KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH PIKO CI G2 30

Official manufacturer EU verified Sept. 22, 2026

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Identity

category	inverters
ean	—
firmware	{'documented_version': 'UNKNOWN', 'constraints': 'UNKNOWN'}
generation	G2
manufacturer	KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH
market_version	EU (VDE-AR-N 4105 / 4110, EN 50549-1/-2; EN datasheet DOC03594654)
model	PIKO CI G2 30
mpn	—
product_family	PIKO CI
product_status	active
region	EU
release_year	—
series	PIKO CI G2
sku	—

Electrical

ac_connection	M8 (bolt)
ac_voltage_range	322 - 520 V
battery_supported	False PIKO CI Data sheet Solar Inverter 30/50 G2
battery_type	n/a - PV-only string inverter, no battery input printed
eps_rated_power_va	n/a - no backup function printed in this datasheet
european_efficiency_pct	97.8
frequency_range_hz	45 - 55
inrush_current	—
max_ac_active_power_w	30000
max_ac_current_a	51 PIKO CI Data sheet Solar Inverter 30/50 G2
max_ac_power_va	33400 PIKO CI Data sheet Solar Inverter 30/50 G2
max_apparent_power_va	33400
max_backfeed_current_a	—
max_dc_input_power_w	45000
max_dc_voltage_v	1100
max_efficiency_pct	98.2
max_input_current_per_mppt_a	MPPT1 40 A; MPPT2 32 A; MPPT3 32 A disputed
max_output_fault_current_a	—
max_pv_input_voltage_v	1100 PIKO CI Data sheet Solar Inverter 30/50 G2
max_recommended_pv_power_kwp	45
max_short_circuit_current_per_mppt_a	MPPT1 50 A; MPPT2 45 A; MPPT3 45 A disputed
mppt_efficiency_pct	—
mppt_voltage_max_v	850 PIKO CI Data sheet Solar Inverter 30/50 G2
mppt_voltage_min_v	420 PIKO CI Data sheet Solar Inverter 30/50 G2
mppt_voltage_range_v	420 - 850 V
night_self_consumption_w	< 10
nominal_ac_voltage	3N~, 230/400 V, 50 Hz
nominal_dc_voltage_v	620
nominal_frequency_hz	50
nominal_grid_voltage_v	3N~, 230/400V PIKO CI Data sheet Solar Inverter 30/50 G2
number_of_dc_inputs	6
number_of_mppt	3 PIKO CI Data sheet Solar Inverter 30/50 G2
number_of_pv_inputs	6 PIKO CI Data sheet Solar Inverter 30/50 G2
official_manual_url	https://www.kostal-solar-electric.com/fileadmin/downloadcenter/kse/BA/PIKO-CI-30-50-G2/ba_piko-ci-30-50-g2_en.pdf Operating manual PIKO CI G2 30/50 kW solar inverter (EN) - covers PIKO CI 30 G2 and PIKO CI 50 G2
official_product_url	https://www.kostal-solar-electric.com/en/products/solar-inverter/piko-ci-g2/ Operating manual PIKO CI G2 30/50 kW solar inverter (EN) - covers PIKO CI 30 G2 and PIKO CI 50 G2
phase_count	3 PIKO CI Data sheet Solar Inverter 30/50 G2
power_factor_range	0.8 ... 1 ... 0.8
rated_ac_current_a	43.5 PIKO CI Data sheet Solar Inverter 30/50 G2
rated_ac_power_w	30000 PIKO CI Data sheet Solar Inverter 30/50 G2
rated_mppt_voltage_range_v	420 - 850 V
startup_voltage_v	200 PIKO CI Data sheet Solar Inverter 30/50 G2
strings_per_mppt	—
thd_pct	< 3

Physical / mechanical

ac_terminal	M8 (bolt)
cooling	regulated fans
dc_connector	Amphenol plug H4
depth_mm	224
dimensions_mm	635 x 530 (707) x 224 (W x H x D; H including mounting)
display	—
enclosure_material	—
height_mm	530
mounting	—
noise_db	< 35
weight_kg	33.1
width_mm	635

Installation

cable_requirements	—
commissioning	—
installation_angle	—
mounting_clearances	—
torque	—

Environment

ingress_protection	IP 66
max_altitude_m	4000
operating_temperature_c	-25 to +60
pollution_degree	—
protective_class	I
relative_humidity_pct	0 - 100
storage_temperature_c	—

Interfaces & connectors

app	—
communication	['2 x Ethernet LAN TCP/IP (RJ45)', '2 x RS485', '4 x digital input']
dry_contact	—
meter_interface	KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter
monitoring_portal	KOSTAL Solar Portal
protocols	['Modbus RTU']

Protection

anti_islanding	Automatic switching device integrated per VDE V 0126-1-1
arc_fault	DC arc detection (AFCI)
dc_switch	Integrated DC voltage separator
insulation_monitoring	—
overvoltage_category	Input: II / Output: III
rcmu	Internal operator protection RCMU / RCCB Type B
reverse_polarity	—
surge_protection_ac	AC overvoltage protection Type 2 (exchangeable module)
surge_protection_dc	DC overvoltage protection Type 2 (exchangeable module)

Certifications

standards

['IEC 62109-1', 'IEC 62109-2', 'VDE-AR-N 4105', 'VDE-AR-N 4110', 'TOR Erzeuger Typ A', 'TOR Erzeuger Typ B', 'NA/EEA-NE7-CH2020', 'CEI 0-16', 'CEI 0-21', 'NTS631', 'UNE 217001 IN', 'UNE 217002 IN', 'EN 50549-1', 'EN 50549-2', 'IEC 61727', 'IEC 62116', 'VFR-2019', 'UTE C15-712-1', 'IRR-DCC-MV', 'C10/11', 'DANSK ENERGI']

Warranty & service

conditions	5 years, KOSTAL Smart Warranty activation required
extension_options	—
standard_years	5

Documents

datasheet PIKO CI Data sheet Solar Inverter 30/50 G2 rev DOC03594654

datasheet Technical information KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter rev 12067288

manual Operating manual PIKO CI G2 30/50 kW solar inverter (EN) - covers PIKO CI 30 G2 and PIKO CI 50 G2

product_page KOSTAL official product page - PIKO CI G2

Recorded conflicts

electrical.max_short_circuit_current_per_mppt_a Review required

MPPT1 50 A; MPPT2 45 A; MPPT3 45 A — stored value

[50, 45, 45] — Max. DC short-circuit current (ISC_PV): 50/45/45 A — axis: MPP tracker

Detected during import v1-freeze-2026-09-batch09

electrical.max_input_current_per_mppt_a Review required

MPPT1 40 A; MPPT2 32 A; MPPT3 32 A — stored value

[40, 32, 32] — Max. input current (IDC,max) per MPPT: 40/32/32 A — axis: MPP tracker, source order MPPT1..MPPT3

Detected during import v1-freeze-2026-09-batch09

Additional documented parameters

Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.

Max. DC short-circuit current (ISC_PV) per MPP tracker	MPPT 1: 50 A; MPPT 2-3: 45 A
Max. input current (IDCmax) per MPP tracker	MPPT 1: 40 A; MPPT 2-3: 32 A
Number of independent MPP trackers	3

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