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Fronius Primo 3.0-1 vs GoodWe GW3000-ES-20

AC power: Fronius Primo 3.0-1 3 kW, GoodWe GW3000-ES-20 3 kW. The GoodWe GW3000-ES-20 is better on 4 of 9 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Fronius Primo 3.0-1
  • GoodWe GW3000-ES-20
PerformanceEfficiencyElectricalConnectivity & smartDimensions & weight
Performance: Fronius Primo 3.0-1 31, GoodWe GW3000-ES-20 9; Efficiency: Fronius Primo 3.0-1 27, GoodWe GW3000-ES-20 22; Electrical: Fronius Primo 3.0-1 44, GoodWe GW3000-ES-20 54; Connectivity & smart: Fronius Primo 3.0-1 50, GoodWe GW3000-ES-20 50; Dimensions & weight: Fronius Primo 3.0-1 39, GoodWe GW3000-ES-20 50

Biggest differences

FactPrimo 3.0-1GW3000-ES-20
MPP trackers21
MPPT voltage max.800 V550 V
MPPT voltage min.80 V60 V
Max. input current per MPPT12 A16 A
Weight21.5 kg19.6 kg
All specifications ↓

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

Technical specifications FroniusPrimo 3.0-1 GoodWeGW3000-ES-20
Performance
AC power 3 kW 1 3 kW 2
Max. PV array power – 4.5 kWp 2
MPP trackers 2 ✓ 1 1 2
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 98 % ✓ 1 97.6 % 2
European efficiency 96.1 % 1 96.7 % ✓ 2
Electrical
MPPT voltage min. 80 V 1 60 V ✓ 2
MPPT voltage max. 800 V ✓ 1 550 V 2
Max. input current per MPPT 12 A 1 16 A ✓ 2
Connectivity & smart
Hybrid (battery-ready) – Yes 2
Backup power – Yes 2
Wi-Fi / monitoring Yes 1 Yes 2
Dimensions & weight
IP rating – IP65 2
Width 431 mm 1 505.9 mm 2
Height 645 mm 1 434.9 mm 2
Depth 204 mm 1 154.8 mm 2
Weight 21.5 kg 1 19.6 kg ✓ 2

Sources

  1. FRONIUS PRIMO, v19 Dec 2022 — Fronius · accessed 02 Oct 2026
  2. ES G2 Series 3-6kW Single Phase Hybrid inverter (LV), 20260430-EN-V2.1 — GoodWe · accessed 02 Oct 2026