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Sol-Ark is an award-winning system, giving you flexibility, robustness, and reliability. Expandable to fit your needs, Solar-Ark provides the most advanced, cost-effective product that exists on the market today.

Best Suited For

  • Residential & small Commercial use
  • Grid-Tie, Grid-Tie with battery backup, or Off-Grid
  • Storage-ready (compatible with Lithium, AGM & FLA)
  • Roof & Ground Mounts
  • Long-distance PV runs
  • Systems with a standby generator

Sol-Ark is an award-winning system, giving you flexibility, robustness, and reliability. Expandable to fit your needs, Solar-Ark provides the most advanced, cost-effective product that exists on the market today.

Best Suited For

  • Residential & small Commercial use
  • Grid-Tie, Grid-Tie with battery backup, or Off-Grid
  • Storage-ready (compatible with Lithium, AGM & FLA)
  • Roof & Ground Mounts
  • Long-distance PV runs
  • Systems with a standby generator

 

Highlights

  • Hybrid Inverter System
  • Works with or without storage
  • Easy installation
  • Higher voltage for long wire runs
  • DIY-friendly
  • Field repairable with replacement parts available
  • Supports Lithium and Conventional battery technologies
  • Online monitoring capability
  • Veteran-owned, American-made

Use Cases

  • Storage-ready: Add batteries any time
  • Partial-home or Whole-home backup(15k model)
  • Three Phase, 208 Vac compatible
  • Backup generator controls
Contact us! We’ll configure your system!

 

Highlights

  • Hybrid Inverter System
  • Works with or without storage
  • Easy installation
  • Higher voltage for long wire runs
  • DIY-friendly
  • Field repairable with replacement parts available
  • Supports Lithium and Conventional battery technologies
  • Online monitoring capability
  • Veteran-owned, American-made

Use Cases

  • Storage-ready: Add batteries any time
  • Partial-home or Whole-home backup(15k model)
  • Three Phase, 208 Vac compatible
  • Backup generator controls
Contact us! We’ll configure your system!

Items & Services Included

  • Sol-Ark Inverter
  • Solar Panels
  • Rapid shutdown devices with transmitter and initiator switch
  • PV Cables
  • AC Disconnect (if needed)
  • Balance of the system: cable clips, disconnect tool, grounding kit, NEC labels
  • Battery connection cables (when purchasing batteries)

Optional Items & Services

  • Custom IronRidge Racking System (typically included in the quote)
  • Plan Set or Electrical Diagram (typically included in the quote)
  • Battery Bank

NOT Included

  • Field wiring for AC & long distance DC wiring
  • Conduit and conduit fittings 
  • Load panel(s)
  • Site specific fusible disconnects

Items & Services Included

  • Sol-Ark Inverter
  • Solar Panels
  • Rapid shutdown devices with transmitter and initiator switch
  • PV Cables
  • AC Disconnect (if needed)
  • Balance of the system: cable clips, disconnect tool, grounding kit, NEC labels
  • Battery connection cables (when purchasing batteries)

Optional Items & Services

  • Custom IronRidge Racking System (typically included in the quote)
  • Plan Set or Electrical Diagram (typically included in the quote)
  • Battery Bank

NOT Included

  • Field wiring for AC & long distance DC wiring
  • Conduit and conduit fittings 
  • Load panel(s)
  • Site specific fusible disconnects

Items Included

Solar panels

Solar panels generate Direct Current (DC) power. Multiple solar panels are physically and electrically connected to form an array.

Sol-Ark systems use one or multiple strings of solar panels wired in series. The electrical rating of each panel, in conjunction with the SMA inverters operating specs determine the minimum and maximum length of each string.
Inverter

An inverter has a straightforward yet critical job: it converts the DC power generated by solar panels into usable AC power to keep your appliances running and even turn back your meter.

Sol-Ark is a hybrid Inverter type. Most systems will have 1 inverter, depending on the size of the system.

Can operate with or without batteries (Grid-Tie)
APsmart transmitter

Part of the Rapid Shutdown system to be NEC 690.12

Induces the SunSpec signal into the Array circuit, and tells the RSD devices mounted at each solar panel to turn on or off.

