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
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%
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%
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
| Capability | Published Rating | Meaning in Practice |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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
Related Resources
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.