The Sol-Ark 12k is a great choice stackable solar/hybrid inverter! It's an all-in-one, pre-wired inverter with built in charge controllers and many other built-in feature fitted as standard. It is flexible, efficient, and affordable. Everything you need comes in one box, keeping your cost LOW and installation SIMPLE. 10-year standard Warranty. Fortress Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) 51.2V(48V), 360 AH, 18.5 KWH total capacity, LCD display; max. 20 units in parallel for 370 KWH; 10 yrs warranty. Includes wall mount bracket (SKU Part Number EFlex 5.4 G2). Fortress Durarack IP65 Outdoor Rated Enclosure holds four eFlex units per rack. Includes busbars and 4 sets "+" and "-" battery cables. Expand your energy storage with the new Fortress Power DuraRack! This iron enclosure stores up to 4 eFlex 5.4kWh batteries. The DuraRack paired with multiple eFlex batteries can build a 48V UPS server rack or provide storage capacity to home solar arrays. The DuraRack includes integrated busbars, wheels, and a DIN rail heater mount. This enclosure can be free-standing or pad mounted and is safe for indoor and outdoor installations. Expand your energy storage with the new Fortress Power DuraRack! This iron enclosure stores up to 4 eFlex 5.4kWh batteries. The DuraRack paired with multiple eFlex batteries can build a 48V UPS server rack or provide storage capacity to home solar arrays. The DuraRack includes integrated busbars, wheels, and a DIN rail heater mount. This enclosure can be free-standing or pad mounted and is safe for indoor and outdoor installations. We design the eFlex 5.4 with a goal of building the world most robust lithium battery for all different application scenarios and harish weather conditions.
Features
- Two built-in 500V charge controllers
- 1-6 PV strings
- Battery disconnect
- 48V Battery input
- Auto-generator start
- Rapid shutdown signal
- Built-in arc fault and ground fault detection
- Current sensors included
- Battery communication
- PV Disconnect
- Wiring knockouts an & Wi-Fi
- 50 A Breaker - AC In/Out, AC Load Out, AC Gen In/Smart Load Out
- Tier 1 Automotive Prismatic Lithium Iron Phosphate Cell with the highest cycle life
- Patented Enclosure design achieves 4 times better thermal performance than our competitors
- IP 65 Dust and Water Proof design for outdoor install
- Flexible mounting options (wall mount, floor-stand or standard 19" industrial server rack mount
- Our market leading Digital Processor Battery Management System (BMS) includes: High amperage contactor disconnects, Individual cell voltage & temperature monitoring and balancing for maximum reliability and longevity, Canbus, Modbus, and Wi-Fi communication enable Internet-of-Things compatibility, Advanced closed loop communication with most 48V inverters
- IP65 water and dust resistant for both indoor and outdoor install
- Includes integrated busbars and battery cables for easy stacking
- Easy to add din rail thermostat for cold climates
- Passive cooling vent for warm climates
- Built on wheels for easy movement and positioning
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Expandable up to 4 units (15 eflex batteries; total 81 kwh)
Specifications
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Maximum Allowed PV Power (STC): 13,000 W
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MPPT Voltage Range: 150-500 V
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Startup Voltage: 125 V
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Maximum DC Input Voltage: 500 V
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Maximum Operating Input Current Per MPPT: 20 A (Self-Limiting)
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Number of MPPT Trackers: 2
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Number of PV Strings Per MPPT: 2
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Maximum AC Coupled Input: 9,600 W
Battery Specifications (DC):
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Battery Chemistry: Lithium or Lead Acid
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Nominal DC Voltage: 48 V
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Operating Voltage: 43-63 V
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Capacity: 50-9900 Ah
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Maximum Battery Charge/Discharge Current: 185 A
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Battery Disconnecting Means: 200 A/Pole x 2
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Charging Controller: 3-Stage with Equalization
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Grid to Battery Charging Efficiency: 96%
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External Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS): Included
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Automatic Generator Start (AGS): 2 Wire Start - Integrated
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BMS Communication: CANBus & RS485 MODBUS
AC Output Specifications:
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Nominal AC Voltage: 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 220 V
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Grid Frequency: 50/60 Hz
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Real Power (Maximum Continuous): 9,000 W
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Maximum Output Current: 37.5 A
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Real Power (Maximum Continuous, Batteries Only): 16,000 VA at 240 V
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Peak Apparent Power (100 ms, Off-Grid): 25,000 VA at 240 V
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Maximum Output Fault Current (5 sec): 104 A
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Maximum Grid Passthrough Current: 63 A (10 min)
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Power Factor Output Range: ±0.9 Adjustable
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Backup Transfer Time: 4 ms
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CEC Efficiency: 96.5%
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Maximum Efficiency: 97.5%
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Design (DC to AC): Transformerless DC
Additional Features:
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Stackable: Up to 9 in Parallel for scalability.
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Integrated Features:
- PV DC Disconnect Switch (NEC 240.15)
- Ground Fault Detection (NEC 690.5)
- PV Rapid Shutdown Control (NEC 690.12)
- PV Arc Fault Detection (NEC 690.11)
- PV Input Lightning Protection
- PV String Input Reverse Polarity Protection
- AC Output Breaker (200 A)
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Surge Protection: DC Type II / AC Type II
- 250 A Battery Breaker/Disconnect
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Enclosure Rating: IP65 / NEMA 3R, IP65 Water & Dust proven (Durarack Outdoor Enclosure)
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Ambient Temperature Rating: -25 to 55°C (with derating above 45°C)
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Noise Rating: <30 dB at 25°C
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Idle Consumption (No-Load): 60 W
Battery Storage:
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Maximum Storage Capacity: 81 kWh (4 Units in Parallel)
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Storage Capacity per Unit: 5.4-21.6 kWh per unit
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Recommended Charge Voltage: 54.4 V
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Maximum Surge Power Rate: 130 A (6.6 kW for 5 seconds)
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Battery Low Voltage Protection: <45 V
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Battery Recovery Voltage: <45 V
Communication & Monitoring:
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Wi-Fi & LAN Hardware Included for system monitoring and control.
Certifications and Standards:
- UL1741-2010/2018
- IEEE1547a 2003/2014
- FCC 15 Class B
- UL1741SB, CA Rule 21, HECO Rule 14H
- TUV, ETL, PV Cycle, MES, IEC
- UL1973, UL1642, UN 38.3 CLASS 9, UL9540, UL9540A
- CEC, SGIP
Warranty and Weight:
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Warranty: 10 Years Inverter, 3 Years Durarack Enclosure
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Weight:
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Inverter: 78 lb
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Battery: 108 lb
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Enclosure: 153.2 lb
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