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?
Can it work without a battery?
How many units can be paralleled?
Will it charge from a generator?
Specification reference
| Parameter | INV 1200-12 | INV 2000-12 | INV 3600-24 | INV 5000-24 | INV 6500-48 | INV 12000-48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PV Input | ||||||
| Max. Input Power (kW) | 0.8 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 1MPPT:9KW; 2MPPT:7.5KW+7.5KW |
| Max. Input Current (A) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 1MPPT:27A; 2MPPT:22.5A+22.5A |
| PV Input Short-circuit Current (A) | 20 | 22 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Open Circuit Voltage (VDC) | 115 | 450 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Start-up Voltage (VDC) | 20 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| MPPT Voltage (VDC) | 17~115 | 30-400Vdc | 40~450 | 60~450 | 60~450 | 60~450 |
| 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) | 10 | 17 | 20 | 40 | 40 | 70 |
| Parallel Quantity | NA | NA | NA | 9 | 9 Max. 9-unit parallel operation | 6 Max. 6-unit parallel operation |
| AC Output | ||||||
| Rated Capacity (kW) | 1.2 | 2 | 3.6 | 5 | 6.5 | 12 |
| Output Power (battery mode) (kW) | 1.2 | 2 | 3.3 | 4 | 6.5 | 10.5 |
| 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% Load | 60s @ 102%-120% Load; 10s @ 120%-200% Load | 60s @ 102%-120% Load; 10s @ 120%-200% Load | 60s @ 102%-120% Load; 10s @ 120%-200% Load | 60s@102%< Load & <120% Load; 10s@120%< Load & <200% Load | 60s @ 102%-120% Load; 10s @ 120%-200% Load |
| Battery Mode Max. Efficiency | 90%@12VDC | 91%@12VDC | 92.7%@24VDC | 93%@24VDC | 93%@48VDC | 94%@48VDC |
| Switch Time (ms) | <10 | |||||
| Battery | ||||||
| Nominal Voltage(VDC) | 12 | 12 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 48 |
| Max. AC Charge Current (A) | 50 | 100 | 100 | 160 | 120 | 160 |
| Max. PV Charge Current (A) | 50 | 100 | 100 | 160 | 120 | 160 |
| Max. Charge Current (PV + AC) (A) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 160 | 120 | 160 |
| Max.Discharge Current (A) | 110 | 160 | 160 | 190 | 160 | 220 |
| Operating Voltage Range (VDC) | 10.8Vdc~14.6Vdc | 10.8Vdc~14.6Vdc | 21.6Vdc~29.2Vdc | 21.6Vdc~29.2Vdc | 43.2Vdc~58.4Vdc | 43.2Vdc~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) | 3.8 | 4.8 | 6.1 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 14.2 |
| GW (Kg) | 4.5 | 5.7 | 7.2 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 15.7 |
| Products Size(W*H*D)mm | L330xW226xH110 | L330xW226xH120 | L420xW289xH100 | L410xW331xH135 | L410xW331xH135 | L495xW425xH132 |
| Package Size(W*H*D)mm | L410xW306xH160 | L406xW346xH196mm | L500xW369xH170 | L472xW405xH210 | L472xW405xH210 | L551xW491xH191 |
| Quantity 20GP | 1092 | 750 | 560 | 440 | 440 | 360 |
| Quantity 40GP | 2352 | 1650 | 1240 | 960 | 960 | 750 |
| Quantity 40HQ | 2940 | 1980 | 1612 | 1320 | 1320 | 1000 |
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.