25.6 × 22.4 × 6.5 in

Hybrid inverterSchneider Electric

Schneider Electric HY8K1NA1

Hybrid inverter, dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery). 1 model, 7.68 kW AC at 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Oct 11, 2023Rapid shutdown

Rated AC power7.68 kW
CEC weighted efficiency97.0%
Warranty10 years

DC input (PV side)

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

CEC test DC voltages (min / nom / max)200 / 360 / 480 V
DC input at rated output (CEC test)7.85 kW

AC output (grid side)

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

Rated AC power7.68 kW
CEC-measured continuous output7.63 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)13.71 W
Power to start converting41.8 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) · Schneider Electric datasheet

UL 1741 SB (3rd ed.)Yes — CSA Group, certificate May 14, 2025
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)Yes — CSA Group
Firmware tested (SA)M57
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 (attested Jan 11, 2024)
Power control system (PCS)Stated in CEC listing (power control system)
CEC listedOct 11, 2023
Last CEC updateSep 22, 2025
Standards listed on the datasheetUL 1741, UL 1741 SA, UL 1741 SB, IEEE 1547, UL 1699B, CSA C22.2, HECO Rule 14H, UL 1741 PCS

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

Safety & protection

Schneider Electric datasheet

Rapid shutdown (NEC 690.12)Yes (NEC 690.12, datasheet)
Arc-fault protection (UL 1699B)Yes — UL 1699B

Monitoring & communication

Schneider Electric datasheet

InterfacesWi-Fi, Ethernet, PLC, Cellular, SunSpec

Size, weight & environment

Schneider Electric datasheet

Dimensions (W × H × D)25.6 × 22.4 × 6.5 in
Weight88.2 lb (40 kg)
Enclosure ratingNEMA Type 4X
CoolingNatural convection (no fans)

Warranty

Schneider Electric datasheet

Standard warranty10 years

Panel compatibility & string sizing

NLR SAM inverter library · NLR PVWatts v8 · CEC PV Module List · Cali-Graf calculation

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °C

HY8K1NA1: max DC 480 V · MPPT 200–480 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	7–9	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410	410 W	48.1 V	30.6 V	7–9	—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M	400 W	39.3 V	25.3 V	8–12	—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 V	25.5 V	8–12	—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)	440 W	40.9 V	27 V	8–11	—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	41.1 V	28 V	8–11	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	8–11	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	8–11	—
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	8–12	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430	430 W	41.3 V	28 V	8–11	—
Tesla TSP-420	420 W	43.4 V	27.7 V	8–11	—

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 7.68 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
Schneider Electric HYxK1NA1	7.68 kW–7.68 kW	97.0%	200–480 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.

About Schneider Electric

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

ManufacturerSchneider Electric
Listed in CEC asSchneider Electric USA, Inc.
Websiteschneiderhome.com
Models on CEC lists48

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Schneider Electric HYxK1NA1?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 97.0% for Schneider Electric HYxK1NA1 models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

Is the Schneider Electric HYxK1NA1 certified to UL 1741 SB?

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

Can the Schneider Electric HYxK1NA1 be used with a battery?

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

What is the HY8K1NA1’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 200–480 V DC.

What warranty does it have?

10 years standard (manufacturer datasheet).

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.
Schneider Electric — manufacturer datasheet “Schneider Inverter For United States Flexible and Efficient Solar Schneider Home”.
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).