Best Solar Inverters in Australia

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Isaac Jamieson
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Top Solar Inverters for your Home!

Solar inverters are one of the essential parts of a solar system installationBut it’s also one of the most delicate parts and is likely to have issues. That is why it’s essential to buy a quality inverter and install it in a sheltered place to make sure it will be able to resist and have a long lifespan.

Continue reading and access the list of the best solar inverters available in Australia, so you can be confident that you’ll choose the one that best suits your home and needs.

What is the function of a Solar Inverter?

First of all, here is a simple explanation of the function of the solar inverter within the solar system:

A Solar inverter is the part of the solar system responsible for transforming the energy produced in a solar system installation, which is transmitted through direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC).In this way, the electrical appliances and other electrical devices will function normally and without danger.

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What to look for in a solar inverter?

It’s as critical to choose solar panels as it’s the inverter. When selecting the inverter for your solar installation, you must take into account the following characteristics:

  • Maximum transformation power:

It’s the maximum amount of energy that the inverter will be able to transform, and it can be expressed in both (W) and (VA). Although the inverters all come with security measures, you must choose the model that best suits your electrical installation. If not, it is better to install separate shutdown and ignition systems, to avoid any electrical overload.

  • Protection systems:

Solar inverters must be able to stop production in the event of a short circuit, grid, or component failure. If this is not possible, you must install a separate shutdown system.

  • Optimization:

The inverter must optimize the solar production regardless of the shadows or the installed panel type. Therefore, you must choose which inverter is most appropriate for your home.

  • Data register:

Getting a system that registers production data will allow you to monitor the production of the panels and find out if there are any problems you should be aware of.

As you may already know, choosing a suitable solar inverter is essential to make the most out of your solar system. Next, we will discuss the top brands of solar inverters in the market and when to choose each.

Top solar inverters in the market

Now let’s dive in and look at some of the most recommended brands of solar inverters. We will present some of their top solar inverters and their characteristics so you can choose the one that is right for you.

On top of our list, we have Fronius, who has been involved in renewable energy since 1992, being solar energy their primary focus.

In addition to manufacturing solar inverters, Fronius has also worked on different research projects to make renewable energy ready for the future.

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Why Fronius?

This high-end Austrian-manufactured brand is one of the top choices for solar installations in homes and businesses.

What customers love about Fronius inverters – apart from their excellent customer service – is the brand’s performance and reliability.

Most of Fronius’s Inverters are approved by the Clean Energy Council for the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, which is Australia’s home STC program (financial incentives). You might have heard that the Fronius Symo Hybrid is excluded from this list, but that’s no longer the case. This inverter was recently added to the list of approved inverters on 12/08/2020.

Fronius Range of Solar Inverters

There are different models of Fronius inverters, some of which are designed to cover the needs of residential homes, while others are focused on bigger commercial installations.

A unique aspect of Fronius inverters is the SnapINverter.This technology enables easy access to the inverter when service is required without needing to be removed from the wall.

Fronius Galvo is recommended for household self-consumption systems, with power categories ranging from 1.5 to 3.1kW.

Other features that make this inverter one of the top future-proof in it class are: integrated data-logging, internet connection by WLAN, or plug-in card technology for retrofitting additional functions.

There are 2 different models:

  • Galvo
  • Galvo UL
A trane inverter on a white background.Fronius Galvo

Power: 1.5 ~ 3.1 kW
Efficiency: 95.9 ~ 96.1 %
Frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz
Suitable for: small household/self-consumption
A trane inverter on a white background.Fronius Galvo UL

Power: 1.5 ~ 3.1 kW
Efficiency: 95.8 ~ 96 %
Frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz
Suitable for: private households
Fronius Primo – for medium private households

Fronius Primo is one of the latest additions in the SnapINverter. Is a transformerless single-phase inverter making it an ideal option for a residential household inverter with power categories ranging from 3.0 to 15kW. 

There are 3 different models:

  • Primo
  • Primo UL
  • Primo GEN24 Plus

The Fronius GEN24 Plus is a hybrid inverter with integrated backup power recommended for homes that don’t want to risk running out of light in case of a power outage.

A trane inverter on a white background.Fronius Primo

Power: 3 ~ 8.2 kW
Efficiency: 97.9 ~ 98.1 %
Frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz
Suitable for: private households
A trane inverter on a white background.Fronius Primo UL

Power: 3.8 ~ 15 kW
Efficiency: 96.7 ~ 96.9 %
Frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz
Suitable for: private households
A white water heater on a white background.Fronius Primo GEN24 Plus

Power: 3 ~ 6 kW
Efficiency: 97.9 ~ 98.1 %
Frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz
Suitable for: households that want to have backup power in the event of a power outage.
Fronius Symo – for residential and commercial solar systems

The Fronius Symo is a transformerless three-phase inverter and depending on the model, these inverters can be used in both residential and commercial installations.

