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Fronius Symo 20.0-3-M vs KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20

AC power: Fronius Symo 20.0-3-M 20 kW, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 20 kW. Both models win equally often (3 of 10 points).

Who wins where

  • Fronius Symo 20.0-3-M
  • KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20
PerformanceEfficiencyElectricalConnectivity & smartDimensions & weight
Performance: Fronius Symo 20.0-3-M 81, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 95; Efficiency: Fronius Symo 20.0-3-M 77, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 78; Electrical: Fronius Symo 20.0-3-M 56, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 52; Connectivity & smart: Fronius Symo 20.0-3-M 50, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 50; Dimensions & weight: Fronius Symo 20.0-3-M 3, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 20 28

Biggest differences

FactSymo 20.0-3-MPLENTICORE G3 20
Weight43.4 kg24.3 kg
MPP trackers23
MPPT voltage min.200 V227 V
Max. input current per MPPT33 A30 A
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 238 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications FroniusSymo 20.0-3-M KOSTALPLENTICORE G3 20
Performance
AC power 20 kW 1 20 kW 2
Max. PV array power 30 kWp 1 30 kWp 2
MPP trackers 2 1 3 ✓ 2
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 98.1 % 1 98.21 % ✓ 2
European efficiency 97.9 % ✓ 1 97.72 % 2
Noise
Noise – 39 dB(A) 2
Electrical
MPPT voltage min. 200 V ✓ 1 227 V 2
MPPT voltage max. 800 V 1 800 V 2
Max. input current per MPPT 33 A ✓ 1 30 A 2
Phases 3 1 3 2
Connectivity & smart
Hybrid (battery-ready) – Yes 2
Backup power – Yes 2
Wi-Fi / monitoring Yes 1 Yes 2
Dimensions & weight
Width 510 mm 1 409 mm 2
Height 725 mm 1 561 mm 2
Depth 225 mm 1 237 mm 2
Weight 43.4 kg 1 24.3 kg ✓ 2
Warranty & lifespan
Warranty – 10 years 2

Sources

  1. FRONIUS SYMO, M,06,0092,EN v27 Dec 2022 — Fronius · accessed 2 Oct 2026
  2. PLENTICORE Hybrid inverter - G3 4.0-20 kW, 09 / 2025 — KOSTAL Industrie Elektrik GmbH · accessed 29 Sept 2026