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Fox 9kW K Series Single Phase Hybrid Inverter

FE-KH1-9.0
£952.22 ex VAT £1,142.66 inc VAT

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High Conversion EfficiencyMore of your solar reaches the home
MPPT TrackingMaximises yield in changing light
Grid CompliantMeets UK G98 / G99 requirements
Technical Specifications
Rated Power (Pmax)9,000 VA
Module Efficiency97.80 %
Battery Voltage85 - 480 V
MPPT Quantity3
Min MPPT Voltage80 V
Max MPPT Voltage500 V
Max Input Voltage600 V
Max DC Power13,500 W
Max AC Power (5 min)9,900 VA
Max DC Current16 / 16 / 16 A
Max DC Inputs3
Integrated DC SwitchOptional
Height527 mm
Width450 mm
Depth208 mm
Weight29 kg
IP RatingIP65
Operating Temperature-25 °C to +60 °C, derating at +45 °C
Warranty5 years standard, 10 years when the installation is registered with Fox ESS online
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Fox ESS Fox 9kW K Series Single Phase Hybrid Inverter

Fox ESS · K Series

Fox 9kW K Series Single Phase Hybrid Inverter

Fox ESS K Series — 7 kW to 10.5 kW on a single phase, with an 18 kVA AC input for grid charging.

The K Series is where Fox's single-phase hybrid range goes past what a normal domestic array needs and starts serving houses that have electrified everything. Seven to 10.5 kW of AC output, three or four MPP trackers, and up to 15 kW of PV.

Rated AC output
9,000 VASingle phase on-grid output
Backup output
9,000 VAContinuous EPS power in a grid outage
Maximum PV input
13,500 WArray size this inverter accepts
Battery window
85 – 480 VThe architecture it takes
MPP trackers
3Independent roof planes
Peak efficiency
97.80 %Conversion efficiency at best
Backup switch time
<20 msHow fast it takes over
Warranty
5 yearsStandard, 10 years when the installation is registered with Fox ESS online
Important

Please read before ordering

This product must be installed by a qualified electrician/technician. All installations must adhere to local wiring regulations and standards. ClearRay Solar will not be held liable for any product malfunctions as a result of incorrectly installed systems.
Overview

About the Fox ESS K Series

The number that distinguishes it is the AC input: up to 18 kVA and 78.3 A. That is the rate at which it can pull from the grid to charge the battery, and it is far above the AC output rating. On an off-peak tariff that means a large battery fills inside the cheap window rather than running out of night.

EPS output matches the rated power with a 10 kW or 12 kW peak for 60 seconds, and up to ten units run in parallel. It is 450 × 527 × 208 mm and 29 kg, convection cooled and under 30 dB.

Battery compatibility

Which battery does this inverter take?

This inverter takes High voltage Fox ESS stacks.

This model has a battery voltage window of 85 – 480 V, a maximum charge or discharge current of 50 A, BMS communication over CAN / RS485.

A stack is one master module, which carries the BMS, plus matching slave modules of the same type. Module types are never mixed in one stack. These are the counts this inverter is listed for — Product Compatibility Fox ESS UK 2026, the module count range for this inverter family:

Battery modules this inverter accepts
CQ72 to 7 modules — 14.04 to 49.14 kWh
EQ50002 to 6 modules — 9.84 to 29.52 kWh
EQ48002 to 9 modules — 9.32 to 41.94 kWh
EQ29002 to 7 modules — 5.76 to 20.16 kWh
ECS48002 to 7 modules — 9.48 to 33.18 kWh
ECS4300 / EC43002 to 7 modules — 8.28 to 28.98 kWh
ECS41002 to 7 modules — 8.06 to 28.21 kWh
ECS29002 to 7 modules — 5.76 to 20.16 kWh
EP5 / EP61 to 4 modules — 5.18 to 20.72 kWh
EP11 / EP121 to 4 modules — 11.52 to 46.08 kWh

What we stock that fits this inverter:

Fox high-voltage modules are not mixed: a stack is one type, one master and the matching slaves, and the module count must sit inside the range above for this inverter. A Fox low-voltage battery (LV52) will not work on any of these inverters, and a high-voltage stack will not work on a low-voltage one.
For the installer

String design, battery limits and what is in the box

The details that decide whether this unit suits the job:

  • Battery window 85 – 480 V, 300 V recommended, 50 A charge and 50 A discharge, CAN and RS485.
  • KH7, KH8 and KH9 have three MPP trackers; KH10 and KH10.5 have four. One string per tracker, 16 A each, 20 A Isc.
  • Each PV string is limited to 3,300 W regardless of tracker count.
  • AC input up to 18 kVA / 78.3 A for grid charging — check the supply and the protective device, this is well above the AC output rating.
  • DC disconnection switch is optional on this range. AFCI optional. Surge protection Type II / Type II.
  • Up to 10 units in parallel; EPS switch time under 20 ms.
  • Certified to G99, EN 50549 and NRS 097-2-1.
  • The KA variants are the AC-coupled versions of the same platform, without the PV input.
Applications

Where this hybrid earns its place

The K Series is specified most often for these jobs.

