16kW 48V Hybrid Solar Inverter with 3 MPPT Trackers for High-Power Single-Phase Systems

16kW 48V Single Phase Hybrid Solar Inverter with 3 MPPT IP65

The 16kW 48V Single Phase Hybrid Solar Inverter with 3 MPPT IP65 combines high single-phase AC output with a larger photovoltaic input section and three MPPT trackers for multi-string solar system design.

The inverter provides 16000W rated AC output, supports up to 21800W of PV input and uses a 48Vdc battery platform with up to 250A charging current. Grid-tied, off-grid and hybrid operating specifications allow PV, battery and AC power to be integrated within one system.

21.8kW PV Input for Higher-Power Solar Systems

The PV input section supports up to 21800W while the inverter provides 16000W rated AC output. This gives system designers flexibility when matching the photovoltaic array to the required AC output.

Maximum DC voltage is 520Vdc and the MPPT operating range is 50–450Vdc. The final PV string design must therefore remain within both the voltage and current limits of the inverter.

Three MPPT Trackers for Multi-String PV Design

Unlike the lower-power versions in this inverter series that use two MPPT trackers, the 16kW model is specified with three MPPT trackers.

The parameter sheet lists the MPPT input current arrangement as 18A + 18A + 36A. This provides additional flexibility when the PV array needs to be divided across multiple solar input groups.

16kW Single-Phase Output for Higher Load Demand

The inverter provides 16000W rated output with a nominal AC output current of 69.6A at the specified 220V, 230V or 240V output options.

Whether 16kW is the correct inverter size depends on the loads that may operate simultaneously. Peak demand and the starting characteristics of larger electrical equipment should be considered when sizing the system.

48V Battery Platform with 250A Charging

The battery side uses a nominal 48Vdc architecture and specifies maximum solar charging current, maximum AC charging current and maximum total charging current of 250A.

Maximum charging power for the 16kW model is specified at 14000W at 56V. CAN and RS485 interfaces are available for communication with compatible battery systems.

For 51.2V LiFePO4 batteries commonly used in 48V-class energy storage systems, the exact battery operating voltage, allowable current, charging parameters and BMS communication protocol should be checked before confirming compatibility.

100A AC Pass-Through Capability

The technical specification lists maximum AC input current as 100A with pass-through operation for the 16kW model.

The actual AC-side installation, conductor sizing, circuit protection and allowable loads should be determined according to the complete electrical design and local installation requirements.

Core Technical Specifications

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12kW or 16kW Hybrid Inverter: What Actually Changes?

The 16kW model does more than increase AC output. It also increases the maximum PV input and changes the PV architecture from two MPPT trackers to three.

For a project that requires more AC output or a larger multi-string PV array, the 16kW version provides additional capacity. If the load and solar array remain within the 12kW model's limits, selecting 16kW simply for a larger number is not necessary.

Grid-Tied, Backup and Off-Grid Operation

Parallel Operation for Larger System Designs

The inverter series supports up to six units for single-phase parallel operation. The specification also lists three units for three-phase supply.

Parallel operation should be confirmed according to the required total power, phase arrangement, battery system and project electrical architecture.

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