Fronius review
By My Energy Mate Editorial · Last updated
8.8/10
Top RatedRated based on My Energy Mate rankings
Rated kW7.6
Warranty4.0
Price4.8
$/kW5.0
Fronius GEN24 inverters are the premium European benchmark in Australia: superb build quality, the best service network in the country and clean integration with BYD batteries. A 5 kW GEN24 costs about A$2,500 to A$3,500 installed. You pay roughly a A$1,000 premium over Sungrow for refinement and support history.
Cons
- Highest price among mainstream brands
- Fan-cooled units are audible in quiet installs
Highest price among mainstream brandsPros
- Legendary Australian service and installer network
- GEN24 Plus hybrids pair with BYD Battery-Box
- Built-in basic backup (PV Point) even without a battery
Legendary Australian service and installer networkFronius models and prices
| Model | Rated kW | Type | Phases | Warranty | Price | $/kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 Plus | 5 | Hybrid | 1 | 10 yrs | A$2,500–A$3,500 | A$600 |
Prices: supply and install, before applicable rebates.
Additional things to note about Fronius?
Fronius's disadvantages are price and noise: GEN24 units cost A$800-1,200 more than Chinese equivalents and use active cooling that hums under load. For buyers planning a non-BYD battery, its hybrid pairing options are also narrower than GoodWe's or Sungrow's.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fronius worth the extra money?
If you value service history and refinement, yes: Fronius has the deepest repair network in Australia and GEN24 hardware is superbly built. On pure payback, Sungrow delivers similar energy for less.