Best Place to get 8kW Solis Inverter (single phase)

ECO_Mental · 15-01-2026 11:56AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124148413#Comment_124148413

If you are thinking of going legit with the NC7 then the inverter has to be on the ESB low carbon register. I see there is a 8kVA solis inverter on there already but I don't know if that's the one you were thinking of getting, I'm presuming it's the newer fancier one.

Also if going legit (or not!) why not go get a 16kVA inverter.. Better off looking at it then looking for it.... You have a lot of batteries capacity you need something that can feed them.. You don't want to be going back again looking for a bigger machine in in as year or two

...Ghost... · 15-01-2026 12:13PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124149158#Comment_124149158

So, this is the one I was looking at. I don't think it's their latest line-up.

why not go get a 16kVA inverter.

A few reasons I was looking at the 8kW.

Seems harder to find a single phase one above 8kW.

8kW covers our usage. We only have the odd load spike above 8kW.

I wouldn't have to change my setup if I stay with 8kW. If I go higher, I would be getting thicker battery cables to take advantage of the extra power. Not a big problem, but a consideration. The breaker would need upgrading. Again, not a big issue.

I figured if going legit, it would be easier to pass an NC7 with an 8kW and 5kW inverter than a 16kW and 5kW inverter.

What do you think?

unkel · 15-01-2026 12:47PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124149201#Comment_124149201

You are seriously considering getting a (much) beefier MIC in the (near) future. I'm with @ECO_Mental on this. Might as well get a 12kW or 16kW inverter, it will be able to charge your battery much quicker, storing more cheap night rate electricity. And should you go NC7, it can also export to the grid at a higher rate. Whatever happens, you are very likely to increase your battery size as batteries become cheaper and cheaper and having a big one becomes more and more profitable

A regular on this forum has the Deye 12kW afaik, they are easy enough to get from AliBaba and not an awful lot more than the 8kW

...Ghost... · 15-01-2026 12:57PM

double post

...Ghost... · 15-01-2026 12:57PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124149295#Comment_124149295

So i'd be looking at this. Not familiar with the site though.

[Hot Item] Solis S6-Eh1p16K03-Nv-Yd-L Single Phase Low Voltage Energy Storage Factory Price Hybrid Inverter

unkel · 15-01-2026 01:28PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124149331#Comment_124149331

Yeah that is also just a re-branded Deye. You might pay extra for the more familiar Solis name, I would also look at Deye branded ones. I would buy from AliBaba, it will protect your money, in particular if you pay by card.

...Ghost... · 15-01-2026 02:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124149430#Comment_124149430

Cheers. I know i'd easily figure out the DEYE pretty quick, but i'm familiar with the Solis interface and it would probably be easy to slave my 5kW hybrid rather than trying to source a 5kW string.

I found one on Alibaba that has a 12, 14, and 16kW option for €1300, €1400 and €1600 respectively. Either would be enough. Probably end up going for a 14kW model.

I have a question though. I see there are 6 sets of PV connectors, but the diagram labels drawn around them would indicate to me that although it can physically take 6 strings, it's really just a double 3 string setup where PV1 & PV2 for example would be used for panels on the same surface, angle and inclination. One might have 20 panels on one side of a roof and you would split the into 2 groups of 10 and connect to PV1 and PV2. Am I right, or can it take 6 strings at different orientations without optimisers?

ECO_Mental · 15-01-2026 02:30PM

here is the list of the certified inverter certified for NC7, I only pasted the ones above 8kVA. Solis have only one certified

full list here https://www.esbnetworks.ie/about-us/projects/low-carbon-technology-register

technically you can submit the inverter of your choice to get on the register, but that is going to be a lot of work and very technical. My supplier took 6 months+ to get the Victron Quattro certified, so you are better off if you want an easy time and pick off this. Its updated every month nearly

Manufacturer	Model	Model Reference	Device Type	Phases	Rated Output AC Current (A)	Rated OutputPower (kVA)
SunSynk Ltd.	SYNK-16K-SG01LP1	SYNK-16K-SG01LP1	Mini-generator	1	69.57	16.00
Sigenergy	Sigen Energy Controller	SigenStor EC 12.0 SP	Mini-generator	1	52.17	12.00
Victron Energy B.V.	Quattro	48/15000/200-100/100	Mini-generator	1	52.17	12.00
GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.	MS G3 series	GW10K-MS-30	Mini-generator	1	43.48	10.00
GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.	ESA series	GW10K-EHA-G20	Mini-generator	1	43.48	10.00
Sigenergy	Sigen Energy Controller	SigenStor EC 10.0 SP	Mini-generator	1	43.48	10.00
GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.	ESA series	GW9.999K-EHA-G20	Mini-generator	1	43.43	9.99
GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.	MS G3 series	GW8500-MS-30	Mini-generator	1	36.96	8.50
GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.	ESA series	GW8K-EHA-G20	Mini-generator	1	34.78	8.00
Sigenergy	Sigen Energy Controller	SigenStor EC 8.0 SP	Mini-generator	1	34.78	8.00
Solis (Ginlong Technologies Co., Ltd.)	S6-EH1	S6-EH1P8K-L-PLUS	Mini-generator	1	34.78	8.00
Wuxi Solinteg Power Co., Ltd.	MHS-3-8K-30	MHS-8K-30	Mini-generator	1	34.78	8.00

graememk · 15-01-2026 02:58PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124149633#Comment_124149633

It's 3 strings but can take paralleled strings

...Ghost... · 15-01-2026 04:11PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124149638#Comment_124149638

Now I see why a lot of installs are under the radar

bullit_dodger · 17-01-2026 01:48AM

The 2 gang "heavy draw" conversation earlier for the granny chargers….reminded me of a video I happened to watch awhile back that peeps might be interested in viewing.

Double Socket Outlet 13A 20A 26A? EV Sockets, Fuses, Washer/Tumble Dryer in one double?

Basically not recommended to be drawing down 20+ amps for long period of time. (Skip out to about 8 mins)

...Ghost... · 17-01-2026 11:45AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124154633#Comment_124154633

I've decided against using the 2 gang socket to charge 2 cars at the same time. It was an oversight. It would have been rare, but I it's not a good idea. What I could do is install a second socket beside it, because I have 6mm^2 armoured running to the point.

SD_DRACULA · 17-01-2026 03:13PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124149633#Comment_124149633

Nope, it is 3 strings (3+3), just paralleled, so 3 different aspects only.

unkel · 17-01-2026 03:53PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124155853#Comment_124155853

And paralleling is not ideal if your strings have equal number but different voltage panels. I do it anyway, but not a charge controller, not on an inverter

...Ghost... · 17-01-2026 04:23PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124155853#Comment_124155853

Grand. That's what I thought. So, It gives me the option to add a couple of panels in a random spot for a third string.

DC999 · 19-01-2026 01:50PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124156172#Comment_124156172

Nkon.nl sell Deye now

Best Place to get 8kW Solis Inverter (single phase)

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