Your panels make the power. The inverter turns it into electricity your home can use, while managing solar, batteries and the grid. We choose the inverter around your home, your usage and what you plan to electrify next.
The inverter is where your solar power becomes usable power for the house. It controls how your panels perform, how much solar you use yourself and, with the right system, how a battery fits into the picture.
That means the cheapest inverter is rarely the right place to start. We look at your roof, your electricity use, your switchboard, your battery plans and the appliances you want to run before choosing the equipment.
Powerband installs a range of proven inverter and energy-system brands, so the recommendation starts with your house rather than a particular product.
See the inverters we recommendThe right inverter depends on more than the number of panels on the roof. We look at what the house uses now and what it will use next.
Panel capacity, roof layout and expected production determine the inverter size and configuration.
We look at your bills and daily load rather than sizing the system from house size alone.
If a battery is part of the plan now or later, we choose an inverter that makes sense for that path.
EV charging, heat pumps, air conditioning and induction cooking can change how much energy your home needs.
There is no single best inverter for every Melbourne home. These are the brands and systems we work with, selected according to your solar design, battery plans, budget and future energy use.
A well-established choice for homeowners who want a premium solar inverter with strong monitoring, proven technology and a clear focus on solar performance.
SigenStor brings the inverter, battery, energy management and optional EV charging into one modular system. It is particularly suited to homes planning a larger energy upgrade.
SolarEdge is built around panel-level optimisation, giving us more flexibility when roof orientation, shading or different roof sections make a conventional string design less suitable.
Sungrow offers a broad residential range, including hybrid systems designed to combine solar generation and battery storage. A practical option for many standard home systems.
GoodWe offers a broad range of residential solar and hybrid inverters. Its systems can suit homeowners who want solar now with the flexibility to add or integrate battery storage.
Tesla's solar inverter sits within the wider Tesla energy ecosystem, making it an option for homeowners already considering Powerwall and a more integrated home energy setup.
Product availability, specifications and warranty terms can vary by model. We will confirm the exact inverter and warranty applicable to your system in your quote.
The inverter sits between the solar panels, your home and the electricity grid, coordinating where the energy goes.
Your panels generate DC electricity whenever there is usable sunlight.
The inverter converts that DC electricity into AC power your home's appliances can use.
Solar power is used in the house first, reducing the amount of electricity you need to buy from the grid.
Depending on the system, excess energy can charge a battery or be exported to the grid.
A solar company only has to think about the solar. We install the rest of the electrical system too.
We also install batteries, heat pumps, air conditioning and EV chargers, so the inverter is chosen with the rest of the house in mind.
Home electrificationIf a battery is part of the plan, we can design the inverter and switchboard around it from the beginning instead of treating it as an afterthought.
Battery storageYour system is installed and commissioned by our own A-Grade electricians, with the electrical work handled as part of the whole installation.
Meet PowerbandSolar, batteries, switchboards, EV charging and home electrification can be planned together, so the system works as one rather than as separate upgrades.
See the bigger pictureThe inverter is only one part of the system. We design and install the electrical side around it so the whole system works properly.
We look at your existing electrical setup, solar generation, energy use and future plans.
We compare inverter options against your system rather than forcing every customer into the same product.
Our licensed electricians install the inverter, protection, cabling and associated equipment to the requirements of the system.
We configure and commission the system, connect monitoring and make sure you understand how to use it.
Tell us what you already have, what you want solar to run and whether a battery or EV charger is on the horizon. We'll work through the options with you.
The inverter can be one of the most confusing parts of a solar quote. Here are the questions we hear most often.
Yes. Solar panels produce DC electricity, while your home uses AC electricity. The inverter converts the electricity into a form your home can use.
Sometimes. It depends on the inverter and battery architecture. If you know you want a battery in the future, tell us before the solar system is designed so we can choose an appropriate platform.
There isn't one best inverter for every home. Fronius, Sigenergy, SolarEdge, Sungrow, GoodWe and Tesla all have different strengths. We recommend the platform that fits your system, budget and future plans.
Inverter life depends on the product, installation environment, operating conditions and maintenance. Product warranties also vary by manufacturer and model, so we will explain the applicable warranty with your quote.
A standard grid-connected solar inverter normally shuts down when the grid goes down for safety reasons. Backup operation requires a compatible battery and backup-capable system designed to operate independently of the grid.
Your solar system can help power those loads, but the correct system size depends on your generation, electrical supply and how the loads operate. If you are planning an EV charger, heat pump or other large load, tell us during the design stage.
