Connect up to 6,500 watts DC solar power, the Sol-Ark-5K-48-ST is an easy to install and high performing 5,000 watt (5kW), 240Vac and 97% efficiency, continuous power system for grid-tied or stand-alone solar power generation for homes and light commercial or backup power systems. The single unit operates as a power inverter, battery charger, and system monitor that will minimize utility grid dependence and optimize the balance between battery storage and renewable energy sources. The system can be connected to up to 16,500 watts of solar panels making this powerful battery inverter one of the highest performing on the market. 10 year product warranty.
Capabilities - 16kW to 25kW peak burst power
- Parallel stacking for large power systems
- Net-metering grid sell
- Zero grid export, time-of-use or peak shaving settings
- Smart load power management
- AC-coupling for retro-fit with existing PV solar arrays
- Fast 4ms, no glitch power transfer for medical, commercial and other critical power needs
- Military power systems Cage code 7U4P4
- Off-grid battery agnostic
- Single or Split Phase and Three Phase 120V and 240V power simultaneously
- Sol-Ark 5K-48-ST DATASHEET | Download
Features - Connect up to 2 PV solar strings
- Integrated battery charge controller, 500V each
- Integrated disconnects for battery and PV solar
- 48V battery input compatible with Lead-Acid or Lithium Li-Ion
- Integrated battery temperature sensor
- Integrated auto-generator start
- Integrated rapid shut down signal
- Integrated current sensors
- Includes remote monitoring and software updates (requires connection)
- Approved for UL 1741 SA Rule 21, Hawaii HECO zero-export, Canada and Puerto Rico Prepa
| Manufacturer: | Sol Ark |
| Model: | Sol-Ark-5K-48-ST |
| Solar DC Power: | "SOLAR DC POWER" |
| Max allowed PV power: | 6,500 Watts |
| Max allowed PV power per MPPT: | 3,250 watts |
| Max DC Voltage: | 500V |
| MPPT Voltage range: | 150V - 425V |
| Starting voltage: | 125V |
| Number of MPPT: | 2 |
| Solar Strings per MPPT: | 2 |
| Max DC current per MPPT: | 10A / 10A |
| Max AC Coupled Input: | 9,600W (Micro/String Inverters) |
| AC POWER: | "AC POWER" |
| AC Output On-Grid: | 5000 watts @ 240Vac |
| AC Output Off Grid: | 5000 watts @ 240Vac |
| Connections: | 120/240/208V split phase |
| Continuous AC power to Grid (On-grid): | 5000W 20.8A L-L (240V); 3500W 29.1A L-N (120V) |
| Continuous AC power to Grid (Off-grid): | 5000W 20.8A L-L (240V); 3500W 29.1A L-N (120V) |
| Continious AC power with Grid/Generator: | 16000W L-L (240V); 25000W L-N (120V) |
| Frequency: | 60/50Hz |
| CEC efficiency: | 96.5% (Peak 97.5%) |
| Response time: | 4ms Grid-Tied to Off-Grid |
| Idle Consumption: | 60W typical - no load |
| Sell back power modes: | Limited to Household or Full Grid-Tied |
| Design (DC to AC): | Transformer-less DC |
| Power Factor: | +-0.9 - 1.0 |
| BATTERY: | "BATTERY" |
| Output Power: | 8000W (optional) |
| Battery Types: | Lead Acid or Lithium Li-Ion |
| Nominal DC input: | 48V |
| Capacity: | 90 - 2000Ah |
| Voltage range: | 43.0 - 59.0V |
| Continuous Battery charging output: | 190A |
| Charging curve: | 3-stage with equalization |
| Grid to Battery Charging Efficiency: | 96% |
| External temperature sensor: | Included |
| Current shunt: | Integrated for accurate % SOC |
| External Generator Start: | Integrated based on voltage or % SOC |
| Li-Ion Communication: | CanBus & RS485 for Lithium battery |
| General: | "GENERAL" |
| Display: | Color touch |
| Weight: | 77 lbs |
| Dimensions: | 28 x 17.37 x 9.37 inches (H x W x D) |
| Enclosure: | NEMA type 1 (indoor use) |
| Temperature: | -25 to 55C; >45C derating; (3 variable speed fans) |
| Warranty: | 10 years (verified by HALT testing) |
| Wi-Fi Communication: | Included for monitoring or SW updates |
| Snap on sensors: | Included, for limited selling to household |
| PROTECTION: | "PROTECTION" |
| Certifications: | Electronics certified by SGS labs to NEC & UL specs; NEC 690.4B & NEC 705.4/6 |
| Grid Sell Back: | UL1741-2010/2018, IEEE1547a-2003/2014, FCC 15 class B, UL1741SA, CA Rule 21, HECO Rule 14H |
| PV DC Disconnect: | Integrated switch NEC 240.15 |
| Ground Fault Detection: | Integrated NEC 690.5 |
| PV rapid shutdown control: | Integrated NEC 690.12 |
| PV Arc Fault detection: | Integrated NEC 690.11; UL1699B |
| PV input lightning protection: | Integrated |
| AC input/output breakers: | Integrated 50A |
| Battery Disconnect: | Integrated breaker |
| Wiring enclosure: | 3/4” & 1” knock-outs |
