Quad Fortress Envy Duo 21 Hybrid Solar Kit | 48kW 120/240V | 36.8kW Solar | 128kWh Battery

Price range: $67,828.00 through $73,128.08

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A solar kit built around four Fortress Envy Duo 21 hybrid inverters.

  • 48 kW continuous 120/240V split-phase output
  • Solar: 92 × 400W panels (36.8 kW DC)
  • Storage: 128 kWh (8 × 16 kWh Wall/Floor-Mount) Fortress eBoost 16 kWh LiFePO4 with eWay mounts
  • Optional Tigo rapid shutdown or Tigo optimizers
  • Exports solar where your utility allows

Racking sold separately.

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Hybrid Solar · Battery-Ready · Backup · Off-Grid

Quad Fortress Envy Duo 21 Hybrid Solar Kit | 48kW 120/240V | 36.8kW Solar | 128kWh Battery

This kit is built around four Fortress Envy Duo 21 hybrid inverters, delivering 48 kW of continuous 120/240V split-phase output, paired with 92 × 400W panels (36.8 kW DC) and 128 kWh (8 × 16 kWh Wall/Floor-Mount) of storage.

At a Glance
  • 48 kW continuous AC output, 120/240V split-phase
  • Surge capacity up to 96 kW for motor starting
  • Solar array: 92 × 400W panels (36.8 kW DC)
  • Battery options: 128 kWh (8 × 16 kWh Wall/Floor-Mount) (Fortress eBoost 16 kWh LiFePO4 with eWay mounts)
  • Exports solar where your utility allows
  • Optional Tigo rapid shutdown or Tigo optimizers + rapid shutdown

Choose Your Configuration

Battery Storage 128 kWh (8 × 16 kWh Wall/Floor-Mount)
Rack-Mount batteries install in a battery rack or cabinet; Wall/Floor-Mount batteries mount on a wall or stand on the floor.
Rapid Shutdown None: includes PV disconnects
Tigo Rapid Shutdown: TS4-A-F on every panel
Tigo Optimizers + Rapid Shutdown: TS4-A-O on every panel plus Tigo CCA monitoring kit

Options are offered in specific combinations; available combinations are shown in the selector above.

Rapid Shutdown or Optimizers?

None (PV disconnects) Best for ground-mounted arrays or other installations where module-level rapid shutdown isn’t required. Includes PV disconnects.
Tigo Rapid Shutdown Required for most roof-mounted arrays on buildings (NEC 690.12). A TS4-A-F on each panel drops the array to a safe voltage within seconds when the system is shut off, protecting firefighters and service crews.
Tigo Optimizers + Rapid Shutdown Everything rapid shutdown does, plus panel-level optimization and monitoring. Each TS4-A-O lets panels work independently, so shade, soiling or panels on different roof planes don’t drag down the whole string, and the Tigo CCA shows each panel’s output.

Rapid shutdown requirements depend on the code adopted by your jurisdiction; confirm with your AHJ.

Estimated Annual Solar Production

Phoenix, Arizona ~62,600 (92P) kWh/year
Chicago, Illinois ~46,400 (92P) kWh/year

Planning estimates for an unshaded, south-facing array at about 30° tilt with typical losses. Actual production varies with location, orientation, tilt, shading, weather and equipment. Use a site-specific model before purchase.

System Overview

The kit pairs the inverter with an array sized to refill the battery on an average day (3.5 peak sun hours) and a battery bank that can deliver the inverter’s full output.

Ideal Applications

  • Whole-home backup for very high-demand homes
  • Off-grid homesteads with shops and multiple HVAC systems
  • Large ranches and multi-building properties

What’s Included

  • Four Fortress Envy Duo 21 hybrid inverter units
  • ALEX-400 400W solar panels (count per configuration)
  • Fortress eBoost 16 kWh LiFePO4 with eWay mounts (battery configurations), with mounting and battery cabling
  • MC4 connector pairs and 10 AWG PV wire (black and red)
  • PV disconnects (one per two strings) on configurations without rapid shutdown
  • Tigo options: TS4-A-F rapid shutdown devices, or TS4-A-O optimizers with a Tigo CCA kit (plus Tigo TAPs on larger arrays)
Installation note: Racking is sold separately. Site-specific wire and conduit, breakers, service and interconnection equipment, and permitting materials may be required. Utility and AHJ requirements vary; final design must follow manufacturer instructions and applicable code.
Weight N/A
Dimensions 72 × 48 × 54 in
Brand

