Review: Sigenergy’s ‘SigenStor’ provides a competative advantage

Sigenergy SIGENSTOR render with with five in one key features listed: Solar Inverter, EV DC Charger, Battery PCS, Battery Pack, EMS

Now and again, a solar energy product arrives in Australia, garnishing the attention of enthusiasts. With established leading brand names consistently innovating to stay ahead of each other, new technology must have a competitive advantage to stand out and earn market share. In 2025, Sigenergy’s SigenStor will disrupt established sustainable energy brands with one of the most innovative all-in-one solutions driven by the goal of improved energy self-sufficiency. Here’s how.

Designed on a software foundation
Ultra efficient DC coupled energy system: inverter, battery, EV charger
Bidirectional EV charging capabilities
Flexible and upgradable with ease
Improved energy storage affordability: Cost p/kWh

Built on a software-first foundation, Sigenergy’s Sigenestor is conveniently positioned to outpace many established sustainable energy technologies. Developing new energy hardware this decade from the ground up enables innovators to think outside the box regarding the technological evolution process. With modern user experience now in the palm of your hand, consider the potential of a product developed from a software-first perspective—opposed to hardware-first. Such a design removes legacy hardware limitations, assisting a streamlined adaptation to modern user expectations as they evolve.

Even though existing energy technologies possess excellent monitoring and control software, limitations restrict the release of software/firmware updates required in an evolving landscape. Most manufacturers have one universal web application for their products, old and new. New updates must consider all ‘legacy’ hardware models, ensuring a stable user experience. The more expansive a product suite, the more diligent a software/firmware release must be. This level of consideration takes time.

Installation professionals will adapt to an alternative concept. However, this new design benefits end-users and installers alike through a more deliverable and controlled design that is less susceptible to installation-influenced failure points while maintaining customisable design flexibility.

The beauty of Sigenergy’s product offering is in its simplicity. The foundations you choose depend on the power supply feeding your premises: single-phase or three-phase. Therefore, the foundation of the Sigenergy energy product range is the Sigen Energy Controller, which facilitates integration with expanded SigenStor energy system products.

Insight: Competing manufacturers are expected to be in a race to follow a similar design concept of all-in-one energy system modularity.

Model	Power	Inverter	DC Battery compatibility	Download
1.1. Sigen Energy Controller SP (single-phase)	5, 10 kW	Solar & DC Battery	SigenStor 5 or 8 kWh multiples	Datasheet
1.2. Sigen Energy Controller TP (three-phase)	5 to 25 kW	Solar & DC battery	SigenStor: 5 or 8 kWh multiples	Datasheet
1.3. Sigen Hybrid Inverter SP (single-phase)	5, 6 kW	Solar & DC Battery	SigenStor 5 or 8 kWh multiples	Datasheet
1.4. Sigen Hybrid Inverter TP (three-phase)	5 to 25 kW	Solar & DC battery	SigenStor: 5 or 8 kWh multiples	Datasheet

SELECTION TIP: Energy Controller vs Hybrid Inverter

If choosing Sigenergy as part of an initial solar-only solution with the intention of expansion capabilities at a later date, the Sigen Hybrid Inverter is the ideal starting point. It has the same function as the Sigen Energy Controller, with accessories and firmware to suit a solo application. Use Sigen Energy Controller when combining with Sigen Battery from the start.

1.1. Sigen Energy Controller SP: Single-phase solar, battery and EV charging controller. Advanced all-in-one technology for the modern energy user. DC solar and DC battery (hybrid) to AC grid-tie or off-grid inverter, compatible with the DC-coupled SigenStor battery and DC-coupled Sigen EV charger module. TLDR: Select when integrating SigenStor Battery modules at the same time—single-phase power supplies.

1.2. Sigen Energy Controller TP: Three-phase power output solar, battery and EV charging controller. Advanced all-in-one technology for the modern energy user. DC solar and DC battery (hybrid) to AC grid-tie or off-grid inverter, compatible with the DC-coupled SigenStor battery and DC-coupled Sigenergy EV charger module. TLDR: Select when integrating SigenStor Battery modules at the same time—three-phase power supplies.

1.3. Sigen Hybrid Inverter SP: Single-phase power output solar, battery and EV charging controller. Advanced all-in-one technology for the modern energy user. DC solar and DC battery (hybrid) to AC grid-tie or off-grid inverter, compatible with the DC-coupled SigenStor battery and DC-coupled Sigen EV charger module. TLDR: Select when choosing a grid-tie solar-only option initially (batteries later)—single-phase power supplies.

1.4. Sigen Hybrid Inverter TP: Three-phase power output solar, battery and EV charging controller. Advanced all-in-one technology for the modern energy user. DC solar and DC battery (hybrid) to AC grid-tie or off-grid inverter, compatible with the DC-coupled SigenStor battery and DC-coupled Sigenergy EV charger module. TLDR: Select when choosing a grid-tie solar-only input option initially (batteries later)—three-phase power supplies.

All power class Sigen Energy Controller and Hybrid Inverter models (3 to 25 kW) are identical in dimensions. This standardised sizing allows seamless expansion capability with modular add-on components common with Sigenstor, regardless of rated output power class/phase supply.

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From 2025, home and commercial self-generated power supplies will form part of a user-empowered energy ecosystem. The more harmony there is with self-generated energy and utilisation, the more electricity you save purchasing from the grid. Today, in terms of sustainable energy technology, there are two categorisations: a more disconnected solar energy system with physical wiring to connect disconnected componentry or an all-in-one, internally connected sustainable energy system.

Image: mySigen app user-interface

The mySigen App is where the Sigenergy energy system comes together for energy visualisation and control. Purchase add-on hardware such as bidirectional EV charging and cross-compatible 5 and 8 kWh LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron phosphate) battery storage. Revolutionising versatility in an all-in-one sustainable energy solution, it would be fair to suggest that no two SigenStor neighbours are the same.

You use your power differently from your neighbour and deserve an ideal self-generated power supply to suit you, even if that’s in the form of initial affordability in the Sigen Hybrid Inverter with solar panels. Previously, more bespoke solutions were expensive, adding significant cost barriers for the mainstream. SigenStor proves that refined customisation is possible for mass appeal and uptake.

Model	Attribute	Advantages	Download
2.1. Power Sensor	Energy monitoring & signalling.	View energy import and export from the point of supply within mySIgen App. Provides surplus energy signalling/control to ecosystem devices.	Datasheet
2.2. Gateway	Energy monitoring & signalling. Backup power and load control	View energy import and export from the point of supply within mySIgen App. Provides surplus energy signalling/control to ecosystem devices. Manage power distribution under normal operation and during blackout scenario’s	Datasheet
2.3. EV DC Charger	Electric vehicle charging. 12.5 kW or 25 kW.	Efficient DC charging with V2L options. Charge your electric vehicle with excess solar energy without exporting to the grid (Power Sensor or Gateway required).	Datasheet
2.4. Battery	Store excess solar energy for later use. Provide blackout protection when installing Sigen Gateway.	DC coupled energy storage. 5 or 8 kWh modular options.	Datasheet
2.5. EV AC Charger	Electric vehicle charging. 7/11/22 kW	Charge your electric vehicle with basic or solar-optimisation features—Power Sensor of Gateway required.	Datasheet
2.6. my Sigen App	Real-time & historical energy portal	Online visual gateway to advanced energy insight, management and control with AI assistance.	Manual

2.1. Sigen Power Sensor: The Sigenergy Power Sensor (energy meter) is mounted within a switchboard to provide energy consumption and export data to the mySigen App when used alongside a SigenStor product where a Gateway is not required. TLDR: Choose when consumption monitoring, solar optimisation, and battery features are required without blackout protection.

