{"product_id":"sol-ark-essentials-12k-2p-hybrid-inverter","title":"Sol-Ark Essentials 12K-2P Hybrid Inverter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEssential home backup, done affordably: Sol-Ark Essentials 12K-2P\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love The Sol-Ark Essentials 12K-2P Hybrid Inverter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSol-Ark engineering at an accessible price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Essentials 12K-2P brings grid-tied, off-grid and battery-backup capability together in one unit, giving you the brand's proven hybrid platform without the flagship price tag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackup that switches before you notice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA 4ms transfer time and 16,000VA of surge mean the changeover to battery happens faster than your lights can flicker, with the muscle to start motors and appliances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlenty of solar headroom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt takes up to 12,000W of usable PV across two MPPTs, plus 9,600W of AC coupling — so you can oversize an array or fold in panels you already own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom to grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStack up to nine units in parallel as your energy needs expand, all backed by Sol-Ark's standard 10-year warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour life, with the Sol-Ark Essentials 12K-2P Hybrid Inverter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people don't need to back up every last circuit in the house. They need the essentials covered — the fridge, the furnace blower, the well pump, the lights, the office — without paying for capability they'll never use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what the Essentials 12K-2P is built for. It delivers 9,000W of continuous 120\/240V power, manages solar, battery, grid and generator together, and hands over to battery in four milliseconds when the grid drops. The essentials simply keep running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn ordinary days it works on your bill — banking solar, leaning on your batteries, and pulling from the grid only when it makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth being straight about: the Essentials has 63A of grid pass-through, so it's designed to back up essential loads and right-sized homes rather than a full 200A whole-home service. If you want every circuit live at once, Sol-Ark's larger models are the better fit — just ask and we'll point you at the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin that brief, it's genuinely capable — and it scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo MPPTs accept up to 12,000W of solar with a 500V ceiling, and you can AC-couple another 9,600W. A 185A charger keeps your 48V lithium bank topped up with 3-stage charging and equalization, and an integrated generator start handles a backup source automatically. When your needs grow, you simply add more units — up to nine in parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's IP65 \/ NEMA 3R rated for indoor or outdoor mounting, runs under 30 dB, and comes with Wi-Fi and LAN monitoring so you can keep an eye on everything from your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/9577\/1782\/files\/Sol-Ark-12kW-Hybrid-Inverter-System-SA-12K-2P-is-shown-at-an-angle-with-cooling-fans_-a-red-switch_-and-WiFi-lights.jpg?v=1764052881\" alt=\"Sol-Ark 12kW Hybrid Inverter System - SA-12K-2P is shown at an angle with cooling fans, a red switch, and WiFi lights\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Sol-Ark Essentials 12K-2P Hybrid Inverter in a nutshell:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9kW continuous output, 16kVA surge, 4ms transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— dependable backup for essential loads and right-sized homes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 12kW PV across 2 MPPTs plus 9,600W AC coupling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— solar headroom for new arrays and retrofits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e185A charger on a 48V lithium bank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— fast charging with 3-stage control and equalization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStackable up to 9 units\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— start where your budget is and expand later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSol-Ark Essentials 12K-2P Hybrid Inverter specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssentials 12K-2P (12K-2P-N)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMax Usable PV Power\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12,000W (max allowed PV power 13,000W)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMPPT Voltage Range\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150 – 500V (rated operating range 175 – 425V)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStartup Voltage \/ Max Input Voltage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e125V \/ 500V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMPP Trackers \u0026amp; Strings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 trackers, 2 PV strings per MPPT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMax Operating Input Current per MPPT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20A (self-limiting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMax AC Coupled Input\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9,600W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNominal AC Voltage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e120\/240V, 120\/208V, 220V — 50\/60Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReal Power, Max Continuous\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9,000W (37.5A max output current)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePeak Apparent Power (off-grid)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16,000VA for 10s \/ 25,000VA for 100ms @ 240V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMax Grid Pass-Through Current\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e63A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePower Factor Output Range\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+\/- 0.9 adjustable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackup Transfer Time\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 ms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97.5% max \/ 96.5% CEC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransformerless