Q.CELLS Q.Volt 7.6kW 240 VAC Inverter for Q.Home Core System

SKU: SSDW-00007
Manufacturer: Qcells

Product Overview

The Q.Volt 7.6kW 240 VAC Inverter is a high-performance hybrid inverter designed specifically for the Q.HOME CORE energy storage system. It converts DC power from compatible solar PV arrays into usable AC power while managing energy flow between the solar array, battery storage, household loads, and utility grid.

With a 7.6 kW rated AC output, 240 VAC operation, and integrated energy-management capabilities, the inverter is designed to provide reliable power for residential energy storage and backup applications. The Q.HOME CORE system can provide backup power to selected household loads during a grid outage while allowing users to monitor system performance remotely.

Key Features

• 7.6 kW rated AC power for residential energy applications
• 240 VAC, 60 Hz AC output
• Designed for the Q.HOME CORE energy storage system
• Supports solar PV input with 3 MPPT trackers
• Up to 15.2 kW recommended PV power
• Up to 11.4 kW MPPT power
• MPPT voltage range of 90–500 V
• Maximum PV input current of 16 A per MPPT
• Maximum short-circuit current of 20 A per MPPT
• 31.7 A nominal/maximum AC current
• Transformerless inverter topology
• Natural convection cooling with internal fan
• Integrated AFCI protection
• Integrated PLC rapid-shutdown transmitter
• Supports parallel operation
• Communication through RS485 and CAN
• Designed for remote monitoring through the Q.HOME CORE system
• 10-year warranty

Solar PV Input

The Q.Volt 7.6kW inverter is designed to handle substantial solar PV capacity, making it suitable for residential systems with larger solar arrays.

AC Output

The inverter provides a 7,608 VA maximum continuous AC output, corresponding to approximately 7.6 kW, at 240 VAC and 60 Hz. Its maximum continuous AC current is 31.7 A, making it suitable for high-demand residential backup and energy-management applications.

Energy Storage & Backup

As part of the Q.HOME CORE system, the inverter works with compatible lithium-ion battery storage to store excess solar energy and supply power when needed. The Q.HOME CORE system supports scalable storage configurations and can utilize the inverter's available power for backup loads during a grid outage.

The inverter supports a maximum battery output power of approximately 7.6 kW and a maximum charge/discharge current of 54 A in the applicable Q.HOME CORE configuration.

Efficiency & Performance

The Q.Volt inverter is designed for efficient conversion of solar and battery power into usable AC electricity. The Q.HOME CORE documentation specifies a maximum inverter efficiency of approximately 98% and a CEC-weighted efficiency of approximately 97.5% for the applicable system generation.

Protection & Safety

The inverter incorporates multiple protection and safety features for residential energy-storage installations, including:

• Arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI)
• Integrated rapid-shutdown transmitter
• Reverse-polarity protection
• Transformerless architecture
• Grid protection and monitoring
• Over-voltage protection
• Compliance with applicable North American grid and safety standards

The Q.Volt platform is designed to meet standards including UL 1741, UL 1741 SA/SB, UL 1699B, IEEE 1547 and CSA C22.2, depending on the applicable configuration and certification.

Physical Specifications

Communication & Monitoring

The inverter supports communication interfaces including RS485 and CAN, allowing it to communicate with other Q.HOME CORE system components. The complete system supports remote monitoring through the Q.HOME web portal and mobile application, allowing users to monitor energy production, storage, consumption, and system status.

Ideal Applications

The Q.Volt 7.6kW inverter is suitable for:

• Residential solar-plus-storage systems
• Whole-home or partial-home backup systems
• Solar energy storage installations
• New residential PV installations
• Energy self-consumption applications
• Grid-connected battery storage
• Backup power applications
• Q.HOME CORE system installations

What's Included

The inverter package includes the Q.Volt inverter and standard mounting hardware/documentation. Additional Q.HOME CORE components, batteries, hubs, communications equipment, and accessories may be required depending on the complete system configuration.

Warranty

The Q.Volt inverter is backed by a 10-year product warranty according to the applicable Q.HOME CORE documentation.