Fronius Symo GEN24 8.0 vs Sungrow SH8.0RT
AC power: Fronius Symo GEN24 8.0 8 kW, Sungrow SH8.0RT 8 kW. The Sungrow SH8.0RT is better on 6 of 11 comparable points.
Who wins where
- Fronius Symo GEN24 8.0
- Sungrow SH8.0RT
Biggest differences
| Fact | Symo GEN24 8.0 | SH8.0RT |
|---|---|---|
| Noise | 47 dB(A) | 30 dB(A) |
| MPPT voltage max. | 800 V | 950 V |
| Weight | 23.4 kg | 27 kg |
| MPPT voltage min. | 224 V | 200 V |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 238 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | FroniusSymo GEN24 8.0 | SungrowSH8.0RT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| AC power | 8 kW 1 | 8 kW 2 |
| Max. PV array power | 12 kWp 3 | – |
| MPP trackers | 2 3 | 2 2 |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max. efficiency | 98.2 % 3 | 98.4 % ✓ 2 |
| European efficiency | 97.8 % 3 | 97.9 % ✓ 2 |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 47 dB(A) 3 | 30 dB(A) ✓ 2 |
| Electrical | ||
| MPPT voltage min. | 224 V 3 | 200 V ✓ 2 |
| MPPT voltage max. | 800 V 3 | 950 V ✓ 2 |
| Max. input current per MPPT | 25 A 3 | – |
| 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 | IP65 2 |
| Width | 529 mm 3 | 460 mm 2 |
| Height | 595 mm 3 | 540 mm 2 |
| Depth | 180 mm 3 | 170 mm 2 |
| Weight | 23.4 kg ✓ 3 | 27 kg 2 |
Sources
- ENA Type Test Register (inverters) — Energy Networks Association (ENA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
- SH5.0/6.0/8.0/10RT Residential Hybrid Three Phase Inverter, 22 — Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. · accessed 29 Sept 2026
- Fronius Symo GEN24 & GEN24 Plus 3.0 - 10.0 kW – datasheet, EN V05 (May 2025) — Fronius International GmbH · accessed 27 Sept 2026