Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 vs SMA Sunny Tripower Smart Energy 5.0
AC power: Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 5 kW, SMA Sunny Tripower Smart Energy 5.0 5 kW. The SMA Sunny Tripower Smart Energy 5.0 is better on 6 of 13 comparable points.
Who wins where
- Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0
- SMA Sunny Tripower Smart Energy 5.0
Biggest differences
| Fact | Primo GEN24 5.0 | Sunny Tripower Smart Energy 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 15.4 kg | 30 kg |
| Max. input current per MPPT | 22 A | 12.5 A |
| MPPT voltage max. | 530 V | 800 V |
| Noise | 42 dB(A) | 30 dB(A) |
| MPPT voltage min. | 230 V | 210 V |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 238 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | FroniusPrimo GEN24 5.0 | SMASunny Tripower Smart Energy 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| AC power | 5 kW 1 | 5 kW 2 |
| Max. PV array power | 7.5 kWp 3 | 7.5 kWp 2 |
| MPP trackers | 2 3 | 2 2 |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max. efficiency | 97.6 % 3 | 98.2 % ✓ 2 |
| European efficiency | 97.2 % 3 | 97.3 % ✓ 2 |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 42 dB(A) 3 | 30 dB(A) ✓ 2 |
| Electrical | ||
| MPPT voltage min. | 230 V 3 | 210 V ✓ 2 |
| MPPT voltage max. | 530 V 3 | 800 V ✓ 2 |
| Max. input current per MPPT | 22 A ✓ 3 | 12.5 A 2 |
| Phases | 1 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 | 474 mm 3 | 500 mm 2 |
| Height | 530 mm 3 | 598 mm 2 |
| Depth | 165 mm 3 | 173 mm 2 |
| Weight | 15.4 kg ✓ 3 | 30 kg 2 |
| Warranty & lifespan | ||
| Warranty | – | 5 years 2 |
Sources
- ENA Type Test Register (inverters) — Energy Networks Association (ENA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
- Sunny Tripower 5.0 / 6.0 / 8.0 / 10.0 Smart Energy – datasheet, STPxx-3SE-40-DS-en-22 (status 07/2025) — 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