Field Performance·SoNews Issue 01·July 2026·8 min read
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One Sol-Max AIO Inverter

Real-World Solar Production and Load-Handling Capability

Field data from July 2026 demonstrates how one Sol-Max AIO inverter managed a near-15 kW solar array, more than 100 kWh of daily solar production, battery charging, backed-up loads, and a 149 kWh home-energy day.

Performance Overview

Performance at a Glance

Key published ratings and field-performance values presented in this issue.

15kW

Maximum allowed PV array power

11.4kW

Maximum continuous AC output with PV available

10kW

Maximum continuous AC output from batteries only

100A

Grid pass-through capacity

107kWh

Solar energy produced in the field example

149kWh

Home energy used in the field example

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01 — Solar Production

107 kWh of Solar Energy in One Day

The July 16, 2026 field screen recorded 107.0 kWh of solar generation. Of this amount, 78.0 kWh went directly to loads and 29.0 kWh charged the battery. No solar energy was exported to the grid during the recorded period.

78 kWh

to loads

29 kWh

to battery

0 Wh

to grid

Figure 01

Solar Production — July 16, 2026

78 kWh

to loads · 72.9%

29 kWh

to battery · 27.1%

0 Wh

to grid · 0%

107 kWh total solar generation, including 78 kWh serving loads and 29 kWh charging the battery. View source page

02 — Load Handling

149 kWh of Home Energy Use

The July 13, 2026 field screen recorded 149.0 kWh of home energy consumption. The system supplied 56.0 kWh from solar, 12.0 kWh from the battery, and 81.0 kWh from the grid or generator source.

56 kWh

from solar

12 kWh

from battery

81 kWh

from grid or generator

Figure 02

Load Energy — July 13, 2026

56 kWh

from solar · 37.58%

12 kWh

from battery · 8.05%

81 kWh

from grid or generator · 54.36%

149 kWh total home energy use, supplied by solar, battery, and grid or generator energy. View source page

03 — Technical Explanation

Power vs. Energy

kW measures instantaneous power. kWh measures accumulated energy over time. A system can produce or consume substantially more kWh during a full day than its instantaneous kW rating.

04 — Published Ratings

What One AIO Can Handle

PV Array

Up to 15,000 W STC

The real-world graph approached approximately 14.5 kW of instantaneous solar production.

PV Energy

Site- and weather-dependent

The field example produced 107 kWh in one day.

Inverter AC Output With PV

11,400 W continuous

Available when PV and battery resources are supporting inverter output.

Battery-Only AC Output

10,000 W continuous

The continuous limit when operating from batteries without PV contribution.

Short-Duration Off-Grid Surge

14,000 VA for 60 seconds; over 15,000 VA for 1 second

Supports brief motor-starting and other surge demands.

Grid Pass-Through

100 A at 120/240 V

Allows the backed-up load panel to use grid power above the inverter’s conversion rating while grid power is available.

Stacking

Up to 9 inverters

Additional inverters can be paralleled for larger systems.

06 — Technical Reference and Notes

Technical Reference and Notes

Field-data note: Actual performance depends on PV design, battery capability, temperature, grid conditions, load profile, firmware, and programmed settings. Proper load analysis, battery sizing, conductor sizing, breaker coordination, and approved installation practices remain essential.

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