Recommended Inverters
SMA, from Kassel in Germany, were at the forefront of dedicated grid-connected solar technology long before it was fashionable to be so. Consequently, they produce a very wide range of extremely robust and competent solar inverters - easy to use and intuitive - and with a proven reliability record. [5 year on-site warranty, extended warranty to 20 years available].
Claiming second largest solar inverter manufacturer in the world, Power-One, makers of the Aurora brand, make inverters that are also solid performers. Their indoor units are unique, being remarkably slim for installation in a hallway when necessary. Their 2 x MPPT range extends down to a handy 3kW. [5 year warranty].
A heavyweight in the global the electrics industry (100 years we're told), the Diehl AKO Platinum inverters are proving to be the new heavyweight in residential and industrial solar. All their products are 100% German, all their products carry a 10 year warranty which is twice the industry standard. Range extends to 22kW 3-phase! Recently awarded A+ in the reference industry magazine, Photon, for 96.9% efficiency. [10 year warranty standard].
No longer are we always wary of Chinese-made inverters. The Solis inverter, made proudly by Ginlong, has earned its reputation in Australian conditions for years now. The Solis inverter comes with a Melbourne serviced 8 year warranty.