Inverters
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BrandVictron Energy
Victron Quattro
£ 1,355.21GBP · price may vary
BrandVictron Energy- Model
- VQ-12/3000/120-50/50
- Specifications
- 15
- Power Rating2400W
- System Battery Voltage12V
- PhasesSingle phase
- ConnectivityVE.Bus
- ConnectionM8 (battery), Screw terminals (AC)
- View all 15 specifications ↓
Overview
Features As the Multiplus but in addition: Two AC Inputs with integrated transfer switch. Allows connection to two independent AC sources such as grid & generator or two generators. The Quattro will automatically connect to the active source. Parallel operation. Up to 5 Quattro units can be connected in parallel to achieve higher power output. 5 years warranty
Specifications
| Power Rating | 2400W |
|---|---|
| System Battery Voltage | 12V |
| Phases | Single phase |
| Connectivity | VE.Bus |
| Connection | M8 (battery), Screw terminals (AC) |
| Height | 362 |
| Width | 258 |
| Depth | 218 |
| Weight (kg) | 19 |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Certification | - |
| IP Rating | IP21 |
| On Grid / Off Grid | Off Grid |
| Backup Compatibility | - |
| Lithium Compatibility | Yes* |
How to read this datasheet
Victron Quattro is listed with 15 published specifications from Victron Energy, including power rating of 2400W, system battery voltage of 12V, phases of Single phase and connectivity of VE.Bus. 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.
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.
- 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.
- Confirm the inverter is approved by your local utility or distribution network before you buy if you intend to export power — grid connection depends on certified anti-islanding and local grid-code compliance, not on the inverter's specifications alone.
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 Quattro is listed at £ 1,355 (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 Quattro — frequently asked questions
How much does Victron Quattro cost?
Victron Quattro is listed at £ 1,355 (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 Quattro?
We hold 15 published specifications for this inverter, including power rating 2400W, system battery voltage 12V, phases Single phase, connectivity VE.Bus and connection M8 (battery), Screw terminals (AC). The full table is on this page, listed under model VQ-12/3000/120-50/50.
Who makes Victron Quattro?
Victron Quattro is a Victron Energy product, listed under inverters with model reference VQ-12/3000/120-50/50. The Victron Energy brand page lists the rest of its range so you can compare across the catalogue.
Is Victron Quattro 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 Quattro?
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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