Sigenergy review

Sigenergy - Inverter Reviews

5.0

Based on 355 ratings

Finn's Sigenergy Inverters Review & Verdict

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

Although new to the Aussie market (launched in 2024), I've been impressed with what I've seen from Sigenergy. 

Their app is the only solar/battery/home energy monitor that is as good as Tesla's. Their commissioning takes minutes. The backup, including 3-phase, is seamless.

Installers really like the hardware and their Aussie support is prompt.

Highly recommended, despite the lack of a long track record in Australia.

Sigenergy Inverters: Pros & Cons

  • Reasonably priced
  • Up to 4 MPPT trackers
  • IP66 ingress rating
  • Comprehensive monitoring
  • Issues reported in late 2025 concerning overheated terminals, melted plugs and burnt out wiring on some single-phase inverter models that have been improperly installed.

About Sigenergy

China's Sigenergy offers a fully integrated home energy storage system; an element of which is the company's hybrid inverter.

Sigenergy Australia Contact Details

While Shanghai Sigen New Energy Technology Co Ltd is headquartered in China and does its manufacturing there, Sigenergy has an office in Australia

Address: Suite 02, Level 7, 191 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Tel. (Sales): 0400 108 934 
Tel. (Support): 0452 417 654 
Email (Sales): [email protected]
Email (Support): [email protected]
Australian website

Company Information 

Founded in early 2022 by ex-Huawei solar division president Tony Xu, Sigenergy hit the ground running and just three years on has more than 600+ employees; the vast majority of which are focused on research and development. 

Sigen Hybrid Inverters

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Update: 13 November, 2025. We've been made aware some Sigenergy single-phase inverter based Sigenstor battery systems are experiencing issues relating to overheated terminals, melted plugs and burnt out wiring. The company is taking action. More information here.
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Sigen hybrid inverters can be used in conjunction with a solar power system only, or with solar panels and the SigenStor battery and charger modules. But note that if you add SigenStor energy storage after the inverter module has been installed, you'll need to purchase and activate a licence.

The company's inverters offer up to 4 MPP (Maximum Power Point) trackers, 97.6% conversion efficiency and DC/AC ratio of up to 2. Communications are via WLAN, Ethernet or 4G. 

Sigen inverters are built for tough conditions, with an IP66 rating providing very high resistance to dust, humidity and rain. The inverters have an operating temperature range of -30C ~ 60C. In a country such as Australia, that sort of robustness is a real plus.  

Sigen hybrid inverters are available in Australia in single-phase and three-phase models. Among the single-phase offerings, which measure 700 x 300 x 283 mm and weigh 36 kg, are the:

  • 8.0 SP AU: 8.0 kW
  • 10.0 SP AU: 10.0 kW
  • 12.0 SP AU: 12.0 kW

All of these are on the Clean Energy Council's approved inverter list: a must-have if you want to claim Australia's solar rebate, some state incentives and to get permission to have the system connect to the grid. Other capacities (greater and less than the above) are CEC-approved when installed as part of a full Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

CEC-approved 3-phase models (5kW, 10kW, 15kW, and 25kW) are also available here when installed as part of a BESS. 

Sigen PV Max

Additionally, CEC-approved non-hybrid single-phase models called "PV Max" in capacities from 3kW to 6kW can be purchased in Australia as well. The PV Max inverters in this range have 2 MPPTs, up to 98% conversion efficiency and an IP66 ingress rating. Sigenergy produces other single-phase units (up to 12kW) and three-phase PV Max inverters (up to 25kW), but as at the time of updating this page, they weren't CEC listed.

Inverter Monitoring

Real-time monitoring is available via the comprehensive mySigen App, which is powered by AI (GPT-4). This could be very attractive to some and a little off-putting to others. According to the company, the AI smarts can help achieve maximum energy bill savings by automatically accessing system operation, dynamic tariffs, and weather data. Owners can instruct the app using a chat feature and also submit support tickets if they encounter issues during system operation directly from within the app. 

Sigen Inverter Warranty

Sigenergy Technology Co., Ltd. warrants that their hybrid inverters will be free of defects caused by improper workmanship or defective materials for a period of 10 years.

Sigenergy is currently a SolarQuotes-approved inverter brand. If you're using a Sigen inverter in Australia, let us know your opinion by leaving a review.

Reviewers report paying:
$4,300 - $17,000

For a

solar system with a
Sigenergy inverter

Depending on hardware choice and installation difficulty

Sigenergy has 7 solar inverters in our database

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Inverter Size
Max Efficiency (%)
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Phase Type
SigenStor EC 5.0 SP
$1770
5000 W
98.0%
2
Single phase
SigenStor EC 6.0 SP
$1920
6000 W
98.0%
2
Single phase
SigenStor EC 8.0 SP
$3270
8000 W
98.0%
3
Single phase
SigenStor EC 10.0 SP
$3500
10000 W
98.0%
4
Single phase
SigenStor EC 5.0 TP
$3000
5000 W
98.0%
2
Three phase
SigenStor EC 10.0 TP
$3500
10000 W
98.0%
4
Three phase
SigenStor EC 15.0 TP
$4600
15000 W
98.0%
3
Three phase

 

Sigenergy Reviews (355)

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After just over two weeks (with a mix of extremely cloudy and some sunny days) it appears ti be performing marginally better than the modelling provided in the quote

Panel Brand

Aiko Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

13kW

Installed By

The Sigenergy controller/inverter operates efficiently and without fault, consistent with the stated system specifications. the Sigen app is clear and easy to navigate and provides excellent system performance graphics.

