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Enphase

Enphase IQ8

Add a battery

ProCompatible battery storage can be added alongside the rooftop solar system.

ConExtra equipment is needed; each small panel inverter has no direct battery connection.

During a blackout

ProCan support selected backup circuits in a complete, compatible battery system.

ConPanels alone provide no blackout power; a battery and additional equipment are required.

Different roof directions

ProEach panel works separately, suiting roofs with several facing directions.

ConOne inverter per panel adds more rooftop equipment; panel placement still needs suitable design.

FoxESS

FoxESS AC1 G2

Add a battery

ProAdds supported battery storage while keeping a working existing solar inverter.

ConNeeds a matched battery; this unit does not replace the inverter connected to your panels.

During a blackout

ProA correctly installed battery can supply selected household circuits.

ConExisting solar may stop during a blackout; included circuits and appliance limits still matter.

Different roof directions

ProKeeps the existing solar roof layout when adding battery storage.

ConYour existing solar inverter still determines which roof directions the panels can use.

Fronius

Fronius Primo

Add a battery

CheckNo confirmed benefit.

ConAdding storage needs a separate compatible battery inverter or replacing this unit.

During a blackout

CheckNo confirmed benefit.

ConThis unit provides no blackout power; rooftop solar stops when the grid goes down.

Different roof directions

ProSeparately manages two groups of panels facing different roof directions.

ConMore than two separately managed roof directions need another suitable design.

Fronius

Fronius Primo GEN24 Plus

Add a battery

ProConnects solar and a compatible battery through the same unit.

ConThe quote must include the Plus version and a supported battery; ordinary GEN24 differs.

During a blackout

ProA dedicated emergency outlet is available; a complete battery installation can supply selected household circuits.

ConThe outlet is not whole-home backup; wider coverage needs additional equipment and a supported battery.

Different roof directions

ProSeparately manages two groups of panels facing different roof directions.

ConMore than two separately managed roof directions need another suitable design.

GoodWe

GoodWe DNS G3

Add a battery

CheckNo confirmed benefit.

ConAdding storage needs a separate compatible battery inverter or replacing this unit.

During a blackout

CheckNo confirmed benefit.

ConThis solar unit provides no blackout power by itself.

Different roof directions

ProSeparately manages two groups of panels facing different roof directions.

ConMore than two separately managed roof directions need another suitable design.

GoodWe

GoodWe EH Plus+

Add a battery

ProSupports a compatible battery now or later, depending on the purchased version.

ConSome versions need paid activation before a battery works; storage is not included by default.

During a blackout

ProA fully enabled, correctly installed battery version can supply selected household circuits.

ConBattery-ready versions need activation; backup equipment, wiring and appliance limits must be included.

Different roof directions

ProSeparately manages two groups of panels facing different roof directions.

ConMore than two separately managed roof directions need another suitable design.

GoodWe

GoodWe ET G2

Add a battery

ProCombines solar and a compatible battery for homes with three-phase electricity.

ConThe exact model and supported battery must match; earlier ET generations differ.

During a blackout

ProCan supply selected household circuits through a complete battery installation.

ConBackup depends on battery and circuit design; a bigger inverter does not run unlimited appliances.

Different roof directions

ProSome models manage three roof directions separately.

ConThe number of separately managed roof directions varies with the exact model.

Growatt

Growatt MIN-XH2

Add a battery

ProProvides a route to storage using the specified APX battery system.

ConThe battery and required extra equipment must match this exact XH2 version.

During a blackout

CheckNo confirmed benefit.

ConThe manufacturer says backup is not included; battery-ready does not mean blackout power.

Different roof directions

ProSeparately manages two groups of panels facing different roof directions.

ConMore than two separately managed roof directions need another suitable design.

Huawei

Huawei SUN2000-L1

Add a battery

ProProvides a connection for the specified Huawei LUNA2000-S0 battery.

ConOther LUNA battery generations are not automatically compatible with this inverter.

During a blackout

ProCan support selected household circuits with a compatible battery and backup installation.

ConAdditional equipment is required; exact battery compatibility and circuit coverage need confirmation.

Different roof directions

ProSeparately manages two groups of panels facing different roof directions.

ConMore than two separately managed roof directions need another suitable design.

SAJ

SAJ H2

Add a battery

ProConnects solar and a compatible battery through the same unit.

ConThe supported battery must match the H2-S2 version; other H2 versions differ.

During a blackout

ProA compatible battery and correctly installed system can supply selected circuits.

ConBackup circuits and appliance limits need confirmation; a battery connection alone does not provide backup.

Different roof directions

ProSeparately manages two groups of panels facing different roof directions.

ConMore than two separately managed roof directions need another suitable design.