Fully electrified homesHeat pump, EV and induction cooking on one supply.
Large single-phase roofsUp to 15 kW of PV on a 10.5 kW inverter.
Off-peak tariff arbitrage18 kVA AC input fills a large battery inside a cheap window.
Whole-home backupEPS matched to rated power with a 12 kW 60-second peak on the larger models.
Multi-inverter installationsTen units in parallel.
AC retrofitThe KA variants add storage to an existing PV system without touching it.
Before you order

Things worth knowing about this listing

These notes come from us and from the manufacturer, and they are the ones that most often cause a problem after delivery:
  • CT clamps and a meter are included in the box.
  • Register the installation with Fox ESS at fox-ess.com to activate the 10-year warranty. Unregistered, the cover is 5 years.
Technical specification

Fox ESS KH9 technical data

This model
Maximum PV input power13,500 W
Maximum input current16 / 16 / 16 A
Maximum short circuit current20 / 20 / 20 A
Number of MPP trackers3
Output, backup and performance
Rated AC output power9,000 VA
Maximum apparent AC power9,900 VA
Rated AC output current39.1 A
Maximum AC output current43.0 A
Maximum AC input power (grid charging)18,000 VA
Maximum AC input current78.3 A
Backup (EPS) continuous power9,000 VA
Backup (EPS) peak power10,000 W for 60 s
Backup (EPS) maximum current40.9 A
Common to the range
Battery typeLi-ion
Battery voltage range85 – 480 V
Recommended battery voltage300 V
Maximum charge current50 A
Maximum discharge current50 A
Battery communicationCAN / RS485
Reverse connect protectionYes
Maximum DC voltage600 V
Nominal DC operating voltage360 V
Maximum inverter backfeed current to the array0 mA
MPPT voltage range80 – 500 V
Start-up voltage75 V
Strings per MPP tracker1
DC disconnection switchOptional
Rated grid voltage220 / 230 / 240 V (180 – 270 V)
Rated grid frequency50 / 60 Hz, ±5
Displacement power factor0.8 leading to 0.8 lagging
THDi at rated power<3 %
EPS rated voltage and frequency220 / 230 / 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
EPS switch time<20 ms
EPS THDv at linear load<2 %
Parallel operationYes, up to 10 units
MPPT efficiency99.90 %
Euro efficiency97.40 %
Maximum efficiency97.80 %
Maximum battery charge efficiency, PV to battery at full load98.50 %
Maximum battery discharge efficiency, battery to AC at full load97.00 %
Overvoltage categoryIII (AC side), II (DC side)
AC/DC surge protectionType II / Type II
AFCI protectionOptional
Standby consumption when idle<15 W
Ingress protectionIP65
Protective classClass I
Operating temperature range−25 °C to +60 °C, derating at +45 °C
Humidity0 – 95 %, non-condensing
Altitude<2,000 m
Storage temperature−40 °C to +70 °C
Noise emission (typical)<30 dB
Dimensions (W × H × D)450 × 527 × 208 mm
Weight29 kg (KH), 27.5 kg (KA)
CoolingNatural
TopologyNon-isolated
CommunicationMeter (optional), Wi-Fi, 4G (optional), DRM, USB, CT, RS485
DisplayBacklit 16 × 4 character LCD
Compliance and warranty
Grid connection standardsG99, EN 50549, NRS 097-2-1
Safety and EMCIEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2, IEC 62477-1; EN 61000-6-1/-2/-3
Warranty5 years standard, 10 years when the installation is registered with Fox ESS online
Specification sourceData Sheet Fox ESS K Series V1.7 EN, version 1.9, 23 August 2024
Goes with this

Ordered with this inverter more often than anything else

A hybrid is the middle of a system, not the whole of it. These are the parts our customers add most often:

Frequently asked questions

Questions we get asked about this inverter

Why does the AC input rating matter?

It is how fast the inverter can charge the battery from the grid. At 18 kVA a 20 kWh battery fills in a little over an hour, which fits inside any off-peak window. An inverter whose AC input matches its output would take twice as long.

Three trackers or four?

KH7, KH8 and KH9 have three. KH10 and KH10.5 have four. Each takes one string at 16 A, and each string is capped at 3,300 W.

Is the DC isolator included?

It is optional on this range — check the specific SKU or budget for an external isolator.

What is the difference between KH and KA?

KH is the hybrid with a PV input. KA is the same platform as an AC-coupled battery inverter, for adding storage to an existing PV system.

Will 10.5 kW get through a G99 application?

It is a G99 application on a single phase and the answer depends on your DNO. Many approve it with an export limit. Apply before you buy.

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Documents, advice and trade pricing

Every datasheet, certificate, installation manual and warranty document we hold for this product is in the Documents tab below. See the rest of our hybrid inverter range, our batteries and our solar panels, or email sales@clearraysolar.com if you would like us to check a battery pairing or a string design before you order.

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