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OutBack Power OGHI8048A

Battery inverter, ac-coupled battery inverter. 1 model, 7.2 kW AC at 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Sep 12, 2022

Rated AC power7.2 kW
CEC weighted efficiency93.0%

AC output (grid side)

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

Rated AC power7.2 kW
CEC-measured continuous output7.64 kW
Grid voltage240 V
Phasesplit-phase 120/240 V

Efficiency

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

CEC weighted efficiency93.0%
Power to start converting114.4 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 — UL, certificate Apr 21, 2023
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)Yes — UL
Firmware tested (SA)DSP 0x6EE0
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
Built-in meterYes
CEC listedSep 12, 2022
Last CEC updateOct 11, 2023

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

Monitoring & communication

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

Built-in production meterBuilt-in meter (CEC listing)

Compare with similar 7.2 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
OutBack Power OGHIxxxxA	7.2 kW–7.2 kW	93.0%	44–52 V	Yes	2022	0
GoodWe GWxxxxA-BP	5 kW–9.6 kW	96.5%	200–495 V	Yes	2021	1
FOXESS AIO-AC1-x.x-US	3.8 kW–11.4 kW	97.0%	85–500 V	Yes	2025	—
APsystems (Altenergy Power System) ELS	6.61 kW–11.4 kW	94.0%	51–60 V	Yes	2024	—
Hoymiles HAS-x.xLV-USG1	3.8 kW–11.5 kW	94.0%	50–60 V	Yes	2024	—

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

Questions & answers

How efficient is the OutBack Power OGHIxxxxA?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 93.0% for OutBack Power OGHIxxxxA models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

Is the OutBack Power OGHIxxxxA certified to UL 1741 SB?

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

Can the OutBack Power OGHIxxxxA be used with a battery?

The CEC lists it as a ac-coupled battery inverter.

What is the OGHI8048A’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 44–52 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).
Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.