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Latronics - Inverter Reviews

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Michael Bloch

Michael's Latronics Inverters Review & Verdict

Michael Bloch covers the latest developments in home electrification for SolarQuotes.

Latronics was a pioneering Australian solar inverter manufacturer. The company stopped manufacturing in 2024 and ceased all operations in June 2025. But unlike some other companies that simply disappear without warning, Latronics gave more than 3 years notice of this happening.

Latronics Inverters: Pros & Cons

  • No longer manufacturing

About Latronics

Latronics was an Australian solar manufacturer established in 1985 and its headquarters were located in Moffatt Beach, Queensland.

Australian Office Contact Details

Address: 79 William Street, Moffat Beach, QLD, 4551
Phone: (07) 54916988
Email: [email protected]
Website

Company Info

Latronics was founded by Klaus and Sabine Langner. The company started manufacturing off-grid inverters in 1985, and then expanded into solar inverters for grid-connect systems. The company's products have been used in residential, commercial and industrial installations in dozens of countries around the world.

As Australia's home solar revolution started to kick into gear, so did Latronics. It moved into new (and final) digs at Moffat Beach in 2011, and boosted its staff from 50 to 100. But in May 2022, Latronics announced it would be ceasing manufacturing on 26th June 2024, and closing its operation in Queensland. 

Their inverters were made by hand, not robots, in a factory that was 100% solar powered. Just about every part of Latronics inverters was recyclable, from the case down to individual components. 

Latronics Inverters For Home Solar

Latronics' solution for grid-connect systems was the PV Edge inverter, available in 1.25kW (PVE 1200) and 2.5kW (PVE 2500) capacities - which indicates just how old these are. While very simple inverters without the bells and buzzers of today's devices, the PV Edge came equipped with an energy meter that allowed users to see power generated and other data such as mains voltage.

PV Edge inverters were compatible with industry standard battery bank voltages for use with grid connected battery backup configurations.

Warranty Information

Older Latronics PV Edge inverters were accompanied by a 5 year warranty, but newer models only 3 years - which wasn't a great vote of confidence from the company in the units. 

When announcing the end of operations, Latronics said it would be ceasing all repairs, support, warranties and guarantees on all of its products on 30th June 2025. This works out to 3 years after the announcement it would be shutting up shop; the length of the newer warranty.

If your Latronics inverter is playing up, getting it repaired after the company fully closes may be difficult - it might be time to buy another inverter.

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Originally installed Latronics PVE 2500 watts inverter no new inverter required this time.

Panel Brand

Daqo

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Clean NRG
I asked for the inverter to be mounted on an outside wall in a shady well ventilated place. It has been working very well. We now have two Latronics inverters. The first inverter is 5 years old and working well. The new inverter is identical but it no longer has an internal breaker switch. The breaker switch is now an external fitting, which improves reliability. I like having a locally made and serviced inverter.

Panel Brand

Qcells

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1kW

Installed By

Solargain Brisbane
Not performing to our expectations from the information given to us

Panel Brand

Not sure (Other)

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Sun Solar System

Panel Brand

Dont Know (Other)

System Cost

$3,000 to $6,000

System Size

2kW

Installed By

Halcol Energy
On the 9/8/2011 the Mark Group had the Inverter inspected as part of a PV Installation Quality Assessment and the the Electrician " Failed " it because there was no access to array switch. The Mark Group installed this System and when I contacted them I got no reply. I contacted Latronics and and they said there was no problem with the system and would stand by their product and warranty.

Have had no follow up from the Mark Group since.

Panel Brand

Trina

System Cost

$3,000 to $6,000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Mark Group Australia

System Cost

$3,000 to $6,000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Solar Plus
Don't make the same one any more so if the existing one fails, I can't just do a swap for another, which means the inverter will have to go into the workshop for repairs. Wait time could pose a problem!

Panel Brand

Kyocera

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

3.3kW

Installed By

NENSYS New Energy Systems
Broke down just out of warranty.
1.2kW has not paid for itself. Latronics want more money to replace inverter, they can not repair. looks like their inverters can not be repaired. they advise to install a refurbished inverter or a new inverter. These inverters are money pits. I would advise to stay away. Also i have to send to Queensland at my cost.

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1kW

Installed By

Solargain Perth
Failed after 6 years

System Cost

$10,000 to $15,000

System Size

2kW

Installed By

Solaire Connect
Satisfactory for 5 1/2 years but then failed to start automatically. It was necessary to disconnect the solar array for a few minutes and then connect again to obtain a start.

