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Sol-Ark 30K-3P-208V

Hybrid inverter, dc-coupled hybrid (pv + battery). 1 model, 30 kW AC at 120 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · May 22, 2023
  • Rated AC power30 kW
  • CEC weighted efficiency96.5%

DC input (PV side)

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

AC output (grid side)

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

Efficiency

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library
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 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
30K-3P-208V: max DC 500 V · MPPT 270–500 V (CEC test window)

Most-permitted panels in Southern California

PanelPowerVoc coldVmp hotPanels per stringInstalled together
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.C+ 410410 W48.1 V30.6 V9–10—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410410 W48.1 V30.6 V9–10—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M400 W39.3 V25.3 V11–12—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR405 W39.4 V25.5 V11–12—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)440 W40.9 V27 V10–12—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD440 W41.1 V28 V10–12—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430430 W41.3 V28 V10–12—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430430 W41.3 V28 V10–12—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX460 W68.8 V47.1 V6–7—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410410 W39.3 V25.3 V11–12—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430430 W41.3 V28 V10–12—
Tesla TSP-420420 W43.4 V27.7 V10–11—
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 30 kW inverters

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · building permits
InverterPowerCEC weighted eff.DC test windowUL 1741 SBLatest CECSoCal permits
Sol-Ark xxK-3P-208V30 kW–30 kW96.5%270–500 VYes20230
Power Center Max Hybrid15 kW–60 kW97.5%200–850 VYes2024—
Same type and grid voltage, power range covering this model; same fields from the same sources.

About Sol-Ark

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

Other series

12K-2P-LLLimitless 18K-2P-LVLimitless xxK-LVxxK-3P-480V5K-120V/8K-230V-1P

Documents

manufacturer documents

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Sol-Ark xxK-3P-208V?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 96.5% for Sol-Ark xxK-3P-208V models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

Is the Sol-Ark xxK-3P-208V certified to UL 1741 SB?

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

Can the Sol-Ark xxK-3P-208V be used with a battery?

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

What is the 30K-3P-208V’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 270–500 V DC.

Sources

  1. 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.
  2. Sol-Ark — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
  3. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
  4. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Riverside, Santa Clarita, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach.
  5. California Energy Commission — PV Module List (module electrical data for the compatibility check).
  6. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  7. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).