Compare Solar Inverters | Best 1 & 3-Phase Options for Perth, WA.

To compare solar inverters is often a daunting task, especially with a lot of misinformation out there. PSW makes it easy with the side by side information you need to know.

What do you need?

Your choices ultimately depend on your power supply and there are predominantly two forms here in Perth, Western Australia. Single-phase or 3-phase. Here’s a handy guide from an external source, 1-phase or 3-phase >

Now that you know what you need, this PSW Compare Solar Inverters page will become a little more simplified and is dived into two main categories.

1-Phase

1-Phase power supplies often exist in most smaller to medium size homes. There is one active line powering the dwelling.

3-Phase

3-Phase power supplies often exist in most large homes & commercial premises. There are three active lines powering the dwelling.

Compare solar inverters of the single-phase origin below. The below inverters are arranged from the lowest to the highest price point for your browsing convenience.

1-phase.
3, 5 kW.
Dual tracking.
WiFi to SEMS Portal monitoring.
97% efficiency.
354 x 433 x 147 mm.
10-year (5+5) warranty.
AC battery compatible.

GOODWE DNS. The most reliable low-cost inverter option hands down. Superior build quality and industry leading technical support with an ever growing range of compatible technologies.

Price Gauge: 6.6kW $2990 – $64901

1-phase.
3, 5 kW.
Dual tracking.
WiFi to FusionSolar monitoring.
98.6% efficiency.
375 x 375 x 161 mm.
10-year warranty.
DC battery input (hybrid).²

HUAWEI L1. Ultra-refined and the most advanced string inverter technology available. The worlds largest inverter manufacturer now sets the bar for the competition.

Price Gauge: 6.6kW $3490 – $69901

1-phase.
3, 5 kW.
Dual tracking.
WiFi to Solar.web monitoring.
97% efficiency.
538 x 310 x 158 mm.
10-year (5+5) warranty.
AC battery compatible.

FRONIUS PRIMO. An industry darling for the best part of the last decade, the Fronius Primo offers the European excellence many seek for single-phase power supplies.

Price Gauge: 6.6kW $3990 – $74901

1-phase.
3, 5 kW.
Dual tracking.
WiFi to Sunny Portal monitoring.
97% efficiency.
435 x 470 x 176 mm.
10-year (5+5) warranty.
AC battery compatible.

SMA SB AV-41. German industry stalwart SMA evolves its single-phase range with the latest offering in SunnyBoy AV-41. Premium German quality standard, ideal for Australian conditions.

Price Gauge: 6.6kW $3990 – $74901

1-phase.
3, 5 kW.
Module-level optimisation.
WiFi to SolarEdge Manager monitoring.
97% efficiency.
553 x 418 x 175 mm.
12-year warranty.
AC & DC battery compatible (hybrid) ² ^{, 3}.

SOLAREDGE HD-WAVE. Built around the 100% module-level optimisation philosophy, a SolarEdge HD-Wave system mitigates the effects of environmental losses exponentially.

Price Gauge: 6.6kW $4990 – $84901

1-phase.
5 kW.
Dual tracking.
WiFi to SEMS Portal monitoring.
97% efficiency.
435 x 470 x 176 mm.
10-year (5+5) warranty.
DC battery input (hybrid). ²

GOODWE EH. The most feature packed all-in-one inverter available with advanced offerings such as blackout protection for essential circuits when a compatible battery is connected.

Price Gauge: 6.6kW $4990 – $84901

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Compare solar inverters of the three-phase origin below. The below inverters are arranged from the lowest to the highest price point for your browsing convenience.

3-phase.
5, 8, 10 kW.
Dual input.
WiFi/ Ethernet LAN.
97% efficiency.
538 x 310 x 158 mm.
10-year (5+5) warranty.
AC battery compatible.

SOLAX X3. When 3-phase affordability is required, the Solax X3 MIC has proven to hold one of the best reputations for the price in Australian conditions.