System Cost

$3,000 to $6,000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Solargain ACT
has had a fuse or switch replaced under warranty but supplier excellent to deal with

Panel Brand

unknown (Other)

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

SolaSys
Can be a bit noisy when running.

Panel Brand

CEEG (Shanghai) Solar Science and Technology (Other)

System Cost

$3,000 to $6,000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Auzion OLD

Panel Brand

Trina

System Cost

$6,000 to $10,000

System Size

2kW

Installed By

Halcol Energy
We have some interferance on the radio in AM mode.

Panel Brand

Sharp

System Cost

$6,000 to $10,000

System Size

2kW

Installed By

NENSYS New Energy Systems

Panel Brand

Polar Photovoltaics

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Queensland Solar Systems

Panel Brand

Trina

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Halcol Energy

Panel Brand

Ulica

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Auzion OLD
The Latronics Inverter was faulty and ceased working at the beginning of the year resulting in one electricity account with very little solar credits and the next account with no solar credits.

This used up the solar credits we had built up last year.
We contacted Auzion and Latronics and their service was excellent.

Auzion came the next day and took the faulty inverter away and returned with a replacement in half an hour.

Our original inverter was then sent away for repairs and re installed two weeks later.

Both Auzion and Latronics are local Sunshine Coast companies and we were treated with respect at all times.

We are very happy with our after sales service as all our concerns were rectified immediately.

Panel Brand

Auzion (Other)

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1kW

Installed By

Auzion OLD

Panel Brand

CSUN

System Cost

$3,000 to $6,000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Auzion OLD

Panel Brand

Evergreen Solar

System Cost

$3,000 to $6,000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Evergreen Solar Power
Works fine, no problems.

Panel Brand

Juli New Energy

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Auzion OLD
have had no problems since it was installed

Panel Brand

can't recall.... (Other)

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Solar Power Australia
Even though we only put in a 1.5 kW we still sell back to the grid and we are high power users on average we reckon we are saving $200 per quarter and selling back to the grid anywhere between $25-$50 which they said it would be unlikely as we are high users, only wish we could have afforded to go bigger at the time very pleased.

Panel Brand

German Solar

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Auzion OLD

Panel Brand

Suntech

System Cost

$6,000 to $10,000

System Size

2kW

Installed By

Ingenero NSW and ACT
Great piece of kit just keeps going no problems at all.

Panel Brand

CEEG

System Cost

$6,000 to $10,000

System Size

2kW

Installed By

Auzion OLD

Panel Brand

Chromagen 6080W (Other)

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

Chromagen
Component failed about six months ago. Was immediately replaces by installer.

Panel Brand

Ulica

System Cost

$6,000 to $10,000

System Size

3kW

Installed By

Nicholls Solar QLD
It mulfunctioned and I had to send it back for repairs.

I was without it for a few days.

Panel Brand

Don't know (Other)

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Eco Solar

Panel Brand

Polar Photovoltaics

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Hembrows Electrical Service

Panel Brand

Solar Power

System Cost

$3,000 to $6,000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Enviromate Australia Pty Ltd
The inverter seems to do its job. I don't know how to assess its performance

Panel Brand

CEEG Nanjing ReNewable Energy

System Cost

$10,000 to $15,000

System Size

3kW

Installed By

Auzion OLD
It would of been nice if we could of had a bigger inverter as being an older person i would have liked to have added it at a later date. Was told a silly price to put a better one in now I can not afford to at all. The inverter that we have has worked very well.

Panel Brand

Suntech

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Urban Solar Aust Pty Ltd
My Circuit Breaker was not working around 9/2/2011. And Latronics where very quick to send out the part to Nicholls Solar, But Nicholls Solar where very slow in asking for it for me. I ask Latronics and told them about Nicholls Solar.And they fixed the promble for me very quick as they are in QLD and I am in NSW. I think Latronics are very good and the best.

Panel Brand

Suntech

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

3kW

Installed By

Mark Group Australia
The inverter broke down once. They came in less then a business week and replaced it with a new one. Since then all has been good. My electricity bills are cheaper (once i was with $9 credit), but we are not a "big" consumer anyway. Regards, Sabino.

Panel Brand

not remember (Other)

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

Hembrows Electrical Service

Panel Brand

170w Solar High Efficiency Modules (Other)

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

1kW

Installed By

Nicholls Solar NSW

Panel Brand

unknown (Other)

System Cost

$3,000 to $6,000

System Size

1.5kW

Installed By

SolarGen
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