2.2. Sigen Gateway: Use Sigen Gateway for blackout protection and energy consumption monitoring in one. If the Sigen Gateway is integrated into a simplified residential system, there is often no need to add the Sigen Power Sensor alongside the Sigen Gateway. TLDR: Choose when consumption monitoring, solar optimisation, and battery features are required with blackout protection.

2.3. Sigen Battery 5 & 8 kWh: Take advantage of increased solar array sizing (kWh input) flexibility where Australian subsidy (Perth, zone 3) limitations exist for solar-only systems. Sigen Battery module uses low-voltage Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) DC-coupled solar battery technology. We recommend customers determine battery value comparisons on a cost-per-kWh level. TLDR: Safe battery technology with best value (cost-per-kWh) in the 8 kWh Sigen battery module.

SELECTION TIP: Total [battery & installation] cost ÷ combined useable kWh = True cost per kWh of energy storage.

Sigenergy’s SigenStor battery module appears at the more affordable end of the modern solar battery buying spectrum compared to the broader Perth Solar Warehouse range of storage brands, which provides good value for the technology.

2.4. Sigen EV DC Charging module: One of SigenStor’s most appealing features is the DC EV charging module. The Sigenergy DC Electric Vehicle charger improves self-generated energy consumption with fewer conversion losses and faster charge rates (12.5 & 25 kW) than most AC fast chargers (7-22 KW). The most appealing feature for electric vehicle enthusiasts in 2025 is that this EV charger can operate bidirectionally (Distributed Network Service Provider and Vehicle Subjective). TLDR: The Sigen DC EV charging module can turn your electric vehicle into a home battery on wheels.

2.5. Sigen EV AC Charger: The Sigenergy AC electric vehicle fast charger has standard features from a solar-optimised charging option. It is the entry point for electric vehicle charging options with Sigenergy SigenStor ecosystem compatibility and no bidirectional capabilities (charge-only). Sigen AC Charger is available in single phase up to 7 kW or three-phase up to 22 kW. It’s also a great Sigenergy EV charging option when the electric vehicle charge point is far from SigenStor. TLDR: The Sigen EV AC charger is Sigenergy’s most affordable EV charging option and can be better suited for less-conventional SigenStor installations.

2.6. mySigen App: Built on a software-first platform, mySigen’s App is one of the more advanced. Software is how sustainable energy ecosystems deliver a unified context of the combined power source. Visualising energy production and consumption alongside real-time operation features, mySigen is a refined operational hub for essential energy management information. TLDR: View energy to make more informed decisions. Take advantage of GPT-4 integration for more straightforward action, reporting, diagnosis and support.

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Ten years of manufacturer product and performance guarantee for major components, including the Sigenstor battery module and Sigen Energy Controller/Hybrid Inverter. All accessory components, including the Sigen Gateway and Sigen Power Sensor, are equipped with a 2-year manufacturer guarantee.

Specific exclusions apply to manufacturer guarantees. The most prominent being non-adherance Sigenergy’s installation and operating guidelines. To ensure improved product warranty assurance, choose a local Sigenergy Certified Installer. Perth Solar Warehouse is an established Sigenergy-certified installer with in-depth product knowledge servicing the Perth and Bunbury region, Western Australia.

Covered Product	Covered Part*	Warranty Period
SigenStor	Sigen Battery	10 years
SigenStor	Sigen Energy Controller	10 years
Accessories	Sigen Energy Gateway	2 years
	Sigen Power Sensor	2 years
	Sigen Communication Module	2 years

Review the attached ‘Warranty Download’ for the complete list of exclusions, definitions, extension options, claims process, and your rights under Australian consumer law beyond manufacturer guarantees.

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Operating in more than 30 countries and with seven global offices/support centres, including Sydney, Australia, Sigenergy SigenStor products are manufactured in the heart of modern automated process: Shanghai, China. Set on a 20,000-square-meter facility, Sigenergy raised the curtains to Australian solar ambassadors throughout 2024, unveiling a high-tech production facility with scope for increased demand.

Sigenergy’s Shanghai Giga Factory features a mixed-purpose function, including research and development, lab testing, product assembly, and global distribution. Sigenergy has invested in product quality control with a vertically integrated, intellectual property-protected manufacturing hub in one of the world’s most advantageous manufacturing locations in commerce and industry. The hub is geared to make a significant global impact in 2025 and beyond.

Video: Sigenergy Gigafactory SigenStor production facility, Shanghai

Itemised DC-coupled batteries, irrespective of the brand, more often than not appear at the more affordable end of the LiFePO4 battery buying spectrum (cost-per-kWh) through the redundancy of specific hardware included in AC-coupled batteries. This cost difference balances out when factoring the Sigen Energy Controller and Sigen Gateway into the cost-per-kWh equation.

	Model	Useable Storage kWh	Approx. Cost p/kWh¹	PSW Price
	SigenStor SP 5kW (inc. gateway)	• 5.2 • 7.8 • 15.6 • 23.4	• $1633 • $1280 • $961 • $854	Quote
	SigenStor TP 5kW (inc. gateway)	• 5.2 • 7.8 • 15.6 • 23.4	• $2098 • $1537 • $1089 • $939	Quote

SELECTION TIP: The 8 kWh (7.8 kWh usable) Sigen Battery module provides the best value cost-per-kWh compared to the 5 kWh Sigen Battery. Further multiples of 8 kWh modules average down the cost-per-kWh when purchased through Perth Solar Warehouse, further offsetting foundational hardware installation costs (Controller, Gateway, etc.). TLDR: Increased Sigen Battery capacity of 8kWh modules during initial installation rapidly improves energy density value—cost-per-kWh.

	Model	Storage	Unit Cost ²	Installation
	EV DC Charger	• 12.5 kW • 25 kW	• $5990 • $7790	Quote
	EV AC Charger	• 7 kW • 11 kW • 22 kW	• $1290 • $1390 • $1490	Quote

1. Approximate cost per kWh installed, based on values relevant within 30 days of the article post date.

2. Product only cost. Excludes shipping, installation, commissioning and network costs.

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When customers review their holistic sustainable energy system options, we’re often asked, “Which solar panel do we recommend with Sigenergy SigenStor?” Three categorisations appeal to different purchasers. 1) High specification, superior affordability. 2) Leading brand recognition combined with streamlined aesthetics. 3) Most innovative solar panel technology and performance. The following solar panels prove popular in complementing Sigenergy SigenStor’s technology proposition.

Affordability/ good reputation: Risen Energy has a reputation in Australia as a preferred solar panel brand incorporated within utility-scale projects such as Western Australia’s Merredin solar farm. Risen Energy’s solar panel technology is proving commendable nationally regarding energy yield generation per m2.

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Leading brand: More than a new-era n-type module, the Jinko Tiger Neo combines superior durability and performance for assured energy investment. Jinko is one of Australia’s favourite solar panel brands, with over 1,000,000 Jinko Tiger Neo 440W n-type solar panels shipped (Aug 2023).

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Most innovative: The Aiko Energy Neaostar range is the most efficient solar panel commercially available in Australia for residential rooftops. InterSolar Award-winning (2023) technology, the AIKO Neostar series with ABC N-type cell architecture complements Sigenergy’s innovative nature.

