Fronius
One of the most reputed players in the solar panel market with the development of an extensive series of photovoltaic solutions since 1992. They are one of the first inverter brands to be termed as compatible with the Tesla Powerwall Battery System with its Symo Hybrid seamlessly integrating with the Powerwall.
Most of the models have a “smart grid” feature inbuilt which allows users to comply with even the fussiest electricity network’s grid connection rules and ensure fantastic MPPT efficiency.
Goodwe
This NS series inverter utilises cutting-edge technology and incorporates all the useful features of the GoodWe SS and DS series. It is much smaller, lighter and portable, making it convenient to transport and suitable for installing in extraordinary environments.
Its comprehensive MPPT technology, software program, and hardware generation are built to maximise the existence-span of these inverters.
Sungrow
Sungrowhas been present in the Australian solar inverter market since 2012. The company says more than 154GW of inverter capacity had been deployed worldwide and the manufacturer looks set to keep powering ahead in the future.
It’s Australian operations are based in North Sydney. Also, Sungrow offers 10 years warranty for some inverter models purchased from 1st April 2020 and installed in Australia.
Huawei
With an established presence in solar markets worldwide, Huawei provides new generation string inverters with smart management technology to create a fully digitalised Smart PV Solution – FusionSolar. FusionSolar is smart, safe and reliable whilst consistently delivering high yields and ROI, making Huawei the preferred choice for investors and developers worldwide.
By integrating cutting-edge digital, internet and PV technology, this inverter is efficient, easy to install, safe and reliable, helping you achieve better ROI with higher yields and lower maintenance
SMA
As a leading global specialist in PV system technology, SMA has developed a sophisticated system perfectly tailored to the needs of the “electricity prosumers” of tomorrow.
One of the few European PV inverter manufacturer brand. With its German engineering and design, SMA is the chosen brand in the Australian solar market*
Growatt
Growattis a Chinese solar inverter manufacturing company established in 2010. Growatt’s production lines are able to supply solar inverters that comply with international standards and for this reason are OHSAS18001, ISO14001 and ISO9001 certified. The production plants are located in China and recently Growatt has also founded its new Australian branch in Melbourne in addition to the one already operating in Sydney.
SolarEdge
SolarEdge Technologies is one of the world’s fastest growing solar inverter manufacturers. The brand does not manufacture conventional string solar inverters but ‘intelligent inverter systems’.
The SolarEdge system enables superior power harvesting and panel management by deploying power optimisers to each PV panel while maintaining a competitive system cost by keeping the alternating current (AC) inversion and grid interaction centralised using a simplified DC-AC inverter.
Despite the higher upfront cost, many installers are pushing the advantages of optimised systems as they can also provide a greater level of flexibility in layouts in addition to slightly higher generation over the system’s lifetime.
USEFUL INFO ABOUT SOLAR INVERTERS
String Inverters
Most of the small-scale solar energy systems use a string inverter. In this system, each solar panel is wired together into strings. When the panels produce energy, it gets transferred to the inverter which is ideally installed near meter or switchboard depending on the accessibility.
String Inverters are beneficial for the roof which receives consistent sunlight throughout the day and for individual looking for best and the most affordable solar PV system.
Power Optimizers
Power Optimisers can be used as an addition to a string inverter and is installed on the roof next to individual solar panels. However, power optimizers still send energy to the inverter.
Power optimisers condition the DC output by fixing the voltage and sending it to string inverter, making it more efficient than using a string inverter alone. They increase the overall efficiency of the system if few panels are underperforming.
Power optimisers are beneficial for individuals who are willing to increase the efficiency of their solar PV system.
Micro Inverters
Micro Inverters are installed on each individual panels of the solar system which converts DC electricity generated by solar panels to AC electricity directly on your roof with no need of a string inverter. In many cases, micro inverters are integrated into the solar panels but in few cases, they may be mounted next to the solar panels.
Micro Inverters are beneficial for customers with a complex roof and shade issues. Most of the micro inverters are battery ready inverters where they can be easily coupled with suitable batteries.