Solar Power Caulfield VIC | Fronius vs Sungrow

Alon_Symons · August 20, 2020, 11:26am

Got a couple of quotes, same retailer (Spacen Solar) only difference is inverter
-post code 3162

single story
Tiled roof
6.51kw
21 x 310W Trina Honey M panels
14-15 panels North facing, 6-7 panels west facing
Single phase metering
5kw Sungrow Inverter or 5kw Fronius Primo 5.0
Price after STC is $4950 for Sungrow Inverter or $5950 for Fronius (before vic rebates)
Firstly what are people’s thoughts overall is this good value, noticed this is around the middle of the calculator, who would be cheaper and accredited for vic rebate.
Is it worth spending extra $1000 for Fronius inverter, or just go the Sungrow.

Svarky · May 20, 2020, 11:29am

Both prices are good value for the components offered. Sungrow is the best of the Chinese brands but I would consider spending extra on the Fronius inverter. Also ask about the getting an energy meter for both options. This will give you full monitoring of the entire home and solar.

Have you checked out the company background and confident they are reputable?

Jason

Alon_Symons · June 19, 2019, 8:54am

Retailers is Space Solar, thoughts? Sorry thought i had mentioned it.

Marty · June 19, 2019, 11:44am

Haven’t heard of them @Alon_Symons, probably best to check out all the reviews on them. Also worth (always) getting another company or two to quote so you can compare. Bear in mind most retailers will have a few bad reviews.