What PowerFlex 8 Can Run
- Whole-home essentials
- Small to medium office loads
- Washing machine, water pump
- 18k and 24k BTU AC during the day on solar
- 1 AC at night for several hours
Perfect for family homes or small businesses
AC Compatibility
- 9k & 12k BTU: All day on solar
- 18k BTU: Good runtime
- 24k BTU: Works well during the day on solar; limited night runtime
- Can support 2 AC units during the day, depending on load
Backup Runtimes (10 kWh battery)
- Essentials: ≈ 10.5 hours
- Essentials + 18k BTU AC: ≈ 3.3 hours
- Essentials + 24k BTU AC: ≈ 2.7 hours
Optional recommended upgrade:
15 kWh battery (+500k) → extends runtime by 50%.
Off-Grid Rating
High-autonomy hybrid, but not full off-grid, with only 10 kWh.
With a bigger battery (14–16 kWh), PowerFlex 8 becomes off-grid capable for most homes.
