NeoVolta Inc., a California-based company, launched its latest hybrid inverter, NV16kW AC, with a focus on residential storage and backup applications in the US market. 

The company says that the new hybrid inverter’s design is based on the know-how gained from building its existing inverter from the NV7600 series. Both products share similar functionalities, including compatibility with AC-coupled or DC-coupled storage systems and diesel generators (DGs). In addition to these functionalities, the showcased model has been upgraded for whole-home backup and flexibility. 

This product, consisting of 4 MPPT channels, each paired with PV strings of a maximum capacity of 20 A, can be connected to a PV array with a capacity of up to 24 kW. Designed for DC/AC oversizing of up to 150%, it delivers a maximum continuous split-phase power of 16 kW at 60 Hz in on-grid mode. Pairing with battery stacks with a storage capacity of up to 16 kWh, this inverter supports a 1-hour backup at a nominal discharge rate of 280 A. It also features a pass-through function that passes a continuous AC load of up to 200 A to the connected loads from the grid or a DG during grid outages, thereby facilitating whole-home backup. This hybrid inverter is compatible with the company’s stackable battery – NV+ 10.2kWh. With a capacity of 200 Ah, this battery stores energy of up to 10.24 kWh. According to the company, it can charge and discharge more than 6,000 cycles during its lifespan. 

Regarding scalability, a maximum of 3 hybrid inverters can be paralleled in both on-grid and off-grid mode, reaching a total capacity of 48 kW. 

While visitors to its booth could place orders for the product, commercial availability in the US is expected to begin in November 2025.