INV Series single-phase off-grid hybrid inverter, 1.2–10.5 kW

The workhorse of the range: 1.2 kW to 10.5 kW, 12 V to 48 V battery, a 100 A solar charger inside, and a 10 ms transfer that keeps a router alive through a grid failure.

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Brand
HighIdea
Type
Single-phase off-grid hybrid inverter with built-in MPPT charger
Typical applications
Off-grid homes, backup power, telecom sites, small workshops, mobile cabins
Models in range
INV 1200-12, INV 2000-12, INV 3600-24, INV 5000-24, INV 6500-48, INV 12000-48
Category
Solar Inverters

One platform, six power classes

The INV covers the range most off-grid systems actually need: 1.2 kW for a cabin, 3.6 kW for a small house, 10.5 kW for a workshop with a welder. The inverter topology is the same across the series — high-frequency PWM, pure sine wave, a 100 A MPPT charger — so the installation manual, the monitoring app and the spare-parts list are shared.

What changes with power class is the battery voltage. The 1.2 and 2 kW units run on 12 V, the 3.6 and 5 kW on 24 V, and the 6.5 and 10.5 kW on 48 V. That progression matters: at 12 V a 2 kW load draws 167 A, which needs cable most installers would rather not pull.

Surge, transfer and dual output

The 200 % peak rating lasts ten seconds — long enough to start a fridge compressor, a circular saw or a 1 hp well pump. For loads with a longer inrush, parallel a second unit rather than relying on the surge rating repeatedly.

The transfer time is under 10 ms, which is fast enough that most IT equipment rides through without a UPS. The dual AC output lets you put critical loads on one terminal and shedable loads on the other; when the battery drops below a set state of charge, the inverter drops the second circuit first.

Charging from solar and grid together

The MPPT charger takes 40–450 V on the 24 V and 48 V models, which covers four to eight 550 W panels in series without a separate charge controller. Grid charging is programmable by time window, so a site on a time-of-use tariff can charge at night and discharge into the evening peak.

Key Features

  • 1.2 kW to 10.5 kW output across six models, 12 / 24 / 48 V battery
  • Built-in 100 A MPPT solar charger
  • 200 % peak power for 10 seconds — starts motors and pumps
  • Transfer time under 10 ms, pure sine wave output
  • Wide MPPT window, 40–450 V on the 24 V and 48 V models
  • Parallel up to 9 units for single-phase expansion
  • Dual AC output: critical loads on one circuit, shed loads on the other
  • Wi-Fi monitoring and CT included as standard

Applications

Off-grid houses

A 5 kW model with 9 kW of PV and a 48 V battery bank covers a house without a generator, including a well pump start.

Backup for a grid-tied house

Transfer in under 10 ms keeps the router, fridge and lights running; dual output sheds the water heater automatically.

Telecom and remote sites

12 V and 24 V models suit existing DC plants; Wi-Fi monitoring avoids a site visit for a status check.

FAQ

What is the difference between the 12 V, 24 V and 48 V models?
The battery input. Match the battery bank you already have: 12 V for small cabins, 24 V for mid-size off-grid systems, 48 V for anything above 3 kW. The 48 V models are the most efficient.
Can it work without a battery?
No. The INV is a battery-based hybrid inverter; it needs a battery bank to buffer load surges. For battery-free operation, look at the US-S/US-R series.
How many units can be paralleled?
Up to 9 units on the 24 V and 48 V models, 6 on the 12 kW. Parallel kits include the current-sharing cable and configuration guide.
Will it charge from a generator?
The AC input accepts a generator, with a wide voltage window and adjustable charge current. Set the charge current below the generator rating to avoid stalling it.

Specification reference

Parameter INV 1200-12INV 2000-12INV 3600-24INV 5000-24INV 6500-48INV 12000-48
PV Input
Max. Input Power (kW) 0.835991MPPT:9KW; 2MPPT:7.5KW+7.5KW
Max. Input Current (A) 18181827271MPPT:27A; 2MPPT:22.5A+22.5A
PV Input Short-circuit Current (A) 202222333333
Open Circuit Voltage (VDC) 115450500500500500
Start-up Voltage (VDC) 204060808080
MPPT Voltage (VDC) 17~11530-400Vdc40~45060~45060~45060~450
AC Input
Rated Input Voltage (VAC) 208 / 220 / 230 / 240; L+N+PE
Voltage Range (VAC) 90-280±3V(Normal) / 170-280±3V(UPS)90-280±3V(Normal) / 170-280±3V(UPS)90-280±3V(Normal) / 170-280±3V(UPS)90~280±3 (normal mode); 170~280±3 (UPS mode)90-280±3V(Normal) / 170-280±3V(UPS)90-280±3V(Normal) / 170-280±3V(UPS)
Frequency (Hz) 50 / 60
Max. Bypass Input Current (A) 101720404070
Parallel Quantity NANANA99 Max. 9-unit parallel operation6 Max. 6-unit parallel operation
AC Output
Rated Capacity (kW) 1.223.656.512
Output Power (battery mode) (kW) 1.223.346.510.5
Voltage (VAC) 208 / 220 / 230 / 240
Frequency (Hz) 50/60Hz±0.1%
Output Wave Form Pure Sine Wave
Battery Mode Overload Capacity 60s @ 102%-120% Load; 10s @ 120%-200% Load60s @ 102%-120% Load; 10s @ 120%-200% Load60s @ 102%-120% Load; 10s @ 120%-200% Load60s @ 102%-120% Load; 10s @ 120%-200% Load60s@102%< Load & <120% Load; 10s@120%< Load & <200% Load60s @ 102%-120% Load; 10s @ 120%-200% Load
Battery Mode Max. Efficiency 90%@12VDC91%@12VDC92.7%@24VDC93%@24VDC93%@48VDC94%@48VDC
Switch Time (ms) <10
Battery
Nominal Voltage(VDC) 121224244848
Max. AC Charge Current (A) 50100100160120160
Max. PV Charge Current (A) 50100100160120160
Max. Charge Current (PV + AC) (A) 100100100160120160
Max.Discharge Current (A) 110160160190160220
Operating Voltage Range (VDC) 10.8Vdc~14.6Vdc10.8Vdc~14.6Vdc21.6Vdc~29.2Vdc21.6Vdc~29.2Vdc43.2Vdc~58.4Vdc43.2Vdc~58.4Vdc
General Data
Reveal LCD
Communication RS485 /CAN / USB
Monitoring WIFI/4G (Optional)
Ingress Protection IP21
Operating Temperature -10 °C~55 °C
Relative Humidity 5% ~ 95% (Non-condensing)
Max. Operating Altitude 4000m (Derating above 2000m)
DIMENSION
NW (Kg) 3.84.86.17.88.314.2
GW (Kg) 4.55.77.28.99.515.7
Products Size(W*H*D)mm L330xW226xH110L330xW226xH120L420xW289xH100L410xW331xH135L410xW331xH135L495xW425xH132
Package Size(W*H*D)mm L410xW306xH160L406xW346xH196mmL500xW369xH170L472xW405xH210L472xW405xH210L551xW491xH191
Quantity 20GP 1092750560440440360
Quantity 40GP 235216501240960960750
Quantity 40HQ 294019801612132013201000

Specifications subject to the latest factory data. Final configuration is sized against the actual load, backup runtime and site power conditions — this table is for pre-selection only.

Specifications subject to the latest revision; need other technical documents? Ask our engineers.

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