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RNG International RIV4850HI-SPS

Hybrid inverter, dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery). 1 model, 5 kW AC at 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Jun 1, 2023

Rated AC power5 kW
CEC weighted efficiency97.0%

DC input (PV side)

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

CEC test DC voltages (min / nom / max)180 / 360 / 430 V
DC input at rated output (CEC test)5.25 kW

AC output (grid side)

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

Rated AC power5 kW
CEC-measured continuous output5.09 kW
Grid voltage240 V
Phasesplit-phase 120/240 V

Efficiency

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

CEC weighted efficiency97.0%
Night-time standby (tare)22.6 W
Power to start converting29.4 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 Oct 9, 2023
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) conformanceYes — SGS, Oct 20, 2023
Monitor key data & scheduling (Rule 21 Phase 3)Yes (attested Oct 30, 2023)
Power control system (PCS)Stated in CEC listing (power control system)
CEC listedJun 1, 2023
Last CEC updateSep 3, 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

RIV4850HI-SPS: max DC 430 V · MPPT 180–430 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	6–8	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410	410 W	48.1 V	30.6 V	6–8	—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M	400 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	8–10	—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 V	25.5 V	8–10	—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)	440 W	40.9 V	27 V	7–10	—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	41.1 V	28 V	7–10	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	7–10	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	7–10	—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX	460 W	68.8 V	47.1 V	4–6	—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410	410 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	8–10	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	7–10	—
Tesla TSP-420	420 W	43.4 V	27.7 V	7–9	—

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

Compare with similar 5 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
RNG International RIVxxxxHI-SPS	5 kW–5 kW	97.0%	180–430 V	Yes	2023	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.

Questions & answers

How efficient is the RNG International RIVxxxxHI-SPS?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 97.0% for RNG International RIVxxxxHI-SPS models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

Is the RNG International RIVxxxxHI-SPS certified to UL 1741 SB?

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

Can the RNG International RIVxxxxHI-SPS be used with a battery?

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

What is the RIV4850HI-SPS’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 180–430 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).