EG4 6000XP Off Grid Inverter
Inverter
6 kW split-phase off-grid inverter accepting up to 8 kW PV across 2 MPPTs.
Normalized price
$0.27 per watt AC
$1,605 at lowest of 7 merchants
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whole-home or critical-loads battery backup
The data
Specifications
Output
| Type | Off-grid |
|---|---|
| Continuous AC output | 6 kW |
| AC nominal voltage | 240 V |
| AC phases | split phase |
PV input
| MPPT channels | 2 |
|---|---|
| PV max power | 8 kW |
Battery integration
| Battery compatible | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery voltage range | 42–58.4 V |
| Closed-loop partners | EG4 48V batteries |
Backup & UPS
| Generator input | Yes |
|---|
Operation
| Idle consumption | 30 W |
|---|---|
| Max parallel units | 16 |
| Cooling | Fan |
| Noise | 58 dB |
| Communications | Wi-Fi |
| Enclosure rating | IP20 |
| Operating temp. | 0°C to 45°C |
Physical
| Dimensions | 648 × 457 × 132 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 24 kg |
Warranty
| Warranty | 5 years |
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Editorial
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Best for
- whole-home or critical-loads battery backup
- US residential 120/240V split-phase loads
Watch out for
- Only 2 MPPT channels — verify your roof orientation/shading suits this
- Standard warranty is 5 years — shorter than premium hybrid inverters
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Common questions
What people ask about the EG4 6000XP Off Grid Inverter
Does the EG4 EG4 6000XP Off Grid Inverter support battery storage out of the box?
Yes. EG4 EG4 6000XP Off Grid Inverter is hybrid — it has integrated battery management with a 42–58.4V battery voltage range. Closed-loop (CAN/RS-485 BMS communication) is supported with EG4 48V batteries — pairing with a non-listed brand still works but runs in voltage-only mode, which is more conservative on charge/discharge.
What happens during a grid outage?
Standard grid-tied inverters shut off automatically during outages (anti-islanding), which means no power even when the sun is shining. Hybrid inverters with battery backup keep critical loads running. Confirm the specific outage behavior on the datasheet before counting on it.
Does the MPPT count actually matter?
EG4 EG4 6000XP Off Grid Inverter has 2 MPPT channels, which means up to 2 independent strings can run at different operating points. This matters when the panels face different directions (east + west), get different shade patterns through the day, or use different module models. With one MPPT, the weakest string drags the rest. With 2, each can hit its own peak.
Does this need a generator inlet for backup?
EG4 EG4 6000XP Off Grid Inverter accepts a generator AC input directly — wire a 30A or 50A inlet box to the gen-input terminals and the inverter will charge the battery + pass-through loads when fuel is running. This is the cleanest way to add a backup generator without a separate transfer switch.
Documentation
Downloads
Spec sheet2
Manual3
Certification3
- EG4 6000XP UL 1741 Certificate of Complianceeg4-6000xp-ul1741-certificate-of-compliance.pdf510 KB · ↓
- EG4 6000XP UL 1741 CRD VOC Verification of Conformityeg4-6000xp-ul-1741-crd-voc-verification-of-conformity.pdf514 KB · ↓
- EG4 12000XP/6000XP + WallMount Indoor 280 Indoor Battery ESS UL 9540 Certificate of Complianceeg4-12000xp-wallmount-indoor-280-indoor-battery-ess-ul-9540-certificate-of-compliance.pdf185 KB · ↓
Firmware2
Document15
- EG4 6000XP Monitoring System Working Modeseg4-c2-ae-6000xp-monitoring-system-working-modes.pdf525 KB · ↓
- EG4 6000XP System Wiring Diagrams v1.2eg4-6000xp-system-wiring-diagrams.pdf1.0 MB · ↓
- EG4 Monitor Center Overview v1.0.4eg4-monitor-center-overview.pdf4.4 MB · ↓
- California Proposition 65 Warningca-prop-65-white-paper.pdf82 KB · ↓
- EG4 Inverter Altitude Derating & Usage Restrictions V1.0.1eg4-inverter-altitude-derating-usage-restrictions.pdf234 KB · ↓
- EG4 Connect App Overvieweg4-connect-app-overview.pdf3.4 MB · ↓
- EG4 Dongle Recovery Guideeg4-dongle-recovery-guide.pdf1006 KB · ↓
- EG4 NEC Code Compliance for AC & DC Disconnectseg4-nec-code-compliance-for-ac-dc-disconnects.pdf328 KB · ↓
- EG4 6000XP Gen Boost6000xp-gen-boost.pdf360 KB · ↓
- EG4 WiFi Dongle Configuration & Troubleshooting Guideeg4-wifi-dongle-troubleshooting-guide.pdf1.7 MB · ↓
- EG4 6000XP Battery Compatibility Listeg4-6000xp-battery-compatibility-list.pdf103 KB · ↓
- Remote Support Disableremote-support-disable.pdf214 KB · ↓
- EG4 UL 9540 ESS Model Number Explanation – Off Grid Inverters with 280Ah Indoor WallMounteg4-ul-9540-ess-model-number-explanation-off-grid-inverters-with-280ah-indoor-wallmount.pdf193 KB · ↓
- EG4 Systems Battery Wiring Diagrams v2.1eg4-systems-battery-wiring-diagrams-2.0.pdf545 KB · ↓
- EG4 Inverters 3-Phase Configuration Wiring Diagrameg4-inverters-3-phase-configuration-wiring-diagram.pdf492 KB · ↓
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