Inverters

SolarMax SM-ORION-ULTRA-8KW Hybrid Solar Inverter

₨ 234,000PKR · price may vary

Model: SOLM-18
Specifications: 8

CommunicationUSB/RS232/RS485/CAN/WIFI/Dry-contact
Frequency Range50 Hz/60 Hz (Auto sensing)
Operating Temperature-10 to 50ºC
Output8000W (Dual Output)
PV Input Voltage10000W+
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Specifications

General Specification
Communication	USB/RS232/RS485/CAN/WIFI/Dry-contact
Frequency Range	50 Hz/60 Hz (Auto sensing)
Operating Temperature	-10 to 50ºC
Output	8000W (Dual Output)
PV Input Voltage	10000W+
Storage temperature	-15 to 60ºC
Weight	18.4KG
Dimension	147.4 x 432.5 x 553.6

How to read this datasheet

SolarMax SM-ORION-ULTRA-8KW Hybrid Solar Inverter is listed with 8 published specifications from SOLARMAX, including communication of USB/RS232/RS485/CAN/WIFI/Dry-contact, frequency range of 50 Hz/60 Hz (Auto sensing), operating temperature of -10 to 50ºC and output of 8000W (Dual Output). Those figures are what decide whether this unit fits your system, so read them against the equipment it will connect to before comparing price.

For an inverter, the figures that matter most are maximum PV input and the number of MPPT trackers, which set how many panel strings you can connect, the MPPT voltage window, which decides how many panels go in a string, peak and weighted (European/CEC) efficiency, typically 96–98.5% and topology — on-grid, off-grid, hybrid or micro. It is the component that decides what a solar system can do: how much power you can draw at once, whether you can export to the grid, whether the system keeps running in a blackout, and how well the panels and battery are managed day to day.

An inverter converts the direct current (DC) produced by solar panels and stored in batteries into the alternating current (AC) that household appliances, pumps and the utility grid actually use.

Before you buy an inverter

The checks below apply to any inverter. Run them against the specification table above — most disappointing solar purchases are compatible-on-paper units that fail one of these in practice.

Size the inverter against the loads you need to run simultaneously, not against the total wattage of every appliance in the building — a 5 kW inverter comfortably runs a fridge, fans, lights and a couple of ACs, but not all of them plus a water pump starting at the same time.
Keep the panel array between roughly 1.0 and 1.3 times the inverter's rating. Slight oversizing (a higher DC-to-AC ratio) captures more energy on cloudy mornings and winter days; going far beyond it wastes generation through clipping.
Check the surge rating if you run motors — deep-well pumps, compressors and older air conditioners can draw two to three times their running current for a few seconds at start-up.
Choose a hybrid inverter if a battery is in your plan now or later; retrofitting storage onto a pure grid-tie inverter usually means buying a second unit or an AC-coupled battery system.

Common mistakes

Buying on peak-watt price alone. A cheap inverter with a narrow MPPT window forces awkward string layouts and can strand a portion of the array.
Ignoring the ambient temperature rating. Inverters derate in heat, so a unit rated 5 kW at 25 °C may deliver noticeably less on a hot roof-adjacent wall at 45 °C.
Assuming any grid-tie inverter keeps the lights on during an outage. Standard on-grid units shut down for safety unless they have a dedicated backup or islanding output.

Price and availability in Pakistan

SolarMax SM-ORION-ULTRA-8KW Hybrid Solar Inverter is listed at ₨ 234,000 (PKR) for Pakistan. Solar pricing moves with supply, import duties and exchange rates, and distributors set their own margins, so treat this as a comparison reference and confirm the current figure before you order.

SolarBazaar compares equipment rather than selling it. Shortlist here on specification and price, then buy from an authorised distributor or installer in Pakistan: warranty cover on solar hardware is normally honoured through the channel you bought from, so confirm who supports SOLARMAX locally before ordering.

SolarMax SM-ORION-ULTRA-8KW Hybrid Solar Inverter — frequently asked questions

How much does SolarMax SM-ORION-ULTRA-8KW Hybrid Solar Inverter cost?

SolarMax SM-ORION-ULTRA-8KW Hybrid Solar Inverter is listed at ₨ 234,000 (PKR) for Pakistan. The figure is indicative — solar prices move with supply, duties and exchange rates, and each distributor sets its own margin — so confirm the current price with a supplier before ordering.

What are the specifications of SolarMax SM-ORION-ULTRA-8KW Hybrid Solar Inverter?

We hold 8 published specifications for this inverter, including communication USB/RS232/RS485/CAN/WIFI/Dry-contact, frequency range 50 Hz/60 Hz (Auto sensing), operating temperature -10 to 50ºC, output 8000W (Dual Output) and PV input voltage 10000W+. The full table is on this page, listed under model SOLM-18.

Who makes SolarMax SM-ORION-ULTRA-8KW Hybrid Solar Inverter?

SolarMax SM-ORION-ULTRA-8KW Hybrid Solar Inverter is a SOLARMAX product, listed under inverters with model reference SOLM-18. The SOLARMAX brand page lists the rest of its range so you can compare across the catalogue.

Is SolarMax SM-ORION-ULTRA-8KW Hybrid Solar Inverter right for my system?

That depends on what it has to connect to. For an inverter, check peak and weighted (European/CEC) efficiency, typically 96–98.5%, topology — on-grid, off-grid, hybrid or micro and continuous AC output in kW, which caps the load you can run at once against the rest of your equipment before price enters the decision. Check the surge rating if you run motors — deep-well pumps, compressors and older air conditioners can draw two to three times their running current for a few seconds at start-up.

Where can I buy SolarMax SM-ORION-ULTRA-8KW Hybrid Solar Inverter in Pakistan?

SolarBazaar lists and compares equipment rather than selling it. Use the specifications and price here to shortlist, then buy through an authorised distributor or installer in Pakistan — buying in-channel is what keeps the manufacturer's warranty valid.

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