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Determine if you have a single-phase or three-phase power supply.
Consider your average daily consumption (check energy bill).
Is the property suitable to accomodate a set number of solar panels to supply SigenStor?
If solar panels aren't an option, consider SigenStor for dynamic tariff utilisation, and superior DC EV fast charging with bidirectional capabilities.

Determine if your property has a single or 3-phase power supply. Once you know the power supply, it becomes easier to follow the downward Sigenergy SigenStor stream and gauge more accurate pricing for comparison. Following this, consider ‘Total daily energy consumption’ (kWh). Easiest located on your electricity bill.

Give this next step focused consideration for more refined system sizing. What portion of your daily energy use is day vs. night? (e.g., 40% day, 60% night). Knowing this ratio, choose an appropriately sized solar array to charge storage capacity for night-time consumption while meeting day-time energy consumption needs. Understand that different periods of the year will have various levels of self-sufficiency. Suppose SigenStor’s system requirements are initially under-sized. In that case, Sigenergy has developed the SigenStor system to be more accessible and cost-friendly, mitigating the requirement for elongated labour costs during the upgrade.

Perth Solar Warehouse recommends choosing a Sigen Energy Gateway and 8 kWh Sigen battery alongside your ideal Sigen Energy Controller as a foundational SigenStor consideration to help minimise system expansion costs if necessary.

Designed for a new generation of energy users, Sigenergy incorporates the unrivalled user experience most expect from 2025. Building advanced hardware to suit superior software, empowering users throughout an ever-changing energy landscape. But this isn’t just spin. Sigenergy’s global case studies are convincingly good in diverse global locations. Once in a decade, an energy product arises and shapes a new direction through superior design and user experience. SigenStor is this decades.

Seeking a Sigenergy solution? As a proven Sigenergy partner based in Perth, Western Australia, we can assist.

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Guide: Solar rebate Perth & Bunbury region simplified (zone 3)

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Exercise caution surrounding subsidy hype. Even though the zone 3 solar rebate Perth and Bunbury region customers can access isn’t a fixed rebate/subsidy, it’s always advisable to consider your options. Comprised of Small Technology Certificates (STCs), the value is subject to potential change daily. More recently, the spot price per certificate has remained relatively stable, affecting a steady total subsidy amount. Here is the need-to-know information (including amounts) when considering the solar rebate in 2025.

The national STC solar rebate/subsidy differs from the proposed solar battery rebate announced on 22nd February 2025 and is an additional rebate with consistently evolving clarity. We’ve created a helpful guide to ensure Perth Solar Warehouse customers are first in the queue for the limited $328 million proposal.

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The article below contains information about the Australian National STC (Small Technology Certificate) solar rebate Perth-based customers have access to. For up to date solar battery rebate details, use the above link.

The solar rebate Perth customers can access varies depending on system size (combined solar module generation capacity). Most typical residential subsidies start from $1,248 for a 3.9 kW solar system to $2080 for a 6.6 kW solar energy system. Subsidies increase for larger solar energy systems based on the ability to offset more significant carbon emissions. 10.5 kW solar systems enjoy a $3327 contribution to offset the cost, while a 13.2 kW system benefits from up to $4159.

Array size	STCs	Subsidy
3.9 kW	33	$1,456
6.6 kW	55	$2,426
10.5 kW	88	$3,882
13.2 kW	109	$4,852

As a traded component for offsetting carbon emissions, the solar rebate has the potential to fluctuate daily while degrading in annual blocks for the remaining 6 years of the preset target.

Even though spot value fluctuations have occurred in the past, it’s advisable to avoid rushing a buying decision based on subsidy value. Instead, ensure an informed buying decision as the fluctuations, and annual variances are minimal over a solar energy system’s life expectancy.

In the following content, understand how to calculate your precise solar subsidy and the amount you are entitled to depending on your ideal energy system size.

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Your new solar energy system is eligible for a nominated amount of certificates based on its ability to offset carbon emissions over the next 6 years. That’s right, you will produce clean, green energy, not just energy savings. Therefore, the Australian Government Clean Energy Regulator rewards you with a designated number of Small Technology Certificates (STCs) depending on your solar energy system size.

Your subsidy value is acquired by trading your Small Technology Certificates with big polluters who must purchase these clean energy certificates (STCs) to offset their carbon emissions towards net zero. Such complexities are often too much for most, including solar companies. Therefore, releasing the Small Technology Certificates for a point-of-sale discount at an agreed market rate is more manageable.

At the time of writing, $38 is considered a stable rate amongst most retailers, allowing for potential market fluctuations without consumer clawback in the event of change.6

On top of a point-of-sale discount (subsidy), most residential solar systems are eligible for a feed-in tariff through Synergy for excess energy exported to the grid. Learn more ›

Small Technology Certificate trading values have the potential to vary. July 2017, the spot value of STCs plummeted from $38 to $26 almost overnight due to an oversupply with insufficient purchasers. One year of STC value uncertainty followed. Since this and other instances, lost STC value recovery (clawback clause) is embedded into the terms and conditions of many installation contracts. In addition to the contract price, such could render the lost STC value payable by the customer after installation.

Perth Solar Warehouse monitors markets extensively and will never alter costs after a contract is signed unless agreed upon by all parties.

An adequate installation agreement should have the following clearly defined:

STC value, e.g. $38.
STC quantity, e.g. 55 certificates (as in 6.6 kW).
STC total value, e.g. $2,080 ($38 x 55 certificates).

When offered a point-of-sale discount as part of a solar package, you want the solar rebate to be precise and broken down into an easily calculable format.

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A formula for calculating the solar rebate exists, and here it is.

Array Combined Watts (Standard Test Conditions) x 1.382 x the current Small Technology Certificate multiplier of 7 years / 1000. The result is the maximum number of Small Technology Certificates eligible for your solar energy system.

Example: 6.6 kW Solar System

Solar Array Combined Watts (6600) x 1.382 x 6 (years) / 1000. The resulting number is the maximum STCs eligible.

(6660 x 1.382) x 6 / 1000 = 55.

Determining the amount of Small Technology Certificates (STCs) is 55 for a 6.6 kW system. Multiply this amount by the current market value of $38.

55 STCs x $38 = $2080.

For most, calculations are too time-consuming in a modern world full of fast information. It would be best if you had the figures to verify against. The most common solar rebate Perth residential homeowners can expect to receive based on a $38 STC value and using a 440 W solar panel variant for multiplication is as follows:

Array size	STC’s	Subsidy
3.9 kW	33	$1,248
6.6 kW	55	$2,080
10.5 kW	88	$3,327
13.2 kW	109	$4,159
19.8 kW	164	$6,239
26.4 kW	219	$8,319
39.6 kW	328	$12,478
99.8 kW	828	$31,472

The above combined Small Technology Certificate value is an example and subject to potential market fluctuations.

In all system sizes, the solar rebate Perth and Bunbury region customers can access provides a significant upfront saving on the cost of energy security. Considering the value of the subsidy is due to reduce each year, 2025 is an ideal time to invest in your energy future. Aim for a hassle-free transition to solar power. Perth Solar Warehouse Sales Support ensures you get the maximum solar subsidy with no risk.

