KOSTAL
Series: KOSTAL PLENTICORE plus Series
PLENTICORE plus 8.5
Three-phase hybrid inverter with 0 kWh LFP battery
DE: APPROVEDVerified
Best for
- + Residential installations
- + Three-phase installations
- + Residential PV systems 5-10 kWp
- + Certified for DE installations
- + Projects requiring long warranty coverage
Not ideal for
- ! Large-scale C&I projects - consider commercial product line
- ! Single-phase installations (unless manufacturer confirms support)
- ! Small PV systems (< 3 kWp) - product may be oversized
- ! Backup/battery-backup projects (no EPS functionality)
In the KOSTAL PLENTICORE plus Series series
This is the selected variant.
Compared to other models
- - Maximum capacity option in this series.
Ideal for
Ideal for projects that prioritize maximum stored energy in the series while keeping 8.5 kW as the design reference.
Key Specifications
Rated Output Power
8.5 kW
VendorShow All Specifications
Core Electrical
| AC Phase | 3PVendor |
| AC Rated Power | 8.5 kWVendor |
| Max AC Output Current | 13.63 AVendor |
| Power Factor Range | 0.8 leading...0.8 laggingVendor |
| THD | -Vendor |
| MPPT Count | 3Vendor |
| Max DC Voltage | 1000 VVendor |
| MPPT Voltage Range | 120-720 VVendor |
| Max Current per MPPT | 13 AVendor |
| Max Efficiency | 97.2 %Vendor |
| EU Efficiency | 96.5 %Vendor |
Battery
| Battery Voltage Class | HVVendor |
| Battery DC Voltage Range | 120-650 VVendor |
| Max Charge Power | 8.5 kWVendor |
| Max Discharge Power | 8.5 kWVendor |
Backup
| Backup / EPS Supported | falseVendor |
| Backup Rated Power | -Vendor |
| Switch Time | -Vendor |
| Black Start | NoVendor |
| Parallel Support | YesVendor |
| Max Parallel Units | 10 unitsVendor |
| Generator Input Supported | falseVendor |
EMS & Communication
| EMS Modes | Self-consumption, Time-of-useVendor |
| Export Limitation Supported | trueVendor |
| Meter Type Supported | KOSTAL Smart Energy MeterVendor |
| Remote Monitoring Platform | KOSTAL Solar PortalVendor |
Environment & Mechanical
| Cooling Method | FanVendor |
| Max Altitude | 2000 mVendor |
| IP Rating | IP65Vendor |
| Operating Temp Range | -20 to 60Vendor |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 563*405*233 mmVendor |
| Weight | 21.6 kgVendor |
| Interfaces | trueVendor |
Compliance & Warranty
| DC Surge Protection | Type II (Integrated)Vendor |
| AC Surge Protection | Type III (Integrated)Vendor |
| AFCI | NoVendor |
| Anti-islanding | YesVendor |
| Certifications | VDE-AR-N 4105, EN 50549-1, CE, IEC 62109Vendor |
Data Confidence & Verification
VerifiedData Sources
- + Certificate - verified 2026-02-24
- + Official datasheet - verified 2026-02-24
- + Installation manual - verified 2026-02-24
Data gaps that may affect your decision
- ! Outdoor temperature range not specified - confirm outdoor suitability.
- ! IP rating not documented - confirm installation location suitability.
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Compliance & Certifications
GermanyVDE-AR-N 4105APPROVED
Certifications
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Documents & Downloads
BROCHURE
- KOSTAL PLENTICORE plus 8.5 - BrochureDownload
CERTIFICATES
- KOSTAL PLENTICORE plus 8.5 - CertificatesDownload
DATASHEET PDF
- KOSTAL PLENTICORE plus 8.5 - DatasheetDownload
WIRING DIAGRAM
- KOSTAL PLENTICORE plus 8.5 - Wiring DiagramDownload
INSTALLATION MANUAL
- KOSTAL PLENTICORE plus 8.5 - Installation ManualDownload
COMMISSIONING GUIDE
- KOSTAL PLENTICORE plus 8.5 - Commissioning GuideDownload
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