iStore review

iStore - Inverter Reviews

4.8

Based on 106 ratings
Finn Peacock

Finn's iStore Inverters Review & Verdict

Finn Peacock has been a Chartered Electrical Engineer since 1998, and is ex-CSIRO

iStore inverters look very similar to Huawei inverters. That's because Huawei make them for the Australian market. That's a good thing since Huawei are the biggest solar inverter manufacturer in the world. iStore inverters are designed to work with iStore batteries and the installers I've talked to say they are a reliable mid-range option.

iStore Inverters: Pros & Cons

  • Hybrid inverters that can be used with iStore home batteries
  • Compatible with Huawei Luna2000 batteries
  • 10 year parts and labour warranty with an additional 2 years parts only warranty if the inverter is internet connected

About iStore

The Australian company iStore has sold and installed heat pump hot water systems for over 10 years.  They now also sell residential hybrid inverters and home battery systems.  These are compatible with, and basically identical to, hybrid inverters and home battery systems that were previously sold in Australia by the Chinese company Huawei.

The hybrid solar inverters provided by iStore are compatible with the iStore home battery and the Huawei Luna2000 home battery.  This means if you need a replacement hybrid inverter for a Huawei Luna2000 battery, you can use one from iStore.  It also means an iStore home battery can be used with a suitable Huawei hybrid inverter.

If you're interested in iStore home batteries, you can read about them here.

Residential Hybrid Inverters

The main difference between the two residential hybrid inverters is one is single-phase while the other is three-phase. Most homes have single-phase power and can only use single-phase inverters, while those with three-phase power can choose between them.  

Here are links to their datasheets with their technical details: 

Backup Power:  iStore hybrid inverters provide 'apocalypse-proof' backup - meaning they can charge batteries from solar in a blackout.

Warranty:  iStore hybrid inverters have a 10 year warranty.  They also currently offer an additional 2 year parts only extended warranty.  To get this, the inverters must be internet connected.

Reviews:  If you have an iStore inverter and would like to leave a review, please click on the "LEAVE A REVIEW" button to the upper right.  The information will be helpful for those looking to get one.

Reviewers report paying:
$3,490 - $13,000

For a

solar system with a
iStore inverter

Depending on hardware choice and installation difficulty

iStore has 8 solar inverters in our database

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Model number
Approx Price
Inverter Size
Max Efficiency (%)
# of MPPT's
Phase Type
IS-HYB-5000-1PH
$1,700
5000W
98.4%
2
Single phase
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IS-HYB-6000-1PH
$1,900
6000W
98.4%
2
Single phase
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IS-HYB-5000-3PH
$2,000
5000W
98.4%
2
Three phase
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IS-HYB-6000-3PH
$2,200
6000W
98.4%
2
Three phase
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IS-HYB-10000-1PH
$2,300
10000W
98.4%
3
Single phase
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IS-HYB-10000-3PH
$2,600
9,999 W
98.4%
2
Three phase
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IS-HYB-15000-3PH
$3,000
15,000 W
98.4%
2
Three phase
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IS-HYB-25000-3PH
$3,600
25,000 W
98.4%
2
Three phase
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iStore Reviews (106)

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It's a reputable brand, so far providing good solar generation. The monitoring app is good and provides useful info, to allow me to optimise my appliance usage to best use the generated solar energy.

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

JFK Electrical Solar and Air

System Cost

$8,000 to $10,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

Positive Energy Solutions Pty Ltd

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

13kW

Installed By

Solargain Brisbane
My low rating is due to an ongoing software compatilibity issue with between the iStore Hybrid 3MPPT 10kW 1ph inverter and my Distribution Network Services Provider (Jemena) systems.
My system was installed in July 2025 and 9 months later the grid feed in is still limited to 0.5kw. I queried this with Jemena in January 2026 and they stated that Victorian Emergency Backstop Mechanism testing had failed repeatedly (most recently in December 2025) and follow up with the Installer.
SolarGain reported that the software compatibility issue was a known problem, which the manufacture and Jemena were investigating but had no resolution date.
The inverter is on the approved inverter list and works well otherwise.

Manufacturer Reply

Hi Gary,

Thank you for your feedback. The DNSP testing process can sometimes take longer than expected due to site conditions and DNSP?specific requirements. In your case, testing with Jemena did take longer, and our team continued working diligently in the background until the system passed their requirements.

We’re pleased to confirm your system is now operating correctly, and we appreciate your patience throughout the process. We hope you’re enjoying your solar system and the savings it provides.

Thanks,
iStore

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

Solargain PV

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

Solargain Perth
Inverter failed after 12 days (03/11/25).New one fitted 17/11/25,here's hoping.

System Cost

$6,000 to $8,000

System Size

7kW

Installed By

Solargain Hervey Bay - Bundaberg - Gympie

An incentive was offered by SolarOak for this review. Learn more here.

