EKO inverter vs SMA inverter, and using AGl vs Rainbow Power company in Australia

[anandamayi]

Hi There,

I would like to ask some questions about installing solar in our home, and if anyone has experience and feedback on a similar system in their house.

We live in Doon Doon, Northern NSW, Australia.

We have a single storey, north facing roof, with no shade.

We are requiring minimum 5kw system.

My 2 options are:
1) AGL
panels: Renae Solar Panels, made in China,
inverter: EKO inverter, made in china.
Warranty: Inverter warranty is 8 yrs, panel manufacturer warranty is 10 yrs, efficiency warranty is 25 yrs.
Total cost including meter change: $6500.


2) Rainbow power company

panels: Trina

Inverter: SMA, made in Germany

Warranty: Inverter is 5 yrs, panel manufacturer warranty 10 yrs, effiecience warranty is 25 yrs

Total cost including meter change: $8700


So my question is, obviously the price difference makes AGL look attractive. However, how reliable is their system?


Will I end up getting more KW per day with the German model? (factoring in how well it performs on cloudy days also)


Will there be any issues with the EKO inverter after the 8yrs warranty?


Has anyone gone with AGL in the past? Does anyone have experience with either product, or both?


Thank you,

Anandamayi

[solar pete]

Hi I replied in your other post, cheers