Panel Brand

Aiko Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

The Sig Energy 10.0 SP AU inverter is integrated into the Sigen Energy Controller, which sits on top of the SigenStor battery stack. This fully integrated solution was the main reason for choosing this inverter. Although it has only been a few days since the system was installed, the inverter has been running well, with no issues encountered.

I have taken a star off the rating for the following reasons:
- the inverter only has a 5 year warranty, while competitor brands provide a 10 year warranty
- the app, while excellent in terms of presentation and features, has poor documentation.

While the poor documentation makes the app more difficult to master, it provides excellent information about how the system is operating, great data tracking, very accessible graphical presentation of the system components and a extensive range of features, including a lot of customisation options.

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

20kW

Installed By

Love the Sigenergy system. The app is amazing, and it just works so well! Beautiful to look at, beautiful to use, just an amazing piece of tech.

Panel Brand

JA Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

20kW

Installed By

To my knowledge this is the first CEC registered 10kW Inverter to integrate battery/Solar/Inverter management combined with "behind the inverter" 25kW DC Fast charger and bidirectional charging that does not detract from the 10kW 240V delivery.

Panel Brand

Aiko Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

20kW

Installed By

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

more than 30kW

Installed By

I knew purchasing Sigenergy was a bit of a gamble due to new company but it was the only system I found that documented meeting all my needs.
The actual install has done this providing a seamless on grid/offgrid experience integrated with an existing Fronius inverter on a shed. Three of the common power outages I experience have been ridden out with just a message in app to log it.

However of the two 5kW Sigenergy inverters installed one faulted on the first day with the PV inputs. Initially showing a reverse polarity alarm then going completely open circuit with no voltage seen.
Arrays have been tested for polarity and proven to work on the first inverter.
Since then I have been operating with only the PV input from 1 inverter and the existing solar inverter charging the unit with faulted PV inputs.

Two weeks latter, my installer is still trying to get an RMA, while getting responses back saying they have resolved the issue remotely. (Cleared alarms from my view)
My installer shared 1 response from the support and frankly it looked like someone had plugged something into a AI search with no understanding.

As an electrician I know how often products can fail, but the Sigenergy warrantee support is not creating a good experience.

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

Functionality and responsiveness is amazing as well as the features. Very easy to navigate as well.
It a pretty sexy inverter too, would gladly have it in the living room as a feature. ?
Real time information is amazing, can even see what my coffee machine uses while I’m using it.

Panel Brand

Aiko Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

4kW

Installed By

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

System Cost

$8,000 to $10,000

System Size

9kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

15kW

Installed By

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

Performing well to date but probably a bit early to tell long term. The Mysigen App is quite sensational and very user friendly. Makes it very easy to track the performance of the system, as a whole or by each component individually. Shows energy produced, used, what is imported from or exported to the grid. This can be shown on a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly or lifetime basis as selected. Graphics are really good.
According to the App, since the system was installed, we are on average generating around 80% of our energy use on site, with the balance coming from the grid. We are happy with that outcome.

Panel Brand

Aiko Solar

System Size

8kW

Installed By

System Size

10kW

Installed By

The power works seamlessly.

At the moment there is an issues with the gateway not working however this is to be replaced under warranty. So I'm not worried about it.

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Size

13kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

30kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

So far seems to be working well, no issues with not charging or supplying power. Will transfer from panel supply to battery seemlessly ( haven't had a blackout situation as yet)
Only been installed for around 2 weeks but so far happy with the installation

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

15kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

15kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

20kW

Installed By

We recently had a new Sigenergy system installed by MLEC in Perth. Great so far with no power from the grid in the first week.
We went with 24kwh batteries and a 10kw inverter. 13.2kw of Jinko panels on the roof.
The app is really good and easy to see where your power is being distributed to the batteries or grid.
Another great feature is real time power consumption. So when you flick on an appliance you can see how much it draws straight away which will help with managing consumption. We can run the 16kw ducted AC and still fill the batteries when the sun is shining.

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

13kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

more than 30kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

more than 30kW

Installed By

Great integration seems efficient.

Panel Brand

Aiko Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

20kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

more than 30kW

Installed By

System Cost

$0 to $2,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

more than 30kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

more than 30kW

Installed By

8kw, SigenStor-8S-16

Panel Brand

Aiko Solar

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

10kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

4kW

Installed By

Everything seems good but only been a few days since the installation.
Produced 55kWh from solar on first full day (mostly clear day late Sept Sydney).

Panel Brand

REC

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

I just can't be happier the guys were polite, they answered all the questions I had, the price was right, the whole job just went very smoothly, as I said I can't be happy, thank you very much guys.

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

20kW

Installed By

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

The inverter (via 24kW batts) reliably powers my fully electric home without any interruptions, even during grid failures. I haven't experienced any issues; the microwave and oven clocks stay perfectly synced, and the app keeps me updated that I'm running entirely on backup power. No complaints, even with a 14kW air conditioner, induction cooktop, oven, and more in use.

Panel Brand

SunPower

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

more than 30kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

This price was for the battery stack. The solar panels and SMA inverter were already in situ

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

15kW

Installed By

System Cost

$8,000 to $10,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

Install was for 3 phase extra 11kW solar, 48kW battery, 30kW inverter and gateway for blackout protection

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

20kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

4kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

Price also included 32kWh battery

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

The gateway changeover from on grid to off grid when grid power is cut is impressive, when tested with lights I could not even tell the grid power went off.

Panel Brand

Aiko Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

20kW

Installed By

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