Hybrid Inverter Comparison Table

Last Updated: 6th Mar 2024  By Finn Peacock, Chartered Electrical Engineer, Fact Checked By Ronald Brakels

Compare hybrid solar inverter prices and specifications with our regularly updated hybrid inverter comparison table, which shows various models available in Australia. Discover which hybrid inverter solution may be best for your home or business.

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Product Name
    Product Name

    Delta Hybrid E5

    • Delta Hybrid E5
    • Delta Hybrid H8E-H10E

    FIMER PowerUNO

    • FIMER PowerUNO
    • FIMER PowerTRIO

    Fronius Gen24 PLUS SYMO

    • Fronius Gen24 PLUS SYMO
    • Fronius Gen24 PLUS PRIMO
    GE H Series

    Goodwe ES G2 Series

    • Goodwe ES G2 Series
    • Goodwe ET Series
    • Goodwe EH Series
    • Goodwe ES Series

    iStore Hybrid Three Phase

    • iStore Hybrid Three Phase
    • iStore Hybrid Single Phase
    Jinko SunTank LGES-5048

    SolarEdge Smart Energy Hub (8.25-10 kW)

    • SolarEdge Smart Energy Hub (8.25-10 kW)
    • SolarEdge StorEdge 3 Phase
    • SolarEdge Smart Energy Hub (3-6 kW)
    Solis S6 Series

    Sungrow SHRS 5-6 kW

    • Sungrow SHRS 5-6 kW
    • Sungrow SHRS 8-10 kW
    • Sungrow SH-RT
    • Sungrow SH-T
    Manufacturer Logo Delta Fimer Fronius Goodwe SolarEdge Sungrow
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    Price (Approx. AUD price RRP inc. GST) $3,000 $3,000 $3,630 $2,500 $1,850 $2,000 $1500 $2200 $3,000 $2,700 $2,400
    Nominal AC Power (Inverter size) 5000W 5000 W 5000W 5000 W 5000W 5000W 5000W 5000W 8250W 6000 W 4999W
    Max output power to battery 3600W 5000 W 5000W 5250 W 5000W TBD 4000W 4600W 7400W 6000 W 4999W
    PV Input Power 5500W 7500 W 5220W 7500 W 5000W 12,500 W 10600W 6500W 16500W 9600 W 12000W
    Max input power to battery TBD 5000 W 5000W 5000 W 5000W TBD 4000W 4600W 7400W 6000 W 4999W
    Does backup? Yes Yes Level 3 Yes Yes - Level TBD Level 3 with optional backup box Yes Yes Level 3 Yes Yes - Level 3
    Single phase or three phase? Single Single phase Three phase Single phase Single phase Three Phase Single Single phase Single Phase Three phase Single phase
    # of MPPT’s 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 2 N/A – Optimiser 3/4 2
    Dimensions 507 x 441 x 177 mm 330 x 460 x 160 mm 595 x 529 x 180 mm 415 × 791 × 175 505 × 434 × 154 mm 525 x 470 x 166 mm  456 x 565 x188 mm 51cm x 44cm x 18cm 540 x 370 x 185mm 600 x 500 x 230 mm 490 x 340 x 170 mm
    Weight 30 kg 14 kg 24kg 32.3 21.5 kg 17 kg 27kg 30 kg 20kg 32.6 kg 18.5 kg
    IP Rating IP 65 IP 65 IP66 IP 65 IP 65 IP 65 IP65 IP65 IP 65 IP 66 IP65
    Ambient temperature range -25°C to 60°C -25 ~ +60°C -25 - 60 °C -35 ~ +60°C -25 to 60°C -25°C to 60°C –25°C ~ +60°C -25~60°C -40 to 60°C -25 ~ +60°C -25 to 60°C
    Max efficiency (PV to grid) 97.2% 98.07 % 97.8% 97.6% 97.6% 97.5% 97.20% 97.6% 99.2% 97.87 % 97.7%
    Max efficiency (PV to battery to grid) TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 97.32 % TBD
    Standby consumption TBD <5 W < 10W <20 W <10W TBD < 10W <13 W <5W <25 W <15W
    Network connection Wi-Fi(option) / RS-485 Wi-Fi, Ethernet, RS-485 WLAN / 2x Ethernet LAN RS485, CAN, WiFi WiFi/RS485/CAN RS485; WLAN/Ethernet via Smart Dongle-WLAN-FE; 4G / 3G / 2G via Smart Dongle-4G (Optional) RS485/CAN/USB CAN RS485 Wi-Fi Ethernet, WiFi, RS485, EnergyNet CAN, RS485, Ethernet, Optional: Wi-Fi, Cellular, LAN WiFi/RS485/CAN
    Product warranty length 5 years 5 years 5+5 years 5 years 5 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 12 years 10 years 10 years
    Compatible with what battery brands? TBD FIMER BYD B-Box BYD, LG, Goodwe TBD iStore Jinko LG CHEM RESU LG RESU10H Prime, LG RESU16H Prime, SE Energy Bank Many - Solis website has full list Sungrow
    Datasheet Supplied? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Warranty Supplied? Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Modern slavery statement or forced labour policies? Yes, here. TBD

