GoodWe review
By My Energy Mate Editorial · Last updated
7.9/10
Rated kW7.6
Warranty4.0
Price8.0
$/kW8.1
GoodWe sells more residential hybrid inverters in Australia than almost anyone, at the lowest tier-1 prices: a 5 kW hybrid runs roughly A$1,500 to A$2,200 installed. Hardware is dependable and pairs with GoodWe Lynx batteries; monitoring and backup output are adequate rather than impressive.
Cons
- SEMS monitoring app is basic
- Backup output modest on smaller hybrids
SEMS monitoring app is basicPros
- Cheapest dependable hybrid path to a battery
- Huge Australian installed base
- Wide model range including three-phase
Cheapest dependable hybrid path to a batteryGoodWe models and prices
| Model | Rated kW | Type | Phases | Warranty | Price | $/kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoodWe ES G2 5 kW Hybrid | 5 | Hybrid | 1 | 10 yrs | A$1,500–A$2,200 | A$370 |
Prices: supply and install, before applicable rebates.
Additional things to note about GoodWe?
GoodWe's weaknesses mirror its batteries: basic monitoring, modest backup specifications and a support operation that has strained during demand peaks. It is the value pick, not the premium one, and best deployed as a matched GoodWe inverter-plus-battery system.
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Frequently asked questions
Is GoodWe a tier-1 inverter?
GoodWe is a large, bankable manufacturer with a decade-plus record in Australia and is generally counted in the dependable tier-1 group, priced below Sungrow and well below Fronius.