxKAC come in?

The CEC list includes 2 models from 12 kW to 16 kW AC: NV12KAC, NV16KAC.

Is the NeoVolta NVxxKAC certified to UL 1741 SB?

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

Can the NeoVolta NVxxKAC be used with a battery?

The CEC lists it as a dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery). CEC-certified storage systems that include it: NeoVolta Inc. NV16KAC-16-2, NeoVolta Inc. NV16KAC-16-3, NeoVolta Inc. NV16KAC-32-3.

What is the NV16KAC’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 220–430 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.
California Energy Commission — Energy Storage System List, data as of Oct 7, 2026. Manufacturer-reported values confirmed by CEC against certificates.
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).