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Review: Four Aiko Solar panels defying technology limits

Seldom does a solar module maker enter the Australian market without resistance. Established industry leaders healthily occupy a limited market share for distribution access, vendor sentiment and consumer appeal. Therefore, something must stand out within a product to improve stakeholder value and disruptive traction. Aiko, indeed, has a specification wow factor. Now embedded on many Australian rooftops after their first year in the local market, we gain an understanding of the real-world performance of Aiko solar panels and their acclaimed specifications.

Australia is an interesting proposition for module manufacturers. It is one of the most competitive markets globally, as some of the world’s largest volume manufacturers wrestle for improved market share through fractions of innovative differences. With such a competitive space to enter, Aiko’s proposition to the market needs to be solid, and it is.

In June 2023, Aiko Solar panels were in the spotlight of many product analysts internationally after acquiring one of the world’s most coveted international awards, the InterSolar Award for Innovation. Leveraging this innovative spotlight, in 2025, Aiko continues to push the module efficiency limits on the world stage with the most significant efficiency leaps in recent history.

The ideal Aiko solar panels for residential rooftops in Australia are the 440W Neostar 2S (all-black) and the Aiko 475W Neostar 2P series. Each is the perfect multiplier towards STC (subsidy) eligibility for a solar energy system without batteries. If you’re not concerned with maximum solar array size without batteries, the ideal multiplier for a bespoke system is the highest efficiency in a black danel design, the 450W Neostar.

Residential suitability: (order) Most ideal to least.

Model	Power	Efficiency	Temp COEF (°C)	Weight	Download
Neostar 2S	• 440 W • 450 W	• 22.1% • 22.6%	-0.26%	21.5 kg	Datasheet
Neostar 2P	• 475 W	• 23.8%	-0.26%	21.5 kg	Datasheet
Comet	630 W	23.9%	-0.26%	27.7 kg	Datasheet
Stellar	660 W	24.4%	-0.26%	31.5 kg	Datasheet

1. Aiko Neostar 2S (440-450 W): Certain system designs prefer multipliers of 450W. Therefore, the Aiko Neostar 2S 450W module provides an all-black solution. The most popular all-black Aiko solar panel in Australia possesses a comparative market efficiency, yet where it excels compared to alternative black solar panel designs is with an elite temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C. That’s peak generation in temperatures above 25°C, a common scenario in Australia.

2. Aiko Neostar 2P (475 W): Solar panels in a 475W power class are nothing new in 2025. However, Aiko is the only panel capable of providing such a power class in a more accommodating residential frame size, thanks to a mind-blowing 23.8% module efficiency. Combine this with Aiko’s unique partial shade optimisation inbuilt, and the Neostar 2P is unquestionably Australia’s current most powerful solar panel per m2.

3. Aiko Comet series: The ideal Aiko series for large-scale commercial and industrial scenarios. Discovery improved module efficiency through a more internally controlled environment with increased dimensions of industry-grade solar modules in 2025. 24.1% (24.8% international) maximum module efficiency is industry-leading, coupled with a -0.26%°C high-yielding performance is assured in Australian conditions.

4. Aiko Stellar series: The Aiko Stella series provides Aiko performance in a utility-scale format. Its larger footprint for better LCOE improves module efficiency by up to 24.4% [25.15% announced]. Now boasting up to 25% module efficiency, Aiko is the leader. But it doesn’t end there. The Aiko efficiency roadmap is 40% by 2030. Certain brands shape industries: Intel, Apple, Google, Tesla, and now Aiko in silicon photovoltaic module innovation.

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A comparable warranty in Australia now for ‘n-type’ solar panels, all variants of Aiko solar panels are equipped with a 25 year product warranty and 30 year performance warranty. Unlike the market average, Aiko’s intrinsic warranty aspects are exceptional beyond the nominated period. Dropping performance output by no more than 11.2% over a 30 year warranted period (less than or equal to 1% year-1, and 0.35% each year after). One of the best performance guarantees over 30 years with relativity to a 25-year performance guarantee of no more than 90.6% of its nameplate value by year 25. Aiko Solar provides installer cost support under a warranty claim scenario.

Reputable installation companies such as Perth Solar Warehouse shield customers from non-included labour costs in a warranty scenario. Select a manufacturer-endorsed installer with aftercare service capabilities to safeguard coverage and uphold the warranty, aiding in a more seamless resolution.

Model	Product warranty period	Performance warranty period	1st year degradation ¹	Annual degradation ^1,2	Download
Neostar	25 yrs	30 yrs	1%	0.35%	Warranty
Comet	15 yrs	30 yrs	1%	0.35%	Warranty
Stellar	15 yrs	30 yrs	1%	0.35%	Warranty

Warranted maximum power output degradation within a nominated period at Standard Test Conditions.
Annual warranted maximum power output degradation at Standard Test Conditions beyond year 1 for the remaining performance warranty period.

Equipped with a European Solarlab, Freiberg, and Asian Photovoltaic Centre, Shanghai, for research and development, the production base for Aiko Solar exists in 5 robotic assembly locations:

Tanjing Base
Shandong Base
Yiwu Base
Foshan Base
Zhuhai Base

Expect excellent value for the technology available when combined as part of a system. Solar system prices incorporating Aiko solar panels will vary depending on module model selection, inverter selection, battery selection (if required) and installation particulars. After the current zone 3 STC subsidy (Perth & Bunbury region), the average costs for a solar-only Aiko solar energy system are as follows;

	Model	Example System Size	Average Cost per kW ¹	PSW Price
	Aiko Neostar	6.6 kW	$756	Discover

1. Average cost per kW installed (after STC value deducted as a point-of-sale discount), considering average inverter cost compatible with the sample system size, and based on values relevant within 30 days of the article post date.

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We’ve used a 6.6 kW system as an example, which is the most common residential system size (small-scale). Considering all string inverter types, from entry-level to bluechip, an Average Cost per kW evolves. Further, multiply the Average Cost per kW by any nominated system size for general system cost guidance. This is not a substitute for a quoted price.

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Gaining a more informed position on which Aiko solar panels take preference for your solar project, the next consideration is undoubtedly the ideal inverter technology. The hub of your new energy ecosystem, the inverter is your gateway to unlocking the full potential of your new Aiko solar panels. With high consumer regard, comprehensive expansion capabilities, and leading features, the following inverters are popular pairings with Aiko solar panels.

Standard Inverter: Goodwe DNS-G3 or SDT-G2. It’s hard to ignore Goodwe as an inverter consideration. It may exist at the more affordable end of the inverter spectrum, but it just works. Great software, outstanding local support and a solid reputation. Goodwe builds solar inverters that a lot of people really like and their market share suggests that.

Review: How good is a Goodwe inverter for your solar project

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Hybrid Inverter: Sigenergy’s SigenStor is set to be the most disruptive sustainable energy solution of 2025. If you’re not ready for batteries just yet, why not start your new Aiko solar panel system with just the Sigenergy hybrid inverter? Single and three-phase options, seriously good AI-driven software, bidirectional EV charging options, best value per kWH modular storage options and currently one of the safest home battery solutions. Sigenergy is game-changing, and installers around the world love it.

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Hybrid inverter: Fronius GEN24. When you occupy 20% of the Australian inverter market share, there’s a good level of trust when it comes to Fronius. Over the last decade, Fronius has earned a reputation for building dependable solar inverters, leading the way in European ingenuity of energy ecosystems with the new release of the Fronius GEN24 range.

