Fronius Symo Gen 24: A Deep Dive into This High-Performance Solar Inverter
Fronius Symo Gen 24 offers a better solar experience and more flexibility in designing solar systems in Australia. High performance rating, scalable battery support and backup power option are just some of the pros of choosing one of Fronius inverters.
Fronius Symo Gen24 Inverter
Inverters designed by the Fronius company come in three different capacities: 5kWh, 8.2kW, and 10kW. This being said, these inverters cover the needs of most Australian homes and even small businesses. Built with innovative technology, Fronius Gen24 seamlessly integrates with your existing solar system and provides peace of mind with a 10-year warranty.
Fronius Symo Gen 24 Design
The smooth design packs a punch with EV charging, energy storage, backup power, and heating system integration abilities. Not to mention, it has a monitoring app that allows you to track the performance of your Fronius inverter in real time and better understand your energy use. Indeed, it’s a comprehensive solar solution that is easy to integrate into existing solar systems. As such, Fronius is a great solution both for households looking to replace their old inverters and those designing their solar systems from scratch.
Technical Specifications
Considering its small size of only 595 × 529 × 180mm, Fronius packs a lot of solutions in a single unit. It offers:
- Battery-ready backup function,
- Single-phase and three-phase power supply and backup,
- Short bootup time in power outage (20 sec.),
- Intelligent battery management,
- Prioritisation of power delivery,
- EV charging support,
- Third-party compatibility, and
- Active cooling for an extended service life
Here are some additional technical details that you may appreciate:
| Model | 5kW | 8.2kW | 10kW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Grid-Fed PV Power | 5200 W | 8260 W | 10300 W |
| Maximum Input Current | 12.5 A | 25 / 12.5 A | 25 / 12.5 A |
| Maximum Output Power | 5000 VA | 8000 VA | 10000 VA |
| Power Supply Start Voltage | 80 V | 80 V | 80 V |
| Rated AC Power | 5000 W | 8000 W | 10000 W |
| Maximum Power of PV generator | 7.5 kW peak | 2 kW peak | 15 kW peak |
On top of this, Fronius also offers 10-year warranty and an ease of repair that is difficult to find with other inverters.
Monitoring App
Fronius also offers the SolarWeb app, which is great for monitoring your power consumption and daily power production. It has a free and a subscription-based version. The subscription costs $33 per year and offers you:
- Unlimited history tracking for both energy production and consumption,
- PV production forecast,
- ROI information.
The app is useful, as it allows tracking and predicting the power generation in hours and days to come. The app tracks the weather forecast and is considered to be very precise in its estimations. The paid version is perfect for small businesses with variable energy use.
Home Backup Power Supply without the Battery
Fronius offers a home backup power solution without power. This function, although very limited, offers up to 3 kW of power at 12 A delivered into your home powerlines. With this power, you will be able to run smaller appliances and chargers, your computer and TV.
Unfortunately, you will not be able to run your HVAC and other large appliances. This function, although limited by the amount of sunshine and only to the daylight time, is something that many pricier inverters lack.
Home Backup Power Supply with Battery
Only the best power inverters have the home backup power function can be extended if you have an array of solar batteries. Fronius integrates with existing batteries and provides more backup power for your home. The inverter can provide backup for both single-phase and three-phase home systems, but it will be necessary to install a separate backup box. It’s also important to note that this function is available only with firmware upgrade, which costs between $650 and $1,000.
Fronius Symo Gen24: Final Considerations
All in all, Fronius Symo Gen24 is an excellent inverter and home power backup solution for most Australian homes and even small businesses. If you have an existing solar inverter or are looking into ways to provide more functionality to your existing solar array, you can get a free quote from us. Contact us today for more information and professional advice on how to upgrade your solar inverter today.
