Inverters
Inverters
BrandVictron Energy
Victron Phoenix Smart Inverters
£ 446GBP · price may vary
BrandVictron Energy- Model
- VPS-12/1600
- Specifications
- 13
- Power Rating1300W
- System Battery Voltage12V
- PhasesSingle phase
- ConnectivityBluetooth, VE.Direct
- ConnectionScrew Terminals (AC), M8 (battery)
- View all 13 specifications ↓
Overview
Powerful and reliable inverters that include built-in Bluetooth to enable full configuration using a tablet or smartphone Features: Low battery voltage alarm Low battery voltage cut-off and restart levels Dynamic cut-off: load dependent cut-off level Output voltage: 210 - 245V Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz ECO mode on/off and ECO mode sense level Alarm relay Monitoring: In- and output voltage, load and alarms Proven reliability Inverters are short circuit proof and protected against overheating, whether due to overload or high ambient temperature. High start-up power Needed to start loads such as power converters for LED lamps, halogen lamps or electric tools. ECO mode When in ECO mode, the inverter will switch to standby when the load decreases below a preset value. Once in standby the inverter will switch on for a short period every 2,5 seconds (adjustable). If the load exceeds the preset level, the inverter will remain on. Remote on/off A remote on/off switch or relay contact can be connected to a two pole connector. Alternatively, the H terminal (left) of the two pole connector can be switched to battery plus, or the L terminal (right) of the two pole connector can be switched to battery minus (or the chassis of a vehicle, for example). VE.Direct communication port The VE.Direct port can be connected to a computer (VE.Direct to USB interface cable needed) to configure and monitor the same parameters. Warranty: Five Years
Specifications
| Power Rating | 1300W |
|---|---|
| System Battery Voltage | 12V |
| Phases | Single phase |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, VE.Direct |
| Connection | Screw Terminals (AC), M8 (battery) |
| Height | 485 |
| Width | 219 |
| Depth | 125 |
| Weight (kg) | 14.05 |
| Warranty | 5 |
| IP Rating | IP21 |
| On Grid / Off Grid | Off Grid |
| Lithium Compatibility | Yes* |
Reading the specifications
Victron Phoenix Smart Inverters is listed with 13 published specifications from Victron Energy, including power rating of 1300W, system battery voltage of 12V, phases of Single phase and connectivity of Bluetooth, 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 the MPPT voltage window, which decides how many panels go in a string, 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. 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.
What to check before ordering
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.
Where buyers lose money
- 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.
- Overlooking the IP rating. An outdoor installation needs at least IP65; indoor-rated units mounted outside fail early.
Price and availability
Victron Phoenix Smart Inverters is listed at £ 446 (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 Smart Inverters — frequently asked questions
How much does Victron Phoenix Smart Inverters cost?
Victron Phoenix Smart Inverters is listed at £ 446 (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 Smart Inverters?
We hold 13 published specifications for this inverter, including power rating 1300W, system battery voltage 12V, phases Single phase, connectivity Bluetooth, VE.Direct and connection Screw Terminals (AC), M8 (battery). The full table is on this page, listed under model VPS-12/1600.
Who makes Victron Phoenix Smart Inverters?
Victron Phoenix Smart Inverters is a Victron Energy product, listed under inverters with model reference VPS-12/1600. The Victron Energy brand page lists the rest of its range so you can compare across the catalogue.
Is Victron Phoenix Smart Inverters right for my system?
That depends on what it has to connect to. For an inverter, check surge or peak rating, which covers the brief inrush of motors and compressors, maximum PV input and the number of MPPT trackers, which set how many panel strings you can connect and the MPPT voltage window, which decides how many panels go in a string 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 Victron Phoenix Smart 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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