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Each Aiko Solar panel undoubtedly has a best-case scenario yet can maximise most rooftop surface areas in power output and high-yielding performance (kWh). All maintain above-average performance as temperatures increase above 25°C. For residential solar installations in 2025, Perth Solar Warehouse recommends the better-suited Aiko solar panels for most turnkey energy system solutions are the 440W Neostar 2S or the 475W Neostar 2P, with their ABC n-type solar module technology as the perfect maximum system size multiplier.

Suppose you’re limited on rooftop surface area and looking to maximise the power output; Aiko’s Neostar 2P is unmatched with 23.8% efficiency. However, the Aiko Neostar 2S range is the highest-performing all-black solar panel when streamlining aesthetic design. Another ideal STC (subsidy) multiplying solar panel is the new 510W Aiko Neostar 2S, recently released in Australia. Keep in mind that this Aiko solar panel has increased dimensions over the 440W Neostar 2S with the same technology inside. A larger footprint solar panel, it’s best suited for commercial installations seeking improved all-black aesthetics.

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Synergy electricity rates Perth 2025: Measuring increases

Synergy Kaya GAs fired power station with blue sky in the background image for Synergy Electricity Rates Perth WA

How much will Synergy electricity rates increase in 2026 and beyond? We’ve indexed a history to 2014 of the Synergy electricity rates Perth customers paid out. We then used the Supply Charge per day and Cost per kWh unit information to provide a level of guidance for the next 10 years if staying on course. Of course, none of this is financial advice, so take it with a pinch of salt.

Perth’s population continues to grow and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. As the population grows, energy generation and infrastructure costs increase to expand the grid. Reflected in a history of Synergy electricity rate increases in Perth and the South West of Western Australia.

The figures below represent annual Synergy’s Home Plan A1 Tariff rate information since 2014. In 2017, the Supply charge per day nearly doubled, yet the Cost per kWh unit rate remained the same as the previous year. 2020 was an unprecedented year with the COVID-19 pandemic, and Synergy electricity rates on the Home Plan A1 Tarriff were responsibly frozen.

Home plan (A1)	Supply Charge per day	Cost per kWh
2014	45.1516 c	24.5961 c
2015	47.1834 c	25.7029 c
2016	48.5989 c	26.4740 c
2017	94.9058 c	26.4740 c
2018	101.549 c	28.3273 c
2019	103.3263 c	28.8229 c
2020 Frozen (COVID economic relief)	103.3263 c	28.8229 c
2021	105.1400 c	29.3273 c
2022	107.7685 c	30.0605 c
2023	110.4600 c	30.8120 c
2024	113.2200 c	31.5823 c

Regarding cost per bill format, the Synergy electricity rates Perth customers paid increased by 2.7% on average annually, a combination of daily supply charge and unit cost (Cost per kWh). For example, a home consuming 25 units daily in 2014 would have had an energy bill similar to $396.03 per bi-monthly bill cycle. In 2025, that bill will be $541.66.

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Using the previous decade’s Synergy electricity rates, which increased at an average of 2.7% p.a from 2014 to 2024 it’s possible to assume Synergy electricity rates in equal distance in time. Considering energy supply costs and electricity grid upkeep, a 10-year linear trend should be considered a best-case scenario. Converting the Home Plan A1 tariff to a bi-monthly bill value of 25 units (kWh) per day:

Home plan (A1)	Average bill cost (25 units per day)
2026	$556.28
2027	$571.30
2028	$586.73
2029	$602.57
2030	$618.84
2031	$635.55
2032	$652.71
2033	$670.33
2034	$688.43
2035	$707.02

2025 is an interesting year. Compounding geopolitical uncertainty affects wholesale energy prices regardless of extraction points. Western Australia is a state that’s part of a country with a policy to reduce carbon emissions from high-carbon-emitting power sources by 2050. Beyond emission reduction, increased generation points and ‘mix’ (various energy sources) will more likely stabilise Synergy electricity rate increases as opposed to a one-fuel grid supply more susceptible to global influence.

Here are the current global and local factors that directly influence Synergy’s electricity rates through supply chain and market values.

Inflation. After a more turbulent 24-month period, the downstream effects of inflation on consumable items are highly felt. Utilities are not immune to inflation.

East Coast (Australia) energy. Even if it’s a more variable market, factors affecting the east coast of Australia eventually filter through to Western Australia. Western Australia mines certain combustion fuel supplies, but local and global supply/demand affect wholesale prices.

Skilled wages: Australia has a general unemployment rate of around 4% and a higher-than-average deficit in skilled energy workers to upkeep and procure the current electricity network. Contributing to a downstream value currently at $1.13 per day supply charge and 31 cents per unit of energy consumed.

Russia and Ukraine. Although Russia doesn’t supply Western Australia with oil or gas, its 12% global share affects world wholesale energy prices, which form the composition of Western Australia’s energy mix.

China and Taiwan. Should tensions between China and Taiwan escalate, the first effect on Australian supply chains will be costs and insurance variations for transport within the South China Sea.

Emission reduction targets. Carbon-intensive energy generation for expanding populations doesn’t positively impact the environment. Achieving emission reduction targets is required for Australia to have a valued voice at the geopolitical table. Australia has a Net Zero international commitment.

In 2025, an energy mix on the grid is required to safeguard Synergy’s electricity rate certainty by reducing dependency on a single fuel source.

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In the same way it’s difficult to imagine a present without internal combustion vehicles, one hundred years ago, we transitioned from horse-drawn transportation systems. Energy generation from sustainable sources is the long-term global approach to achieving a sustaining balance of energy.

Solar power on home rooftops provides improved energy security by harnessing the daily rain of photons. With solar energy, it’s wise to think of it as water raining down on a roof. Avoid wasting energy down the drain (on the grid) and improve your energy security by adding a solar battery to store unused energy from the sun.

One step further on your electrification journey, add a solar-optimised EV charger to power your electric vehicle solely from the sun. Also take advantage of reduced energy supply tariffs, such as Synergy’s EV add-on tariff. According to required international emission reduction standards affecting most developed nations, Electric Vehicles are estimated to account for 60% of new car sales by 2030.

Home plan (A1)	Example bill cost (25 units per day)	Example bill cost (25 units per day) with 6.6 kW solar @ 60% utilisation
2026	$556.28	$228.51
2027	$571.30	$228.52
2028	$586.72	$234.69
2029	$602.57	$241.02
2030	$618.84	$247.53
2031	$635.55	$254.22
2032	$652.71	$261.08
2033	$670.33	$268.13
2034	$688.43	$275.37
2035	$707.02	$282.80

Annual daily production average of 30 units per day during sunlight hours, excluding DEBS (Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme) credits.

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Try this quick experiment. Consider how many of the following devices are a part of your everyday world:

Quantity	Appliance, Device
	Phones
	Tablets
	TV’s
	Computers
	Game consoles
	Dishwasher
	Benchtop kitchen appliances (Thermomix, microwave, toaster, kettle, air fryer)
	Power tools
	Battery/electric gardening tools
	e-Scooters
	Pools/ spas
	Air conditioners
	Fridges & freezers
	Drone charging
	Smart home devices (Google Home, Alexa etc)
	Aquariums
	Hot water
	Reticulation pumps
	Electric vehicle

Next, add a quantity next to each device in your home and consider how many of these devices existed ten years ago. Was there an increase? If so, you’re part of the 95% who are also adapting to technology for modern-day convenience. Consider it an accumulation over time that increases as the technology era makes a more significant presence.

