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Savant Systems PS-INV-12.5KW-60A-XX

Name: Savant Systems PS-INV-12.5KW-60A-XX
Brand: Savant Systems

Hybrid inverter, dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery). 2 models, 10 kW–12.5 kW AC at 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Feb 12, 2024

Model

Rated AC power12.5 kW
CEC weighted efficiency95.0%

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
PS-INV-10KW-60A-XX	10 kW	240 V	9.92 kW	9.92 kW	94.0%	250–530 V	Feb 12, 2024	SB
PS-INV-12.5KW-60A-XX	12.5 kW	240 V	12.4 kW	12.4 kW	95.0%	250–530 V	Feb 12, 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)250 / 360 / 530 V
DC input at rated output (CEC test)12.9 kW

Efficiency

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

CEC weighted efficiency95.0%
Night-time standby (tare)19.49 W
Power to start converting61.6 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 — Intertek, certificate Dec 1, 2023
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)Yes — Intertek
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) conformanceNo
Monitor key data & scheduling (Rule 21 Phase 3)No
CEC listedFeb 12, 2024
Last CEC updateJan 11, 2023

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

PS-INV-12.5KW-60A-XX: max DC 530 V · MPPT 250–530 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	9–11	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410	410 W	48.1 V	30.6 V	9–11	—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M	400 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	10–13	—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 V	25.5 V	10–13	—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)	440 W	40.9 V	27 V	10–12	—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	41.1 V	28 V	9–12	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	9–12	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	9–12	—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX	460 W	68.8 V	47.1 V	6–7	—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410	410 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	10–13	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	9–12	—
Tesla TSP-420	420 W	43.4 V	27.7 V	10–12	—

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 12.5 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
Savant Systems PS-INV-xxKW-60A-XX	10 kW–12.5 kW	95.0%	250–530 V	Yes	2024	0
SolarEdge SExxxxH-US	3 kW–11.4 kW	99.0%	360–480 V	Yes	2025	1,046
SolarEdge SExxxxxA-US	3.8 kW–11.4 kW	98.0%	320–500 V	No	2024	18
Growatt MIN xxxxTL-XH-US	2.63 kW–11.4 kW	98.0%	125–480 V	Yes	2021	15
EG4 Electronics 18KPV-12LV	10.4 kW–12 kW	97.0%	230–480 V	Yes	2023	7

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

About Savant Systems

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

ManufacturerSavant Systems
Listed in CEC asSavant Systems Inc.
Models on CEC lists12

Other series

PS-INV-xxKW-100A-XX

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Savant Systems PS-INV-xxKW-60A-XX?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 94.0–95.0% for Savant Systems PS-INV-xxKW-60A-XX models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

What sizes does the Savant Systems PS-INV-xxKW-60A-XX come in?

The CEC list includes 2 models from 10 kW to 12.5 kW AC: PS-INV-10KW-60A-XX, PS-INV-12.5KW-60A-XX.

Is the Savant Systems PS-INV-xxKW-60A-XX certified to UL 1741 SB?

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

Can the Savant Systems PS-INV-xxKW-60A-XX be used with a battery?

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

What is the PS-INV-12.5KW-60A-XX’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 250–530 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).