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

5kW

Installed By

SolarOak

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Regen Power

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

7kW

Installed By

Positive Energy Solutions Pty Ltd

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Regen Power

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

Positive Energy Solutions Pty Ltd

An incentive was offered by Regen Power for this review. Learn more here.

System Cost

$6,000 to $8,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

Regen Power

An incentive was offered by Regen Power for this review. Learn more here.

Tells what I need to know and easy to setup

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

Regen Power

System Cost

$6,000 to $8,000

System Size

7kW

Installed By

Solargain Wangaratta

An incentive was offered by Regen Power for this review. Learn more here.

Very happy with everything

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Regen Power
Very disappointing experience . First of all their solar inverter setup instructions were crap. Their consumption monitors are so bad and waste of money. The company is doing R & D after rolling out the product in the Australian market which is not acceptable ! R&D should be done before releasing product in the market . Power consumption app which is Univers EMS is so useless and does not show the right figures and takes me and my installer hours trying to figure out whats wrong with the app. The company cannot even figure out at this stage either its the hardware or the software issue. I wasted my money please dont waste yours and choose another brand if your purpose is power consumption monitoring.

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

5kW

Installed By

Vino Electrical and Solar

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

10kW

Installed By

Solargain ACT

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

Fritts Solar Hybrid
Inverter is sits on the external south side of house outside the bedroom. It doesn't emit noise or lights and did not affect my sleep even though I'm a light sleeper. Really impressed with how well the inverter balances the load in the house and the app reflects this all in real time. It's a joy watching my turn on an appliance and seeing the numbers change in the app and knowing if the power is coming from the grid, panels or battery.

Panel Brand

LONGi Solar

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

Solargain Perth

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Positive Energy Solutions Pty Ltd

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Size

7kW

Installed By

Solargain Gippsland

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

Solargain Echuca

Manufacturer Reply

Hi Alan

Thank you for your 5 star review.

Kind regards
The iStore Team

Panel Brand

SunPower

System Cost

$6,000 to $8,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Positive Energy Solutions Pty Ltd

Manufacturer Reply

Hi Sue,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5 star review.

Kind regards
The iStore Team

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Size

9kW

Installed By

Solargain Gold Coast
Work as intended. No issue so far

Panel Brand

JA Solar

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

Solaire Connect

An incentive was offered by Regen Power for this review. Learn more here.

No issues so far - east to use app and interface

Panel Brand

Risen

System Cost

$8,000 to $10,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Regen Power

Manufacturer Reply

Hi Merryn

We are happy to see your 5 star rating. Enjoy your solar!

Thanks again
The iStore Team

Panel Brand

Seraphim

System Cost

$6,000 to $8,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Solargain Echuca

Panel Brand

Aiko Solar

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

Solargain Perth

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Solargain Brisbane
So far so good.no problems

Panel Brand

Seraphim

System Cost

$6,000 to $8,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

Solargain Wangaratta

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Cost

$6,000 to $8,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

Solargain Hervey Bay - Bundaberg - Gympie
Our only negative comment would be about the app used for tracking everything. It is very slow and basic and doesn't seem to tell you what is happening in real time. Otherwise the inverter seems to do what the label on the box says it does and we are happy with how little space it takes up.

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

Regen Power

Panel Brand

JA Solar

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Solaire Connect

An incentive was offered by Regen Power for this review. Learn more here.

Panel Brand

Trina

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Regen Power

Panel Brand

LONGi Solar

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Clean NRG

Panel Brand

SunPower

System Cost

$6,000 to $8,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

Solargain Perth

An incentive was offered by Regen Power for this review. Learn more here.

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Regen Power

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

6kW

Installed By

Positive Energy Solutions Pty Ltd

Panel Brand

JA Solar

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Kluem Electrical Services Perth
Seems to do the job. App could be better - it would be good to be able to download the data into a csv file for analysis.

Panel Brand

LONGi Solar

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Solar 2020
The inverter and batteries pump out quite a bit of heat in the garage, more than I was anticipating. However we are getting a vent put in the ceiling which will take care of that. Also it kakes a bit more noise than expected, but cannot be heard inside the house. No big deal on either score.

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

13kW

Installed By

Solargain Gold Coast

Panel Brand

JA Solar

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Regen Power
Works like a charm in switching between panels, battery and grid especially with TOU inputs !

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Regen Power

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Positive Energy Solutions Pty Ltd

An incentive was offered by Regen Power for this review. Learn more here.

Panel Brand

Risen

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

8kW

Installed By

Regen Power

Panel Brand

Aiko Solar

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

5kW

Installed By

Solargain Perth

Panel Brand

Risen

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

Regen Power

An incentive was offered by Koala Solar for this review. Learn more here.

Panel Brand

JA Solar

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Koala Solar

Panel Brand

SunPower

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

Positive Energy Solutions Pty Ltd

Panel Brand

SunPower

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

Positive Energy Solutions Pty Ltd
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