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Hybrid Inverters

Using a hybrid inverter with your solar panels is a great way to help keep the power going when you need it most.

Hybrid Inverters are ideal for grid-uncertain situations. A hybrid inverter is primarily used for grid-tie purposes and selling back to the utility company, but they can also provide backup power to your home when the electric utility fails. Customers often use hybrid inverter systems with solar panels to keep the power going during a blackout. In some cases, hybrid solar power systems will have a generator for as-needed use. Visit our blog to learn more on the difference between a hybrid inverter and an off grid inverter/charger.

With a hybrid power system, backup power for your house is provided by deep cycle batteries. When the grid goes out, the batteries are charged and ready to go using AC power from the grid. There are some hybrid inverter/chargers with two AC inputs for charging the battery bank through its charger, one from the grid and one from a generator. This way, when the grid is up, it can keep the batteries topped off. When it goes down, a generator can be used as needed to charge them so that your generator doesn't have to run constantly while the grid is out.

Not sure what size battery-to-inverter cable or fuses/breakers to use with your inverter? Check out our handy table for quick inverter cables and breaker sizing.

Building a hybrid solar system? See our solar inverter price list below.

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Product Name  Volts Watts Price
  Outback Power FXR2012A 2000 Watt 12 VDC Sealed Inverter/Charger     Outback Power FXR2012A 2000 Watt 12 VDC Sealed Inverter/Charger   Outback FXR2012A OUTFXR2012A Outback Power FXR2012A 2000 Watt 12 VDC Sealed Inverter/Charger  12 V  2000 W $1,844.11
  Outback Power FXR3048A 3000 Watt 48 VDC Sealed Inverter/Charger  (UL1741-SA)     Outback Power FXR3048A 3000 Watt 48 VDC Sealed Inverter/Charger (UL1741-SA)   Outback FXR3048A-01 OUTFXR3048A1 Outback Power FXR3048A 3000 Watt 48 VDC Sealed Inverter/Charger (UL1741-SA)  48 V  3000 W $1,731.32
  Outback Power VFXR2812A 2800 Watt 12 VDC Vented Inverter/Charger     Outback Power VFXR2812A 2800 Watt 12 VDC Vented Inverter/Charger   Outback VFXR2812A OUTVFXR2812A Outback Power VFXR2812A 2800 Watt 12 VDC Vented Inverter/Charger  12 V  2800 W $1,903.89
  Outback Power VFXR3524A 3500 Watt 24 VDC Vented Inverter/Charger,  (UL1741-SA)     Outback Power VFXR3524A 3500 Watt 24 VDC Vented Inverter/Charger, (UL1741-SA)   Outback VFXR3524A-01 OUTVFXR3524A1 Outback Power VFXR3524A 3500 Watt 24 VDC Vented Inverter/Charger, (UL1741-SA)  24 V  3500 W $2,049.49
  Outback Power VFXR3648A 3600 Watt 48 VDC Vented Inverter/Charger, (UL1741-SA)     Outback Power VFXR3648A 3600 Watt 48 VDC Vented Inverter/Charger, (UL1741-SA)   Outback VFXR3648A-01 OUTVFXR3648A1 Outback Power VFXR3648A 3600 Watt 48 VDC Vented Inverter/Charger, (UL1741-SA)  48 V  3600 W $2,306.15
  Outback Radian GS8048A 8kW, 48V 120/240VAC Inverter/Charger (UL1741-SA)     Outback Radian GS8048A 8kW, 48V 120/240VAC Inverter/Charger (UL1741-SA)   Outback GS8048A-01 OUTGS8048A1 Outback Radian GS8048A 8kW, 48V 120/240VAC Inverter/Charger (UL1741-SA)  48 V  8000 W $3,488.48
  Renon Power Renon Power Flex 12kW Hybrid Inverter     Renon Power Renon Power Flex 12kW Hybrid Inverter   Renon Power Flex 12 RENFLEX12 Renon Power Renon Power Flex 12kW Hybrid Inverter  48 V  12000 W $3,499.96
  Sol-Ark 12K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System Outdoor Rated, Sol-Ark-12K-P     Sol-Ark 12K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System Outdoor Rated, Sol-Ark-12K-P   Sol-Ark Sol-Ark-12K-P SOLARK12KOUT Sol-Ark 12K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System Outdoor Rated, Sol-Ark-12K-P  48 V  12000 W $5,087.04
  Sol-Ark 12K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System w/EMP     Sol-Ark 12K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System w/EMP   Sol-Ark Sol-Ark 12K EMP SOLARK12KEMP Sol-Ark 12K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System w/EMP  48 V  12000 W $7,995.00
  Sol-Ark 15K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System Outdoor Rated, EMP     Sol-Ark 15K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System Outdoor Rated, EMP   Sol-Ark SA-15K-EMP SOLARK15KEMP Sol-Ark 15K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System Outdoor Rated, EMP  48 V  15000 W $11,764.47
  Sol-Ark 15K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System Outdoor Rated, Limitless 15K-LV, 15K-2P     Sol-Ark 15K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System Outdoor Rated, Limitless 15K-LV, 15K-2P   Sol-Ark 15K-2P Limitless 15K-LV SOLARK15K Sol-Ark 15K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System Outdoor Rated, Limitless 15K-LV, 15K-2P  48 V  15000 W $6,999.00
  Sol-Ark 8K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System, Outdoor Rated, Sol-Ark-8K-48-ST     Sol-Ark 8K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System, Outdoor Rated, Sol-Ark-8K-48-ST   Sol-Ark Sol-Ark-8K-48-ST SOLARK8KOUT Sol-Ark 8K Hybrid Inverter Pre-Wired System, Outdoor Rated, Sol-Ark-8K-48-ST  48 V  8000 W $4,999.00

More Info on Hybrid Inverters


Overview of OutBack Power's Radian Inverter/Charger

The Outback Power Radian GS8048A/4048A hybrid inverter/charger works in either an off-grid or grid-tied system. It has pre-programmed profiles that allow you to use it in multiple ways, based on your needs, and can be used with or without a generator.


Schneider Electric's new Conext Gateway and XW Pro 2019

Schneider Electric's Eric Bentsen sits down with us to discuss their newest version of their solar inverter/charger, the Conext XW Pro. We also talk about their new wireless remote tool, the Conext Gateway.

Questions about hybrid inverters for solar systems? Call an altE solar system expert today at 877-878-4060!
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