This bundle pairs a Sol-Ark 15K-2P hybrid solar inverter with two Discover Helios 16kWh LiFePO4 battery modules, for 32kWh of usable energy storage. It operates grid-tied, off-grid or as backup power. The capacity supports major appliances such as HVAC systems, well pumps, electric ranges and EV chargers during grid outages.
The inverter delivers 15kW of continuous output. It has three independent MPP trackers, which suits complex roof layouts and partial shading. It switches between grid-tied, off-grid and backup modes with a 5ms transfer time. Load management prioritizes critical circuits during extended outages. The inverter accepts up to 19.2kW of AC-coupled solar input, so it can work with existing solar installations.
Each Helios battery module has a 4th generation battery management system that monitors cell voltage, temperature and state of charge in real time. Built-in self-heating lets the batteries operate in freezing conditions down to -13°F. The inverter and batteries both have IP65-rated weatherproof enclosures, so they can be mounted indoors or outdoors. CAN bus communication links the inverter and batteries. Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity allow remote monitoring through mobile apps and web interfaces.
- Usable capacity
- 32kWh (2 x 16kWh)
- Inverter type
- Hybrid (grid-tie, off-grid, backup)
- AC output power
- 15,000W continuous
- Phases
- Split-phase
- AC output voltage
- 120/240V, 120/208V, 220V
- Efficiency
- 97.5% peak, 96.5% CEC weighted
- DC input
- 150-500V MPPT range, 125V startup
- MPP trackers
- 3 independent trackers, 2 strings per tracker
- AC-coupled solar input
- Up to 19.2kW
- Transfer time
- 5ms
- Battery support
- 48V lithium, 43-63V operating range, 275A charge/discharge
- Battery chemistry
- Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4)
- Battery model
- Discover Helios 52-48-16000 ESS
- Enclosure rating
- IP65 (inverter and batteries)
- Mounting
- Indoor or outdoor
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet, CAN bus (inverter to battery)
- Protections
- UL 1741 SB/SA, arc-fault detection, rapid shutdown, ground fault monitoring, Type II surge protection
- Battery low-temp operation
- Down to -13°F with built-in self-heating
- In the box
- 1 Sol-Ark 15K-2P-N hybrid inverter; 2 Discover Helios 52-48-16000 ESS battery modules; 1 Sol-Ark 15K conduit box (950-0067); 1 generic conduit box (950-0077); 1 Helios ESS battery-to-inverter cable se