One line + neutral
Typical lighting, receptacle and small-appliance branches.
US residential power architecture
Split-phase hybrid inverters for 120V and 240V loads.
Eight documented 6.2–16kW models connect solar, a nominal 48V battery platform and a 120/240Vac split-phase service. Select by both load schedule and electrical architecture—not rated power alone.
Split-phase service
L1 → N120V
+N → L2120V
L1 → L2240V
L1120Vac loads
NNeutral
L2120Vac loads
System concept · exact model wiring remains controlling
8documented models
6.2–16kWrated output range
48Vnominal battery platform
500VPV Voc maximum listed
Quick answer
One service. Two 120V legs. 240V between them.
A typical North American split-phase service uses L1, L2 and neutral. Each line-to-neutral path supplies 120Vac, while a line-to-line circuit supplies 240Vac. The two legs must be treated as one coordinated power system.
L1+120Vline to neutral
N180°opposed legs
L2−120Vline to neutral
240Vline to line
L1 + L2
Typical larger loads such as selected pumps, HVAC or appliances.
Balance both legs
Confirm per-leg loading, surge, neutral path and protective devices.
Product boundary
Do not substitute a 120V single-phase model.
The supplied brochure lists SPI single-phase and GES split-phase as separate families. A power rating or battery voltage match does not make their AC outputs interchangeable.
Single-phase branch
- Four documented US models
- 3.6–6.5kW range
- 24V or 48V battery platform
≠not interchangeable
by label alone
by label alone
Split-phase branch
- Eight documented models
- 6.2–16kW range
- 48V battery platform
Documented model range
Standard and PLUS, kept in exact model groups.
Select up to three models for a side-by-side view. The PLUS suffix is retained exactly; only differences shown in the supplied selection table are summarized.
Family visual · US split
48V battery · no parallel
ELE GES4862M120-500
6.2kW
rated output
rated output
- PV input
- 9kW
- MPPT
- 1 × 27A
- Charge
- 120A
- Parallel
- No
Family visual · US split
48V battery · parallel
ELE GES4880M160-500P
8kW
rated output
rated output
- PV input
- 10kW
- MPPT
- 2 × 18A
- Charge
- 160A
- Parallel
- 1–6
Family visual · US split
48V battery · parallel
ELE GES48100M220-500P
10kW
rated output
rated output
- PV input
- 12kW
- MPPT
- 2 × 22A
- Charge
- 220A
- Parallel
- 1–6
Family visual · US split
48V battery · parallel
ELE GES48120M250-500XP
12kW
rated output
rated output
- PV input
- 24kW
- MPPT
- 2 × 32A
- Charge
- 250A
- Parallel
- 1–6
Family visual · US split
48V battery · parallel
ELE GES48160M300-500XP
16kW
rated output
rated output
- PV input
- 24kW
- MPPT
- 2 × 36A
- Charge
- 300A
- Parallel
- 1–6
Family visual · PLUS
48V battery · PLUS · parallel
ELE GES4880M160-500P-PLUS
8kW
rated output
rated output
- PV input
- 12kW
- MPPT
- 2 × 18A
- Charge
- 160A
- Parallel
- 1–6
Family visual · PLUS
48V battery · PLUS · parallel
ELE GES48120M250-500XP-PLUS
12kW
rated output
rated output
- PV input
- 24kW
- MPPT
- 2 × 32A
- Charge
- 250A
- Parallel
- 1–6
Family visual · PLUS
48V battery · PLUS · parallel
ELE GES48160M300-500XP-PLUS
16kW
rated output
rated output
- PV input
- 24kW
- MPPT
- 2 × 36A
- Charge
- 300A
- Parallel
- 1–6
All listed models show 500V maximum PV open-circuit voltage. PV input, MPPT current and battery charging current remain model-specific. Product images are representative family visuals.
Load planning
Build the backup panel circuit by circuit.
A whole-home total hides the detail a split-phase design needs. Separate 120V loads by leg, list every 240V load and identify the largest simultaneous surge.
