Inverters
Inverters
BrandVictron Energy
Victron Phoenix VE.Direct Inverters
£ 65.11GBP · price may vary
BrandVictron Energy- Model
- VP-12/250UK
- Specifications
- 13
- Power Rating200W
- System Battery Voltage12V
- PhasesSingle phase
- ConnectivityVE.Direct
- ConnectionScrew terminals (battery), UK (BS 1363)
- View all 13 specifications ↓
Overview
Small off-grid inverters for converting battery voltage (12V, 24V, 48V DC) to mains voltage (230V AC) to run appliances. Now with a VE.Direct port these inveters can be connected to: A computer (VE.Direct to USB interface cable needed) Apple and Android smartphones, tablets and other devices (VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle needed) Configurable options: Low voltage alarm trip and reset levels Low voltage cut-off and restart levels Output voltage 210 - 245V Frequency 50Hz or 60Hz ECO mode on/off and ECO mode sense level Monitoring: In and output voltage and current alarms
Specifications
| Power Rating | 200W |
|---|---|
| System Battery Voltage | 12V |
| Phases | Single phase |
| Connectivity | VE.Direct |
| Connection | Screw terminals (battery), UK (BS 1363) |
| Height | 86 |
| Width | 165 |
| Depth | 260 |
| Weight (kg) | 3.15 |
| Warranty | 5 |
| IP Rating | IP21 |
| On Grid / Off Grid | Off Grid |
| Lithium Compatibility | Yes* |
What these specifications mean
Victron Phoenix VE.Direct Inverters is listed with 13 published specifications from Victron Energy, including power rating of 200W, system battery voltage of 12V, phases of Single phase and connectivity of VE.Direct. 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 peak and weighted (European/CEC) efficiency, typically 96–98.5%, topology — on-grid, off-grid, hybrid or micro, continuous AC output in kW, which caps the load you can run at once and surge or peak rating, which covers the brief inrush of motors and compressors. 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.
Choosing an inverter: the checks that matter
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.
What people get wrong
- 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
Victron Phoenix VE.Direct Inverters is listed at £ 65 (GBP). 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 your country: warranty cover on solar hardware is normally honoured through the channel you bought from, so confirm who supports Victron Energy locally before ordering.
Victron Phoenix VE.Direct Inverters — frequently asked questions
How much does Victron Phoenix VE.Direct Inverters cost?
Victron Phoenix VE.Direct Inverters is listed at £ 65 (GBP). 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 Victron Phoenix VE.Direct Inverters?
We hold 13 published specifications for this inverter, including power rating 200W, system battery voltage 12V, phases Single phase, connectivity VE.Direct and connection Screw terminals (battery), UK (BS 1363). The full table is on this page, listed under model VP-12/250UK.
Who makes Victron Phoenix VE.Direct Inverters?
Victron Phoenix VE.Direct Inverters is a Victron Energy product, listed under inverters with model reference VP-12/250UK. The Victron Energy brand page lists the rest of its range so you can compare across the catalogue.
Is Victron Phoenix VE.Direct Inverters right for my system?
That depends on what it has to connect to. For an inverter, check continuous AC output in kW, which caps the load you can run at once, surge or peak rating, which covers the brief inrush of motors and compressors and maximum PV input and the number of MPPT trackers, which set how many panel strings you can connect against the rest of your equipment before price enters the decision. Match the battery communication protocol (CAN bus or RS485) between inverter and battery. Compatible voltages are not enough; without a supported protocol the battery management system and inverter cannot agree on charge limits.
Where can I buy Victron Phoenix VE.Direct Inverters?
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 — buying in-channel is what keeps the manufacturer's warranty valid.
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