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China's top Ten Photovoltaic Inverters

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China's top Ten Photovoltaic Inverters

 

The following are the top ten inverter brands in China, ranked by global shipments in 2024.

 

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SUNGROW

 

Technical Specifications: The SG320HX-20 string inverter supports 300kW+ power, achieves a maximum efficiency of 98.6%, and is compatible with large-size 210/182 modules. The PowerTitan 2.0 energy storage inverter has passed all-day combustion tests, and its grid-building technology supports grid stability.

Market Position: Global shipments in 2024 are expected to reach 147GW, with a domestic market share exceeding 23%, covering both centralized and distributed scenarios.

Application Scenarios: Large-scale ground-mounted power stations such as the 1.6GW Sudair PV project in Saudi Arabia and the Muguang complementary project in Tibet, as well as the 1.08GWh shared energy storage project in Qinghai.

Warranty: 25-year power warranty (linear degradation ≤0.5%/year), with over 150 service points worldwide. Certifications: UL, CE, and VDE certified. Overseas revenue accounts for 46.62%, with a gross profit margin exceeding 40%.

Huawei

 

Technical Parameters: The smart string inverter supports 1.1x overload, achieves a maximum efficiency of 98.7%, and uses AI algorithms to increase power generation by 3%-5%. It is compatible with 1500V systems and suitable for extreme environments such as deserts and high altitudes.

Market Position: Global shipments of 176GW by 2024, with leading market share in Europe and Latin America, and 7.16GW awarded in domestic centralized bidding.

Application Scenarios: European residential PV + energy storage integrated solutions, off-grid projects in the Middle East, and large-scale power stations for state-owned enterprises such as Power Construction Corporation of China and Huaneng Group in China.

Warranty: 25-year power warranty, backed by a global service network in over 170 countries and 48-hour fault response.

Certifications: CE, UL, and AS4777 certified, compliant with EU carbon tariff (CBAM) requirements.

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SINENG Electric

 

Technical Parameters: The string inverters boast a maximum efficiency of 98.6%, support operation at altitudes up to 4,000 meters and a wide operating temperature range of -25°C to 60°C, and feature IP66 protection and C5 corrosion resistance.

Market Position: Third in the centralized solar market. The company won 4,568MW of bids in the first half of 2025, with the largest project being China General Nuclear Power Corporation's 2.5GW string inverter procurement.

Application Scenarios: Large-scale ground-mounted power stations in China (such as the 800MW project in Inner Mongolia) and distributed projects in coastal areas with high salt fog.

Warranty: 12-year product warranty + 25-year power warranty. Localized warehousing shortens delivery cycles.

Certifications: UL 1703 certified, suitable for the US market. The average winning bid price is 0.116 RMB/W.

TBEA

 

Technical Parameters: Centralized inverter with 98.5% efficiency, supports low voltage ride-through and 1.1x long-term overload, suitable for complex terrain such as deserts and deserts.

Market Position: Fourth in the centralized inverter market, with 3,492MW of winning bids in the first half of 2025, serving 28 central SOE projects, including PowerChina and China National Nuclear Corporation.

Application Scenarios: 160,000 kW integrated photovoltaic project in Inner Mongolia, large Gobi Desert power plants in Xinjiang, and industrial photovoltaic projects for Sinopec and Huaneng.

Warranty: 10-year product warranty + 20-year power warranty, backed by TBEA's global supply chain network.

Certifications: CE and UL certified, preferred for large domestic projects, with an average winning bid price of 0.108 yuan/W.

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Growatt

 

Technical Specifications: The Growatt MID series residential inverter boasts a maximum efficiency of 98.75%, supports 1.5x DC overshoot, dual-channel MPPT, and is compatible with energy storage systems (compatible with Pylontech batteries).

Market Position: Ranked among the top three in the global residential market, with residential system sales accounting for 45% in 2024 and over 2.1GW of grid-connected capacity.

Application Scenarios: European villas, off-grid homes in Southeast Asia, and distributed projects in 21 provinces across China. Each device supports 4G/WiFi monitoring.

Warranty: 5-year standard warranty (optional 10-year extension), with 48-hour support provided by over 700 channel partners.

Certifications: CE, VDE, and AS4777 certified, with over 60% market share in Europe.

GoodWe

 

Technical Parameters: Residential inverters boast 98.5% efficiency, microinverter products support module-level monitoring, and energy storage inverters are compatible with a wide voltage range of 170-600V batteries.

Market Position: Ranked first in domestic residential inverter shipments in the first quarter of 2025. While overseas market share declined due to inventory issues, domestic market share rebounded to 5.77%.

Application Scenarios: Rural rooftop PV in China, residential energy storage in Europe (such as Germany's "Zero Carbon Home" project), and backup power in Southeast Asia.

Warranty: 10-year product warranty + 20-year power warranty. Residential system gross profit margin: 14.11%.

Certifications: CE and UL certified. Market share in Europe is approximately 50%, but after-sales response is relatively slow.

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Ginlong Technology (SOLIS)

 

Technical Parameters: The S6-EH3P series of commercial and industrial inverters boasts 98.7% efficiency, supports 10 MPPTs and 21A high current, and is compatible with diesel generators and paralleling up to 6 units (total power of 750kW).