When the innitiator is pressed, the transmitter stops sending the SunSpec signal to the RSD devises. Causing them to turn off.
Apsmart initiator

Part of the Rapid Shutdown system to be NEC 690.12

Serves as the externally accessible Emergency Rapid Shutdown initiator.

When the innitiator is pressed or AC power is removed from the innitiator, the transmitter stops sending the SunSpec signal to the RSD devises. Causing them to turn off.
Apsmart RSD Device

Provides Module Level Rapid Shutdown. To meet NEC 690.12

One APsmart RSD device per solar panel.

Clips to the solar panel frame and connects directly to the solar panel MC4 leads.

When the innitiator is pressed, the RSD devices stop the voltage and current flow at the solar panel.
Dual 100ft PV Cable Extensions

Each Dual 100ft PV Cable set comes with two 100ft wire sections, with one MC4 connector each(1 male, 1 female)

Connects from the MC4 output leads of each series string of solar panels and runs back to the inverter.
AC Safety Disconnect

AC service and safety disconnects are required for nearly all Grid-Tie solar systems.

AC disconnects are commonly required to be located in close proximity to your utility meter, or within direct line of sight from your utility meter.

In SMA systems with Rapid Shutdown. The AC disconnect also serves as the Emergency Rapid Shutdown initiator.
MC4 Unlocking tool

Multi-tool made specifically for MC4 connectors

Can be used to assembe, maintain and disconnect MC4 connections.
Heyco Sunnrunner clips

Used for PV wire management at the array.

Designed to clip right to the solar panel frame

Securely holds from (1) 12 gauge USE-2 to (2) 10 gauge PV wire.

Can be used anywhere single or multipel cable management is needed
Strain Reliefs

2-hole waterproof strain reliefs are used where PV cable enters a junction box or transitions to conduit.

Seals cable entry into junction boxes, enclosures and conduit.
PV labels kit

Includes all standard PV related labelling for exterior solar equipment.

Meets NEC 2020 requirements
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Sol-ark Specs

Easy Installation. Cut installation time in half with Sol-Ark’s all-in-one, compact design:

  • With transformerless technology, weighs 3x less than legacy systems
  • Easily accessible terminals for quick install and adjustments
  • Fewer components & small parts

Adaptive Technology. Sol-Ark offers out-of-the-box integration with grid-tie, off-grid, hybrid, and battery backup systems:

  • Uninterrupted backup power
  • Compatible with a wide range of lithium and lead acid battery manufacturers
  • Supports peak demand shaving

Storage-Ready Design. The Unbound Sol-Ark can function as a grid-tie inverter — with or without batteries. Add energy storage right away, or wait until later when the time is right for you.

Effortless Expansion. Sol-Ark is great for projects big and small. With capabilities to parallel stack up to 9 inverters, Sol-Ark can adapt to larger applications and varying power demands. 

Flexible Mounting Options. Install your Sol-Ark in a location that’s most convenient for you. The Dual 500Vdc PV Chargers with 1-6 PV string inputs (depending on model) mitigates performance issues and extra installation costs associated with long-distance wire runs.

Better Battery Life. Maximize your batteries’ lifespan with a built-in auto-generator start for your AC generator that keeps batteries at an optimal state of charge 24/7.

Monitor Anywhere, Anytime. Wi-fi connectivity allows you to monitor your system performance both on-site and remotely using the Poweview App.

Class-Leading Efficiency. Get more power from your panels, and use it whenever needed. Sol-Arks maximizes production from your system with minimal energy losses and low self-consumption.

EMP-Ready. Available for further protection against the unknown.

About Sol-Ark

  • Made in: United States
  • Warranty: 10 year standard warranty

Sol-Ark is a Texas-based, veteran-owned business that employs engineers specializing in solar, electrical, mechanical, and nuclear engineering. By designing and building their own patent-pending electronics and systems that are tested in-house, they maintain control over all aspects of quality and performance. Sol-Ark prides itself at American Engineering, making its products the best in the industry.

Additional Resources

About Sol-Ark

  • Made in: United States
  • Warranty: 10 year standard warranty

Sol-Ark is a Texas-based, veteran-owned business that employs engineers specializing in solar, electrical, mechanical, and nuclear engineering. By designing and building their own patent-pending electronics and systems that are tested in-house, they maintain control over all aspects of quality and performance. Sol-Ark prides itself at American Engineering, making its products the best in the industry.

Additional Resources