    Yes, here.

    Yes, here.

    Yes, here.

    TBD

    Yes, here.

    Yes, here Yes, here.

    Yes, here.

    Yes, here.

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    We’ll endeavour to update this comparison table frequently as more of these products become available in Australia, and specifications and prices of existing hybrid inverters change.

    Please note prices displayed above are our best estimate of retail pricing incl GST, unless specifically noted otherwise – but these are only estimates.

    What is a hybrid inverter?

    A hybrid inverter (also known as a multi-mode inverter) is capable of managing the electricity output of solar panels and charging a battery system; while also operating with mains grid supply. Given this extended capability, prices tend to be higher compared to a standard string solar inverter.

    Hybrid solar inverters represent a true ‘battery ready’ inverter setup, as described in our article on the truth about battery ready systems. But you don’t have to have a hybrid inverter for a battery system. Using a method called “AC coupling”, you can retrofit batteries to any existing solar system regardless of what inverter you have.

    Our non-hybrid inverter comparison table can be found here.

    Hybrid inverters and backup capability

    You would think a hybrid inverter, which is specially designed to handle batteries and solar together, would be able to easily switch over to battery back-up for your house in the event of a blackout. But, surprisingly, this isn’t always the case – so under the “Does backup?” row in the above table, we’ve ranked the compared hybrid inverters from level 0-3 based on their ability to provide power to your home from a battery bank in the event of a blackout:

    • Level 0 – does not provide battery back-up in the event of a blackout.
    • Level 1 – Provides battery back-up, but takes a few seconds to switch over in a blackout (meaning your house will lose power for a brief moment), and the attached battery bank has reduced capabilities, such as lower power output compared to on-grid mode.
    • Level 2 – Provides seamless switch-over to a battery bank in the event of a blackout, but is unable to charge your batteries from your solar power system when the grid is down. This can  be annoying if a blackout hits during the daytime when your battery is running low and the grid is still down that night when you really need the battery power.
    • Level 3 – “Apocalypse proof” backup. This type of hybrid inverter provides seamless switch-over in a blackout, and you can also charge your batteries from your solar panels while the grid is down. You’ll note in the pricing on the table above  this extended functionality comes at a cost. But those looking for a high level of energy independence would probably consider this money well spent.

    Modern Slavery/Forced Labour

    This row indicates if we found the hybrid inverter manufacturer has policies for addressing modern slavery/forced labour risks. TBD indicates this is yet to be determined and “failed to respond” indicates our enquiries did not receive a reply. Where provided, in-depth analysis of a hybrid inverter manufacturer’s statement/policy has not been performed.

    Looking for energy storage solution specifications? Check out our battery comparison table.

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