Athena Series · Residential inverter

Athena Hybrid Inverter

Three-phase hybrid inverter, 8 to 12 kW

A three-phase hybrid inverter for solar and high-voltage battery storage at home. Two MPP trackers take 15 A per string, the 135–750 V battery input pairs with the Athena HV Battery, and the back-up output switches over in under 10 ms. Three models: MQK-E3-8K-3P, MQK-E3-10K-3P and MQK-E3-12K-3P.

Athena hybrid inverter: a white wall-mounted unit with the Cubex logo, a small display and cable terminals underneath

Rated output power

8–12 kW

Max. efficiency

98.2 %

Back-up switchover

<10 ms

Battery voltage

135–750 V

Outcomes

What it does for your home

  • More of your own solar

    Two MPP trackers at 15 A per string, with PV oversizing up to 150 %.

  • Back-up power

    The back-up output takes over in under 10 ms and carries 200 % overload for 60 s.

  • Uneven loads across phases

    Up to 110 % unbalanced output, so one busy phase does not limit the others.

  • Operating modes

    A built-in energy manager offers several operating modes, set from the display or the app.

Pairs with the Athena HV Battery

One system, inverter to battery

Every Athena HV Battery stack, from 4 to 10 modules, sits within the inverter’s 135–750 V battery input. Choose the inverter for your home’s power and the number of modules for the energy you want to store.

Ask for a sized system

Inverter

8–12 kW

Battery

10.24–25.6 kWh

The system

Why choose the Athena inverter

  • High efficiency

    98.2 % max. efficiency and 97.4 % European efficiency.

  • Quick to install

    Plug-and-play terminals for fast wiring, 26 kg and 534 × 418 × 210 mm.

  • Indoors or outdoors

    IP65 enclosure, rated from −30 to +60 °C.

  • Quiet

    Natural convection cooling with no fans, below 25 dB.

Technical data

Specifications

Models

ModelsMQK-E3-8K-3P · MQK-E3-10K-3P · MQK-E3-12K-3P
Values belowShown as 8K / 10K / 12K where the models differ

PV input

Recommended max. input power12.0 / 15.0 / 18.0 kW
Start-up voltage135 V
Max. DC input voltage1000 V
Rated DC input voltage620 V
MPPT voltage range200–950 V
MPP trackers2
DC inputs per MPPT1 / 1
Max. input current15 / 15 A
Max. short-circuit current20 / 20 A

Battery side

Battery typeLithium battery (with BMS)
Battery voltage range135–750 V
Max. charge / discharge current25 / 25 A

Grid side

Rated output power8.0 / 10.0 / 12.0 kW
Max. output apparent power8.8 / 11.0 / 13.2 kVA
Max. input apparent power16.0 / 16.5 / 16.5 kVA
Max. battery charging power8.0 / 10.0 / 12.0 kW
Rated AC voltage3L/N/PE; 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/415 V
Rated AC frequency50 / 60 Hz
Max. output current13.3 / 16.5 / 20.0 A
Power factor0.8 leading … 0.8 lagging
Max. total harmonic distortion<3 % at rated output power
DC current injection<0.5 % In

Back-up side

Rated output power8.0 / 10.0 / 12.0 kW
Max. output apparent power8.8 / 11.0 / 13.2 kVA
Max. output current13.3 / 16.5 / 20.0 A
UPS switching time<10 ms
Rated output voltage3L/N/PE; 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/415 V
Rated output frequency50 / 60 Hz
Voltage harmonic distortion<3 % at linear load

Efficiency

Max. efficiency98.2 %
European efficiency97.4 %

General data

Overvoltage categoryPV: II, mains: III
W × H × D534 × 418 × 210 mm
Weight26.0 kg
Ingress protectionIP65
Standby self-consumption<15 W
TopologyTransformerless
Operating temperature−30 to +60 °C
Relative humidity0–100 %
Altitude3000 m, derated above
CoolingNatural convection
Noise level<25 dB
DisplayOLED and LED
CommunicationCAN, RS485, Wi-Fi / LAN (optional)

Available configurations vary by sub-model. Specifications subject to change; the datasheet is the binding reference.

Plan an Athena system for a home

Tell us about the home, its solar and its consumption. Our sales team replies within one working day with a configuration that fits.

Need to attach a load profile or drawing? Use the full contact form or email sales@cubex.energy.

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Stackable LFP storage, 10.24 to 25.6 kWh

Capacity per stack
10.24–25.6 kWh
Module
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