A solar energy system installed with an energy consumption monitor can help visually identify energy increases over time while mitigating the effects of Synergy electricity costs during the day.

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Review: Is a Fronius inverter worth the additional cost?

New Fronius Inverter (GEN24) on a concrete wall with a female technician checking the app

Many say yes, and some say no. But it’s 2025, and a decade of innovation has passed since the launch of the acclaimed Fronius snap-inverter range—an iconic inverter suite that catapulted Fronius’s success in Australia. With a vast improvement in all electronic products manufactured globally, an often confronting question arises when exploring a solar energy investment: “Is a Fronius inverter worth the additional expense?” The good news is that a more modern perspective exists to determine a Fronius inverter’s suitability and value. Consider the ecosystem.

The modern energy ecosystem is where energy control digitalises and comes together. Each dwelling within Australia is about to form its own over the coming decades. The useability and effectiveness of this energy ecosystem reflect the product selection along the journey. Consider the solar inverter the foundation of your new energy ecosystem.

With a good reputation reflected in a significant Australian market share, many consider incorporating a Fronius inverter as the foundation of a solar energy system an astute move. In 2025, an energy system is more than just solar panels and an inverter. It’s an ecosystem of solar-optimised energy expansion options, and additional consideration of the Fronius inverters’ associated peripherals should be considered at the same time.

Ensuring the ideal foundation for your new energy ecosystem means selecting the precise Fronius inverter. In most instances, the power supply to the premises defines your Fronius inverter model. Single-phase power supplies consider Primo-branded Fronius inverters. Three-phase dwellings are compatible with the broad range of the Fronius Symo inverter models, capable of increased power requirements.

Model	Power	Inverter	DC Battery compatibility	Download
Primo GEN24	5 kW	Solar & battery	BYD HVM	Datasheet
Symo GEN24	5, 8, & 10 kW	Solar & battery	BYD HVM	Datasheet
Symo	15 & 20 kW	Solar	n/a	Datasheet

Fronius Primo GEN24: Due to grid limitations, Perth, Western Australia (South West region), Western Power limits single-phase inverter sizes to no greater than 5 kW output. Therefore, the 5 kW Fronius Primo GEN24 is an ideal single-phase solution capable of handling up to 9.9 kW of solar panels when paired with a BYD Battery-Box (Premium HVS/HVM) DC-coupled battery. A handy trick if a 6.6 kW solar array oversizing is short of the total units (kWh) per day you require.

Fronius Symo GEN24: With the discontinuation of the Fronius Symo Snap-inverter range in 2024, the Fronius Symo GEN24 series is the evolution for three-phase residential energy. If you prefer increased battery connectivity options, the Symo GEN24 is your Fronius inverter of choice. Due to the often cumbersome nature of hybrid inverters, there is currently no official forecast of a power class greater than 10 kW.

Fronius Symo: The proven Fronius inverter for most three-phase power supplies greater than 10 kW. Fronius Symo inverters provide added field assurance with over a decade of field success in Australia. A solar-only model, the Symo retains an onboard display for localised production and state interpretations, making it an ideal solution for installation with limited internet connectivity. As with all Fronius inverters, AC-coupled batteries are compatible.

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GEN24 or GEN24Plus version? Save your money. Unless the BYD Battery-Box is integrated simultaneously with the solar energy system, there are limited reasons to invest in a Fronius GEN24PLUS model initially. Converting the GEN24 (non-plus) model to a GEN24PLUS after installation is easy. It’s a (paid) firmware update activated within your Fronius Solar.web monitoring portal, referred to as FroniusUP. If implementing the BYD Battery-Box in the future, activate this feature. Doing so reduces the initial system cost and ensures no wasted capital if the battery isn’t required.

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When embracing an electrification shift in a home or business, the possibilities for superior energy control and less wasted energy (savings) become endless. Ad hoc energy generation and usage are a bygone era as people realise that genuine power savings exist in self-generated power combined with energy consumption alignment. An intelligently connected product suite in one App (Solar.web) for varied solar-optimised appliances ensures improved visualisation and increased control.

Model	Ecosystem attribute	Advantages	Download
Smart Meter	Energy monitoring & signalling	View energy import and export from the point of supply from solar.web. Provides surplus energy signalling/control to ecosystem devices.	Datasheet
Wattpilot	Electric vehicle charging	Charge your electric vehicle with excess sunlight using variable solar-optimisation features (Smart Meter required).	Datasheet
Ohmpilot	Electric hot water control	Excess solar energy heats storage hot water, use solar powered hot water at night.	Datasheet
Solar.web	Rea-time & historical energy portal	Visual gateway (web App) to deep energy insight, management and control.	Datasheet

Smart Meter: Opening the Solar.web app for the first time without a Fronius Smart Meter installed, a crucial piece of information is missing from the dashboard. Installed in line with your energy supply point, the Fronius Smart Meter monitors excess solar energy exported to the grid while delivering near real-time energy consumption insight from the grid, fulfilling your basic energy profile.

Understanding your energy profile and how you consume energy in line with low/no-cost energy is key to bill reduction success. Additionally, your expanded Fronius energy ecosystem devices require the signalling information the Fronius Smart Meter provides to work to their solar-optimised potential. Consider this a wise investment when installing a Fronius inverter within a solar energy system. Value rating: 5/5

Wattpilot: A standard electric vehicle charger alone. But, when installed alongside a Fronius inverter power energy system plus Fronius Smart Meter, the Wattpilot’s full capabilities are realised. Charge your car entirely from excess available sunlight with solar optimisation features. Smart tariff utilisation uses low-cost grid energy when activating the ideal mode. Daily transportation is now an extension of your energy ecosystem in an electrified world. Value rating: 3/5. Shop Wattpilot ›

Ohmpilot: Use your storage electric hot water unit as an intelligent energy storage system. Depending on your set preferences, divert excess solar energy not being consumed within the premises to heating stored hot water for later use. Rinse and repeat: Re-heat water the following day with excess sun energy. Value rating 3/5

Solar.web: Where your Fronius inverter-infused energy system comes together for detailed energy visualisation, diagnostics, service messages, alarms, environmental and savings data, plus expanding energy control features. It’s an online web app/portal that allows you to access your solar.web account from a desktop browser or Android and iOS smart devices. A stable LAN or WiFi connection is required to your Fronius inverter to ensure solar.web provides reliable energy profiling and communication. Value rating 5/5

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Fronius inverters come with a 10-year (5+5 year upon activation) product warranty when purchased through an authorised Fronius Solutions Partner (FSP) such as Perth Solar Warehouse. There are two reasons for a 5+5 year warranty as opposed to a straight 10-year warranty out of the box.

Supply chain quality control: This attribute ensures that Fronius has the registered information of your device and the company that installed your system. With such safeguards in place, your warranty will be more serviceable, and most importantly, system uptime will be maximised over its serviceable life.

Regional differences: Shipped to some of the most globally diverse regions, Fronius inverters come factory standard with a 5-year international warranty. Australia’s mature, sustainable energy industry grants an additional 5-year warranty extension. Manufacturers must be confident that their installer network can provide a service capable of improving end-user experience and maintaining a strong brand reputation.

As with all warranty conditions, there is no warranty if the manufacturer’s installation guidelines aren’t met. A sound reminder that selecting an adequately manufacturer-trained service partner to perform the installation improves the warranty assurance of your Fronius inverter.

