Sigenergy review

Sigenergy - Inverter Reviews

4.9

Based on 473 ratings
Finn Peacock

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), Sigenergy has made a big impact in a short space of time. 

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. However their single-phase 8/10/12kW inverters suffered a spate of overheating issues in 2025 which prompted an ACCC recall.

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.

If you're using a Sigen inverter in Australia, let us know your opinion by leaving a review.

Reviewers report paying:
$16 - $23,400

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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Model number
Approx Price
Inverter Size
Max Efficiency (%)
# of MPPT's
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 (473)

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The 10kW 3 phase inverter with the Gateway for backup power is performing exactly as expected.
The Sigenergy app is very good, giving complete information on the sources of power ( solar, battery, mains) and how they have been used, It also allows control of how the solar power is used, i.e. house, EV and battery.

Panel Brand

Trina

System Size

10kW

Installed By

Since installation in November 2025 it has worked seemlessly.

Panel Brand

Aiko Solar

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

4kW

Installed By

Panel Brand

Aiko Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

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

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

6kW

Installed By

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

Working well

Panel Brand

Risen

System Size

15kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

15kW

Installed By

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Panel Brand

Aiko Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

15kW

Installed By

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

15kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

15kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

more than 30kW

Installed By

Inverter working perfectly. Actually runs at 11kW almost all the time if I use enough power even though it's rated for 10kW continuous. This is the version with the revised connector post-recall.

Panel Brand

Jinko Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

15kW

Installed By

Very quiet and integrated with the battery tier.

Panel Brand

AGL Energy

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

more than 30kW

Installed By

The team was great and did quick installation and very polite.

It was nice to deal with them

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

more than 30kW

Installed By

System Cost

$2,000 to $4,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Very happy with the functionality of the gateway and inverter gives me all the data and complete control over everything.

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

13kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

13kW

Installed By

We have a 3 phase 20kw inverter attached to 48kwh batteries and 13kw solar. The Sig systems require a reliable internet connection for monitoring and control, and I have had a few issues with wifi connectivity due to the placement of my router at the other end of the house. If the wifi password changes or it drops out and it doesn't automatically reconnect it is a pain to re-pair it to the wifi using the Sig phone app. One needs to remove inverter covers and switch off two isolators to power the system down which can take up to 10 minutes before it turns off. Then power it up and use the phone app to reconnect. One tip from the installer that helped was to disable the 5g wifi and only use 2.4g. At least powering down doesn't interrupt the power to the house, it just bypasses the inverter and uses the grid.

A hardwired network connection might be more reliable and I'll look into that in the future, but in the meantime I added a mesh node nearby as a temporary workaround.

The Sig app is fully featured for a nerd like me, and the timed operation is flexible to match your grid plan. I haven't tried integrating with home-assist, but will in the future when I have some more spare time.

Overall the inverter is doing a good job in managing the household power (along with the solar panels, batteries and gateway). Since purchase we have been fully self-sufficient, including charging an EV and running multiple airconditioners during summer. Winter will be the test.

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

13kW

Installed By

System Size

20kW

Installed By

If this company is around for the long run and keeps improving things are looking great for solar.

Panel Brand

LONGi Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

20kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

20kW

Installed By

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

15kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

System Size

10kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

more than 30kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

9kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

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System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

I had my inverter replaced on Friday, 20 February (morning). The replacement was installed by a technician who was unable to get the inverter working before leaving site.


Since then, both SAE and Sigenergy, who I have contacted directly, have provided no clear explanation of what is actually going on with the system, or a plan for rectification.

At this point, it is extremely frustrating to see both companies actively ignoring warranty repairs — particularly those arising from a recall-related replacement — appear to be treated as a low priority. I am attempting to get the replacement unit working - Not even the original unit.

I understand that faults can occur with replacement equipment. What I do not accept is a situation where a system is left non-operational, the installer walks away, and the customer is left chasing answers with no transparency or accountability.

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

more than 30kW

Installed By

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Sinenergy had a whole lot of defective inverters which created a negative impact with retaliers and buyers. They were tardy with helping the installers and retailers with new units, and I found them very hard to contact. Our company who we bought this brand off also struggled with their slow response. Understanding there may have been a backlog of inverters to fix, l feel Synergy were very poor in their peformance with our unit. 4 months for it to be fixed and countless phonecalls from us and Freedom Australia.

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

9kW

Installed By

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

13kW

Installed By

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Sigenergy Sigen EC 15.0 TP 15 kW

Panel Brand

LONGi Solar

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

20kW

Installed By

Great metrics in the app. Using self-consumption mode to create a baseline, which already is looking good. Will then test the AI mode, which looks like it will yield a touch more savings

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

5kW

Installed By

System Size

4kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

9kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

15kW

Installed By

System Cost

$2,200,000

System Size

more than 30kW

Installed By

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

6.6kW

Installed By

Sigenergy inverter is working perfectly so far and I love the way into integrates with the battery. So far, I am very happy with my purchase.

Panel Brand

Aiko Solar

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

7kW

Installed By

the app on the phone is good but there could be improvements with it. That is linking it to the actual retailer prices

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

more than 30kW

Installed By

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

20kW

Installed By

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