Canadian Solar have been around since 2001. As the name suggests, they were formed in Canada, with their headquarters being in Ontario. Unlike companies like LG who make everything including the kitchen sink, the sole focus of Canadian Solar is the solar industry.

Learn more about Canadian Solar

Read our Canadian Solar review here

Key Features

  • Made in China, HQ in Canada, head office in Melbourne
  • One of the largest solar panel manufacturers in the world
  • Over 20 years in the industry
  • Tested in Alice Springs
  • Warranty: 12 year product, 25 year performance

Sungrow is a Chinese inverter manufacturer, based out of Hefei (a few hundred kilometres west of Nanjing and Shanghai). It was founded in 1997 by Cao Renxian, a professor at Hefei University of Technology. As of 2019, they have a 15% market share globally, being in 60 countries and having installed over 82GW of capacity (that’s the equivalent to over 16 million standard homes!)

Learn more about Sungrow

Read our Sungrow review here

Key Features

  • Made in China, head office in Sydney
  • ~15% global market share
  • Over 20 years in the industry
  • Available in single- and three-phase from 2kW to 110+kW, plus hybrid options
  • Warranty: 5 years (or 5+5)

Not quite what you’re looking for?

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For those wanting the best quality in the market, a system that will perform well for decades to come.
  • Korean panels with Austrian inverter
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An excellent alternative to Q CELLS and Fronius if you want to save a little money. High bankability and lots of time in the game.
  • Chinese panels with German inverter
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For those wanting a battery for more savings and regular blackouts, without breaking the bank.
  • Korea panels and battery, Chinese inverter