Sungrow

Sungrow, founded in 1997 in Hefei, China, by Professor Renxian Cao, has become the world's largest inverter manufacturer, shipping over 515GW by 2023 and earning a 100% bankability rating from BloombergNEF for financial security. Entering the battery market in 2018, Sungrow focuses on high-voltage LFP systems for efficiency and safety, with round-trip rates up to 98% and modular designs for scalability.

In Australia since 2012 with a Sydney office and over 100 staff, the company supports local installers, emphasizing affordability and seamless integration with its hybrid inverters for up to 20kW solar input. The SBR series is the company's primary residential storage product line, offering instantaneous backup and off-grid capability.

While systems offer competitive pricing, the iSolarCloud app navigation can be challenging for some users, though recent updates have improved data access. Warranties cover 10 years or throughput (e.g., 8,960kWh per module), with 70% capacity retention, making Sungrow an option for high-cycle Australian households focused on value.