SMA

SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy

Add a battery

ProConnects solar and a compatible battery through the same unit.

ConBattery choice must match the exact Australian model; a battery is not included by default.

During a blackout

ProCan supply selected household circuits through a complete battery and backup installation.

ConAn emergency outlet differs from household backup; additional equipment and agreed circuits are needed.

Different roof directions

ProThe 5 and 6 kW models separately manage three roof directions.

ConOther sizes differ; panel placement and shade still need a suitable design.

SMA

SMA Sunny Tripower Smart Energy

Add a battery

ProCombines solar and a compatible battery for homes with three-phase electricity.

ConThe exact Australian model, supported battery and current local availability still need confirmation.

During a blackout

ProCan supply selected household circuits with a correctly configured battery installation.

ConThe appliances it can run together are limited; the complete Australian backup design needs confirmation.

Different roof directions

CheckNo confirmed benefit.

ConThe number of separately managed roof directions is not confirmed for the Australian model.

SolarEdge

SolarEdge Home Genesis

Add a battery

ProSupports a matched battery while the electricity grid is working.

ConBattery compatibility and required extra equipment need confirmation for the exact model.

During a blackout

CheckNo confirmed benefit.

ConGenesis alone provides no blackout power; it must not be confused with Home Hub backup.

Different roof directions

ProManages panels individually across different roof directions.

ConNeeds a compatible extra device on each panel, with the full roof design checked.

SolarEdge

SolarEdge Home Hub Universal

Add a battery

ProCombines solar and storage using a compatible SolarEdge Home Battery.

ConBattery choices are tied to the supported SolarEdge system, not any brand.

During a blackout

ProCan supply selected household circuits through a complete battery and backup installation.

ConNeeds additional backup equipment; available power depends on the battery and circuits included.

Different roof directions

ProManages panels individually across different roof directions.

ConNeeds a compatible extra device on each panel, with the full roof design checked.

SolaX

SolaX X1 Hybrid G4

Add a battery

ProConnects solar and a compatible battery, with scheduled charging and discharging.

ConBattery and any extra equipment must match the Australian G4 version.

During a blackout

ProA compatible battery and correctly installed system can supply selected circuits.

ConAdditional switching equipment may be needed; appliance and starting-power limits still apply.

Different roof directions

ProSeparately manages two groups of panels facing different roof directions.

ConMore than two separately managed roof directions need another suitable design.

Solis

Solis S6-EH1P PLUS

Add a battery

ProConnects solar and a compatible battery, with scheduled charging and discharging.

ConThe exact battery must be supported; other PLUS and S6 versions can differ.

During a blackout

ProA compatible battery and correctly wired installation can supply selected circuits.

ConAppliance starting-power limits apply; a battery and backup wiring must be included.

Different roof directions

ProSeparately manages two groups of panels facing different roof directions.

ConMore than two separately managed roof directions need another suitable design.

Solis

Solis S6-GR1P

Add a battery

CheckNo confirmed benefit.

ConAdding storage needs a separate compatible battery inverter or replacing this unit.

During a blackout

CheckNo confirmed benefit.

ConThis unit provides no blackout power; rooftop solar stops when the grid goes down.

Different roof directions

ProSeparately manages three groups of panels facing different roof directions.

ConOther Solis versions differ; more than three separately managed directions need another suitable design.

Sungrow

Sungrow SG-RS

Add a battery

CheckNo confirmed benefit.

ConAdding storage needs a separate compatible battery inverter or replacing this unit.

During a blackout

CheckNo confirmed benefit.

ConSG-RS provides no blackout power; the separate SH-RS model has different capabilities.

Different roof directions

ProSeparately manages groups of panels facing different roof directions.

ConThe number of separately managed roof directions needs confirmation for the exact RS model.

Sungrow

Sungrow SH-RS

Add a battery

ProConnects solar and a compatible battery through the same unit.

ConThe supported battery depends on the exact SH-RS version; other generations can differ.

During a blackout

ProA correctly installed battery can supply selected household circuits.

ConBackup wiring must be included; the number of appliances running together remains limited.

Different roof directions

ProThe reviewed model separately manages two roof directions.

ConMore than two separately managed roof directions need another suitable design.

Sungrow

Sungrow SH-T

Add a battery

ProCombines solar and matched SBR or SBH storage for a three-phase home.

ConThe supported battery combination depends on the exact inverter model.

During a blackout

ProCan provide three-phase backup through a complete, matched battery installation.

ConLarge appliances cannot run without limit; the circuits and starting loads must suit the design.

Different roof directions

ProThe reviewed 5 to 10 kW models separately manage two roof directions.

ConRoof-direction support for other sizes is unconfirmed; more directions need a suitable design.

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