DC — stackable up to 9 units in parallel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBattery Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithium — 48V nominal (43 – 63V operating range)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBattery Capacity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 – 9,900Ah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMax Battery Charge \/ Discharge Current\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e185A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBattery Disconnecting Means\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250A \/ single pole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCharging Controller\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-stage with equalization — 96.0% grid-to-battery charging efficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBattery Monitoring \u0026amp; Generator\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal battery temperature sensor included; integrated 2-wire Automatic Generator Start (AGS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBMS Communication\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCANBus \u0026amp; RS485 MODBUS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProtection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated PV DC disconnect, ground fault detection, rapid shutdown control, arc fault detection, PV lightning protection, reverse polarity protection, 63A AC output breaker, 250A battery breaker\/disconnect; DC Type II \/ AC Type II surge protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCertifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUL 1741 SB, UL 1741 SA, UL 1741 CRD-PCS, IEEE 1547.1-2020, UL 1699B, UL 1998, FCC Part 15 Class B, CSIP, CA Rule 21, HECO Rule 14H (SRD 2.0), CSA C22.2 107.1-16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEnclosure \u0026amp; Environment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIP65 \/ NEMA 3R — -25 to 55°C (derating above 45°C), operating altitude 2,000 m (6,561 ft), under 30 dB at 25°C, 60W no-load idle consumption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMonitoring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWi-Fi \u0026amp; LAN hardware included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750 × 450 × 254 mm (29.5 × 17.7 × 10 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35.4 kg \/ 78 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 years\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/9577\/1782\/files\/Sol-Ark-12kW-Hybrid-Inverter-System-SA-12K-2P-is-a-gray-wall-mounted-power-inverter-with-a-central-digital-display.jpg?v=1764052881\" alt=\"Sol-Ark 12kW Hybrid Inverter System - SA-12K-2P is a gray wall-mounted power inverter with a central digital display\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLet the experts help you find your perfect hybrid inverter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure whether the Essentials 12K-2P covers your loads, or whether you need a larger whole-home model? We're here to help you get that decision right before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChat via Email\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:support@kratopower.com\"\u003esupport@kratopower.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChat on the Phone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:+18888557286\"\u003e+1 (888) 855-7286\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSol-Ark Essentials 12K-2P Hybrid Inverter documents and materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sol-ark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SK150-0003_Rev-3_12K_Datasheet_EN_18June2025.pdf\"\u003eSol-Ark 12K-2P Datasheet, Rev 3 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sol-ark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SK140-0003-002-12K-2P-N-EN-Manual-1-1.pdf\"\u003eSol-Ark 12K-2P Installation \u0026amp; User Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/9577\/1782\/files\/Sol-Ark-12kW-Hybrid-Inverter-System-Brochure.pdf?v=1765866569\" title=\"Sol-Ark 12kW Hybrid Inverter System Brochure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/9577\/1782\/files\/Sol-Ark-12kW-Hybrid-Inverter-System-Data-Sheet.pdf?v=1765866603\" title=\"Sol-Ark 12kW Hybrid Inverter System Data Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eData Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/9577\/1782\/files\/Sol-Ark-12kW-Hybrid-Inverter-System-Installation-Guide-_-Owners-Manual.pdf?v=1765866633\" title=\"Sol-Ark 12kW Hybrid Inverter System Installation Guide \u0026amp; Owner's Manual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Guide \u0026amp; Owner's Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/9577\/1782\/files\/Sol-Ark-12kW-Hybrid-Inverter-System-Inverter-Programming-Guide.pdf?v=1765866662\" title=\"Sol-Ark 12kW Hybrid Inverter System Inverter Programming Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInverter Programming Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/9577\/1782\/files\/Sol-Ark-12kW-Hybrid-Inverter-System-Battery-Communications-Integration-Guide.pdf?v=1765866685\" title=\"Sol-Ark 12kW Hybrid Inverter System Battery Communications Integration Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBattery Communications Integration Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/9577\/1782\/files\/Sol-Ark-12kW-Hybrid-Inverter-System-Limited-Warranty.pdf?v=1765866708\" title=\"Sol-Ark 12kW Hybrid Inverter System Limited Warranty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLimited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/9577\/1782\/files\/Sol-Ark-12kW-Hybrid-Inverter-System-User-Guide.pdf?v=1765866729\" title=\"Sol-Ark 12kW Hybrid Inverter System User Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUser Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"disclaimer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisclaimer: The information on this page is provided for general guidance only and should not be taken as professional, electrical or medical advice. The Sol-Ark Essentials 12K-2P is a high-voltage, grid-interconnected product weighing 78 lbs, and must be installed by a qualified, licensed electrician in line with the manufacturer's installation manual and your local codes; grid-tied and generator-connected use may also require permits and utility approval. This unit has 63A grid pass-through and is intended for essential-loads and right-sized backup rather than a full 200A whole-home service. Every situation is different, so if you have any doubt, please consult a qualified professional before purchasing or installing. 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