Solar Inverter Specifications

For full compliance to IEEE 1547-2018 and IEEE 1547.1-2020 GW.2.0 or SMC shall be used with Solar Inverter.

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Note
The following specifications reflect Tesla Solar Inverter with Site Controller (Tesla P/N 1538000-45-y). For specifications on Tesla Solar Inverter without Site Controller, see Tesla Solar Inverter and Solar Shutdown Device datasheet.

Electrical Specifications

Output (AC)
Output (AC) 3.8 kW 5 kW 5.7 kW 7.6 kW
Nominal Power 3,800 W 5,000 W 5,700 W 7,600 W
Maximum Apparent Power 3,800 VA 5,000 VA 5,700 VA 7,600 VA
Maximum Continuous Current 16 A 21 A 24 A 32 A
Breaker (Overcurrent Protection) 20 A 30 A 30 A 40 A
Max Output Fault Current and Duration (AC) 90.28 A peak, 31.75 A rms, 11.95 ms
Nominal Power Factor 1 – 0.9 (leading / lagging)
THD (at Nominal Power) <5%
Surge withstand Voltage on AC Ports 4kV
Surge withstand Voltage on Communication Ports 2kV
Radiated RF Immunity 35V/m
Input (DC)
MPPT 4
Input Connectors per MPPT 1-2-1-2
Maximum Input Voltage 600 VDC
DC Input Voltage Range 60 - 550 VDC
DC MPPT Voltage Range 60 - 480 VDC1
Maximum Current per MPPT (IMP) 13 A2
Maximum Short Circuit Current per MPPT (ISC) 17 A2

1At maximum current.

2Where the DC input current exceeds an MPPT rating, jumpers can be used to allow a single MPPT to intake additional DC current up to 26 A Imp / 34 A Isc.

General
Peak Efficiency 98.6%
CEC Efficiency 98.0%
Allowable DC/AC Ratio 1.7
Customer Interface Tesla Mobile App
Internet Connectivity Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz, 802.11 b/g/n), Ethernet, Cellular (LTE/4G)3
AC Remote Metering Support Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz, 802.11 b/g/n)
Protections Integrated arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI), Rapid Shutdown
Photovoltaic DC Arc-Fault Circuit-Protection Type 1
Supported Grid Types 60 Hz, 240 V, Split Phase

3Cellular connectivity subject to network operator service coverage and signal strength.

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature –22°F to 113°F (-30°C to 45°C)4
Operating Humidity (RH) Up to 100%, condensing
Storage Temperature –22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C)
Maximum Elevation 9843 ft (3000 m)
Environment Indoor and outdoor rated
Enclosure Rating Type 3R
Ingress Rating IP55 (Wiring Compartment)
Pollution Rating PD2 for power electronics and terminal wiring compartment, PD3 for all other components
Operating Noise @ 1m < 40 db(A) nominal, < 50 db(A) maximum

4Performance may be de-rated to 4.6 kW at 240 V when operating at temperatures greater than 45°C.

Mechanical Specifications

Height 26 in (660 mm)
Width 16 in (411 mm)
Depth 6 in (158 mm)
Total Weight 52 lb
Door Weight 12.1 lb
Bracket Weight 2.91 lb

Compliance Information

Specification Standard certified
Safety UL 1741:2021 Ed.3 Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for use with Distributed Energy Resources
Power Conversion Equipment [CSA C22.2#107.1:2016 Ed.4]
Grid Interoperability UL 1741SB Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for use with Distributed Energy Resources
IEEE 1547: 2018 - IEEE Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Distributed Energy Resources with Associated Electric Power Systems Interfaces
IEEE 1547.1:2020 IEEE Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Distributed Energy Resources with Associated Electric Power Systems Interfaces
Grid Support Utility Interactive Equipment - Supplement SA to UL 1741:2021 Ed.3 - Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for use with Distributed Energy Resources [UL 1741:2021 Ed.3 (Supplement SA)]

With the source requirements document (SRD) v2.0–Hawaii Rule No. 14H Interconnection of Distributed Generating Facilities with the Company’s Distribution System Effective:
07/01/2020
Electric Rule No.21 Generating Facility Interconnections Effective:
June 30, 2018

Energy Storage Energy Storage Systems and Equipment [ANSI/CAN/UL 9540:2020 Ed.2]
EMC IEEE 1547.1 (2020), IEEE C37.90.1:2012, IEEE C62.41.2:2002
Safety Certifications UL 1699B, UL 1741, PVRSS/PVRSE, UL 1998
Emissions EN 61000-6-3 (Residential), FCC 47CFR15.109 (a)