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A Full Range of Sungrow Inverters Available in Australia
RS Series – Residential Single Phase Inverters
RT Series – Residential Three Phase Inverters
Sungrow’s RT series is their main 3-phase solution catering to residential solar systems and small businesses with an output capacity ranging from 5kW to 20kW.
The inverters reach an impressive maximum efficiency of up to 98.5% for their 20kW inverter.
Unlike the RS series, the RT series does not include a built-in screen or even LEDs on the inverter body so customers will have to rely solely on the monitoring app to check performance.
One limitation for users with more complicated solar panel layouts on the roof, is that the inverters only come with 2 MPPTs. Many other 3 phase inverter options have 3 or 4 MPPTs at similar inverter capacities.
SH Series – Hybrid Solar Inverters
All of Sungrow’s residential single phase and three phase inverters come in a hybrid option. A hybrid inverter has the ability to convert power from AC/DC as well as regulate solar power so that it can charge a battery. This option is designed for customers adding a battery, or hoping to keep their options open to add a battery in the future.
Sungrow manufacture their own battery solution which can be seamlessly connected with their hybrid inverters.
The amount of solar panels connected to these inverters can be significantly oversized to ensure the battery is fully utilised. For example the 5kW option (SH5.0RS) allows owners to connect up to 12kW of solar panel capacity.
For their 5kW inverter there is roughly a $1,000 premium to add in the hybrid functionality from their regular 5kW inverter.
CX Series (Commercial Solar Inverters)
One place where Sungrows excels for value and quality is in their commercial solar inverter range.
The Sungrow CX series, coming in 30kW, 50kW and 110kW sizes, is very popular amongst commercial solar installers due to their versatility, performance and attractive price point.
These inverters range from 3 MPPTs and a max efficiency of 98.6% on the 30kW model to 9 MPPTs and 98.7% max efficiency on their 110kW model.
These inverters still lack a decent display screen on the physical device and are supported by an online web portal and app.
Sungrow Inverter Comparison
| Sungrow 5kW Hybrid SH5.0RS |
Sungrow 5kW SG5.0RS-ADA |
Sungrow 10kW 3 Phase SG10RT |
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| Inverter Type | Hybrid | String | String |
| Rated AC Power Output | 4999W | 4999W | 9999W |
| Maximum Continuous Output Current | 22.7A | 21.7A | 15.2A |
| Maximum DC Voltage | 600V | 600V | 1100V |
| Maximum Inverter Efficiency | 97.7% | 97.8% | 98.5% |
| Dimensions | 490 x 340 x 170 mm | 490 x 340 x 125 mm | 370 x 480 x 195 mm |
| Weight | 18.5kg | 19kg | 18kg |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Operational Temperature Range | -25°C to 60°C | -25°C to 60°C | -25°C to 60°C |
| Made in | China | China | China |
Example of a Sungrow Commercial Solar Project
Sungrow’s 1500V Central Inverter Model SG3125HV-MV were installed at Kristal Solar Park, located in Lommel, Belgium. The 100MW solar park has nine different plots covering 227 Acres and is the largest in the Benelux region. The solar park has been grid-connected since Q4 2019 and is expected to generate 85 GWh annually.
The three-level topology design of the Sungrow SG3125HV-MV contributes to the inverter’s maximum efficiency of 99% and Europe efficiency of 98.7%, guaranteeing premium yields for the solar park. Due to the 20-foot container design, the Sungrow SG3125HV-MV has low transportation and installation costs.
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Reviews from Australians who have installed Sungrow Inverters
Easy to monitor and manage. Reasonably priced. No issues
happy with the inverter and easy to use app
Sungrow seemed to be a common brand and the inverter and battery have been in the market for a while with positive reports on their reliability. Easy to monitor the system productivity through the App on phone and online.
Using to much data approx 1.6giggs still trying to work out why as I don't have wifi am using a dongle just for solar shouldn't use that amount
Happy so far hasn’t burned my house down
This brand was recommended to us by SunSmart SC. The app provides us with sufficient information.
Seems to be working now connected properly
Exceptional product, easy to navigate app and monitoring functions, hybrid capabilities make battery addition an appealing option.
Review left 2 years after system installed
Inverter works ok. Monitoring app virtually impossible to set up.
This is the 2nd day but all looks good so far
We chose this brand from reviews and recommendations made by trusted others. The online support documentation is very useful. The inverter got very hot on day 3 of the installation, which concerned us, but a quick 'Google' search of the issue gave us peace of mind. At this stage we do not have internet and the app connected to the inverter and rely on reading the inverter panel, which is clear and accessible.
There is a lot of information on the Internet and the Australian market when looking at solar power. This brand of inverter is highly regarded and once again cost-effective and very reliable.
Very prolific inverter, I'm confident in my choice
Recently installed on my mother's house as well has 8 years ago at our family friends. Both had good experiences so along with SuniSolars recommendations, the SunGrow Hybrid Inverter was installed. I chose to go with the Hybrid inverter over the standard inverter in order to install batteries in the future without the hassle of upgrading the inverter.
The inverter and the App are working perfectly.
From our understanding this brand is cost effective and fine for residential. So far it’s delivered everything we need
This is 2nd Sungrow inverter as a hybrid was required for the new battery. It's works great and has a LAN that links export etc to my phone. It is also linked to Sungrow for diagnostic functions.
Love it so far love the app and mobile usage I can view on my phone
I am very satisfied with it and it makes me feel great!
Are you happy with the app / monitoring portal? Yes, the Sungrow app and monitoring portal are user-friendly and intuitive. I can easily track my system’s performance in real-time, and the detailed analytics help me understand my energy production and usage better. It’s great to have full visibility and control at my fingertips. Any other reasons you chose this brand? I chose Sungrow because of its solid reputation for efficiency and reliability. The high performance-to-cost ratio, strong customer reviews, and positive feedback on durability made it an easy choice. Their commitment to innovation and long-term warranties were also key factors in my decision.