Price Gauge: 6.6kW $3290 – $6790.1

3-phase.
5, 6, 8, 10 kW.
Dual tracking.
WiFi to FusionSolar monitoring.
98% efficiency.
525 x 470 x 166 mm.
10-year warranty.
AC (DC, 5-6kW models ²) battery compatible.

HUAWEI M1. One of the most inspiring 3-phase solar inverters of recent history. The Huawei M1 boasts hybrid solar and battery inverter technology in an extremely compact design.

Price Gauge: 6.6kW $3790 – $7290.1

3-phase.
5, 8, 10 kW.
Dual tracking.
WiFi to Solar.web monitoring.
97% efficiency.
725 x 510 x 225 mm.
10-year (5+5) warranty.
AC battery compatible.

FRONIUS SYMO. When nothing less than European built 3-phase inverter technology is required then the Fronius Symo is the ultimate solution.

Price Gauge: 6.6kW $4290 – $7790.1

3-phase.
5, 8, 10 kW.
Dual tracking.
WiFi to Sunny Portal monitoring.
97% efficiency.
435 x 470 x 176 mm.
10-year (5+5) warranty.
AC battery compatible.

SMA STP AV-40. German three-phase inverter technology doesn’t come much more renowned than the famous SMA Sunny Tripower. The AV-40 model is the latest design to the range.

Price Gauge: 6.6kW $4290 – $7790.1

3-phase.
5, 8, 10 kW.
Module-level optimisation.
WiFi to SolarEdge Manager Monitoring.
97% efficiency.
775 x 315 x 191 mm.
12-year warranty.
AC battery compatible.

SOLAREDGE. Three-phase power supplies with a need for solar which can mitigate the effects of environmental lossess should look no further than the SolarEdge Three-phase series.

Price Gauge: 6.6kW $5290 – $8790.1

3-phase.
5, 8, 10 kW.
Dual tracking.
WiFi to SEMS Portal Monitoring.
97% efficiency.
962 x 315 x 184 mm.
10-year (5+5) warranty.
DC battery input (hybrid). ²

GOODWE ET. The only three-phase hybrid solar & battery inverter most likely to exceed expectations as the most comprehensive all-in-one 3-phase solution with UPS options.

Price Gauge: 6.6kW $5290 – $8790.1

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The Versatile One.

When you need unrivalled features and versatility, only one true contender exists. The Enphase iQ7 range is the most advanced microinverter technology available.

Price Gauge: 6.6kW $5990 – $9490.

1-phase or 3-phase.
290 W per unit.
Module-level optimisation (any roof orientation).
WiFi to MyEnlighten monitoring.
97% efficiency.
212 x 175 x 30 mm.
10-year warranty.
AC battery compatible.

If you thought selecting the ideal solar panel was a confusing process, welcome to the world of ideal solar inverter selection.

Nonetheless, your friendly team at PSW have your solar inverter questions answered!

How do I know if I have a 1 or 3-phase power supply?

The easiest way to understand if you have a single-phase or three-phase power supply is to open your electrical meter box and view your electrical meter. It will be written on the front face of the electrical meter.

If you still can’t spot it. take a photo with your smart device and send it to your friendly technicians at Perth Solar Warehouse via email.

Can I install a 3-phase inverter on a 1-phase supply?

No.

However, a single-phase inverter can be installed on a three-phase supply and still offset all three-phases due to Synergy Net Metering.

Technically speaking, even though a single-phase inverter will work on a three-phase supply, Western Power want to mitigate the effects of phase imbalance. Therefore, a single-phase inverter greater than 3kW output capacity on a three-phase supply will be rejected during the application stage.

Three single-phase inverters on a three-phase supply are likely to be permitted. The considerable added expense though is not worth the cost for 99.9% of applications.

What is the best solar inverter?

As everybody is unique, It all depends on your circumstances and what you want to achieve from solar power.