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All Fronius solar inverter models are made in Wels, Austria (near Linz).

Fronius employs over 4000 personnel to develop cutting-edge European sustainable energy technology distributed to globally diverse regions. Fronius is committed to being a long-term Australian sustainable energy provider. It has had its Australian headquarters in Melbourne since 2010, with a surprising yet complimentary twist for West Australian customers. Their APAC region support centre exists in Perth (Subiaco), aligning conveniently with Australian and Asian timezones.

Selecting a Fronius inverter as the heart of your energy system is considered a blue-chip method of avoiding future disappointment. With a proven track record, conscious shoppers gravitate towards a Fronius inverter as part of a new solar energy system or a replacement option when an existing string inverter has failed.

Consider the most common Fronius inverters and system size in a cost comparison. If you are referencing a larger system size, multiply the cost per kW value by the desired system size for a general price guide.

Model	Example System Size	Average Cost per kW ¹	Unit cost 5 kW ²	PSW Price
Primo GEN24	6.6 kW	$975	$2690	Discover
Symo GEN24	6.6 kW	$1060	$2990	Inquire
Symo	6.6 kW	$1021	$2890	Discover

1. Average cost per kW installed (after STC value deducted as a point-of-sale discount), considering average inverter cost compatible with the sample system size, and based on values relevant within 30 days of the article post date.

2. Compatible remove replace component cost based on values relevant within 30 days of the article post date.

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For those seeking good technology and value, pairing a Fronius inverter with the ideal solar module is the next consideration. Here are three commonly paired solar module options with a Fronius inverter at Perth Solar Warehouse.

Reputation: The Canadian Solar TOPHiKu6 440W provides the modern n-type TOPCon cell architecture many Fronius inverter customers seek, combining improved affordability and renowned brand strength in Australia.

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Popular: More than a new-era n-type module, the Jinko Tiger Neo combines superior durability and performance for assured energy investment. Jinko is one of Australia’s favourite solar panel brands, with over 2,000,000 Jinko Tiger Neo 440W n-type solar panels shipped. Consider the Jinko Neo Bifacial with dual glass for the latest model.

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Award-winning: “Better, not bigger” is the phrase by REC, and we couldn’t agree more. Simply because a solar panel has a higher power class doesn’t mean it’s better. Precisely why the multi-award-winning (Intersolar) brand for innovation is on the lips of many researched shoppers. For customers concerned about geographically diverse manufacturing, REC Solar panels are made in the super advanced technology hub of Singapore.

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Understanding your power supply is the best place to start. Start by determining if your property has a single or three-phase power supply. Knowing your property’s power supply ensures you look in the right product combination direction—Primo or Symo models. Your average daily energy consumption can assist in determining the ideal system size, which you can find on your electricity bill. It’s also wise to consider future electrification expansion options, such as electric vehicles or home appliance upgrades.

Your property’s ability to accommodate a set number of solar panels is the next step. Perth Solar Warehouse is a good starting point or an ideal comparative quote, providing Perth region (Western Australia) customers with a free remote system compatibility check using our Express Quote service. It’s quick and easy, and there is no need to schedule an appointment. Combined with your intended budget, it assists in gaining an idea of the Fronius inverter-powered energy solution to leverage the complete Fronius energy ecosystem—without the hassle of scheduling an appointment or persistent spam calling.

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Review: Which Jinko Solar panels should you consider in 2025

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A world-leading BNEF-Tier1 listed solar panel manufacturer by volume, Jinko Solar’s 2025 range of panels can easily be refined to a core few options for those seeking an advanced solar module at a competitive price. However, specific differentiators are likely to appeal to some and not others. We’re diving deeper and discovering which Jinko Solar panels you should consider in 2025 for a more informed, sustainable energy investment decision for your home.

N-Type solar panel options
PV Moduletech AAA-rated and BNEF Tier-1 manufacturer (bankability)
Multi-national automated manufacturing
Good affordability
Larger power classes are not a technology improvement

Compared to previous years, this year’s Jinko solar panels are more distinguishable under two primary categories: the Tiger Neo and the Tiger Pro series. For residential energy purchasers in Australia, smaller formats of the Jinko Tiger Neo (54 half-cell version) refine the selection to two solid options. Away from the marketing fluff of “bigger is better,” concentrate on the technical specifics (we’re here to help if needed) and ensure the most suitable Jinko solar panel selection for your home based on characteristics and features.

Rewinding things a fraction, Jinko commenced the decade with one of the most distinguished international sustainable energy awards, the European InterSolar 2019 innovation award. Since then, the Jinko solar panels installed in Australia have often had their industry-leading twist that sets a mainstream standard. 2025’s line-up of Jinko Solar panels looks set to continue with the N-Type TOPCon as the architecture of choice.

2025 is the year of the snake on the Chinese zodiac. But for Jinko, they will enjoy another year of the Tiger. However, the next step is to discern beyond power class—because bigger isn’t always better.

Efficiency is the simplest way. A solar panel rated at a greater power output (475 or 510 W) with an efficiency of 20-22.5% is a larger solar panel occupying the same surface area on the roof as their lower Watt (440W) counterparts of 20-22.5% efficiency to make up the system size: 6.6, 10, 13 kW etc. In a world of marketing hype and sales tactics, you must consider alternative differentiators for your ideal sustainable energy solution. These Jinko Solar panels are the optimal panel class in 2025, away from potentially misleading hype, while maximising your energy systems performance and solar subsidy without batteries.

If you genuinely want a high-power output module, Jinko solar panels with greater power output exist. However, these aren’t the models you’ll want to consider for a residential solar installation due to mismatched electrical characteristics that are better suited for commercial and utility-scale solar inverters. All Jinko solar panels available in 2025 are close equivalents of each other, with the overall variation being dimensions, equaling weight for a more simplified comparison scope.

The Jinko Solar panels below ensure the perfect system balance for maximum oversizing and subsidy allocation for most small-scale residential and light commercial buildings in Australia.

Residential suitability: (order) Most ideal to least.

Model	Power	Efficiency	Temp COEF (°C)	Weight	Download
Tiger Neo Bifacial	440 W	22.02%	-0.28%	22 kg	Datasheet
Tiger Neo 54HL4	440 W	22.02%	-0.29%	22 kg	Datasheet
Tiger Neo 60HL4	475 W	22.01%	-0.30%	24.2 kg	Datasheet
Tiger Pro	550 W	21.29%	-0.35%	27 kg	Datasheet

1. Jinko Tiger Neo Bifacial Dual-Glass (440 W): It’s the streamlined all-black, dual-glass reinforced counterpart of Jinko’s highest-selling module in Australia (the Tiger Neo). Jinko’s Tiger Neo Bifacial now reaches mass market affordability with added benefits. This Jinko solar panel comprises dual-glass construction plus bifacial module architecture for a little extra kick (it absorbs light from the front and rear surfaces of the solar panel). However, don’t expect significant gains without the albedo effect in full effect—mounted flat on your roof. If you’re seeking an improved aesthetic appeal and the most significant technology attributes from a particular Jinko Solar panel in 2025, the Neo Bifacial is one of their finest. -0.28%/°C temperature coefficient further defines this module from the pack.

