Afore New Energy Technology Shanghai solar inverters reviews

Afore is a Chinese company established in 2010 and headquartered in Shanghai. The company has been growing its international presence with several offices and warehouses located abroad, and specifically in the United Kingdom, Asia and in Australia.

Australian Office Contact Details

Address: 2 Kerr Ct, Rowville VIC 3178
Phone 1300 794 831
Website

Company Info

Early on in its history, Afore launched its first-generation PV string inverter, which had the distinction of being used in the first residential PV project in Shanghai. By 2014, Afore's annual production capacity reached 1 GW, and the company had already started exporting products into Australia.

In 2015, Afore released lightweight three-phase PV string inverters followed by higher power single-phase PV string inverters the following year. By the end of 2017, the firm had introduced string inverters up to 60kW in capacity and in 2018, its first hybrid inverters were unveiled.

Details of the company's activities and growth since are scant, but obviously Afore has continued to power on.

Afore Inverters In Australia

The following are inverters that were approved by the Clean Energy Council as at late 2024; meaning they are eligible for Australia's solar rebate. 

HNS Series

Available in 3 - 10 kW capacities, all models have anodised aluminium unibody housings. They can operate in an ambient temperature range of -25 to 60C, have a maximum efficiency of 98.20% and dual MPPTs. The HNS3000-6000TL 3 - 6kW range have dimensions of 358mm x 360mm x142mm and weigh 10 kg.  The HNS7000-10000TL range incorporates inverters with 7 - 10kW capacity. These are slightly larger - up to 370 x 535 x 192mm and quite a bit heavier at 17 - 18kg

AF Hybrid Inverters

Afore AF low voltage series hybrid inverters are available in 4kW to 6kW. The UPS function (switch time < 10ms) enables crucial loads to remain on during outages. Under the backup operation mode, the inverter provides up to 150% peak output overloading. They offer 97.6% efficiency, an operating temperature range of -25C to +60C, measure 370 x 535 x 192mm and weigh 20.5 kilograms. Cooling is provided by what Afore calls an "intelligent fan". 

The AF low voltage series storage inverters can be integrated with Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI - optional) and rapid shutdown.

All Afore inverters offer the firm's " smart" monitoring system

Warranty Information

Afore's standard factory warranty is for 5 years from the date of installation, and no more than 5 and a half years from the delivery date from the company. Where an inverter has been replaced or repaired, any remaining warranty entitlement will be transferred to the replacement or repaired device.