Fronius Symo GEN24 8.0 vs GoodWe GW8000-ET-20
AC power: Fronius Symo GEN24 8.0 8 kW, GoodWe GW8000-ET-20 8 kW. The GoodWe GW8000-ET-20 is better on 5 of 12 comparable points.
Who wins where
- Fronius Symo GEN24 8.0
- GoodWe GW8000-ET-20
Biggest differences
| Fact | Symo GEN24 8.0 | GW8000-ET-20 |
|---|---|---|
| MPPT voltage min. | 224 V | 120 V |
| Max. input current per MPPT | 25 A | 16 A |
| Max. PV array power | 12 kWp | 12.8 kWp |
| MPPT voltage max. | 800 V | 850 V |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 238 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | FroniusSymo GEN24 8.0 | GoodWeGW8000-ET-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| AC power | 8 kW 1 | 8 kW 2 |
| Max. PV array power | 12 kWp 3 | 12.8 kWp ✓ 2 |
| MPP trackers | 2 3 | 2 2 |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max. efficiency | 98.2 % ✓ 3 | 98 % 2 |
| European efficiency | 97.8 % ✓ 3 | 97.2 % 2 |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 47 dB(A) 3 | – |
| Electrical | ||
| MPPT voltage min. | 224 V 3 | 120 V ✓ 2 |
| MPPT voltage max. | 800 V 3 | 850 V ✓ 2 |
| Max. input current per MPPT | 25 A ✓ 3 | 16 A 2 |
| Phases | 3 1 | 3 2 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| Hybrid (battery-ready) | No 1 | Yes ✓ 2 |
| Backup power | Yes 3 | Yes 2 |
| Wi-Fi / monitoring | Yes 3 | Yes 2 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| IP rating | IP66 3 | IP66 2 |
| Width | 529 mm 3 | 496 mm 2 |
| Height | 595 mm 3 | 460 mm 2 |
| Depth | 180 mm 3 | 221 mm 2 |
| Weight | 23.4 kg 3 | 23 kg ✓ 2 |
Sources
- ENA Type Test Register (inverters) — Energy Networks Association (ENA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
- ET G2 Series 6–15 kW hybrid inverter (EMEA) – datasheet, EN-EMEA V1.1 (20241022) — GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd. · accessed 27 Sept 2026
- Fronius Symo GEN24 & GEN24 Plus 3.0 - 10.0 kW – datasheet, EN V05 (May 2025) — Fronius International GmbH · accessed 27 Sept 2026