2. Jinko Tiger Neo 54HL4 (440 W): Is the most popular model by units sold in Australia, an ultimate all-rounder. Jinko’s Tiger Neo base model solar panel offers outstanding cost attributes while being delivered by one of the world’s most bankable solar panel manufacturers for improved warranty assurance. With a matching efficiency (22%) with most other models in their fleet plus an assisted -0.29%/°C temperature coefficient, purchasers can enjoy sound generation in temperatures above 25°C. The reduced format dimensions of the Jinko Tiger Neo 440W 54-cell solar panel make it one of the most accommodating Jinko Tiger Neo models for residential rooftops. More than 2 million 440W Jinko Neo solar panels harvest Australian sunlight daily.

3. Jinko Tiger Neo 60HL4 (475/510 W): When a better option exists in the Neo 54HL4, avoid using the inflated Neo 60HL4 variant unless necessary. Jinko’s oldest model in the fleet supports the most significant overall dimensions—the Tiger Neo 60HL4 launched in 2021 as their flagship N-Type TOPCon solar panel for commercial-scale projects. At over 24 kg, it becomes more contentious around expansion and maintenance capabilities. The Jinko 475W (soon to be 510W) Tiger Neo was once the most reduced format version in the Neo range, with a commercial target market. It is the ideal multiplier for small-scale projects to maximise subsidy potential and the ultimate array for inverter oversizing. Remain cautious of salespeople promoting this as Jinko’s best solar panel because of its higher power class.

4. Jinko Tiger Neo (+570 W): Jinko Tiger Neo models greater than 570W aren’t suitable for residential installations in Australia due to size, weight and electrical characteristics.

5. Jinko Tiger Pro (+550W): The Jinko Tiger Pro is now only available in +550W models. Similar to the Jinko Tiger Neo 570W+, its size, weight, and electrical characteristics are not suitable for residential installations in Australia.

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The warranty between Jinko Solar panel models is more straightforward when comparing residential models in Australia. N-type (negatively charged) TOPCon Jinko Solar panels enjoy the most significant 25/30 warranty due to a module architecture with the likelihood of reduced degradation over the lifespan. Positively charged Jinko solar panels (P-type) in the form of Tiger Pro possess a reduced format product and performance warranty that is more likely to suit an industry-backed project’s intended lifespan.

Model	Product warranty period	Performance warranty period	1st year degradation ¹	Annual degradation ^1,2	Download
Tiger Neo Bifacial	25 yrs	30 yrs	1%	0.4%	Warranty
Tiger Neo 54HC4	25 yrs	30 yrs	1%	0.4%	Warranty
Tiger Neo 60HC4	25 yrs	30 yrs	1%	0.4%	Warranty
Tiger Pro	12 yrs	25 yrs	2%	0.55%	Warranty

Warranted maximum power output degradation within a nominated period at Standard Test Conditions.
Annual warranted maximum power output degradation at Standard Test Conditions beyond year 1 for the remaining performance warranty period.

Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: JKS) and a Silicon Modules Super League member, Jinko operates a broad network of manufacturing plants internationally (China and U.S.A). However, the Jinko solar panels all Australian customers receive come from Jinko’s automated manufacturing facilities in China.

As manufacturing modules are only one process element, Jinko solar cell manufacturing occurs in Jinko plants across China, Vietnam and Malaysia.

A sign of global progress ahead of the manufacturing curve. In 2019, Jinko began manufacturing solar modules from a newly constructed $50 million, 400-megawatt plant in Jacksonville, Florida (USA). They have since been awarded a local grant and the ability to upgrade the facility by another $52 million.

With a view to increase their current 70% market share in the Middle-East. From 2026, Jinko Solar’s global footprint will continue with a newly constructed 10-gigawatt manufacturing plant. Further defining a Middle Eastern market power play with a significant manufacturing footprint out of Saudi Arabia.

Expect good value for the efficiencies available. Solar system prices incorporating Jinko solar panels will vary depending on module model selection, inverter selection, battery selection (if required) and other installation specifics. After the current zone 3 STC subsidy (Perth & Bunbury region), the average costs for a Jinko solar energy system (without batteries):

Model	Example System Size	Average Cost per kW ¹	PSW Price
Tiger Neo Bifacial	6.6 kW	$650	Discover
Tiger Neo 54HL4	6.6 kW	$650	Inquire
Tiger Neo 60HL4	6.6 kW	$630	Inquire

1. Average cost per kW installed (after STC value deducted as a point-of-sale discount), considering average inverter cost compatible with the Example System Size, and based on values relevant within 30 days of the article post date.

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As the most common small-scale system size (residential), a 6.6 kW system is an example. Considering all inverter types, the average cost is divided to provide an Average Cost per kW. The Average Cost per kW can be multiplied by any nominated system size for general system cost guidance. This content is not a substitute for a quoted price.

Quick links: Common alternative system sizes (with prices): 3 kW, 10 kW, 13 kW or 19 kW.

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It’s one thing to know which Jinko solar panels to consider, this is only ever half the equation. Some know precisely their inverter or battery preferences. But for those seeking further inspiration, try these popular product pairings to ensure a future-ready energy system.

Standard Inverter: Goodwe DNS-G3 or SDT-G2. It’s hard to ignore Goodwe as an inverter consideration. It may exist at the more affordable end of the inverter spectrum, but it just works. Great software, outstanding local support and a solid reputation. Goodwe builds solar inverters that a lot of people really like and their market share suggests that.

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Hybrid Inverter: Sigenergy’s SigenStor is set to be the most disruptive sustainable energy solution of 2025. If you’re not ready for batteries just yet, why not start your new Jinko solar panel system with just the Sigenergy hybrid inverter? Single and three-phase options, seriously good AI-driven software, bidirectional EV charging options, best value per kWH modular storage options and currently one of the safest home battery solutions. Sigenergy is game-changing, and installers around the world love it.

Review: Sigenergy’s ‘SigenStor’ is a game-changer for Australia

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Hybrid inverter: Fronius GEN24. When you occupy 20% of the Australian inverter market share, there’s a good level of trust when it comes to Fronius. Over the last decade, Fronius has earned a reputation for building dependable solar inverters, leading the way in European ingenuity of energy ecosystems with the new release of the Fronius GEN24 range.

Review: Is a Fronius inverter worth the extra expense

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If you’re seeking an ultra-high-performing and warranted long-term investment in the latest cell technology, consider the Tiger Neo 54HL4 range of Jinko solar panels. These are best suited to residential rooftops and technician safety. With an increased footprint and less-standard electrical characteristics, these larger Jinko solar panels may prove more difficult to maintain or expand capabilities in the future. Leave the Neo 60HL4 models for commercial-grade rooftops that can better support the personal capabilities, increased dimensions and centralised weight, not your home.

Thinking about visual aesthetics? the Tiger Neo Bificial, with the same performance characteristics and power output as the Jinko Tiger Neo 54HL4, combined with all-black mounting hardware, offers a superior streamlined appeal, while generating high power output in more adverse conditions.

Due to increased small-scale system design flexibility, long life expectancy, and outstanding value for the overall technology, Perth Solar Warehouse recommends the Jinko Tiger Neo 440W 54HC4 or the Jinko Tiger Neo Bifacial 440W solar panel for residential Jinko solar energy system designs.

Through appealing to a broad scope of decision-makers and project purposes, Jinko is now one of Australia’s most adopted solar panel brands. Promoting high adoption sustainable energy generation through now one of the world’s most bankable solar module brands. It’s an alluring proposition for anyone.

Seeking a specific Jinko Solar product? As a proven Jinko-certified installer based in Perth, Western Australia, Perth Solar Warehouse sales support can assist.

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