How to Size It
Three numbers matter, and they are not the same number. Continuous output is what the inverter sustains all day — size it to your simultaneous load, not your total connected load. Surge rating covers the momentary inrush of well pumps, compressors, and air conditioner startups, which can spike to several times running watts. PV input capacity is how much array the inverter accepts, and it is normally higher than the output rating on purpose — modest DC oversizing keeps the inverter near peak efficiency through morning and evening rather than only at solar noon.
Nearly everything in this collection is built on a 48V battery platform, which is the practical standard for whole-home systems: at 48V the same power moves at a quarter of the current of a 12V bank, so wiring is smaller, resistive losses are lower, and the system runs cooler.
Match Before You Buy
Inverters, batteries, and charge controllers have to agree on voltage class, current rating, and communication protocol — a closed-loop battery that can't talk to your inverter falls back to voltage-only charging and gives up capacity and cycle life. Installation also has code implications: grid-interactive equipment requires utility interconnection approval, and rapid shutdown compliance may call for additional components. If you're assembling from parts rather than buying a matched kit, our energy team will verify compatibility before you order. Call 1-(210) 900-2018, or browse Energy Storage, Solar Panels, and System Components to complete the build.