Top 5 Inverter Brands for PV Hybrid Systems 2025
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Introduction
In this guide, we highlight the top 5 inverter brands most commonly integrated into solar projects where Elum Energy has been commissioned across Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
These trusted names powered C&I and utility-scale applications, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and demonstrated seamless integration with Elum’s energy management systems worldwide.
1. Huawei
Huawei maintains their winning title with 44% of all project quotations. Their inverters have proven to be popular when combined with Elum Energy’s SD controller or PPC-compliant solutions for Enedis HTA connections. This compatibility has contributed to their widespread adoption in solar energy projects notably in South Africa and France.
An example of Huawei inverters in action is the 11 MWp solar plant in Auxerre, 150 km southeast of Paris. Featuring Huawei FusionSolar inverters and Elum Energy’s ePowerControl PPC-EnedisHTA, the project ensures full compliance with Enedis HTA requirements while delivering reliable performance. Spanning 5.3 hectares with 20,000 panels, it powers 2,800 households and cuts CO₂ emissions by 621 tons annually.
2. Sungrow
Second place goes to Sungrow, receiving 22% of the project quotes last year. Sungrow’s inverters and storage solutions are truly globally pervasive.
They have a dominant footprint in Asia (China, India, Japan), wide deployment across Africa and the Middle East, strong penetration in Europe, and are expanding in emerging markets like Vietnam and Pakistan.
Check the compatibility of your Sungrow device with our solutions.
3. SMA
Inverter manufacturer, SMA, has been a pioneer in developing intelligent inverter and energy management solutions that support complex applications, such as, virtual power plants, grid services, and sector coupling (electricity, heating, and mobility).
Recognized for its dependable quality, it ranks third in our lineup. Explore a real life use-case featuring SMA inverters paired with Elum controller solutions: Solar-Diesel Integration in Nigeria for Off-Grid and Grid-Tied Modes.
4. Fronius
In 4th place this year, Fronius has become the inverter of choice for many commercial installations. The company confirms its durability and performance in applications requiring self-consumption. Fronius is often chosen in the Sub-Saharan African and LATAM regions.
Take a closer look at Fronius inverters in this detailed use-case: C&I Solar Diesel Plant in Lebanon.
5. Solis
In the final & 5th spot, with a 7% share of projects commissioned with Elum, comes Solis.
Recognized for their contributions in Sub-Saharan Africa and the MENA region, Solis inverters are valued for their cost-effectiveness and reliable performance in both grid-tied and hybrid solar applications.
Discover a practical use-case of Solis inverters on a hybrid energy powered dairy farm in South Africa.
By partnering with these top-tier inverter brands, we’ve delivered cutting-edge energy solutions tailored to diverse needs, from optimizing solar generation to enhancing hybrid systems. Their performance have been pivotal in driving the success of solar projects, enabling businesses to achieve their energy and sustainability goals.