There are 4 different models:

  • Symo
  • Symo UL
  • Symo Hybrid
  • Symo GEN24 Plus

The Fronius GEN24 Plus is a hybrid inverter with integrated backup power recommended for homes that don’t want to risk running out of light in case of a power outage.

A franklin inverter on a white background.Fronius Symo

Power: 3 ~ 20 kW
Efficiency: 98 ~ 98.1 %
Frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz
Suitable for: irregularly shaped or different roof orientations
A franklin inverter on a white background.Fronius Symo UL

Power: 10 ~ 24 kW
Efficiency: 97 ~ 98.1 %
Frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz
Suitable for: commercial systems of any size
A red and white inverter on a white background.Fronius Symo Hybrid

Power: 3 ~ 5 kW
Efficiency: 97.7 ~ 97.9 %
Frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz
Suitable for: irregularly shaped or different roof orientations
A white water heater on a white background.Fronius Symo GEN24 Plus

Power: 6 ~ 10 kW
Efficiency: 98.2 %
Frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz
Suitable for: households that want to have backup power in the event of a power outage.
Fronius ECO – for large commercial installations

Fronius Eco is a three-phase inverted designed for large-scale installations. It is lightweight and can be installed indoors or outdoors.

String collection boxes are no longer required as it has integrated all-pole string fuse holders and optional DC fuse.

A ferguson inverter on a white background.Fronius ECO

Power: 25 ~ 27 kW
Efficiency: 98.2 ~ 98.3 %
Frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz
Suitable for: large-scale installations

Another company that we trust and is also on top of our list, is Sungrow. This Chinese company was established in 1997 and has been in the Australian market since 2012. In addition, Sungrow offers a wide range of solar inverters suitable for residential, commercial and large-scale projects.

A power inverter on a white background.

Why Sungrow?

Sungrow has been in the solar inverter industry for a while, and when choosing a reliable and cost-effective inverter for solar or energy storage systems, Sungrow is one of the favourites. In addition, Sungrow offers a ten-year warranty on most new-generation inverters.

Sungrow Range of Solar Inverters

There are different models of Sungrow inverters, some of which are designed to cover the needs of residential homes, while others are focused on bigger commercial installations.

Furthermore, Sungrow Photovoltaic Inverters range from 3 kW to 6.8 MW and offer greater than 99% efficiency, ready for whatever size is needed.
Sungrow String inverters – for residential and commercial

String inverters are more exploited for residential and commercial use, such as for roofs, carports, floor mounting and tracker installations.

These inverters come in a power range between 2.5 kW and 250 kW.

Sungrow Central inverters – for utility-scale applications

Central inverters are created almost exclusively for utility use, or for large buildings, industrial facilities, floating facilities, or large fields.

These inverters have a standard size, their containers are 10 or 20 feet, start with 500kW and can reach a maximum power output of up to 6.8MW.

Sungrow Turnkey Solutions

Sungrow is committed to adapting its services to the different needs that may be found they also provide specific solutions or creations, or adaptable, which can even go from 1.25MW to 6, 8MW.

Sungrow’s range offers inverters and energy storage that adapt to different solutions for efficient operation according to the available budget of each client. Sungrow products can be adapted to existing networks without any problem, according to any required standard certification.

A solar inverter on a white background.SG2K/2K5/3K-S – PREMIUM

Power: 2 ~ 3 kW
Efficiency: 98.2%
Frequency: 45 ~ 65 Hz
Suitable for: Residential
A solar inverter on a white background.SG3K6-D/SG4K-D/SG4K6-D/SG6K-D

Power: 3 ~ 6 kW
Efficiency: 98.4%
Frequency: 45 ~ 65 Hz
Suitable for: Residential
A solar inverter on a white background.SG8K-D – PREMIUM

Power: 8 kW
Efficiency: 98.5 %
Frequency: 50 ~ 60 Hz
Suitable for: Residential
A power inverter on a white background.SG5/6KTL-MT/SG8/10KTL-M

Power: 5.5 ~ 11 kW
Efficiency: 98.2 ~ 98.4 %
Frequency: 50 ~ 60 Hz
Suitable for: Residential
A power inverter on a white background.SG10KTL-MT

Power: 11kW
Efficiency: 98.6%,
Frequency: 45 ~ 65 Hz
Suitable for: Residential
A power inverter on a white background.SG/12/15/20KTL-M

Power: 13.2 ~ 22 kW
Efficiency: 98.6 %
Frequency: 50 ~ 60 Hz
Suitable for: Residential

Best Solar Inverters For Your Home

Here we have exposed two of the best solar inverters on the market in terms of power, efficiency and frequency. Analyze all the needs you are looking for in your solar inverter, and feel free to leave us a comment or contact us with any questions you might have. 

Choosing the right solar inverter will help you optimise and safely convert the energy that your home or business needs. Make sure you choose the best solar inverter for your solar system.

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