L1 · 120VLightingcontinuous / evening Receptaclesvariable demand Refrigerationcompressor surge
Backup load centerBalanceL1 ↔ L2review neutral and protection
L2 · 120VLightingcontinuous / evening Office loadselectronics Small appliancevariable demand
L1 + L2 · 240VPump / HVAC / applianceConfirm running power, starting current and whether it belongs on the backup panel.
Per-leg load
Do not assume the total inverter kW is freely available on one 120V leg.
240V surge
Separate motor starting from continuous operating power.
Neutral path
Confirm topology, conductor sizing and protective arrangement.
Transfer design
Verify switching, bonding and local code with the exact system.
DC design envelope
The AC architecture does not size the DC side.
Every documented split-phase model uses a nominal 48V battery platform, but battery current rises across the range. PV capacity and MPPT current also change by model.
Open 48V compatibility guide →These are portfolio ranges, not one model specification. Confirm operating windows, cold-weather PV Voc, BMS limits and protection from the exact datasheet.
Selection matrix
Compare all eight documented GES models.
The model name and published selection values are preserved exactly. Use the interactive cards above for a three-model short list.
| Group | Model | Output | Battery | PV input | PV Voc max | MPPT | Charge | Parallel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ELE GES4862M120-500 | 6.2kW | 48V | 9kW | 500V | 1 × 27A | 120A | No |
| Standard | ELE GES4880M160-500P | 8kW | 48V | 10kW | 500V | 2 × 18A | 160A | 1–6 |
| Standard | ELE GES48100M220-500P | 10kW | 48V | 12kW | 500V | 2 × 22A | 220A | 1–6 |
| Standard | ELE GES48120M250-500XP | 12kW | 48V | 24kW | 500V | 2 × 32A | 250A | 1–6 |
| Standard | ELE GES48160M300-500XP | 16kW | 48V | 24kW | 500V | 2 × 36A | 300A | 1–6 |
| PLUS | ELE GES4880M160-500P-PLUS | 8kW | 48V | 12kW | 500V | 2 × 18A | 160A | 1–6 |
| PLUS | ELE GES48120M250-500XP-PLUS | 12kW | 48V | 24kW | 500V | 2 × 32A | 250A | 1–6 |
| PLUS | ELE GES48160M300-500XP-PLUS | 16kW | 48V | 24kW | 500V | 2 × 36A | 300A | 1–6 |
Source: Household Series Product — Neutral Version — 260721, US quick selection guide page 10. Certification scope, exact interfaces and image-to-model mapping require separate verification.
Suffix discipline
PLUS is a model name—not a blank performance promise.
The selection table shows both standard and PLUS families. At 8kW, the published PV input changes from 10kW to 12kW; the 12kW and 16kW rows show the same headline selection values. Request full datasheets to compare functions not present in the table.
Standard 8kW
→ELE GES4880M160-500P
10kW PV inputPLUS 8kW
ELE GES4880M160-500P-PLUS
12kW PV inputOther displayed headline values: 48V battery · 160A charge · 500V PV Voc max · 2 × 18A MPPT · 1–6 parallel.
Split-phase FAQ
Define every conductor and every load.
These answers explain the documented product scope. Exact model data, installation design and local requirements remain controlling.
It is designed for a split-phase AC system with two line conductors and a neutral. In the usual arrangement, line-to-neutral loads use 120Vac and line-to-line loads use 240Vac. Exact wiring and ratings must follow model documentation and local code.
The terms may be grouped differently in different markets, but they are not interchangeable product labels here. The supplied brochure separates 120Vac single-phase SPI models from 120/240Vac split-phase GES models.
Yes. All eight non-conflicted split-phase models in the supplied guide use a nominal 48V platform. Compatibility still requires the full voltage window, current, BMS interface, protocol, firmware and protection to match.
The guide confirms separate model names. At 8kW it lists 10kW PV input for ELE GES4880M160-500P and 12kW for the PLUS model; it does not establish one universal PLUS benefit for every specification, so compare exact datasheets.
A correctly designed split-phase system can serve both load types, but the result depends on model limits, line loading, neutral current, surge, battery capability, transfer arrangement and protection. Submit a circuit-level load schedule for confirmation.
Split-phase inquiry
Send L1, L2 and 240V load data.
Include service voltage, critical circuits by leg, 240V appliances, largest starting load, PV strings, battery model and target backup duration.
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