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Outback SkyBox 5048A Pre-Wired Inverter System
Item code | Brand name | Model number | Volts | Watts | Waveform |
OUTSKYBOX5048 | Outback | SkyBox5048A | 48V | 5000W | Pure |
Outback Power
SkyBox Hybrid Inverter

applications:
- Time-Of-Use Optimization - serve loads from PV 1st, then use least expensive power available (ie. from Grid or Battery)
- Self Consumption - serve loads from PV 1st (PV production is automatically adjusted to match load). Also ensures no power flow to the Grid if Export is prohibited.
- Net Metering with Battery Backup - excess PV generation is sold back to the Grid when available
- Basically, with the data you input, SkyBox determines the most appropriate/lowest cost energy source and chooses it for you!
FEATURES:
- NEW! Parallel Stacking with 2 SkyBoxes - for a system that will produce up to 40 amps at 240VAC, and 10kW of power!
- Grid-Interactive and Stand alone capability in the same package - can be used with or without energy storage
- High PV voltage input allows for long strings
- Easy and fast to install - no external components - all in one box
- Simple one-finger navigation on front of unit, or connect from your mobile device for remote monitoring via OpticsRE
- Works with the widest variety of 48V battery chemistries - from lead acid to lithium (and 48V systems are easier for permitting)
- Compliant with California rule 21 and Hawaii 14H grid support requirements
- Backup power (even use the Grid as backup!) and support for time-of-use optimization
- Generator support
- Field-upgradeable software with remote support
- NEMA 3R enclosure for indoor or outdoor installation with protection from the elements
- Fully NEC compliant (N. America) with rapid shutdown
- 5 Year Warranty (Extended 10 Year Warranty available)
Outback SkyBox 5048A Hybrid Inverter review
On January I ordered an Outback SkyBox 5048A Hybrid Inverter. I thought this would be the perfect inverter for my solar project. When I first started the system up I was rewarded with a PV fault low voltage. I was supplying it with two parallel strings of 6 panels each producing 288 vdc feed thru...
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Nothing but a constant Headache
Consider taking your money and burning it rather than buying the headaches with the Skybox. I have one of the first and it has worked intermittently and the service after they cash your check is horrible. There should be a support group for folks that buy skybox as it is that frustrating. Have th...
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Working as designed for me
I installed in December of 2020 with two strings of 370 watt panels with 7 per string, produces 354 volts without load. Unit is working well, supplying load, selling back to grid and functioning as intended. I am using a Kilovault HAB 7500 watt hour battery. Instructions were lacking, but I fi...
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