Inverter Platform

Fortress Envy Duo 21

Inverter Quantity

Quad

Continuous Output

48 kW

Inverter Size (KW)

30kW+

Output (V)

120V/240V

Grid Connection

Grid-Interactive Hybrid (Can Export)

Generator Compatible

Yes

Inverter Type

All-in-one Inverter

Solar Capacity (DC)

30kW+

Battery Capacity (KWH)

100kWh+

Solar Array

92 Panels (36.8 kW)

Battery Storage

128 kWh

Rapid Shutdown

None, Tigo Optimizers + Rapid Shutdown, Tigo Rapid Shutdown

What Can It Power?

Built around the Fortress Envy Duo 21, a hybrid inverter built around Fortress eBoost batteries and eWay mounts, this kit delivers 48 kW of continuous 120/240V split-phase output.

48 kW
Continuous output, 120/240V split-phase
96 kW
Surge for motor starting
128 kWh
Battery storage options
36.8 kW
Solar array (400W panels)
What you can run
Everyday essentials

0.5–1.5 kW

Refrigerator and freezer, LED lights, ceiling fans, phone and laptop charging, modem, router and TV. These small and cycling loads are the starting point for long outage coverage.

Kitchen, laundry & larger loads

1.5–5 kW each

Microwave, coffee maker, washer or dishwasher as needed. An electric water heater, dryer, oven or range can use a large share of the output, so stagger them instead of running them together.

Cooling, pumps & shop tools

Check starting current

A compatible mini-split, central HVAC, well pump or shop tool may run when its running demand and starting current fit within 48 kW continuous and 96 kW surge. Check the actual equipment; tonnage or horsepower alone doesn’t confirm it. A soft starter can help some compressors.

Illustrative operating mixes
Refrigerator/freezer, LED lights, internet, TV and fans0.5–1.5 kW
Essentials + microwave or coffee maker2–3.5 kW while it runs
Essentials + a smaller inverter mini-split1.5–3 kW
Essentials + a 4.5 kW electric water heater5–6 kW while heating
Essentials + 3-ton central A/C running4–6 kW plus a large starting surge
Whole home: HVAC, cooking and laundry at once8–15 kW
Plan around the limits
Add up the loads that run at the same time and allow for motor starts. For a 48 kW split-phase system, keep loads balanced across the two 120V legs: a heavily loaded leg can reach its limit before the total does. A larger battery adds runtime but doesn’t raise the inverter’s output. Examples are planning illustrations, not guaranteed appliance packages.

How Long Will It Run?

Battery size sets how much energy you have. These battery-only estimates use 80% of nominal storage delivered to loads (102.4 kWh from 128 kWh).

0.5 kW · Lean essentials / light overnight use
128 kWh

204.8 hrs

1 kW · Essentials with more appliance use
128 kWh

102.4 hrs

2 kW · Moderate household use
128 kWh

51.2 hrs

4 kW · Higher sustained use
128 kWh

25.6 hrs

24 kW · Heavy sustained use
128 kWh

4.3 hrs

48 kW · Full rated output
128 kWh

2.1 hrs

Runtime = usable battery energy ÷ average load, starting full, with no solar, grid or generator. Average load includes cycling: a 1 kW appliance running half the time averages about 0.5 kW. Actual results depend on settings, battery condition, temperature and system consumption.

At 12 kWh per day
8.5 days on 128 kWh
At 24 kWh per day
4.3 days on 128 kWh
At 48 kWh per day
2.1 days on 128 kWh

Cooling, heating and electric water heating can change daily totals substantially.

What Does Solar Add?

Solar powers daytime loads and recharges the battery with what’s left.

92 panels · 36.8 kW DC
≈ 103 kWh / day
≈ 37,600 kWh / year

Illustration: 3.5 peak sun hours × array rating × 80% system yield, rounded. Not a location-specific forecast. Household use draws from this energy too, so not all of it refills the battery. Shading, winter and cloudy days can sharply reduce production.

