Solis review
By My Energy Mate Editorial · Last updated
7.4/10
Rated kW7.6
Warranty4.0
Price10.0
$/kW10.0
Solis (Ginlong) builds simple, cheap, surprisingly reliable string inverters: a 5 kW unit adds only A$1,200 to A$1,800 installed. The budget choice that rarely embarrasses anyone, though hybrid/battery options and local support depth trail the leaders.
Cons
- Battery/hybrid range less mature in Australia
- Thinner local support than Sungrow or Fronius
Battery/hybrid range less mature in AustraliaPros
- Lowest price of any credible brand
- Simple hardware with a solid field record
- 20-year-old specialist manufacturer
Lowest price of any credible brandSolis models and prices
| Model | Rated kW | Type | Phases | Warranty | Price | $/kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solis S6 5 kW | 5 | String | 1 | 10 yrs | A$1,200–A$1,800 | A$300 |
Prices: supply and install, before applicable rebates.
Additional things to note about Solis?
Solis's disadvantages are ecosystem and support: hybrid models are less proven locally, monitoring is bare-bones, and warranty service routes through distributors rather than a large local office. As a pure string inverter on a budget system it is hard to fault.
Compare against every rival in the full inverter comparison table.
Frequently asked questions
Are Solis inverters reliable?
Field reliability for Solis string inverters is good for the price; they are a specialist maker since 2005. The compromises are support depth and battery integration, not core hardware.