GoodWe’s EHB Hybrid Inverter Unleashed In Australia

Timing is everything they say, and Clean Energy Council approval for the EHB single-phase hybrid inverter series was pretty good timing for GoodWe.

A hybrid inverter is a device that combines the functionality of a conventional solar inverter and a battery inverter into a single unit. Late last month, the Clean Energy Council granted approval for three EHB inverters; which means they are now eligible for national solar and battery rebates¹.

The models are:

• GW5K-EHB-AU-G11 (5 kW)
• GW8.6K-EHB-AU-G11 (8.6 kW)
• GW9.99K-EHB-AU-G11 (10 kW)

GoodWe EHB Specification Highlights

• Up to 200% PV input oversizing.
• Up to 4 Maximum Power Point Trackers (MPPTs) – good for complex rooftops and homes with roof faces at multiple orientations.
• 16A maximum input current per MPPT.
• Supports 80–495 V batteries and 50 A charge/discharge current.
• <10ms switch time to battery backup in the event of a mains grid power outage.
• IP65 rated (suitable for installation outdoors).
• GoodWe smart meter supplied.
• ‘Seamless’ Virtual Power Plant (VPP) integration.
• Integrated bypass feature ².
• Multi-protocol communications.
• Active cooling (fan).
• 10 year warranty.
• Dimensions: (W × H × D mm) 415 × 791 × 180.
• Weight: 29.5 kg (5 kW), 33 kg (8.6 & 10 kW).
• Compatible with selected battery models from GoodWe, BYD, LG, Pylon, Dyness, Alpha and a couple of other brands I’m not familiar with.

The full EHB datasheet can be viewed here and the battery compatibility list here.

Commenting on the introduction of the EHB hybrid inverter series to Australia, Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand Dean Williamson said:

“As energy needs evolve and incentives like the federal battery rebate drive uptake, the EHB Series ensures homeowners are equipped with a future-proof solution that’s reliable, smart, and ready to perform.”

GoodWe also has a three-phase hybrid inverter — the ET G2 series — which was launched in Australia late last year.

GoodWe’s Australian Track Record

GoodWe was founded in Suzhou, China in 2010 and its products became available in Australia in 2012. The company has an office in Melbourne for support and warranty issues.

While it remains to be seen how the EHB single-phase hybrid inverter performs over time in Australian conditions, GoodWe generally produces one of the better budget inverters available on the Australian market. Its standard manufacturer warranty used to be 5 years, but in 2021 it was boosted to 10 years.

The company has also done well in the SolarQuotes Installers Choice Awards; this year taking out 3rd place for the best inverter brands of 2025 behind Fronius and Sungrow – a good result given the competition. And GoodWe solar inverter reviews from Australian customers have generally been positive, with the company scoring an average rating of 4.8 stars overall (2,889 ratings) and 4.9 stars over the last 12 months (771 ratings).

GoodWe is currently listed as a SolarQuotes-recommended inverter brand.

Should You Get A Hybrid Inverter?

Hybrid inverters can be a good choice if you’re installing solar panels but not ready to acquire a home battery just yet. For example, with the EHB you can start with solar only, then add a battery later and trigger the inverter’s hybrid features using an activation code.

But there are pros and cons with hybrid inverters, such as being locked in to what can be a narrow range of compatible battery choices that will vary depending on the model. See this article (and the comments that follow) for some points to consider when choosing between a hybrid and conventional inverter. And to compare models side-by-side, check out our hybrid inverter comparison table (GoodWe EHB to be added soon).