When Solar Isn’t Enough

Utility available
Solar powers your home first, charges the battery, and can export surplus where your utility allows. The grid supplies anything solar and battery don’t.
Grid outage: solar + battery
The system supplies only the circuits connected to its backup output, from solar and stored energy. Plan for the 48 kW output limit, battery discharge limits and motor starts, and shed large loads to extend runtime. A properly configured compatible generator can carry extended low-sun periods (not included).

Why This System?

The Quad Fortress Envy Duo 21 Hybrid Solar Kit is built around the Fortress Envy Duo 21, a hybrid inverter built around Fortress eBoost batteries and eWay mounts. Match the configuration to your daily energy use, the loads that run together and your installation.

48 kW for a useful mix of loads

120/240V split-phase output runs common household circuits and compatible 240V equipment. Manage what runs together and check motor starts for HVAC, pumps or shop tools.

eWay battery mounts

Built-in busbars make battery connections fast and tidy.

Three MPPT inputs

Flexible string layout within the inverter’s limits.

Generator input and parallel capability

Add a generator for long outages, or parallel units for larger systems.

Matched as a system

The battery bank can deliver the inverter’s full output, the array is sized to recharge the battery, and strings are laid out within the inverter’s limits.

Choose Your Size

92 panels · 36.8 kW DC solar · 102.4 kWh usable
128 kWh

A balanced step up in solar and runtime.

Only the combinations shown in the product selector are offered. Every option uses the same Fortress Envy Duo 21 configuration.

Choose the Right Panel Electronics

None
Best for

Ground-mounted arrays and other installs where module-level rapid shutdown isn’t required. Includes PV disconnects.

Tigo Rapid Shutdown
Best for

Most roof-mounted arrays on buildings, where code requires module-level shutdown (NEC 690.12).

Tigo Optimizers + Rapid Shutdown
Best for

Rapid shutdown plus panel-level optimization and monitoring. Helps with mismatch from partial shade or different roof planes; it can’t recover sunlight lost to shade.

Plan the system around your site
This platform can export solar to the utility where your utility allows and your interconnection agreement permits. Racking, site-specific electrical materials and installation are additional.

Other Sizes on This Platform

Fortress Envy Duo 21 Hybrid Solar Kit | 12kW 120/240V | 12.8–14.4kW Solar | Battery-Ready to 48kWh
Dual Fortress Envy Duo 21 Hybrid Solar Kit | 24kW 120/240V | 21.6kW Solar | 48–64kWh Battery

Reference: Fortress Envy Duo 21 manufacturer information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this kit include batteries?
Yes: 128 kWh (8 × 16 kWh Wall/Floor-Mount) of Fortress eBoost 16 kWh LiFePO4 with eWay mounts, per the option you choose.
Will it power my home during an outage?
Yes, for the circuits connected to its backup output (or the whole home with a whole-home interface).
What is the solar array size?
92 × 400W panels (36.8 kW DC).
What output does it provide?
48 kW continuous at 120/240V split-phase.
Can I sell excess solar to the utility?
Yes, where your utility allows and your interconnection agreement permits.
Can I connect a generator?
Yes. Use an inverter-style generator (3–5% THD) with 2-wire auto-start for automatic control. Generator not included.
What is the difference between the rapid shutdown options?
None includes PV disconnects. Tigo Rapid Shutdown adds a TS4-A-F to every panel. Tigo Optimizers + Rapid Shutdown adds a TS4-A-O to every panel plus a Tigo CCA kit for panel-level monitoring. Your AHJ may require rapid shutdown for roof-mounted arrays.
Is racking included?
No. Roof or ground-mount racking is site-specific and sold separately.
Are all breakers, wire and conduit included?
Not necessarily. Site-specific wire, conduit, breakers, service upgrades and interconnection hardware may be required.
Will this eliminate my electric bill?
No specific savings are guaranteed. Rate structure, fixed charges, export compensation, usage and production all affect the final bill.
Do I need permits or utility approval?
Most installations need permits and inspections, and grid-connected systems need utility interconnection approval. Requirements vary by location.
Can this be installed DIY?
That depends on your jurisdiction and utility. Electrical work must follow manufacturer instructions, adopted code and any licensing requirements.
How do I know which configuration is right for me?
Use our kit selector, or contact SanTan Solar to match the system to your loads, usage and runtime needs.
Still have questions?

Contact SanTan Solar for help matching the system to your project.

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