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Fronius Symo 7.0-3-M vs KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 7.0

AC power: Fronius Symo 7.0-3-M 7 kW, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 7.0 7 kW. The KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 7.0 is better on 5 of 10 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Fronius Symo 7.0-3-M
  • KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 7.0
PerformanceEfficiencyElectricalConnectivity & smartDimensions & weight
Performance: Fronius Symo 7.0-3-M 63, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 7.0 73; Efficiency: Fronius Symo 7.0-3-M 61, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 7.0 51; Electrical: Fronius Symo 7.0-3-M 45, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 7.0 54; Connectivity & smart: Fronius Symo 7.0-3-M 50, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 7.0 50; Dimensions & weight: Fronius Symo 7.0-3-M 35, KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 7.0 36

Biggest differences

FactSymo 7.0-3-MPLENTICORE G3 7.0
MPP trackers23
Max. PV array power14 kWp10.25 kWp
MPPT voltage min.150 V140 V
Max. input current per MPPT16 A17 A
All specifications ↓

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

Technical specifications FroniusSymo 7.0-3-M KOSTALPLENTICORE G3 7.0
Performance
AC power 7 kW 1 7 kW 2
Max. PV array power 14 kWp ✓ 1 10.25 kWp 2
MPP trackers 2 1 3 ✓ 2
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 98 % 1 98.03 % ✓ 2
European efficiency 97.6 % ✓ 1 97.2 % 2
Noise
Noise – 39 dB(A) 2
Electrical
MPPT voltage min. 150 V 1 140 V ✓ 2
MPPT voltage max. 800 V 1 800 V 2
Max. input current per MPPT 16 A 1 17 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 431 mm 1 409 mm 2
Height 645 mm 1 561 mm 2
Depth 204 mm 1 237 mm 2
Weight 21.9 kg 1 21.8 kg ✓ 2
Warranty & lifespan
Warranty – 10 years 2

Sources

  1. FRONIUS SYMO, M,06,0092,EN v27 Dec 2022 — Fronius · accessed 02 Oct 2026
  2. PLENTICORE Hybrid inverter - G3 4.0-20 kW, 09 / 2025 — KOSTAL Industrie Elektrik GmbH · accessed 29 Sept 2026