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Shenzhen Lux Power Technology LXP-LB-US 8K

Name: Shenzhen Lux Power Technology LXP-LB-US 8K
Brand: Shenzhen Lux Power Technology

Hybrid inverter, dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery). 9 models, 8 kW–16 kW AC at 208 V / 240 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Aug 11, 2022Installed in 1 SoCal permit

Model

Rated AC power8 kW
CEC weighted efficiency96.5%

Models & power ratings

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library · 9 models

Model	Nominal AC	Grid voltage	CEC continuous	Rated AC (SAM)	CEC weighted eff.	DC test window	CEC listed	UL 1741 SB
LXP-LB-US 8K	8 kW	208 V	7.86 kW	7.86 kW	96.5%	210–480 V	Aug 11, 2022	SB
LXP-LB-US 8K	8 kW	240 V	7.86 kW	7.86 kW	96.5%	210–480 V	Aug 11, 2022	SB
LXP-LB-US 10K	10 kW	208 V	9.76 kW	9.76 kW	96.5%	210–480 V	Aug 11, 2022	SB
LXP-LB-US 10K	10 kW	240 V	9.76 kW	9.76 kW	96.5%	210–480 V	Aug 11, 2022	SB
LXP-LB-US 12K	12 kW	208 V	10.5 kW	10.5 kW	96.5%	230–480 V	Oct 3, 2022	SB
LXP-LB-US 12K	12 kW	240 V	11.9 kW	11.9 kW	97.0%	230–480 V	Oct 3, 2022	SB
LXP-LB-US 16K	13.8 kW	208 V	13.9 kW	13.9 kW	96.5%	250–440 V	Feb 3, 2025	SB
LXP-LB-US 13K	16 kW	208 V	11.3 kW	11.3 kW	97.0%	250–440 V	May 1, 2025	SB
LXP-LB-US 13K +1 SKU	16 kW	240 V	13 kW	13 kW	96.5%	250–440 V	May 1, 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)210 / 360 / 480 V
DC input at rated output (CEC test)8.15 kW

Efficiency

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

CEC weighted efficiency96.5%
Night-time standby (tare)18.84 W
Power to start converting27 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 Jan 22, 2025
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)Yes — Intertek
Firmware tested (SA)EA1.0, fA1.0
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*) (12 of 20 models)
Monitor key data & scheduling (Rule 21 Phase 3)12 of 20 models (attested Oct 3, 2022)
Power control system (PCS)Stated in CEC listing (power control system)
CEC listedAug 11, 2022
Last CEC updateAug 12, 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

LXP-LB-US 8K: max DC 480 V · MPPT 210–480 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	9–12	—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 V	25.5 V	9–12	—
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	9–12	—
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.

Installed in Southern California

building permits

Permits name it

May 2025

Jurisdictions so far

LA County (unincorp.) (1)

Model named in permit

LXP-LB-US 8K

Only installer and ZIP level is shown — no homeowner names, street addresses or permit numbers. Permits from LA County (unincorp.) come without a contractor license, so they count toward totals but not toward installers. Counts grow as more permit portals are loaded.

Compare with similar 8 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
Shenzhen Lux Power Technology LXP-LB-US xK	8 kW–16 kW	96.5%	210–480 V	Yes	2025	2
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 Shenzhen Lux Power Technology

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

ManufacturerShenzhen Lux Power Technology
Listed in CEC asShenzhen Lux Power Technology Co., Ltd.
Models on CEC lists32

Other series

GEN-HB-US 25KGEN-LB-US xxK

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Shenzhen Lux Power Technology LXP-LB-US xK?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 96.5–97.0% for Shenzhen Lux Power Technology LXP-LB-US xK models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

What sizes does the Shenzhen Lux Power Technology LXP-LB-US xK come in?

The CEC list includes 9 models from 8 kW to 16 kW AC: LXP-LB-US 8K, LXP-LB-US 8K, LXP-LB-US 10K, LXP-LB-US 10K, LXP-LB-US 12K, LXP-LB-US 12K, LXP-LB-US 16K, LXP-LB-US 13K….

Is the Shenzhen Lux Power Technology LXP-LB-US xK certified to UL 1741 SB?

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

Can the Shenzhen Lux Power Technology LXP-LB-US xK be used with a battery?

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

What is the LXP-LB-US 8K’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 210–480 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 — Los Angeles County Public Works (EPIC-LA, unincorporated areas) (May 2025). Equipment matched from permit descriptions by model number.
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).