Fronius Primo GEN24 3.6 vs SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 3.6
AC power: Fronius Primo GEN24 3.6 3.6 kW, SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 3.6 3.6 kW. The SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 3.6 is better on 6 of 13 comparable points.
Who wins where
- Fronius Primo GEN24 3.6
- SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 3.6
Biggest differences
| Fact | Primo GEN24 3.6 | Sunny Boy Smart Energy 3.6 |
|---|---|---|
| MPPT voltage min. | 200 V | 60 V |
| MPP trackers | 2 | 3 |
| Max. input current per MPPT | 22 A | 15 A |
| Max. PV array power | 5.52 kWp | 7.2 kWp |
| Noise | 42 dB(A) | 35 dB(A) |
| Weight | 15.4 kg | 17.5 kg |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 238 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | FroniusPrimo GEN24 3.6 | SMASunny Boy Smart Energy 3.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| AC power | 3.6 kW 1 | 3.6 kW 2 |
| Max. PV array power | 5.52 kWp 3 | 7.2 kWp ✓ 2 |
| MPP trackers | 2 3 | 3 ✓ 2 |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max. efficiency | 97.6 % 3 | 97.8 % ✓ 2 |
| European efficiency | 97 % ✓ 3 | 96.6 % 2 |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 42 dB(A) 3 | 35 dB(A) ✓ 2 |
| Electrical | ||
| MPPT voltage min. | 200 V 3 | 60 V ✓ 2 |
| MPPT voltage max. | 530 V ✓ 3 | 480 V 2 |
| Max. input current per MPPT | 22 A ✓ 3 | 15 A 2 |
| Phases | 1 1 | 1 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 | 474 mm 3 | 500 mm 2 |
| Height | 530 mm 3 | 586 mm 2 |
| Depth | 165 mm 3 | 236 mm 2 |
| Weight | 15.4 kg ✓ 3 | 17.5 kg 2 |
| Warranty & lifespan | ||
| Warranty | – | 5 years 2 |
Sources
- ENA Type Test Register (inverters) — Energy Networks Association (ENA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
- Sunny Boy Smart Energy 3.6 / 4.0 / 5.0 / 6.0 – datasheet, SBSE36-60-DS-en-18 (status 04/2026) — SMA Solar Technology AG · accessed 27 Sept 2026
- Fronius Primo GEN24 & GEN24 Plus 3.0 - 6.0 kW – datasheet, EN V04 (June 2025) — Fronius International GmbH · accessed 27 Sept 2026