Market Position: Ranked third globally in the distributed power market, with overseas shipments projected to grow 30% year-over-year in 2024, and a 40% share of business in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Application Scenarios: Commercial and industrial energy storage projects in Germany, rooftop photovoltaic installations in Indian factories, and distributed power stations in Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces in China.

Warranty: 10-year product warranty + 25-year power warranty, with fast service provided by local distributors.

Certifications: CE, UL, and AS4777 certified, with over 35% market share in Europe.

Sofar Solar

 

Technical Parameters: String inverter efficiency of 98.4%, supports over 30 types of grid harmonics mitigation and weak grid access (short-circuit ratio 1.2), and nighttime self-consumption of less than 1W.

Market Position: Top 10 globally in terms of shipments, with over 50% market growth expected in Asia, Africa, and Latin America by 2024. Winner of a 500MW project in China for SuRen Electronics.

Application Scenarios: Off-grid villages in Pakistan, agricultural greenhouses in Brazil, and domestic commercial and industrial projects (such as photovoltaic factories in Guangdong).

Warranty: 5-year standard warranty (optional extension), with overseas support provided by local service providers.

Certifications: CE and UL certified, with significant cost advantages (approximately $0.21-0.27/W).

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AISWEI

 

Technical Parameters: The ASW 80-110kW LT series commercial and industrial inverter boasts 98.6% efficiency, supports 10 MPPTs and 32A high current, and features intelligent IV diagnostics for string fault location.

Market Position: Leading in the domestic commercial and industrial market, with bids awarded to several large-scale projects from companies such as Datang and Huadian in 2024, and gradual expansion into the European market.

Application Scenarios: Domestic logistics parks, European commercial buildings, and the 320kW HT series large-scale power station solution showcased at the Guangzhou Solar Storage Exhibition.

Warranty: 10-year product warranty + 25-year power warranty. Technical support is provided by R&D centers in Suzhou and Shanghai.

Certifications: CE and TÜV certified, compliant with EU EN50438 standards.

KELONG

 

Technical Parameters: The SPI-B series single-phase string inverter boasts 98.1% efficiency, supports dual MPPTs, and delivers 15A high current, making it suitable for residential high-power modules.

Market Position: Top 10 in the domestic market, having won the bid for Shuangjie Electric's 1,094MW project in 2024, with a steadily increasing share of the overseas market.

Application Scenarios: Rural residential PV in China, off-grid homes in Southeast Asia, and commercial and industrial energy storage projects in North America (such as solar-plus-storage solutions for US supermarkets).

Warranty: 10-year product warranty + 20-year power warranty, backed by a nationwide service network of 2,800 districts and counties.

Certifications: CE and UL certified, compliant with California's UL9540A fire safety standard.

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Horizontal Comparison And Decision-Making Suggestions

 

Dimensions

Sungrow / Huawei

Growatt / GoodWe

Solis / AISWEI

Sofar Solar/KELONG

Technological advantages

Centralized + Smart Grid, Networking Technology

Household energy storage integration, low-light performance

Industrial and commercial multi-MPPT, high current compatible

Low cost, weak grid adaptation

Market Strategy

Global layout, high-end market in Europe and the United States

Household + Energy Storage, European Localized Services

Expansion in Asia, Africa and Latin America, distributed solutions

Cost-effectiveness oriented, emerging markets

Warranty Service

25-year power warranty, worldwide warranty

10-15 year warranty, fast response from local channels

10-year warranty and extensive dealer network

5-10 years warranty, slow after-sales response

Authentication Adaptation

CE, UL, VDE, full-scenario compliance

CE, AS4777, complete household certification

CE, UL, industrial and commercial standards

CE, UL, basic certification meets

Typical projects

Saudi Arabia 1.6GW power station, Qinghai shared energy storage

German household energy storage, domestic rural rooftops

Indian factory photovoltaics, European commercial buildings

Pakistan off-grid project, Southeast Asia greenhouse

 

Scenario-Based Selection Guide

 

Large Ground-Mounted PV Plants:

Preferred: Sungrow (Low-Levelized Cost of Efficiency) and Huawei (Smart Grid Adaptation), with integrated grid construction technologies to enhance grid stability.

Second-Best: Sineng Electric and TBEA, offering outstanding cost-effectiveness in the centralized market.

 

Residential and Small Commercial and Industrial:

Preferred: Growatt (Aesthetic Design + Smart Systems) and GoodWe (Number One in the Residential Market), supporting integrated PV + Energy Storage solutions.

Second-Best: KELONG and Sofar New Energy, offering low-cost solutions suitable for budget-constrained scenarios.

 

Large Commercial and Industrial Environments:

Preferred: Ginlong Technology (125kW Hybrid Inverter) and AISWEI (Smart IV Diagnosis), supporting multiple MPPTs and high-current modules.

Second-Best: Sungrow and Huawei, with modular designs suitable for extreme environments such as high altitudes and high temperatures.

 

Global Market Expansion:

For high-price regions in Europe and the United States: Huawei (Smart String Inverter) and Sungrow (Energy Storage System), compliant with CBAM and IRA policies. Emerging markets in Asia, Africa and Latin America: Solis Technology and Sofar New Energy, which are low-cost and compatible with weak power grids.

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