Hybrid Inverter Comparison Table

Last Updated: 14th Sep 2018

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

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Product Name	Sungrow SH5K	Fronius Symo Hybrid 5.0	Fronius Symo Hybrid 4.0	Fronius Symo Hybrid 3.0	SolaX X1 Hybrid 5.0T	SolaX X1 Hybrid 4.6T	SolaX X1 Hybrid 3.7T	SolaX X1 Hybrid 3.0T	SolaX X3 Hybrid 5.0T	SolaX X3 Hybrid 6.0T	SolaX X3 Hybrid 8.0T	SolaX X3 Hybrid 10.0T	Huawei FusionHome 2kW	Huawei FusionHome 3kW	Huawei FusionHome 4kW	Huawei FusionHome 4.6kW	Huawei FusionHome 5kW	Delta Hybrid E5	Redback Smart Hybrid Inverter	Goodwe 5048D	Imeon 3.6	Imeon 9.12
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Model number	SH5K+	SYMO HYBRID 5.0-3-S	SYMO HYBRID 4.0-3-S	SYMO HYBRID 3.0-3-S	X-Hybrid-5.0-E	X-Hybrid-4.6-E	X-Hybrid-3.7-E	X-Hybrid-3.0-E	X-Hybrid-5.0-T	X-Hybrid-6.0-T	X-Hybrid-8.0-T	X-Hybrid-10.0-T	SUN2000TL-2KTL	SUN2000TL-3KTL	SUN2000TL-4KTL	SUN2000TL-4.6KTL	SUN2000TL-5KTL	RPI E5	SH4600	GW5048D-ES	IMEON 3.6	IMEON 9.12
Price (approx AUD price RRP + GST)	$2,200	$4,100	$3,700	$3,400	$2,664	$2,286	TBD	TBD	$3,036	$3,812	$4,472	$5,132	$1,352	$1,750	$1,987	$2,094	$2,203	$3,000	$5,000	$3,300	$3,000	$6,040
Single phase or three phase?	Single phase	Three phase	Three phase	Three phase	Single phase	Single phase	Single phase	Single phase	Three phase	Three phase	Three phase	Three phase	Single phase	Single phase	Single phase	Single phase	Single phase	Single phase	Single phase	Single phase	Single phase	Three phase
Nominal AC Power (Inverter size)	4990W	5000W	4000W	3000W	4999W	4600W	3680W	3000W	5000W	6000W	8000W	10000W	2000W	3000W	4000W	4600W	5000W	5000W	4600W	4600W	3000W	9000W
PV Input Power	6500W	8000W	6500W	5000W	6000W	6000W	5000W	4000W	6000W	7200W	9600W	12,000W	2660W	3990W	5400W	6210W	6750W	TBD	TBD	6000W	4000W	12,000W
# of MPPT's	2	1	1	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	2
Max output power to battery	TBD	5000W	4000W	3000W	6000W	6000W	6000W	6000W	6000W	8000W	10,000W	10,000W	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	4600W	4600W	3840W	9600W
Max input power to battery	TBD	5000W	4000W	3000W	6000W	6000W	6000W	6000W	6000W	8000W	10000W	10000W	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	4600W	4600W	2880W	7680W
Dimensions	447 x 510 x 150 mm	645 x 431 x 204 mm	645 x 431 x 204 mm	645 x 431 x 204 mm	460 x 477 x 181.5 mm	460 x 477 x 181.5 mm	460 x 477 x 181.5 mm	460 x 477 x 181.5 mm	655 x 456 x 208 mm	655 x 456 x 208 mm	655 x 456 x 208 mm	655 x 456 x 208 mm	375 x 375 x 161.5 mm	375 x 375 x 161.5 mm	375 x 375 x 161.5 mm	375 x 375 x 161.5 mm	375 x 375 x 161.5 mm	507 x 441 x 177 mm	516 x 950 x 278 mm	516 x 440 x 184 mm	440 x 580 x 165 mm	580 x 800 x240 mm
Weight	20 kg	22 kg	22 kg	22 kg	26.9 kg	26.9 kg	26.9 kg	26.9 kg	40 kg	40 kg	40 kg	40 kg	10.6 kg	10.6 kg	10.6 kg	10.6 kg	10.6 kg	30 kg	40 kg	30 kg	18 kg	46 kg
IP Rating	IP65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP 65	IP65	IP20	IP20
Ambient temperature range	-25°C to 60°C	-25°C to 60°C	-25°C to 60°C	-25°C to 60°C	-20°C to 60°C	-20°C to 60°C	-20°C to 60°C	-20°C to 60°C	-20°C to 60°C	-20°C to 60°C	-20°C to 60°C	-20°C to 60°C	-30°C to 60°C	-30°C to 60°C	-30°C to 60°C	-30°C to 60°C	-30°C to 60°C	-25°C to 60°C	-25 to 60°C	-25 to 60°C	-25 to 50°C	-25 to 50°C
Max efficiency (PV to grid)	97.70%	97.6%	97.6%	97.5%	97.8%	97.8%	97.8%	97.8%	97.6%	97.6%	97.6%	97.6%	97.0%	97.6%	97.9%	98%	98%	97.2%	97.6%	97.6%	>94%	>94%
Max efficiency (PV to battery to grid)	TBD	>85%	>85%	>85%	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	90%	TBD	TBD	TBD
Standby consumption	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	<7W	<7W	<7W	<7W	<7W	<7W	<7W	<7W	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Network connection	Wired, optional WiFi	WLAN/Ethernet	WLAN/Ethernet	WLAN/Ethernet	Ethernet, optional WiFi	Ethernet, optional WiFi	Ethernet, optional WiFi	Ethernet, optional WiFi	Ethernet, optional WiFi	Ethernet, optional WiFi	Ethernet, optional WiFi	Ethernet, optional WiFi	RS485, WLAN	RS485, WLAN	RS485, WLAN	RS485, WLAN	RS485, WLAN	Wi-Fi(option) / RS-485	Ethernet, WiFi	WiFi/RS485/CAN	WiFi/RS485/CAN	WiFi/RS485/CAN
Warranty	10 years	5 + 5 years	5 + 5 years	5 + 5 years	5-10 years	5-10 years	5-10 years	5-10 years	5-10 years	5-10 years	5-10 years	5-10 years	5 + 5 years	5 + 5 years	5 + 5 years	5 + 5 years	5 + 5 years	5 years	5 years	5	10 years	10 years
Compatible with what battery brands?	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	LG Chem	LG Chem	LG Chem	LG Chem	LG Chem	TBD	LG Chem, Pylontech	TBD	TBD	TBD
Spec sheet	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Warranty document	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD

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 than 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.

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

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