If you don’t have a particular inverter preference, Perth Solar Warehouse technical sales support consider your budget, installation specifics, future requirements and more to advise the best inverter option to suit you.

Can I add batteries to all the above inverters?

Yes.

It’s all about battery selection. Potentially the easiest battery to to add to an existing standard solar energy is referred to as AC coupled in the variants such as the Tesla PowerWall 2.

DC-coupled battery options such as LG Chem, BYD, Soluna and Huawei are only available for connecting to selected Hybrid inverters. Compare batteries >

What are the benefits of Micro-Inverters?

Short sharp and to the bullet point!

The most flexibility when it comes to installing solar, use any roof face of the dwelling without compromising system performance.
All AC power system design.
Low DC Voltage which doesn’t exceed 60V (single module DC voltage only).
Independent studies promoted by Enphase identify a 3.1% greater energy yield in full light conditions when compared to conventional string inverters.
Potentially improved reliability with no single point of failure. If one micro-inverter fails, the remaining system continues to produce energy until resolution.
Refined system performance data with module-level monitoring.
Maximum system power output when environmental degrading factors are in play such as shade, cloud and debris.

Discover more on the Enphase website >

Perth Solar Warehouse & PSW Energy is a certified Enphase installation partner.

Can I view a working inverter before buying?

Yes.

The PSW Research Centre has all the above inverters available for operational viewing.

See the local interfaces and what to expect when viewing. Explore the in-depth monitoring platforms with expanded energy monitoring capabilities. View operational battery system compatible with the above inverter technologies.

Your most immersive solar inverter experience, before buying, is available only at Perth Solar Warehouse & PSW Energy.

How do I know if my inverter is working properly?

The best way to keep your inverter honest and understand if it always working to its maximum potential is by installing Solar Analytics alongside your solar energy system.

Solar Analytics monitors both solar production, grid consumption and energy export. By knowing the system size it can advise if a detrimental fault has occurred even in the event of a lost WiFi connection due to being connected directly to the local 4G mobile network.

What does the 10-year (5+5) warranty mean?

In the simplest terms possible, the 10-year (5+5) warranty identifies that the manufacturer warranty is broken up into 2 parts.

The first 5-years of the 10-year period is a manufacturer-backed full parts and service covered warranty.

The second 5-years of the 10-year period is a manufacturer-backed full parts only covered warranty.

One point contact & full 10-year PSW warranty upgrade: The great news is that PSW customers whose prefered inverter posses a 5+5 warranty enjoy a full 10-years coverage with PSW covering the second 5-year service component when the warranty is actioned directly through Perth Solar Warehouse.

Considering PSW is an approved manufacturer warranty agent for all the above inverter brands, you’re in the safest hands for expedited repair on your investment should an error occur.

Consumers should read their preferred solar inverter specific warranty document to understand the manufacturer issued warranty in detail.

As with any product, solar inverters and their reasonable life expectancy is subject to Australian Consumer Law.

Footnotes:

1. Price Gauge is a guide only and refers to installations within STC Zone 3 and PSW Installation Zone 1, 5kW Inverter, on a single-roof and single-level dwelling with selected 6.6kW solar panel configurations, see the latest price list.

2. Compatible with selected DC-Coupled batteries only as a hybrid inverter, see compare batteries for battery compatibility within the PSW range. Note: Hybrid solar and battery inverter configurations in their listed format do not consider emergency power supply requirements (EPS or black-out protection). For blackout protection options and cost, projects shall be assessed on a case by case basis.

3. Additional peripherals are required to connect a DC-Coupled high-voltage battery.

Compare Batteries.

You’ve seen the PSW range of solar inverters and their vast differences. Now discover the industries best solar battery technologies side by side and find out what truly is the best for your scenario.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Perth Solar Warehouse & PSW Energy is a manufacturer certified installation partner for all above leading brands.

For a secure warranty, seek out those with an intimate knowledge of the products they sell, select a manufacturer certified installer.

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