As one of the first players in the Australian solar inverter market, Solis brings a wealth of expertise to its technologically innovative range.
Solis is a Spanish name derived from the Latin sol solis, meaning “sun”. Solis Australasia is delivering the latest solar inverter technology through its new range of inverters. This range has the benefit of more than 20 years of technical development and improvement resulting from the experience and determination of Solis’ engineers to produce the best product available.
Since entering the Australian market in 2010, Solis has shipped more than 1.2GW of inverters, with single-phase inverters comprising 80 per cent of everything Solis has sent here.
That experience has helped Solis understand Australia’s power grid and how to provide the best outcomes for customers. With the rapid peaks and drops in demand during hot summers, the company has adapted to the range of regulatory and functional requirements for power grids nationwide.
It has also built its devices to account for data transmission, scheduling and platform management needs.
Standing out in the sun
Solis has built a long-standing industry knowledge bank. Its focus on solar inverters has gathered important data on technology, market trends and product development. This has led to the establishment of a unique and mature range of devices.
Solis’ Australasian operation has been established to provide local sales, after-sales service and warranty support for its inverters. Through this work with its customers, Solis has received feedback from the market and onsite applications.
By considering the design, testing and production processes, Solis’ pursuit of improvement has propelled these inverters to the forefront of the industry.
Different models for different uses
Solis focuses on a small range of products. Its selection of single-phase inverters is designed for the residential market so individual houses can manage their photovoltaic energy.
There are three different models available – the S5, the 4G and the 5G. This covers the five different single-phase inverters available to Australian consumers.
The 4G and the 5G inverters are based on different technological platforms.
“The 5G model represents the next- generation technology platform,” says Peter Hamilton, general manager – director of Solis Australasia.
“It is known for its outstanding DC compatibility. The string current of the 5G series can reach 14 amps. That makes it highly adaptable to high-power components.
“It also offers superior overcapacity capabilities and thermal performance. Even under high-temperature conditions, it can provide higher energy output.”
The two inverters generally offer three to six kilowatts, or seven to 10kW. The primary difference between the two models is how the seven to 10kW models can be equipped for different applications.
With three maximum power point tracking (MPPT) channels, these models are better suited for large residential rooftops or roof configurations that capture the sun from more than two orientations.
The future for Soils
“We are committed to being the leading solar and energy storage solutions manufacturer,” says Hamilton.
“Solis is proud to be ranked the world’s third largest inverter manufacturer for the second year in a row.”
Given their similarity to grid-tied PV inverters, Solis aims to introduce energy storage inverters into Australia. Energy storage inverters promise to play a vital role as the intelligent core of the entire PV system.
Solis will continue leveraging its power electronics expertise to serve both the PV and energy storage markets. It will deliver high-quality inverters and solutions to its customers, and seeks to develop a deeper presence in the Australian inverter sector by providing outstanding products to its customers.
This quest aims to contribute to the global clean energy revolution.
As part of its contribution, Solis will continue to focus on product development. It will look at the competitiveness of its offerings, concentrating on performance, functionality, reliability and cost-effectiveness.
The key to moving forward
Solis inverters have undergone testing in different parts of Australia to ensure they are suitable for every part of the country. Promoting itself to a wider audience has been a vital part of its marketing plan, seeking to increase awareness and recognition among its customers and stakeholders.
Solis has prioritised local support, sales and technical teams in Australia by remaining connected to local markets. It allows the company to provide prompt response times and high-quality after-sales service. Solis works closely with its customers to ensure the best support is always provided.
For more information, visit solisinverters.com.au.
