Inverter Size (AC Continuous) | What It Supports | AC Capability | Recommended For | Supported Models |
| 3 kW | Essentials only | No AC | Small spaces | EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 |
| 5 kW | Essentials + small circuits | No AC | Small homes | Sol-Ark 5K, EG4 6000XP |
| 7.6 kW | Most of home (no AC) | No AC | ≤1500 sq ft | Enphase IQ8H PV-only |
| 10 kW | Most of home; 1 small AC (soft-start) | 1 small AC | 1500–2000 sq ft | Sol-Ark 10K, FranklinWH paired, SigenStor 10kW, Delta Pro Ultra |
| 11.5–12 kW | Run 1 full-size AC | 1 AC | 2000–3000 sq ft | Tesla Powerwall 3, EG4 12K PV, SigenStor, Delta Pro Ultra, FlexBOSS 18K |
| 15 kW | Whole home + 1 AC + heavy loads | 1 AC | 2500–3500 sq ft | Sol-Ark 15K |
| 16 kW | Whole home + 1 large AC | 1 AC | 3000–4000 sq ft | EG4 FlexBOSS 21K (12–16kW real) |
| 18–20 kW | Whole home + 2 AC (mild) | 2 AC | 3000–4000 sq ft | 2x FranklinWH, 2x EcoFlow DPUX, 2x PW3, Ocean Pro |
| 20–23 kW | Whole home + 2 AC (summer) | 2 AC reliable | 3500–5000 sq ft | 2× Powerwall 3’s (23kW), dual EG4 stack, DPUX, 2 x SigenStor |
| 24 kW | Home + 2 AC + pool | 2 AC + pool | Large homes | Ocean Pro 24kW, 2x DPUX |
| 30–35 kW | 2 AC + EV + heavy loads | 2 AC + EV | 4500–6500+ sq ft | 3× Powerwall 3, 3x DPUX |