| Published power range | 12 kW |
| Scored benchmark | 12 kW |
| Peak efficiency | 97.5% |
| Weighted efficiency | 96.9% |
| Number of MPPTs | 3 |
| Max input current / MPPT | 25 A |
| Ingress protection | IP65 |
| Warranty period | 10 yr |
| Grid & safety certification | National grid code + regulator-listed (IEC 62109 not evidenc |
| Manufacturing track record | 4-10 years (or new brand, strong parent heritage) |
Some values are estimated where independent verification was not available: see the full scorecard and review.solar/terms.
18kPV · every criterion scored by the live rubric (Solar Analytica inverter rubric v3.6.0), with its recorded value, evidence status, and any linked source. Page 1 carries the buying-decision summary; this and the next page are the full record for verification and right of reply.
| Efficiency | |||
| Peak efficiency (%) | 97.5 | datasheet | Source |
| Weighted efficiency (CEC/Euro %) | 96.9 | datasheet | Source |
| Semiconductor technology | IGBT / MOSFET (standard silicon) | secondary | Source |
| Night standby consumption (W) | 18 | datasheet | Source |
| Design & Flexibility | |||
| Number of MPPTs | 3 | datasheet | Source |
| Max DC:AC oversizing ratio | 1.75 | stated | Source |
| Max input current per MPPT (A) | 25 | datasheet | Source |
| Thermal & Physical Resilience | |||
| Thermal management | Fan-cooled | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Ingress protection | IP65 | secondary | Source |
| Operating temperature range | Standard | datasheet | Source |
| Surge protection | No DC SPD / Basic | reviewed absence | Source |
| Features & Integration | |||
| Hybrid / battery capability | Hybrid (battery-ready) + backup | datasheet | Source |
| Backup / islanding | Essential-loads backup | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Monitoring & smart features | App + VPP-ready + export control + rapid shutdown + string/module-level visibi | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Reactive power range | ±0.8 pf leading/lagging: Q(U) compliant | datasheet | Source |
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| Safety & Compliance | |||
| Grid & safety certification | National grid code + regulator-listed (IEC 62109 not evidenced) | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Shutdown / arc safety | String with AFCI (optional / software-activatable) | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Guarantee & Backbone | |||
| Warranty period (yrs) | 10 | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Warranty assurance | Parts only | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Financial strength & warranty backing | Stable / listed | secondary | Source |
| Manufacturing track record | 4-10 years (or new brand, strong parent heritage) | secondary | Source |
| Energy Ecosystem | |||
| Open protocol & API maturity | Cloud API only | secondary | Source |
| VPP & grid services readiness | VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market) | datasheet | Source +1 |
| EV charging integration | Basic EV charger scheduling (timer / relay) | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Thermal load management | Timer-based thermal load scheduling only | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Smart home & IoT depth | Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support) | secondary | Source |
| Firmware & security disclosure | Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation | datasheet | Source +1 |
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